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Hotels Regain Footing After Irene

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
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Hotels Regain Footing After Irene
In the aftermath of Hurricane Irene, some hotels are offering value rates to attract travelers, while some are still closed as they make repairs from damage.
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Hyatt Planned for Times Square
Extell Development Co. announced that it will build a 54-story, 487-room Hyatt-branded hotel in New York City’s Times Square, with completion slated for 2013.

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PCMA Announces Slate of Officers
The PCMA Nominating Committee issued a slate of candidates for leadership positions on the 2012 PCMA Board of Directors.
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Benchmark Taps Alex Cabanas to Head Biz Development
Benchmark Hospitality International named Alex Cabañas president, business development and finance, for the U.S.-based hospitality management company.
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Featured Story
Greater Wilmington  

New York State

The Emblematic Empire State

By CAROLYN BLACKBURN

Throughout New York’s meetings-friendly destinations, planners will find a wealth of historic, culturally rich options that are perfect for group visits or memorable gatherings.

Following are several great ideas to incorporate Empire State history and heritage into agendas.

THE HIGH LINE, NEW YORK CITY
www.thehighline.org
According to Chris Heywood, spokesperson for NYC & Company, the historic High Line is among the city’s must-visit attractions.

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Property Profile

Trump Soho – New York

Whether you’re people watching over a glass of champagne in the hip lobby, gazing over the skyline from the bathtub in your suite or savoring the sparkling urban backdrop during an evening reception on the top floor, the views from Trump SoHo are impressive from any vantage point.

The stylish new kid on the block, rising 46 floors above the art galleries, restaurants and boutique shops of SoHo, debuted in 2010 and has been turning heads ever since…

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What do industry professionals want? – A Meetings Focus blog

By Joan Eisenstodt

Recently, an industry association raised dues for supplier members in order, we were told, to support education for planner members. In a number of lively discussions among colleagues, lots of concern was expressed: How appropriate is it for one segment of a membership to underwrite the education of another? What is the ROI for those supplying the funds? What do their employers expect for their dues dollars?

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Past Issues

Irene Causes Cancellations, Resort Closures - 08/30/11
Modus Hotel Brand Launches Expansion - 08/23/11
CIC Debuts APEX Tool for RFPs - 08/09/11
A.C. Hard Rock Resort Clears Hurdle - 08/02/11
MPI Picks Future WEC Sites - 07/26/11
MPI to Offer Digital WEC Access - 07/19/11
Hilton Ends Franchise with Atlantic City Casino - 07/12/11
MPI Releases Value of Meetings Study - 06/28/11
Biz Travel Costs Soaring - 06/21/11
MPI Issues Competency Standards - 06/14/11
Trump Marina Now Golden Nugget - 05/31/11
Mohegan Sun Owners Plan New Resort - 05/17/11
Convention Complex Proposed for Maine - 05/03/11
Ohio Resort Launches Major CC Expansion - 03/15/11
Site Studies Incentive "Wow" Factor - 03/01/11

 
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ASAE's John Graham on the credit downgrade of the United States and its impact on associations.

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John H. Graham IV, president &CEO of ASAE, speaks about the recent credit downgrade of the United States and how it will affect associations, as well as how potential government remedies to lower U.S. debt may hurt the not-for-profit segment.

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What affect will the revised ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) that goes into effect in 2012 have?
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Sustainability: Basic Green Techniques
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Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Is my meeting really 'green'? The meetings industry can finally answer that question. The Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) has launched the standards for best practices for green meetings, and by using basic green techniques you can now call your meetings green and sustainable just by following some relatively simple guidelines.

Sponsored by: Las Vegas Hilton; The Peabody Orlando; Northern Quest Resort & Casino; LOEWS New Orleans Hotel; Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau; LOEWS Lake Las Vegas

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