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Loews Regency NY Announces Big Renovation
Loews Corp. plans a $70 million renovation of the Loews Regency Hotel New York, a 354-room luxury property on Park Avenue in Manhattan, as the company focuses on the city in an expansion of its hotel division... Read more >>
Lancaster Says No to Hotel Tax Hike
The board of the Pennsylvania Dutch Convention and Visitors Bureau has released a position statement calling on all stakeholders in the Lancaster County Convention Center to work together on a long-term solution... Read more >>
YOTEL Sets Sights on Brand Expansion
YOTEL, together with a real estate development and investment firm, has followed the opening of YOTEL's first city center hotel in New York with the announcement of a dedicated real estate fund platform focused on the expansion of the brand in North America... Read more >>
Hyatt Chicago Heads for Renovation
Davidson Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation's largest independent hotel management companies, today announced that it has taken over management of the rebranded 417-room Hyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile... Read more >>
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NYC/Long Island/Westchester
If there’s one thing New York City has never offered, it’s boredom. From people watching to taking in the Broadway shows, museums, restaurants and nightclubs, the “City that Never Sleeps” has always had unique experiences on tap... Read more >> |
Maryland
Much like its representative state dessert, the Smith Island Cake, which has six to 12 layers, Maryland has layers upon appetizing layers of culinary offerings for attendees to experience when convening here... Read more >> |
New Jersey
Beyond the hustle and bustle of New Jersey’s urban pockets are green and growing regions brimming with opportunities to get in touch with nature... Read more >> |
Greater Hartford/Mystic
Perhaps not the easiest state to find on the map, Connecticut may be small but its group-friendly opportunities are quite large. The Constitution State is in fact a major destination in the Northeast meetings realm, due in large part to Hartford, its capital city and cultural heart, and Mystic, a quintessentially New England spot that delegates can’t wait to visit... Read more >> |
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Does Our Twitter Community Feel Elitist?
One area where baby boomers might be convinced to use Twitter is at a professional education conference. Using technology to expand the reach of your event, your community can participate virtually. Adding a virtual element to your physical event makes it a hybrid event... Read more >>
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... Read more >> |
Old Reliable
SMERF events aren’t known for glitter and glitz. But for planners and facilities that take the time to learn the social, military, educational, religious and fraternal groups market, SMERF profits are as predictable as the calendar.
“Reunions never go away, they continue even when the economy tanks,” says Ted Dey, president of Armed Forces Reunions...
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Shiny and New
Growth is good for convention centers. For meeting and convention destinations, the convention center often is the focal point of the area and contributes greatly to the overall image and perception of the city.
New, expanded or renovated centers send a message to planners and groups that status quo is not acceptable...Read more >>
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Michigan Casino Ready to Rock
Four Winds Casinos has announced that the opening of Hard Rock Cafe at Four Winds New Buffalo will take place on Wednesday, July 11, at 11 a.m. Eastern. Details on a grand opening celebration will be announced... Read more >>
San Francisco Hotel Group Tries Sex Appeal
Who takes charge of the romance, makes the reservations and arranges play dates? Women! Inspired by the New York Times #1 bestselling erotic novel “Fifty Shades of Grey,” female-owned Personality Hotels... Read more >>
Destination: Destin
The heat wave going through the United States isn't the only thing that's hot this summer. Travelers are discovering the "cool" activities and comfortable beach breezes at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, a leading beach destination on Florida's Gulf Coast... Read more >>
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Short Takes
Terracotta Warriors: Defenders of China’s First Emperor opened at the Times Square Discovery Museum. The exhibit will run through Aug. 26 and group admission prices are available. Created more than 2,000 years ago, each warrior figure stands six feet tall and weighs 600 pounds. ... Read more >>
Site Scene
The former Danbury Plaza Hotel in western Connecticut reopened as the Crowne Plaza Danbury following a renovation of all 242 guest rooms. Meeting space includes three ballrooms and 12 meeting rooms totaling 26,000 square feet... Read more >>
Leading Tradeshow Producers Fight for Javits
A contingent of trade and consumer show managers—who oversee some of the biggest events held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City—has come together to fight Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plan...
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Susanne Carter
Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park |
What service can you provide to groups that they normally might not receive?
As for any individual guest reservations, pre-arrival planning is of the essence in order to make the group's stay a memorable and successful one. At the Ritz Carlton New York, Central Park the Concierge is very involved in any pre-con the Sales department might have for groups and reach out to the group contact prior...Read more >>
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