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October 4, 2011
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New York and San Francisco Boutique Hotels Join Forces
Dedicated to cutting-edge properties known as ‘lifestyle hotels’.
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MPI to Release Findings of CSR Study
First formal findings to be released at IMEX America.

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Ground Breaks on New Georgia Conference Center
Douglasville hosts ceremonial groundbreaking.
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Comeback for Once-Famed Florida Resort?
Club Holdings LLC aims to re-open 18-acre property.
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Southern Ohio

Best of All Worlds

By CAROLYN BLACKBURN

The bottom half of the Buckeye State, situated adjacent to Kentucky and Indiana, is home to several meetings hot spots that boast the best of three regions: the smarts of the East, the friendliness of the Midwest and the charm of the South.

Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus are favorites among planners looking for accessible, affordable, intriguing and fun-filled Northeast destinations to host memorable events.

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Site Scene

Dining Diversions – Southern Ohio

By CAROLYN BLACKBURN



A culinary revolution has swept the nation during the past decade, and Southern Ohio’s meetings-friendly destinations are no exception. The area boasts an array of new eateries residing alongside old favorites.

Over the past few years, the diverse culinary scene in Columbus has exploded and continues to gain national attention and accolades, according to Brian Ross, vice president of sales at Experience Columbus. Many of its popular restaurants are within walking distance of the Greater Columbus Convention Center.



 

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RHODE ISLAND



  • NYLO Hotels reopened the NYLO Providence/Warwick in August. This follows more than 12 months of reconstruction to the property’s first floor following Rhode Island’s floods in March 2010. The newly restored areas include the front desk, lobby, meeting rooms and The Loft. The hotel offers 163 guest rooms and more than 1,166 square feet of meeting and event space. For more information, call 866.391.NYLO or visit www.nylohotels.com/warwick.


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Past Issues

New York Marriott Marquis Unveils Upgrades - 09/27/11
Kimpton Moves Forward on Converting Historic Philly Property - 09/20/11
MPI Survey Shows Economic Jitters - 09/13/11
Hotels Regain Footing After Irenes - 09/06/11
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 Issues Competency Standards - 06/14/11
Trump Marina Now Golden Nugget - 05/31/11
Mohegan Sun Owners Plan New Resort - 05/17/11
Ohio Resort Launches Major CC Expansion - 03/15/11
Site Studies Incentive "Wow" Factor - 03/01/11

 
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CVBs: Maximizing Your Meeting’s Potential
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Wednesday, October 26, 2011
The top trendsetting CVBs are setting a new standard of service for meeting planners by helping with attendance-building and social networking; RFP and site-selection streamlining; and by offering microsites, among other benefits. By participating in this webinar, you'll learn what the most-innovative CVBs offer, often for free, to secure your business.

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