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Cvent Buys Mobile App Firm
Cvent, an event management solutions provider, has announced the acquisition of Seed Labs, a developer of mobile applications for consumer and social events... Read more >>
Five North Dakota Facilities Secure Upgrade Grants
Five North Dakota tourism entities have received 2012 Tourism Expansion Grants from the North Dakota Department of Commerce, Tourism Division... Read more >>
Mohegan Sun Eyes Expansion in Pa., Conn.
The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority is close to securing financing for construction of a $45 million hotel and convention center it now plans to own at its racetrack casino in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. ..Read more >>
Could NY Convention Center Open in Yonkers?
Empire City at Yonkers Raceway said it would consider building a convention center after a state deal to build one in Queens recently fell apart. The Yonkers racetrack, which is 15 miles from midtown Manhattan, said a convention center could be part of its plans as it seeks state approval to open a full-scale casino... Read more >> |
Iowa
Iowa is well-known for agriculture, but the state offers a cornucopia of arts and culture as well. Each region has its own unusual spin on the arts. Some of Iowa’s culture comes from a rich immigrant background, from the Dutch tulips of Pella and the German heritage of the Amana Colonies... Read more >> |
Wisconsin Dells
Set in a region shaped by Ice Age glaciers, the Wisconsin Dells is finally seeing the booking thaw following the recession that began four years ago, as exciting new attractions and amenities boost the destination’s... Read more >> |
Missouri
Nestled at the crossroads of America, Missouri is an easy state to get to—but a more-difficult one to put a label on. It blends the flavors of the Midwest and the South, while also embracing a pioneering “Gateway to the West” heritage... Read more >> |
Lincoln
Take a good look at the city of Lincoln, Neb., and you start to notice a few things. Its skyline is dominated by the graceful, gold-domed Nebraska State Capitol building, the tallest structure in town... Read more >> |
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Overland Park, Kansas offers meeting planners and their attendees a blend of metropolitan amenities and suburban hospitality, in addition to easy access into the entire Kansas City metro. Our 35 hotels cater to every budget and offer more than 5,200 rooms along with myriad meeting and convention spaces. The Overland Park Convention Center offers 237,000 square feet of meeting space that can accommodate groups of any size and is adjacent to the 412-room Sheraton Overland Park Hotel.
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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. Social media tools, such as twitter are used as a medium for both the physical audience and the virtual audience to interact... 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 to the most common thoughts a planner can have during a site tour at a large venue... Read more >> |
Hip Hotels
Walk through the doors of The Iron Horse Hotel in Milwaukee’s downtown Fifth Ward district and your eyes will immediately rest upon a motorcycle smack dab in the middle of the lobby. Staff members change out the vehicle every now and then; sometimes it’s an antique, sometimes a recently released beauty... Read more >>
Wish You Were Here
The lakes of Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin are the legacy of glaciers that dug out tens of thousands of basins during the last few Ice Ages. Melting ice and rain flowed in to create spaces ranging from modest ponds to the world’s largest freshwater lake... Read more >>
Destinations Rising
With so many destinations vying for visibility and credibility in the meetings market, it takes a concerted effort to stand out among the crowd... 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 >>
Sonesta Takes on PA Property
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation today announced a new extended stay hotel, the 120-room Sonesta ES Suites Malvern. Scheduled to come under Sonesta management on August 6, 2012, the hotel is currently known as the Staybridge Suites Malvern... 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 >>
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Free Guide Brings Science of Sustainability to Meetings
A guide to aligning meeting and event planning practices with what is described as the scientific principles of sustainable development has been published by the Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC) and nonprofit environmental education organization The Natural Step (TNS)... Read more >>
Site Scene
The 395-room Sheraton Indianapolis at Keystone Crossing plans to spend $7 million this winter upgrading its meeting space in an effort to attract more corporate clients. The property completed a $17 million room and common area renovation last year... Read more >>
Short Takes
Through the end of October the executive chef at the JW Marriott Grand Rapids’ signature restaurant six.one.six will arrange farm tour dinners for groups. The tours will allow attendees to explore Michigan’s culinary and agricultural tradition and dine on a meal created using ingredients from the visited farms ... Read more >> |
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Jan Springsteen
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
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What service can you provide to groups that they normally might not receive?
Grand Geneva provides Teambuilding Activities for corporate meetings, family reunions or even corporate dinners. This unique teamwork program allows participants to work on group communication through creative completion of certain tasks. We have a well-trained staff to lead groups in a variety of corporate challenges from scavenger hunts and game shows, to rock climbing and customizable group fitness classes... Read more >>
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