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JULY 19, 2011
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Seattle Hoteliers Propose Room Tax Hike
Hotel owners in downtown Seattle are seeking a $2 per-night tax on hotel rooms that would be used to fund tourism promotion for the city.
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Study Compares Behavior at Online and In-Person Events
A study jointly released by PCMA, UBM Studios and the Virtual Edge Institute compares the business motivation and social behavior of attendees and exhibitors at virtual and in-person events.
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MPI to Offer Digital WEC Access
MPI plans to offer wide-ranging digital access to its upcoming World Education Congress, scheduled for July 23-26 in Orlando, at www.mpiweb.org.
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Online RFP Service for Cruise Meetings Launched
Seasite.com, an online portal dedicated to cruise meetings and events, launched Version 2.0, which enables planners to send a customized, electronic RFP to cruise lines and negotiate directly for group pricing.
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Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
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Winner of Meetings Focus "Best in the West" Award! Atlantis is Reno's only resort connected to the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, allowing planner's access to 550,000 square feet of flexible meeting space! Experience the latest technology including: recessed projectors, 16' screens, HD TV monitors, programmable touch screen AV controls, iPod® docking stations and more! Atlantis features newly designed rooms, eight award-winning restaurants and a world-class spa.

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Reno

Value and Variety by the Truckee River

By ZACHARY CHOUTEAU


"The Biggest Little City in the World" has blossomed into an event destination that is becoming impossible for meeting planners to resist.
World-class casino hotels, a burgeoning culinary scene and a welcoming Riverwalk District along the mighty Truckee are just a sampling of the draws—with its accessibility and affordability providing some enticing intangibles.

"The value and variety is what surprises most people about Reno-Tahoe," says John Leinen, vice president of convention and tourism sales for the Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority (RSCVA). "This destination is very well-rounded; it holds 290 days of special events each year, so there is almost always an exciting event in town."

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Peppermill Resort Spa & Casino
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The Peppermill Resort Spa Casino in Reno, Nev. pairs ideal meeting venues with impeccable service in our 106,000 square feet of meeting space and two-story, 17th-floor executive boardroom. Perfect for your next meeting, tradeshow or convention, we offer full service state-of-the-art meeting facilities, dining and entertainment galore, and amenities that rival the finest hotels. The recent recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award for hospitality excellence, Peppermill strives to exceed your every expectation.

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Happenings – Reno

RENO

  • The Reno Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (775.827.7750; www.visitrenotahoe.com), along with its resort and tourism partners, recently launched a campaign in which meeting planners can visit the destination free of charge. Planners who qualify for "Come See, Fly Free" will receive a free trip to the destination and multiple site visits. Interested planners can find out more at www.comeseeflyfree.com.
  • A recent $100 million upgrade and expansion of the Atlantis Casino Resort and Spa (775.829.9814; www.atlantiscasino.com) incorporated several additions, including a spa, steakhouse, deli, sports book and sports lounge, and executive boardroom.


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Reno Restaurants – The Latest and Greatest

Rustic, Refined and Rejuvenating

It wasn't long ago that 'Reno Cuisine' might have sounded like an oxymoron, but the biggest dining challenge today is probably sorting through all the choices. To help you cut through the clutter, here are some of the top options for groups to currently consider.

An instant favorite upon its 2010 opening, the Atlantis Seafood Steakhouse (775.824.4430; www.atlantiscasino.com)is a dazzling dining destination that showcases a trifecta of superb service, electrifying atmosphere and—best of all—perfectly prepared fare made with only the finest ingredients.

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Reno Tahoe
Visit our Sponsor The Reno Tahoe Come See. Fly Free. promotion gives us the chance to showcase our parade of remarkable meeting and convention sites, and marvel at our over $1 billion in destination-wide renovations and expansions. From breakouts at the ball park to mixers on the shores of Lake Tahoe. This is an exclusive opportunity to see our wide-range of inventory while enjoying all the bells and whistles of an all-expense paid individual site survey.

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Wednesday, July 27, 2011
In this tumultuous economy, meeting planners and administrative professionals are challenged to do more with fewer resources. Would you like to learn how to save money on your next meeting or event? Don't miss this highly interactive, fast-paced workshop in which you will learn new techniques and tips as well as how to make the best deals that will impress your boss or client. You will receive 67 tips that are guaranteed to stretch your budget!

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