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L.A. Conv. Center Grows and Reconfigures
Anschutz Entertainment Group and city officials have unveiled plans for a sleek, elevated downtown event hall... Read more >>
U.S. Travel Commends Permanent Global Entry Program
A final rule to make the Global Entry Program permanent has been implemented, according to the U.S. Travel Association... Read more >>
NY Helmsley Gets Facelift, New Flag
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide announced the launch of a $65 million renovation of the historic New York Helmsley Hotel... Read more >>
NW Georgia Center Mulls Improvements
Convention and tourism officials in northwest Georgia are trying to figure out ways to upgrade the Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center in Dalton... Read more >>
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Las Vegas
Not many meetings-friendly destinations can say they were as cool 50 years ago as they are today. But Las Vegas, whose list of throwbacks include everything from Frank Sinatra to fabulous neon signs, celebrates its earlier days and invites planners to combine those yesteryear treasures... Read more >> |
Maui/Lanai/Molokai
Maui, Lanai and Molokai are known as the Magic Isles for good reason. The tempting tropical setting has enchanted countless meeting groups over the years, and attendees’ worries have been known to disappear here faster than a sandcastle at high tide... Read more >> |
San Diego
In the past two decades, San Diego has evolved into something much more than just the sum of downtown and a few outlying areas. Today, from the ocean to the inland mountains, nearly all of San Diego County is linked together by natural beauty, man-made attractions and high-quality meeting facilities... Read more >> |
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| Turtle Bay Golf & Tennis Resort |
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Experience an authentic Hawaiian executive retreat, at Turtle Bay, the only destination resort on Oahu’s Fabled North Shore. Set out together on Stand Up Paddleboards. Golf in ancient valleys. Teambuild on legendary trails. Exchange ideas, inspirations and stories. Corporate meets culture, oceans apart. The Standing Ovation Package includes:
• Up to 10% off Master Account.
• 1 comp for every 35 rooms.
• 5 guest room upgrades.
• 1 complimentary five-night stay gift certificate.
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Hospitality Professionals Visit Schools
This week, dozens of Hospitality professionals entered P-4, P-6 and M2 classrooms Island-wide to deliver the first of four one-hour lessons in hospitality. Read more >>
Gullivers founder David Babai returns with group trip wholesaler G2 Travel
Six years is a long time to be away from the travel industry, but GTA founder David Babai has decided to come back... Read more >>
Hotel trends: How to stay ahead of the curve
Following our recent advent into the first quarter of 2012, individual business owners and brands are... Read more >>
Hyatt announces three KSA hotels
A new Park Hyatt Riyadh and two new properties in Jeddah - a Grand and a Regency - were announced by Hyatt Hotels Corporation today... Read more >>
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Coast to Coast
Once upon a time, wine country was two beguiling Northern California valleys: Napa and Sonoma. And although the geography has greatly expanded since then, the idea remains just as sanguine—an escape from meeting amidst the hustle and bustle of city life to gather among physical beauty and relaxation.
But the niche has expanded. Planners today can work with wineries, vineyards, restaurants and other suppliers—from Baja California to Maine and Ontario, from Florida to Alaska and Hawaii—and almost anywhere in between... Read more >>
Options Abound
The mention of ‘all-inclusive’ properties a few years back might only have spurred the singular image of sun-soaked leisure travelers lazing along a sandy beach.
Today, however, these properties have become popular sites for meeting travelers, and have branched out from the beach to the deserts, mountains and beyond—offering a gamut of options for planners seeking a wallet- and worry-free setting for their groups... Read more >>
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| The Fairmont Orchid |
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Hawaii’s luxury resort, inspired by culture, well-being and genuine Aloha, sits on 32 oceanfront acres on Hawaii Island’s famed Kohala Coast, just 20 miles from Kona International Airport. Choose from 30,000 square feet of indoor space and 76,000 square feet outside, with virtually unlimited beach and plantation venues. Reserve today. |
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Keeping Fit in the Westin World
Westin Hotels & Resorts has announced a complete refresh of the WestinWORKOUT® program to match the evolving fitness trends among guests and further enhance the brand’s goal of promoting well-being in travel... Read more >>
Vintage Value
New in 2012 at Napa’s Vintage Estate is the just-announced Winter Meeting Package, available through March 31... Read more >>
‘Peak’ Savings in Oregon
The Resort at The Mountain in Welches, Ore. is offering a special Salmon River Meeting Package through June 30 that includes accommodations... Read more >>
A Tempting Top Ten
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2012 rankings of the Best Hotels in the USA, covering luxury hotel properties across the country... Read more >>
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Did You Know - Las Vegas
Elvis Presley’s 1956 Las Vegas premiere was considered an absolute flop by critics. After a performance to an audience of middle-aged conservatives at the New Frontier Hotel... Read more >>
Happenings - Maui/Lanai/Molokai
The Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa (866.500.8313) completed a $6.5 million renovation last year, introducing warm Hawaiian colors, textiles, prints and artwork... Read more >>
Happenings - San Diego
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In May, the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego (619.232.1234) will begin a complete update and renovation... Read more >>
Site Scene
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Two new Marriott-branded hotels near San Jose International Airport are expected to open in 2014. A SpringHill Suites and a Residence Inn will share a main entrance... Read more >>
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Meeting Professionals International Northern California Chapter |
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Meeting Professionals International Northern California Chapter (MPINCC) announces its Annual Conference & Expo at Moscone West in San Francisco on Thursday, February 16, themed "The Business of Meetings." Morning workshops focus on these key areas: CSR, Legal, Senior Planner and Technology. This full day of face-to-face time provides valuable connections with industry peers, vendors and prospective clients at the morning workshops, during Expo-floor time, and at the post-show reception. |
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| February 7, 2012 |
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