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Crowne Plaza Albuquerque Set to Debut
The Crowne Plaza Albuquerque will open next month following a brand conversion from a Hilton that included $14 million in renovations throughout the property.
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MGM Resorts Seeks to Demolish Vegas Tower
MGM Resorts International is seeking county approval to demolish the unopened Harmon hotel tower at its CityCenter complex in Las Vegas, claiming that structural defects in the building make it not worth salvaging.
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Modus Hotel Brand Launches Expansion
Officials of Potomac Hospitality Services announced that the company will expand its hotel management portfolio to include branded as well as non-branded hotels to add to its own proprietary Modus Hotels brand.
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RECon Inks Five-Year Deal in Vegas
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and the International Council of Shopping Centers have signed a five-year lease to hold the annual RECon trade show at the Las Vegas Convention Center starting in 2013.
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State of the Market
In the Spotlight
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By MARIA LENHART
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After years of dealing with corporate concerns that it’s not conducive for serious meetings, Hawaii is poised to turn such thinking on its head. |
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When the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum convenes Nov. 11-13 at the Hawaii Convention Center, Hawaii will step into the global spotlight as a gathering place for top political and business leaders from around the world.
“This is the most important convention in Hawaii’s history, hands down,” says Michael Murray, vice president of sales and marketing for the corporate, meetings and incentive division of the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB), of the upcoming conference, expected to draw 20,000 attendees from 21 countries.
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Discover the best paradise has to offer at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa. Its sheer beauty and unprecedented commitment to service excellence make it a standout in the meeting and incentive markets. This luxury resort has endless options from the more than 24,000 square feet of flexible indoor meeting space to the 40,000 square feet of breathtaking outdoor venues. Gatherings take on new energy amidst the tradewind breezes, lush gardens, ocean views, and amazing facilities.
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Visit www.grandhyattkauai.com for more information.
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What's New
Sitting Pretty
By MARIA LENHART
While new hotel and resort development is slower these days, Hawaii continues to welcome important new players on the scene, including the state’s first Disney resort and sleek and sophisticated Waikiki hotels from Ian Schrager and Donald Trump.
At the same time, hotels and resorts throughout the islands have been staying ahead of the curve with enhancements and renovations, enticing groups with state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor venues, club lounges, spas and restaurants showcasing locally sourced cuisine prepared by celebrated chefs.
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Mid-Pacific Meetings
By MARIA LENHART
While APEC will showcase Hawaii as an international meetings destination, mid-Pacific meetings have already been a growing area for the state, according to Joe Davis, general manager of the Hawaii Convention Center.
“We’ve become a real international gathering place—the perception that we’re distant is no longer there,” he says. “The fastest-growing economies are Asia/Pacific, so Hawaii is a great place to link up.”
Angela Vento, regional director of sales and marketing for Starwood Hawaii, agrees, noting that her hotels are seeing more corporate customers booking meetings designed to aid their expansion plans into Asia/Pacific destinations.
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