 |  | Hotel Owners Hold San Diego Project Hostage
Hotel owners in San Diego will soon be receiving ballots with a question about whether they want to raise the city's hotel-room tax. The money would go to a major expansion... Read more >>
Vegas’ First Casino Undergoing Massive Expansion
Founded in 1906 on poker chips, whiskey and wild women, the Golden Gate Hotel & Casino—Las Vegas’ original casino—is undergoing its first major expansion in 50 years... Read more >>
Attendee Travel Monitoring Eased By New Tech Tool
Group Travel Partners, the group air specialty firm based in the Atlanta, Ga. area, has rolled out a real-time itinerary monitoring system, SafeToGo, that is capable of... Read more >>
Caesars Expands, Enhances Meeting Diamond Program
Following the recent nationwide consolidation of its meetings business, Caesars Entertainment announced that it has expanded its Meeting Diamond program.... Read more >>
| Colorado
Colorado, the home of sporty types who enjoy seasonal activities such as skiing, mountain biking and kayaking, might be best known for its active pursuits... Read more >> | Monterey/Carmel/Santa Cruz
Even without its array of superb spa facilities, the Monterey, Carmel and Santa Cruz area, a destination noted for its inspirational landscape and serenity, would still be a place for meeting attendees to find physical and mental renewal... Read more >> | Palm Springs
The city of Palm Springs and the surrounding communities remain classic desert retreats. Everyone from meeting attendees to Hollywood celebs escapes to the region to relax and unwind... Read more >> | Western Canada
In 1670, Charles II of England granted most of North America, much of present day Western Canada included, to the Hudson’s Bay Company... Read more >> | |  | Calgary TELUS Convention Centre |  | The Calgary TELUS Convention Centre is conveniently located in the heart of downtown. We offer 122,000 square feet of flexible space, 47,000 square feet of exhibit space, 36 meeting rooms, one multi-purpose hall, five pre-function areas and one ballroom. There are 1,100 guestrooms connected utilizing three four-star hotels. The Calgary International Airport offers over 1,800 flights with daily scheduled nonstop flights from major North American cities. It is the third-largest airport in Canada. | | | Visit www.calgary-convention.com for more information. |
|  | IHG Launches New Hotel Specifically for Chinese Consumer
Following the launch of its new Even Hotels brand in late February, IHG launched the first upscale, international hotel brand designed specifically for the Chinese traveler, Hualuxe Hotels and Resorts.... Read more >>
AH&LA Secures Compromise on ADA Pool Lift Requirement
The White House today issued a 60-day extension that will push the compliance date for the pool lift requirement under the Americans with Disabilities Act... Read more >>
GBTA launches Industry Affairs Agenda in Europe
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) - the voice of the global business travel industry - have announced the launch of its 2012 Industry Affairs Agenda to members and key departments of the European Commission... Read more >>
Brazil introducing US travelers to unique cultural offerings
Embratur, the Brazilian Tourism Board, is giving New Yorkers a first look at the unique experiences that can be found in Brazil through two brand new tools – an interactive Brand Channel website and Brasil Quest... Read more >>
| Mountain Highs
The mountain regions of the West offer groups high-quality team-building options and realistic rates. Add to that the stunning scenery and great weather of the summer months and you’ve created an ideal venue for groups, according to Pat Moloney, president and founder of TMN Events, a full-service event company and DMC operating in Idaho; Lake Tahoe, Calif.; Park City, Utah; and the Tetons.
“The mountains in the West during the summer are some of the absolute best locations for groups,” he says... 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.
But the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)—which was charged with writing guidelines surrounding the legislation... Read more >>
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- Chef’s Choice One Hour Hors D'oeuvres Reception
- 1 Hour Wine & Beer Reception
- 5% off Master Bill
*Offer valid on new inquires only. Guest must be on the Benchmark Conference Plan (BCP). Other restrictions may apply. | | | Visit www.chaminade.com for more information. |
 |  | D Place to Be in Vegas?
Fitzgeralds Casino & Hotel in downtown Las Vegas is undergoing a dramatic transformation to become the D Las Vegas Casino Hotel, scheduled for completion in fall 2012.... Read more >>
10 Tips for More Productive Meetings
The National Conference Center compiled ten tips for conducting more productive meetings. According to Sarah Vining, marketing manager at The National Conference Center, “To conduct the most productive meetings, smarter conversations... Read more >>
Massive Mixed-Use Makeover
On March 12, a gala ribbon cutting will mark the beginning of a new downtown Salt Lake, a massive urban reinvention and a game changer for residents and visitors alike.... Read more >>
Camelback Concessions
This summer, JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort & Spa’s Summer Concession Package will provide special perks to groups gathering at the inviting Arizona enclave.... Read more >>
| On Location - Riviera Palm Springs and Virgin America
When I think of Palm Springs, I think of sun, fun and celebrities. A recent trip to the Riviera Palm Springs provided just that... Read more >>
Out and About in Okanagan
“Super, Natural.” British Columbia’s marketing slogan perfectly captures the essence of Canada’s westernmost province, where Mother Nature created some of her finest work... Read more >>
Close-Up: Napa Valley
With more than 400 world-class wineries and a food scene that rivals anywhere in the world, holding a meeting in California’s Napa Valley is like uncorking a rare vintage... Read more >>
Site Scene
COLORADO
Kimpton’s Hotel Monaco in Denver remodeled its 3,660 square feet of event space, following a guest room modernization in 2011. The property has four meeting roomss... Read more >>
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| | March 20, 2012 |  | |  | | MPINCC Annual Conference & Expo in San Francisco - Sue Tinnish |  |  | | Meetings Focus caught up with Sue Tinnish at the Feb. 16 MPINCC Annual Conference & Expo in San Francisco, and discovered that the CIC and Green Meeting Industry Council had just released seven of the nine APEX/ASTM sustainable meetings standards. | | |  | | Click the map below to search articles, destinations and meeting facilities by state or region. |  | |  | | “Fascinating research on how 'thinking outside the box' is more than metaphorical...” |  | | |
