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ALHI Exec To Chair MPI
Kevin M. Hinton, Executive Vice President of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) and of Associated Destinations Worldwide (ADW) – ALHI’s Global Solution, will become Chairman of MPI on July 1, 2012... Read more >>
Hyatt Regency Dallas Starts Restoration
Construction is under way on a $50 million makeover and upgrade of Hyatt Regency Dallas’ 1,120 guest rooms, bathrooms and corridors, with completion set for year end... Read more >>
Hilton Chicago Completes Phase One Upgrade
Hilton Chicago has completed phase one of a four-phase $150 million renovation. The project is part of a three-year, $3 billion plan of significant property renovations... Read more >>
Ritz-Carlton Montreal Finishes Big Restoration
The iconic Ritz-Carlton, Montreal will reopen after an extensive $200 million restoration. The building’s facade was preserved and restored, public spaces were renovated and upgraded, and the guestrooms were redesigned... 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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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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Beachy Boutique
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort has announced the official opening of LeCiel, the Destin area's only contemporary boutique hotel experience. LeCiel officially opened in time for this year's summer travel season ... Read more >>
Big Upgrade in Big D
Construction is under way on a $50 million makeover and upgrade of Hyatt Regency Dallas’ 1,120 guest rooms, bathrooms and corridors, with completion set for year-end 2012. Dallas-based Woodbine Development Corporation, original developer and asset manager of the hotel and adjoining landmark Reunion Tower, is managing the project... Read more >>
Team Building Gets Techie
The competitive advantage today goes to businesses leveraging the power of technology to help drive success. And tech-related activities are top team building trends for business events, meetings and conferences nationwide. Always up to speed with the latest and very best, Wildly Different developed the iPad Hunt... 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 30, 2012 |
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Nancy Love Butler
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
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What service can you provide to groups that they normally might not receive?
Hyatt Regency Atlanta provides meeting attendees and meeting planners assistance with various off-site events, activities and meals. From diving at the Georgia Aquarium to a tour of the World of Coca-Cola to bus transportation to and from the airport, groups can enjoy everything that Atlanta has to offer while they are in town. There are over 300 restaurants within walking distance of the hotel. The Hyatt e-Concierge even allows guests to make arrangements via computer so Hyatt Regency can better serve their needs... Read more >>
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