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CIC Finishes 8 of 9 Green Standards

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CIC Finishes 8 of 9 Green Standards
The work will be published this month.
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Kimpton Hotels Plants its Flag on Miami’s South Beach
Boutique firm will re-open Surfcomber next month.
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New Industry Research Offers Insights Into Attendees
White paper could help planners better understand what drives meeting goers.
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New Owners Come to South Carolina Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott in Charleston is sold.
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Puerto Rico  

Puerto Rico

Perspectives on Paradise

By ZACHARY CHOUTEAU

Puerto Rico is undeniably one of the most intriguing islands in the world. Straddling the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea and offering a diversity of experiences, the island provides a never-ending wealth of choices for meeting groups and one of the most exotic settings imaginable.

History, arts and culture, adventure and cuisine are highlights of the island, and there’s no end to the possibilities that can be easily integrated into a group visit.

HISTORY
Showcasing five centuries of Spanish influence, Puerto Rico’s heritage can be relished all around the island, with the capital city of San Juan on the northeast coast a great starting point for group exploration.

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Happenings – Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN

  • La Concha Resort (787.721.7500; www.laconcharesort.com) recently unveiled a $100 million all-suite tower. La Concha features 483 guest rooms and extensive meeting and event space that includes Mirador, a rooftop space with San Juan city views; Indigo, located in the new Atrium Tower, accessible by a glass-enclosed bridge suspended over water; Sereno Pool, where a glass stage can be placed over the pool for cocktail party dancing; and Sereno Sand, an “adult sandbox” that serves as a spot for team-building activities or cocktails.
  • Doubletree by Hilton San Juan (787.721.1200; www.hilton.com) recently renovated its 184 guest rooms, which feature a sleek redesign, new amenities and cutting-edge technology. The property offers 2,200 square feet of meeting and banquet space, including three meeting rooms and a boardroom accommodating up to 60 guests. The property is conveniently located near the airport.

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Short Takes

MUSEUMS & ATTRACTIONS

  • The Gibbes Museum of Art in Charleston, S.C., is featuring Breaking Down Barriers: 300 Years of Women in Art. The exhibition, which runs through Jan. 8, 2012, begins with Henrietta Johnston, the first female professional artist in America, and continues to the present, examining the challenges faced by women artists over the past 300 years. Drawn from the museum’s permanent collection, the exhibition focuses on a number of influential women working in a variety of media and artistic styles. For more information, call 843.722.2706 or visit www.gibbesmuseum.org.

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Past Issues

Massive Redesign Project Unveiled at Grande Lakes Orlando - 10/27/2011
Hotels Providing Newer, Better Club Lounges - 10/20/2011
IMEX America Kicks Off in Las Vegas - 10/13/2011
New Wyndham Launched in Orlando - 10/6/2011
Ground Breaks on New Georgia Conference Center - 09/29/2011
$450 Baggage Fees Have Arrived - 09/22/2011
Four Seasons Resort Slated for Disney World - 09/15/2011
MPI COO Resigns - 09/08/2011
Florida Resort Drops Fairmont Flag - 09/01/2011
Louisiana Casino Resort Approved - 08/25/2011
Asian Developer Plans Miami Mega Resort - 08/04/2011
Major Upgrade Set for W.Va. Resort - 07/28/2011
Greenbrier Plans Luxury Train Service - 06/30/2011
Affordable Meetings Renamed and Revamped - 06/16/2011
Atlanta Area Hotel to Be Redeveloped - 06/02/2011
Hyatt Regency New Orleans to Reopen - 05/26/2011
Hilton Launches New Brand in N.C. - 03/24/2011

 
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