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Moscone Center Announces Expansion
Mayor Edwin M. Lee on June 25 announced the development of a 25-year master plan for the expansion of Moscone Convention Center with completion of the first phase expected by early 2018... Read more >>

Brand USA Working on Transparency
Brand USA is working to fulfill requests made last week by six Republican senators who expressed concern about the organization’s progress and spending. Brand USA’s chief communications officer said the organization believes “concerns raised there will easily be put to rest once the facts are known."... Read more >>

Hilton SF Adds Meeting Space, Upgrades
The Hilton San Francisco Union Square has announced the completion of a $53 million redevelopment of the hotel’s 550 guest rooms and function space. The property is one of the largest hotels on the West Coast, with 1,908 guest rooms and 134,500 square feet of meeting space... Read more >>

Refreshed Event Venue Opens in San Francisco
METREON—a recently renovated mall in downtown San Francisco—has upgraded City View, its event venue. The refreshed space offers panoramic views, 18,000 square feet of indoor meeting space and a 12,000 square foot outdoor terrace... 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 >>
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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 >>
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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 >>
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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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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.

Visit www.themeritageresort.com for more information.

Meetings Focus Blogs Features
Pinterest and StumbleUpon are Worth a Look
While not exactly ‘standard’ platforms of social media, Pinterest and StumbleUpon are possible site/venue selection tools worth exploring—especially for visually leaning planners seeking a bit of creative inspiration...Read more >>

Tips for Dealing with Obscure Diet Requests and Rules That Venues Need to Break
For planners and venues, there seems to be an explosion of special diets at meetings and events. Are these special dietary needs medical or personal preference? Either way, it doesn’t matter... Read more >>

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...
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It All Starts Here
 
Logo For 120 years, The Brown Palace has been reinventing the way people meet in Denver. We offer 15 distinct event rooms that comfortably accommodates up to 800 guests. Wi-fi and webcasting abilities. And a dedicated event staff. This summer, we’ve designed 10 complimentary Denver experiences exclusively for your attendees. And a sweepstakes just for meeting planners.
 
Learn more at BrownPalace.com/ItAllStartsHere.

Focus Showcase Facilities and Happenings
‘Life’ Savings in Florida
In celebration of The Good Old Days, The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club has unveiled an intriguing new "Wonderful Life" group promotion, with numerous value-added components... Read more >>

Maui Milestone
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts intends to open its first Hawaiian Andaz resort next year, the 325-room Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort & Spa... Read more >>

New Maui Marriott Taking Off
Maui travelers have a promising new option for lodging in paradise as Courtyard by Marriott offers a fresh "New Stay" with the June 21st opening of the stylish new Courtyard Maui Kahului Airport Hotel... Read more >>

Moving On
After starting out as a teacher, June Schultz took an administrative position with former Wall Street powerhouse Drexel Burnham Lambert. There, she was asked to help with roadshows, followed by conference planning... Read more >>
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...
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Past Issues
Major Makeover Comes to Palm Springs Property - 6/19/12
Hotel Demand Soars - 6/12/12
Sweeping Upgrades Planned for W Hotels - 6/5/12
Vegas Airport Releases Upgrade Guide - 5/29/12
Gaylord Denver Project Delivered a Blow - 5/22/12
Las Vegas CC Restarts Renovation - 5/15/12
10 Hot Hotel Openings - 5/8/12
Vegas IMEX Show Expands Education - 5/1/12
Top 10 Convention Centers Revealed - 4/24/12
TSA Tests New Airport Check-In System - 4/17/12
Room Boom Headed for Napa - 4/10/12
LA Bureau Changes its Name - 4/3/12
New U.S. Travel Chair Spotlights Meetings - 3/27/12
Hotel Owners Hold San Diego Project Hostage - 3/20/12
New Research Shows Associations Impact Society - 3/13/12
Corporate Planners’ Event Focuses on Meeting Strategy, Tech - 3/6/12
San Diego Center Expansion in Jeopardy - 2/28/12
Starwood Launches New Meetings Website - 2/21/12
Grand Sierra Resort Announces Renovation Plans - 2/14/12
L.A. Conv. Center Grows and Reconfigures - 2/7/12
June 26, 2012
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