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The Memphis Marriott Downtown is the largest hotel in Memphis located on the city’s historic Trolley Line, offering Wireless Internet in all guest room rates, and is close to shopping and the world-renowned entertainment and nightlife of Beale Street. The hotel is conveniently connected to the Memphis Cook Convention Center and the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, and has 312,000 square feet of combined meeting space, all only 20 minutes from Memphis International Airport.
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Affordable Meetings
Brain-Power Breaks
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Designing meeting breaks that contribute to productivity and retention may be just as important to fulfilling objectives as the program content itself. And with many organizations strapped for time and money these days, breaks can be an affordable and efficient way to give attendees a refreshing energy boost between intensive sessions.
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Trainers, planners and hotel staffers who work with business groups say the most effective meeting breaks involve engaging activities such as fun play, team building or networking.
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| Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort, Bonnet Creek |
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The Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort, Bonnet Creek will be a one-of- a-kind experience. There are 400 elegantly appointed guestrooms and suites, with over 25,000 square feet of meeting and function space. The Ponce de Leon Ballroom is located on the ground floor with tasteful décor and pre-function space to host over 400 guests. Outdoor areas and special event sites along the pool deck and resort grounds make that special event unique and memorable.
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Site Scene
MISSISSIPPI
- Home2 Suites by Hilton broke ground in Jackson and is slated to open in summer 2012. The Jackson/Ridgeland Home2 Suites will offer 92 suites. There will also be a 4,200-square-foot community space, The Oasis, with wireless access and a 52-inch flat-screen television. There is complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property as well as a 24-hour business center. For more information, call 888.886.1193 or visit www.home2franchise.com.
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5 Step Event Recycling – A Meetings Focus Blog
By NANCY ZAVADA
In my last post, I discussed simplifying sustainable meetings and events. I offered that by choosing just one green meeting practice you can always accomplish, you can make a difference without being overwhelmed.
Let's take a look at the steps to take if recycling at your events was your choice for the consistent green practice.
1. Every RFP for meeting venues and accommodations will ask potential vendors:
- Do you have a recycling program in place?
- Which of the following items do you recycle: cardboard, paper, metal, plastic (which numbers), glass or others?
- Can you measure the recycling diversion rates for my meeting and report back?
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