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Texas Gulf Coast
Lure of Louisiana
By CAROLYN BLACKBURN
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The Lone Star State’s Gulf Coast, from Houston and Galveston to Corpus Christi and South Padre Island, is a slice of waterfront heaven that welcomes everything from state associations to national corporate groups that are after all the necessary meetings amenities combined with a relaxed, naturally abundant setting.
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HOUSTON
Centrally located Houston, the largest city in Texas, offers great airlift and ongoing developments that enhance the downtown meetings package. According to John Solis, vice president of sales at the Greater Houston CVB, Southern hospitality, eclectic cuisine and all the amenities a big city can offer are available in Houston..
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Happenings – Texas Gulf Coast
HOUSTON
- In October, the 135-room Hotel Icon (713.223.3223; www.hotelicon.com), which features nearly 7,000 square feet of meeting space, relaunched as Texas’ first property in the Marriott Autograph Collection.
- Asia Society Texas Center (212.288.6400; www.asiasociety.org/centers/texas) is scheduled to open in April with a three-room classroom and conference suite, an art gallery, a theater and public reception spaces.
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New Horizons
Fresh developments mean big business for Mexico’s group market
With natural beauty, culinary delights, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, archaeological treasures and adventure pursuits complementing an expanding infrastructure, Mexico is building for the future.
“During the first quarter of 2011, private investment in visitor projects was $902.96 million, 127 percent higher than the same period last year,” says Teresa Matamoros, director of incentive and corporate meetings with the Mexico Tourism Board delay.
As stated by Economy Secretary Bruno Ferrari and Tourism Secretary Gloria Guevara earlier this year, “investment in the tourism sector is expected to amount to about $3.5 billion over the next three years,” she adds.
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| CSR: Creating Positive Results |
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Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Including a well-planned corporate social responsibility (CSR) program can reap dividends such as inspired attendees and good p.r. for your organization. Discover some of the latest CSR trends and how you can communicate their importance to organizational stakeholders—all with an eye on the bottom line.
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