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Hotel Demand Soars
A few years ago, most hotel operators were wringing their hands over plummeting room demand in the face of the worst recession in a generation. Now the nation’s... Read more >>
Workers at DoubleTree San Jose End Strike
After a four-day strike over wages and benefits, more than 100 workers at DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose marched in a final evening rally last Thursday, June 7, as they made their voices heard about income... Read more >>
Moving Around San Diego Gets Easier
In an effort to enhance public and attendee access along the Embarcadero, a new bayfront shuttle service has launched. The Big Bay Bayfront Shuttle connects major attractions... Read more >>
Paducah CC Employees Sentenced for Embezzlement
The head of the Paducah Convention Center and a contractor were in a federal courtroom Thursday for sentencing after pleading guilty to theft and embezzlement charges... 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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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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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 at a later date... 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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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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