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AIBTM: There's An App for That
The Americas Meetings & Events Exhibition has launched a mobile app designed to help attendees get the most out of their AIBTM experience. Sponsored by Vancouver, the AIBTM 2012 app will guide users through the event, taking place June 19 to 21 at the Baltimore Convention Center... Read more >>
Orlando Goes for Hospitality Gold
Members of Visit Orlando, one of the nation’s largest convention and visitors’ bureaus, are learning how to make all of their guest service interactions golden with training provided by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute... Read more >>
Free Guide Brings Science of Sustainability to Meetings
The world's first guide to aligning meeting and event planning practices with the scientific principles of sustainable development is now available as a free download thanks to a collaboration between The Natural Step and the Green Meeting Industry Council... Read more >>
Austin Steps Up its Game
As Austin gets set for an influx of new hotels, some of the area's existing hotel properties are undergoing remodeling projects to stay competitive... Read more >> |
Central West Texas
Once the enclave of tumbleweeds, oil wells and cowboys, West Texas today is a wide region of sophisticated cities, authentic Lone Star hospitality and affordable meeting facilities... Read more >> |
Biloxi/Mississippi Gulf Coast
The Mississippi Gulf Coast is a wonderful option for planners seeking affordability in an action-packed yet laid-back destination... Read more>> |
Hampton Roads
The communities comprising the Hampton Roads area of southeastern Virginia truly have one common denominator: H2O. In fact, the name Hampton Roads itself refers not to solid roadways, but to the system of waterways wending their way toward the mighty Chesapeake Bay... Read more >> |
Palm Beach/Treasure Coast
Shopping for a meeting site in Florida? Whether you’re looking to save a little money or do a little splurging, Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast have plenty in store for meetings, from five-star resorts... Read more >> |
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Successful meetings begin at Kingsmill Resort. For each RFP received by July 15, a representative from your organization will be entered to win a two-person spot at the Kingsmill Championship on September 5, 2012*. Set along the banks of the James River, Kingsmill provides groups with a picturesque setting designed to inspire. With a dedicated staff, an award winning culinary team and 19,000 square feet of IACC-certified conference and event space, your next meeting is sure to be a success.
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Maximize Your Networking Opportunities at Conferences
Attending professional development conferences is an important part of your personal branding efforts. At any stage in your career, you will find benefits from the networking and education offered at these events. You can get a lot out of your industry's association gatherings without social networking. However, I am going to talk about a few things you can incorporate to increase the ROI of the price you are paying for your registration, time and travel...
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Myths about Meeting at Large Venues: True or False?
When it comes to booking meetings at large venues, some planners have a slight apprehension he or she will become overwhelmed with its size. Whether it is an emotional apprehension for their attendees or thoughts about service, I set out on a mission to find the answers to the most common thoughts a planner can have during a site tour at a large venue... Read more >> |
Grande Dames
The antithesis of modern, cookie-cutter chain properties, many historic hotels are engaging, emotion-inducing, well-preserved inns and lodges with modern meeting options.
Groups are drawn to the following historic properties, which have consistently renovated and added high-tech amenities with meetings in mind... Read more >>
Making Waves
Company retreats are typically a welcome retreat from the office. Add a beach and things get that much better. While these four resorts offer the standard amenities for any company meeting or retreat—meeting rooms, restaurants and activities—they also feature beaches, which make for some extraordinary team-building exercises. Groups can build sailable boats from cardboard, go fishing and even dine with dolphins... Read more >> |
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Regal Reflagging in Texas
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation today announced its first hotel in Texas; the AAA-approved Four Diamond, 485-room Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston. Scheduled to come under Sonesta management on July 16, this full service hotel is located in the Houston Galleria area... Read more >>
Arizona Re-Launch
DoubleTree by Hilton has announced the opening of an upscale full-service, all-suite hotel, situated near Tucson International Airport (TUS) and just minutes from downtown Tucson and the University of Arizona... Read more >>
Cape Canaveral Countdown
NASA is offering visitors rare access to several key areas of Kennedy Space Center during its 50th anniversary year to enhance a popular destination that already features an array of authentic attractions showcasing the space program and opportunities for up-close viewing of ongoing rocket launches ... Read more >>
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Site Scene
Crestline Hotels & Resorts announced the completion of an $8 million redesign of the Singer Island Oceanfront Resort in Palm Beaches, aimed at preparing the resort to better serve the upscale leisure and meetings markets. All 222 guest rooms were remodeled with new spa-style bathrooms. With newly renovated meeting rooms and the addition of the oceanfront Mizzen Room, the resort can accommodate 100 to 250 event guests... Read more >>
Turnout Up for Puerto Vallarta Tianguis; First Outside Acapulco
PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico
Tianguis Turistico, the preeminent gathering of Mexican tourism interests, politicians and international and domestic buyers, is heading to the home stretch here, the first time it has been located outside of Acapulco in the event’s 37-year history... Read more >> |
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| May 23, 2012 |
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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 for individuals and groups. Individuals or groups will have at their fingertips a concierge that is well connected within the local area and is able to make the impossible happen... Read more >>
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