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HSMAI Meet Format Extends to All 2012 Events
Building on the successful debut of The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International’s MEET National in September... Read more >>
Borgata Refurb Revealed
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa has unveiled details of its $50 million room redesign project. Scheduled for completion in July... Read more >>
ASAE Annual Opening with Political Powerhouses
More than 5,000 nonprofit and association professionals are expected to attend the 2012 ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition in Dallas, Aug. 11 to 14... Read more >>
Baltimore Steps Closer to Conv. Center Expansion
A $900 million proposal to build a downtown sports and entertainment arena linked to an expanded Baltimore Convention Center would appeal to national and international convention planners... Read more >>
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Chicago
This May, Chicago will become the first American city other than Washington to host a North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit and the first city to host both the NATO and G8 economic summits... Read more >> |
Lake Geneva
Situated halfway between Milwaukee and Chicago, Lake Geneva, Wis., brims with history while emphasizing the distinctive seasons and the great outdoors... Read more >> |
Michigan
Michigan may be best known for automotive history and the Great Lakes, but this state can still serve up some surprises, from the Underground Railroad history of Detroit and Ann Arbor to the covered bridge tours of Grand Rapids... Read more >> |
South Dakota
Good ole plains hospitality, wide-open scenery, affordable facilities and good accessibility are among the reasons meeting attendees find South Dakota locations appealing... Read more >> |
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The DoubleTree by Hilton Wichita Airport hotel is situated across from Wichita’s Mid-Continent Airport. Whether Kansas visitors are seeking a convenient location for corporate travel, conventions or a weekend getaway in Wichita, enjoy the warm hospitality of our staff and the comfort of luxurious DoubleTree by Hilton accommodations. Features include free wireless high-speed internet and free parking. Executive Concierge rooms include complimentary breakfast, evening hors d'oeuvres (Sun-Thurs) and nightly turndown service. |
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Starwood Plans 25 New European Hotels
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has announced this week that it plans to open 25 new properties in Europe during the next four years... Read more >>
Interstate China nabs JC Mandarin Shanghai
INTERSTATE China Hotels & Resorts has nabbed the management contract for JC Mandarin Hotel in Shanghai. This is the third Shanghai property to be managed by Interstate China, a joint venture between US-based Interstate Hotels & Resorts and China's Jin Jiang International Hotels... Read more >>
Centaur to launch major meetings show at Olympia in July 2013
Centaur Exhibitions is to launch a major hosted buyer led show for the UK meetings industry at London’s Olympia, 9-11 July 2013. .. Read more >>
Plane Overhead Bins Get Bigger To Fit More Carry-on Bags
Fliers can stop sharpening their elbows. Overhead bins are getting bigger... Read more>>
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Budget Bites
When planning a banquet—or a range of food and beverage events over the course of an event—on a budget, one’s first instinct might be to order the chicken versus the steak, buffet versus plated, and take other basic steps to keep costs low... Read more >>
Sunshine Lost in the Clouds
For close to two years, pharmaceutical and medical meeting planners have been gearing up for the start of the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (PPSA, or the “Sunshine Act”), which initially required companies to start tracking payments to physicians and teaching hospitals at the beginning of this year... Read more >>
Unlikely Customers
In these uncertain economic times, convention centers—much like most businesses—are repeating this mantra: “Find new revenue sources.”
“Convention centers are under immense pressure to boost and sustain occupancy and there’s never been a greater need to find new events and customers,” says Steven Hacker... Read more >>
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Good News in Carlsbad
Acclaimed French chef Pascal Vignau has been named executive chef of Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa... Read more >>
Starwood Expands its Galaxy
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced at the International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) in Berlin that it will open 25 new hotels in Europe... Read more >>
Classy Cooking
In addition to a recent update to its event space and guest rooms, the New Orleans Marriott is expanding its offerings for groups by adding the option to take a cooking class... Read more >>
Northern Passage
SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts has announced the upcoming completion of multi-million dollar renovations on two of its hotels, in Vancouver and Mississauga... Read more >>
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Happenings - Chicago
PUBLIC Chicago (312.787.3700; www.publichotels.com) opened in October in the former Ambassador East Hotel... Read more >>
Happenings - Lake Geneva
Last year, the Lake Lawn Resort (262.728.7950; www.lakelawnresort.com) launched a new phase of its evolution... Read more >>
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Illinois
Chicago’s Hyatt Regency McCormick Place began a $110 million expansion and renovation... Read more >>
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Destination Dispatch
Buckingham Companies and Dolce Hotels and Resorts announced their new business hotel will be named The Alexander Hotel Indianapolis in honor of architect Alexander Ralston, who designed Indianapolis’ urban plan in 1920... Read more >>
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| Planning Virtual Events |
• Determine event theme and mission statement. Work with colleagues to determine the theme of the event and identify what the event will accomplish.
• Identify audience. Identify the target audience and the best way to reach them. |
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