 |  | New U.S. Travel Chair Spotlights Meetings
Rossi Ralenkotter, president & CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, has called for a new national agenda to strengthen the future of the $460 billion meetings and events industry.... Read more >>
Meeting Planning Ranks As #1 Job
U.S. News & World Report has called meeting planning the top job in its “Best Jobs of 2012” report. Great job prospects, salaries and the rewarding nature of the work were among the reasons .... Read more >>
Expansion Mulled for Spokane CC
Changes could be coming to the Riverbank and Centennial trail near the Spokane Convention Center.... Read more >>
San Diego CC Takes Over Bookings
The San Diego CVB will take over the booking of trade shows at the Convention Center that are at least 18 months away, following approval.... 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 >> | |  | Meetings and Conventions Calgary |  | Calgary is a sparkling cosmopolitan city but it's also got a reputation for warm, Western welcomes. It's a bustling business centre but it's also full of exciting opportunities to play. We think it's the perfect mix. A little bit country. A little bit Rocky Mountain. A lot of flexibility. It's Calgary. Meetings and Conventions Calgary offers value-added services free of charge to assist you in choosing Calgary for your meeting or conference. | | | Visit www.meetingscalgary.com for more information. |
|  | Hyatt kick-starts growth of quirky Andaz brand
Hyatt’s boutique-inspired Andaz brand is gaining a substantial global presence through recent conversions and a re-energized pipeline that will see a doubling of the collection’s size s... Read more >>
Westin Set to Add 11 New Hotels in 2012
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced its Westin brand is on track to open its 200th hotel in the next 12 months, propelled by strong growth across Asia Pacific... Read more >>
TripAdvisor launches money-back hotel booking site Tingo
Another dip into the world of hotel bookings for TripAdvisor with the launch of Tingo, a new site which automatically refunds users the difference if the price drops.... Read more >>
Hilton Continues Growth in Mexico, Latin America in 2012
Hilton Hotels & Resorts is opening two compelling properties in Latin America and Mexico in 2012, and recently welcomed Hilton Bogota located in the vibrant capital city of Colombia.... 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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| The Meritage Resort in Napa |  | The Meritage Resort in Napa is now the largest resort in Wine Country. With over 50,000 sf of meeting/event space including two ballrooms, covered terraces and 500 guestrooms we make Napa the perfect destination for events large and small. Our Cave holds events up to 200, plus the underground spa and tasting room. Entertainment includes “Crush” ultra-lounge with bowling lanes. Win a Napa getaway or new iPad, book your next meeting by June 30, 2012. | | | Visit www.themeritageresort.com for more information. |
 |  | What’s Cooking in SoCal?
For small groups looking for some classy cooking fun, “PREP.COOK.DINE” at W Los Angeles – Westwood is beginning next month..... Read more >>
Westin Expansion
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced its Westin brand is on track to open its 200th hotel in the next 12 months, propelled by strong growth across Asia Pacific... Read more >>
Tuning Up on Singer Island
Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. has announced that its $8 million re-design of the Hilton Singer Island Oceanfront Resort is now complete. The renovation and re-design repositions.... Read more >>
Regal Revamp
With a $50 million renovation to be completed this spring, Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Fla., is taking the meeting and group experience to new levels ... 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
HAWAII
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort spent $45 million renovating its Rainbow Tower, which houses 800 guest rooms.... Read more >>
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