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Grand Sierra Resort Announces Renovation Plans
The Grand Sierra Resort, in Reno, Nev., has announced significant improvements and renovations... Read more >>

SLC Marriott Welcomes New Neighbor, Changes Name
Celebrating the end of construction and the long anticipated opening of City Creek Center—a 23-acre, pedestrian community of residences, offices and retail stores... Read more >>

ACTE Heads to City by the Bay
The Association of Corporate Travel Executives Global Education Conference will unite 1,000 global business travel buyers and sellers... Read more >>

One Conv. Center’s Booking Policy Change Causes Uproar
Some nonprofits and one Wilmington council member fear recent changes to the convention center's booking policy will hurt local organizations and drive down business... Read more >>

The Future Is Now
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... Read more >>
The Future Is Now
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... Read more >>
The Future Is Now
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... Read more >>
The Future Is Now
Alaska
In a state where culture, from local theater to artisan crafts, is profoundly influenced by natural surroundings, the wonders of the outdoors are not to be ignored... Read more >>
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Laughlin
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Industry News Features
Kerzner To Develop And Manage New One&Only Resort in Sanya on Hainan, PRC
Kerzner International Holdings Limited, which through its subsidiaries is a leading international developer and operator of destination resorts, casinos and luxury hotels... Read more >>

Travel warning to Mexico hurts businesses
Beaches and booze, it's all part of spring break in Mexico... Read more >>

World's Tallest Hotel Set to Open in Q4 as JW Marriott Marquis Dubai
Dubai is a city of awe-inspiring ambition and unsurpassed luxury, home to the world's tallest building, the largest shopping mall... Read more >>

Cruise industry agrees new safety procedures
The global cruise industry has announced a new emergency drill policy following last month’s Costa Concordia incident... Read more >>

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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Focus Showcase Facilities and Happenings
Meetings Make You Stupid. What?!?!
We all know that meetings can be dull and boring. A new study shows that they can also make you stupid... Read more >>

NYC Comfort Zone
For business travelers seeking an inviting New York City location for upcoming corporate meetings and events, The Kimberly Hotel has announced the "Conference in Comfort" package... Read more >>

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 >>

Retro Relics - Las Vegas
Mementos of its notorious history, spectacular music scene and sinful reputation are a great way for attendees to remember their retro experiences of Vegas... 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
California
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 >>


Past Issues
L.A. Conv. Center Grows and Reconfigures - 2/7/12
Marriott Duo Coming to Calgary - 1/31/12
Food Predictions Forecast for 2012 Meetings - 1/24/12
Meet (Like) The Beatles! - 1/17/12
Grand Renovation Unveiled in San Diego - 1/10/12
Historic San Jose Hotel Bought - 1/3/12
New L.A.-Area Conv. Center Opens Next Month - 12/27/11
Mile High CVB Gets New Chair - 12/20/11
San Diego CC Gets Closer to Expansion - 12/13/11
Hybrid Meetings Webinar Coming Up - 12/6/11
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Once you’ve outlined your objectives, engagement strategy and online sessions for your virtual event, the next step is selecting the right virtual event platform provider to bring this vision to life. There are several components to consider...
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