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Trump Takes Over Legendary Miami Resort
The Trump Organization has closed on its purchase of Doral Golf Resort & Spa and assumed management of the iconic Miami resort... Read more >>
Trendy New Hotel Opens on South Beach
sbe has opened SLS Hotel South Beach, the company’s first hotel on the East Coast. Debuting at the site of the former Ritz Plaza Hotel, the property sits in the last historic Art Deco building of its kind, on the famed Collins Avenue, and is an encore to the SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills. Read more >>
NY’s Plaza Hotel May Soon Change Hands
Elad Group is close to selling its stake in New York's Plaza Hotel to Sahara India Pariwar, and co- owner Kingdom Holding Co., controlled by Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, will hold a 25 percent stake after the deal is done, said a person with knowledge of the deal... Read more >>
Upcoming Vegas Property Details Unveiled
Nobu Hospitality partners—including Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, along with designer David Rockwell and principals from Caesars Palace—gathered on June 11 at the original Nobu in New York City...Read more >> |
Florida Keys
The world may be full of reality checks, but there’s a place in Florida where you can check reality at the door—the Florida Keys... Read more >> |
Austin/Texas Hill Country
Those who look for the heart of Texas often find it in Austin. It’s not only the capital city, it’s also the state’s geographical vortex, home to the University of Texas and gateway to the legendary Texas Hill Country... Read more>> |
Myrtle Beach
Encompassing a dozen South Carolina coastal communities, Myrtle Beach is launching new attractions as it approaches a new summer, bringing added excitement to the 60 miles of coastline known as the Grand Strand... Read more >> |
Kentucky
From celebrated spirits to the Kentucky Derby to world-famous baseball bats, Kentucky is unbridled when it comes to unique experiences for visiting groups... Read more >> |
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Located in the heart of the famed Grand Strand in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Kingston Plantation and the adjacent Kingston Shores comprise one of the largest and most comprehensive resort and meeting complexes on the East Coast – Kingston Resorts. The combine facilities offer 113,000 square feet of meeting space that is designed to be flexible yet offer state-of-the-art technology.
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Your meeting RFP, and simple tips to get hotels to stand up and take notice (part 2 of 3)
In my last Meetings Focus post, I talked about the idea of RFP credibility and some key habits you should get into before sending the request to hotels.
This week, we’re going to continue down this same path and build even more credibility into your meeting RFP...
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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 >> |
Day of Reckoning
Now that the Sunshine Act is likely to go into effect on June 1, some planners and suppliers are feverishly working to get ready for the enormous tracking requirements of this legislation.
Among the growing pains likely to be inflicted on the industry because of the new laws are changes at third-party planning firms... Read more >>
Pampering with A Purpose
A stressed-out worker is not a happy worker, and an unhappy or unhealthy employee quickly becomes an unproductive employee. That’s a lesson more companies have taken to heart recently—particularly when planning meetings—with resort spas increasingly being viewed as a resource for lessons in lifelong well-being and not just as destinations for some well-deserved pampering... Read more >> |
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‘Easy’ Savings on the Bayou
Boasting 80,000 square feet of meeting space, the New Orleans Marriott is ideal for groups looking for a hotel in the French Quarter. The Canal Street property recently renovated its meeting space with new carpet, wall coverings and lighting with a green, gold and red color palette... Read more >>
DC Hotel Wraps First Phase of Upgrades
In accordance with the Phase I completion of a $3.7 million renovation, HHM has just announced a new name for its boutique hotel on Capitol Hill, to illuminate the hotel's upscale design. Capitol Hill Hotel, formerly known as Capitol Hill Suites, has a sophisticated new look—a comfortable space where modern amenities meet locally inspired design.... Read more >>
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 >>
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Site Scene
Orlando’s Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center completed a $50 million renovation, unveiling guest room makeovers and new networking environments and group venues. A new pool and outdoor recreation spaces were added. The property’s convention offerings include 400,000 square feet of event space... Read more >>
Corporate Meetings Lead Times Shorten on Small Programs; Lengthen on Others
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 are being done... Read more >>
Short Takes
The Emerald Coast CVB launched its Treasure Quest Giveaway for planners. The competition offers prizes for groups totaling $250,000. Planners can use the prize money toward catering, meeting space and audiovisual tools at the convention center, as well as at select restaurants, golf courses and attractions throughout Northwest... Read more >> |
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Chris Harvey
Wild Dunes Resort
Charleston, SC |
What service can you provide to groups that they normally might not receive?
We have some awesome teambuilding exercises, including human boat building and beach Olympics.
What are your bar or nightclub recommendations?
On the Island, Morgan Creek Grill has a good happy hour right on the water, and the Windjammer has some great live music at their beachfront bar.Read more >>
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