 |  | GSA Planner Taken To Task
A top executive at the General Services Administration could face more dire legal consequences in the continuing fallout from a 2010 conference the agency held near Las Vegas as Congress continues to probe the event’s expenses... Read more >>
N.C. Goes Green
The N.C. Division of Environmental Assistance and Outreach, in partnership with the Center for Sustainable Tourism at East Carolina University, have launched the NC GreenTravel Initiative... Read more >>
Second 21c Hotel Comes to Kentucky
Louisville philanthropists and art collectors Steve Wilson and Laura Lee Brown have announced plans to buy the old First National Building in downtown Lexington and convert it to a 21c Museum Hotel... Read more >>
Pere Marquette Headed for Massive Renovation
A developer has taken over the Hotel Pere Marquette and is planning a $23.5 million renovation of the property. Slated to sit adjacent to a 117-room, $14.2 Marriott Courtyard as well as the Peoria Civic Center ... Read more >>
| Galveston
Like a Phoenix rising from the shores of another time, Galveston Island is reclaiming the golden era it enjoyed more than a century ago.... Read more >> | Tennessee
From the Civil War to music and moonshine, Tennessee’s roots run deep. Whether groups are meeting in Memphis, Nashville, the Smoky Mountains region or anywhere in between... Read more>> | Hilton Head
Next year will mark the 350th anniversary of William Hilton’s landing on what became known as Hilton Head Island. Following the event in 1663, the British sea captain claimed the land for his country... Read more >> | Georgia
With venues such as one of the country’s most exciting ballparks, a museum dedicated to a world-famous soft drink and ornate historic theaters, thinking up memorable Georgia events is a snap... Read more >> | | 
| Greater Raleigh CVB |  | Did you hear the news that Bloomberg Businessweek named Raleigh “America’s Number One City” or that Forbes Magazine named Greater Raleigh the “Best Place for Business and Careers” and the “Most Wired City”? See for yourself how North Carolina’s capital city area offers the fun, fast-paced scene of a larger city, with the charms of a small town; it’s an award-winning city in which to work… and meet! Start by contacting the Greater Raleigh CVB. | | | For more information, click here. |
 |  | San Francisco’s best attractions are its neighborhoods
As iconic and eye-catching as many of the San Francisco’s top attractions are—from the towering Golden Gate Bridge to the dramatic curves of Lombard Street—I still think planners who organize their group fun around them are potentially making a mistake. The real treasures of the city are its distinct neighborhoods and their colorful shops, dining options and general ambience.... Read more >>
3 Concepts Planners Should Grasp Between Wi-Fi and Broadband Services
“I’m going to need 150 Mbps for each attendee.” If you catch yourself spouting off IT terms but aren’t really sure what it is you’ve just requested, there’s hope. IT does IT for a reason, they get “it”. For someone who wants to make an educated choice about IT services and not regret it later, Kevin Hall the Systems Analyst for The National Conference Center sat down with me... Read more >>
| Downtown Meetings: Knowledge = Power
When it comes to planning a meeting as complex as a downtown meeting or convention, veteran meeting planners and CVB executives say there is no such thing as too much information.
Knowing the right questions to ask the CVB—and being specific about the needs of the group—may be the most important part of the process.... Read more >>
Insurance Meetings: Moving On
Since late 2008 when the AIG debacle surfaced, the industry has taken more body blows than an NFL running back. Blunt criticisms of insurance meetings and incentives—along with the impact of a seemingly endless sluggish economy—forced the insurance meeting industry to regroup.
The uncertain times have helped elevate the importance of meeting planning, however... Read more >>
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 |  | New Heights for Airport Hotel Dining?
A new Seattle Airport hotel is staking its claim as one of the newest, hippest dining spot in the city. With the comprehensive transformation of Aquaterra restaurant, the Seattle Airport Marriott has raised the bar... Read more >>
Picky About Perks?
Marriott International today announced the launch of its "Pick Your Perks in New Jersey and Philadelphia" promotion. The promotion has been designed so that the more a group spends on their event, the better value they receive... Read more >>
Boston Burger Bliss
May is National Hamburger Month, and the Bristol Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Boston is ready and raring to embrace the burger. In fact, their Executive Chef, Brooke Vosika, is reigning champ.... Read more >>
Modern Makeover in San Diego
Hotel Indigo, IHG’s upscale boutique brand, has announced the grand opening of the Hotel Indigo San Diego Del Mar. Following a multimillion-dollar renovation and rebranding.... Read more >>
| Close-Up: Columbia, S.C.
While South Carolina’s capital may evoke that slow, genteel Old South way of life—it’s offical nickname, after all, is “The Capital of Southern Hospitality”—it’s been on fast-forward... 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 >>
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 (Meeting Assessment Program), formerly METROPOLL... Read more >>
Site Scene
GEORGIA
Opening in early 2014, Westin Jekyll Island will be a key part of the island’s convention center complex. The Westin property will include 200 rooms and more than 5,000 square feet... Read more >>
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| | April 18, 2012 |  | | | |  | Hameed Jasat
The Peabody Orlando -
Orlando, FL | What service can you provide to groups that they normally might not receive?
I firmly believe that in today’s economy destination visitors and guests are certainly looking for the concierge to not only meet their needs but exceed their expectations. Thus, it is incumbent for us to tailor the needs of our guests and infuse the plethora of knowledge that we have to create a memorable and unique experience...Read more >>
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