 |  | LA Bureau Changes its Name
Looking to put greater emphasis on its efforts to draw visitors—particularly from the sides of group and international business—the Los Angeles CVB changed its name from LA Inc. to the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Bureau... Read more >>
Improved Property Powers Provo Progress
Call it a face-lift, shot in the arm or renovation, by summer the Marriott hotel in downtown Provo is going to have a whole new interior look intended to create a warmer, more open social atmosphere... Read more >>
Setai South Beach: While They Were Sleeping
Guests at one of Miami's most upscale oceanfront resorts—the Setai South Beach—woke up this morning in a hotel under entirely new management. ... Read more >>
Marriott May Sell Edition Hotels
Mariott International may sell its three Edition properties to fund an expansion of the boutique, luxury brand, incoming Chief Executive Officer Arne Sorenson said in a recent interview at the company’s JW Marriott in downtown Los Angeles... Read more >>
| Arizona
From the granddaddy of Arizona’s natural splendor, Grand Canyon National Park, to the state’s botanical gardens, preserves and parks, there are many options for planners... Read more >> | Portland
From its bustling west side to emerging east side, Portland is laying claim to being the hippest, most creative city in America. Vibrant neighborhoods are springing up where once only decaying warehouses stood... Read more >> | Lake Tahoe
It’s often the first glimpse of Lake Tahoe that truly captures the imagination of meeting planners. The Sierra Nevada mountain range encircling the blue, crystal-clear lake... Read more >> | Idaho
When the Wild West beckons groups, Idaho answers with a list of scenic, adventure-oriented properties that will have attendees feeling focused, content and revitalized. Visitors are welcomed by local communities and can participate in events... Read more >> | | 
| Leave routine behind and meet in Ojai |  | On an unassuming road, where the peaks part and the skies open, there is a rare east-west valley waiting to host your ideal meeting. This destination is as close to the city as it feels far from it. An inspiring venue surrounded by golf, tennis and adventure teambuilding. With its Meeting Moments package, including $100 resort credit for each attendee, the possibilities are endless. | | | Visit www.ojairesort.com for more information. |
|  | ALHI Adds Two California Properties
The oceanfront Surf & Sand Resort in Laguna Beach, Calif., and the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego in downtown San Diego have been accepted as the newest members of Associated Luxury Hotels International.... Read more >>
16 Ways To Coat Your Meetings and Events In Green
An American Express Meetings and Events travel forecast said 80 percent of meeting organizers and hoteliers in North America anticipate increasing or maintaining their current number of in-person meetings through this year compared with 2011... Read more >>
Westin Bets on Las Vegas
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of The Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort and Spa, the second Westin in greater Las Vegas.... Read more >>
MGM Resorts Scraps Western Mass. Plan
MGM Resorts International, the Las Vegas-based gaming giant expected to vie with Mohegan Sun and others for a western Massachusetts casino license, has abandoned its plan.... 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, president of the Dallas-based International Association of Exhibitions and Events... Read more >>
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.
But experienced planners say such measures aren’t the way to save money and still have a successful event. In other words, those steps leave attendees hungry for more.... Read more >>
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| Book group stays for just $159 starting plus PERKS |  | The Claremont Hotel Club and Spa in Berkeley is a unique California landmark that will leave a lasting impression for your meeting attendees.
Book Now for groups of 50+ room nights and receive two of these perks: High speed internet access, continental breakfast, fitness break, refresh break, parking, car service, gift card, spa gift.Rates starting at $159.00. Book by April 30, 2012 consumed by May 31, 2012 | | | Reservations: 800-551-7266 or www.claremont-hotel.com. |
 |  | A ‘Place’ in the Sun
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that a Hyatt affiliate has signed a management agreement with an affiliate of Island Hospitality Partners, LLC for Hyatt Place Bayamón and El Tropical Casino... Read more >>
Hospitably Social
The IACC-Americas (The International Association of Conference Centers) Emerging Trends Committee released the first comprehensive Guide to Social Media for the hospitality industry at the association’s 31st annual conference in Houston last week.... Read more >>
‘Green’ Eggs and Ham?
A special workshop is coming to Phoenix this April geared at helping planners and suppliers improve their efforts towards more sustainable Food & Beverage... Read more >>
Upgraded Oasis
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa has announced a host of updates in an effort to enhance the property’s overall guest experience. Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, the property boasts an all-encompassing renovation... Read more >>
| Corporate Planners' Event Focuses on Meeting Strategy, Tech
Cvent’s first annual Corporate Meetings Summit—held Feb. 29-March 2 at the Gaylord National Resort Hotel and Convention Center, just outside of Washington, D.C.—addressed numerous topics.... Read more >>
Short Takes
PROGRAMS & PACKAGES
Confident in the amazing Southern California weather, the city of Huntington Beach is offering groups a Sunshine Guarantee in 2012.... Read more >>
Report a Cause for Industry Optimism?
There is reason for guarded optimism in the meetings and conventions market in 2012, according to research firm RRC Associates’ DestinationMAP.... Read more >>
Site Scene
CALIFORNIA
Located in Oxnard along California’s central coast, Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach Hotel & Resort will undergo a property-wide transformation... Read more >>
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