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Sweeping Upgrades Planned for W Hotels
W Hotels Worldwide has announced plans to reinvigorate more than 10 of its hotel properties across North America within the next 18 months. The renovations, which vary by hotel, are slated to include... Read more >>
New Marriott for New Mexico
Marriott International is scheduled to open the 91-suite TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Albuquerque, N.M. in late June. Located at 5511 Office Boulevard NE, the TownePlace Suites Albuquerque North... Read more >>
North Carolina Hotel Rebounds from Hurricane
DoubleTree by Hilton has announced the opening of a newly renovated, upscale full-service hotel in New Bern, N.C. following damage to the hotel caused by Hurricane Irene in August 2011... Read more >>
B Hotels Blasting Off
South Florida-based B Hotels & Resorts is on the move with two additions to their portfolio and a new ‘value-full-service’ category, b2 hotels, within 18 months of their first hotel opening ... Read more >>
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Utah
Showcasing a distinctive history and culture, plus natural lures not found in any other state, Utah tempts meeting groups with venues and attractions sure to instill standout memories... Read more >> |
Northern California Coast
From whale watching in Monterey Bay to the otherworldly giant redwoods of Humboldt County, Northern California’s coast offers singular escapes for groups... Read more >> |
Inland Empire
Just as the city of Los Angeles is much more than Hollywood, the intersection of Riverside, San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties boasts a lot more than simply suburbs... Read more >> |
Oahu/Kauai
Between the two of them, Oahu and Kauai offer just about everything anyone could want from a meeting destination in Hawaii. Cosmopolitan Oahu boasts the excitement and cultural richness... Read more >> |
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San Diego’s most distinctive event venue is the USS Midway Museum, featuring unique event venues aboard a historic aircraft carrier. Located in downtown San Diego a few blocks from the convention center, Midway features indoor and outdoor (flight deck!) space. What better way to experience “Navy Town, USA” than aboard America’s longest-serving aircraft carrier? Docent-led tours, flight simulators available. Event capacity: 100-3,500. |
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| More info at www.midway.org/special-events. |
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Three Ideas for Offbeat Group Fun in NorCal
Hosting a group in Northern California and seeking to do something different? Here are three quick suggestions for some group outings that break away from the norm... Read more >>
More Laws-More Considerations for Meetings
Our (hospitality/meetings/association) community is not outwardly talking about the ultrasound laws being passed throughout the United States and the impact they may have on the health (physical and mental) and welfare of all families. Perhaps because these laws seemingly only impact women and, to date, we've not heard of meetings being canceled in the states in which these laws have been enacted, there is not (yet) an outcry... Read more >>
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Government Shakedown
Oh, for the days of the $16 muffin. Although the mundane reality of that “scandal” never quite caught up with the sensational headlines—the muffin morphed into a continental breakfast... Read more >>
Double-Edged Sword
When it comes to lead times for booking corporate functions, meeting planners seem to be of two minds. They’re booking larger meetings on longer lead times but the far more numerous smaller meetings... Read more >>
Not a Bad Place to Be
The meetings world has changed—again. Corporate meetings, association meetings and citywide meetings all are back... Read more >>
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| The Meritage Resort in Napa |
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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. |
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| Visit www.themeritageresort.com for more information. |
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Meeting Focus Live! Kicks Off in Fort Lauderdale
The Meetings Focus Live! Fort Lauderdale event kicked off the evening of June 3rd at the B Ocean resort, with a full roster of planners arriving to network with peers and suppliers, choose their next great meeting destination... 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 >>
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 >>
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WOW! Las Vegas
If you want to gain a good perspective on Las Vegas, the person who was named its longest continuously-running headliner by the Guinness Book of World Records just may be the right guy to ask... Read more >>
Short Takes
Fairmont Mayakoba is encouraging guests to learn about the region’s Mayan culture and customs by participating in various Mayan-inspired experiences during their visit. Located near many historical sites and ecological parks in Mexico’s Riviera Maya, the Fairmont Mayakoba offers ecological boat tours through the water canals of the Yucatan Peninsula... Read more >>
Site Scene
Kimpton’s Hotel Palomar Phoenix opened in June, marking the completion of the CityScape Phoenix development. The downtown hotel adds 242 guest rooms and 10,000 square feet of meeting space. Conference rooms are named for styles of Arizona art, such as the 3,123-square-foot Dreamcatcher Ballroom, and the smaller Fresco Mural and Zia rooms... Read more >>
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