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November 29, 2011
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Gov. Planners’ Meetings Slashed
New legislation would greatly limit federal employee gift compensation.
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Vegas Ups Ante on Groups
Coming on the heels of recovery, the city creates new marketing efforts.
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Tribute: MGM Resorts CEO Terry Lanni: Diversity Pioneer
Hotel’s latest report showcases his legacy.
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Cruise Meetings Picking Up Steam
Cost-effectiveness and entertainment is luring groups.
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Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa
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The Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa offers groups Twice the Added Bonus!

Choose from:

  • 2 lines of Internet access for Registration Desk
  • Breakfast and parking for 2 guests
  • A 25% discount for up to 2 rooms
  • A 2% credit toward master bill

Enjoy exquisite dining, close proximity to championship golf courses and a waterfront location at this AAA four-diamond resort.

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Featured Story
Coastal Orange County  

Coastal Orange County

Coastal Cool

By PAUL D. KRETKOWSKI



The Orange County coast is a sun-drenched parade of coastal cities that exemplify most people’s perception of Southern California—and a look beneath the surface reveals a host of cultural sites and up-to-date meeting facilities that will hold attendees’ attention, at least until the next time surf’s up.

HUNTINGTON BEACH
Huntington Beach is Orange County’s largest beach city and offers visitors close proximity to major attractions such as Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm. But it is primarily an outdoorsy, oceanside community, a legacy the city certified by trademarking the name “Surf City USA.”

Stroll the beaches, check out the pier, visit all the migrating birds that land at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve—then head to the Huntington Beach Art Center for contemporary art, or check out Duke Kahanamoku’s surfboard and other bits of surfing history at the International Surfing Museum and Surfers’ Hall of Fame.

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Turn your next RFP into an OMG! in Newport Beach, California
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Situated on nine miles of spectacular Southern California coastline, Newport Beach is a vibrant community with a unique vitality and spirit that sets a spectacular backdrop for any conference or meeting. With perfect climate, location and attitude for year-round activities, dining and shopping, your meeting attendees will simply think they are living in a dream.But the dream can be yours when you turn your next RFP into a luxury vacation package for you and a guest.

For details, go to: http://www.visitnewportbeach.com/dream.

 
Site Scene

Close-Up: Cancun

By KELSEY FARABEE

Cancun, already well-known as a particularly enticing meetings location and the most-popular leisure destination in Mexico, is expanding into the exhibition and medical markets with the opening of CancunMesse convention center.

Located 10 miles from Cancun International Airport, CancunMesse offers 200,000 square feet of indoor exhibition space and 10,000 square feet of outdoor space that can be used for gatherings.

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Site Scene

CALIFORNIA


  • Associated Luxury Hotels International recently added The Resort at Pelican Hill to its network of upscale properties serving meeting and incentive travel planners. Boasting sweeping views of the Pacific coast, The Resort at Pelican Hill is located in Newport Beach and has 44,000 square feet of meeting space, two 18-hole golf courses and multiple outdoor venues that can accommodate groups of up to 300. For more information, call 949.467.5946 or visit www.pelicanhill.com.

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Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
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Winner of Meetings Focus West's “Best of the West” award, Atlantis is Reno’s only resort connected to the 500,000-square-foot Reno-Sparks Convention Center with a glass-enclosed sky bridge! Atlantis boasts 50,000 square feet of flexible NEW meeting spaces with two ballrooms, multiple breakout rooms and an executive board room, all with state-of-the-art technology. All meeting space is conveniently located on one level. Stay in the newly designed rooms, dine at eight award-winning restaurants and experience the world-class spa.

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Past Issues

President OKs Bill On Faster Visas, Airport Clearance, for Asia-Pac - 11/22/11
PCMA Launches Corporate Planners Conference - 11/15/11
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa Celebrates $13 Million Renovation Completion - 11/8/11
AH&LA Criticizes Proposed Rule on Government Meetings - 11/1/11
Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Getting Big Overhaul - 10/25/11
From Vegas to Mexico - 10/18/11
Luxury Arizona Resort Wraps Up $25 Million Makeover - 10/11/11
La Jolla Hotel Undergoing Major Upgrades - 10/4/11
Aloha, Mickey! New Disney Resort & Spa Opens in Hawaii - 9/27/11
Hyatt Workers Strike in Four Cities - 9/13/11
US Airways to Slash Vegas Service - 9/06/11
Lenders Foreclose on Tahoe Ritz-Carlton - 8/02/11
Hilton Ending Franchise with Vegas Hilton - 7/05/11
Gaylord Plans Convention Hotel in Colorado - 6/28/11
KSL Buys Foreclosed Ariz. Resort - 5/31/11

 
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Contracts: Limiting Exposure
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