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Pittsburgh Gunning for New HQ Hotel
VisitPittsburgh, the Pittsburgh CVB, is reviving a campaign to attach a mega-hotel to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, according to The Pittsburgh Tribune. Such a move is the only way the city can level the playing field against other cities fighting for conventions, said the bureau's CEO.
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Ontario Calif. Officials Support CC Management
However an audit of alleged procedural violations at the Ontario Convention Center turns out, the investigation is unlikely to convince the city to terminate its relationship with SMG World—the company managing the venue—city officials said... Read more >>
Big Changes Ahead for Peabody Little Rock
The Peabody Little Rock is about to change hands and a big renovation and rebranding is likely in the cards for the iconic property...
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Westin Wilmington, Del. Breaks Ground
The Westin Wilmington, located at the Wilmington Riverfront, broke ground on Friday, July 13.
The $37 million facility will feature 180 rooms and meeting space, though an exact amount has not been announced...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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| Turning Stone Destination for Meetings |
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The Northeast’s premier meetings destination offers a serene Central NY location, 25 miles from Syracuse, just off the NYS Thruway. This 2012 Gold Tee Award winner features 100,000 sqft of flexible space, 709 guest rooms, distinctive dining, 72 holes of top-rated golf and a world-class casino. Full event catering and A/V services available. Among Golf Digest’s “75 Best Golf Resorts in North America,” Turning Stone is proudly owned and operated by the Oneida Indian Nation. |
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| For more information, please call 888.361.7958 or visit www.turningstone.com/meet.
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Planners Know Exactly What They Want in Meeting Service
Type-A, organized, detailed, thorough and determined are all traditional characteristics of planners and trainers. Planners know exactly what they want – down to the exact meeting service they expect and want from a venue. In order to identify and understand what these industry professionals want in their meeting experience, The National Conference Center distributed a survey to 10,000 planners and trainers across the U.S... Read more >>
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...
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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...
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Baltimore’s easy to get to and easy to get around. And nearly everything is “just two feet away” from the spacious Convention Center and the Inner Harbor. Great restaurants, world-class attractions and museums, outstanding sports venues and 8,500 hotel rooms (5,500 committable) are part of the city’s compact, convenient “convention community.” Book a meeting now and receive a free crab feast for up to 200 people. See website for terms and conditions. |
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Singapore Shines
The Lion City sure isn’t lyin’ around when it comes to high-caliber hotel activity. Here’s a round-up of the top renovations and launches, both new and upcoming...
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Orlando Hotel Blooms
Ramada has advanced its domestic strategy to grow its Plaza tier with the opening of the Ramada Plaza Resort & Suites Orlando.
The Ramada brand is focused on growing its premier Plaza tier in the U.S. by maintaining and attracting full-service properties in center-city locations...
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Valley Values
The Ojai Valley Inn & Spa has recently launched “Meetings Moments,” a menu of special amenities to help the planner orchestrate the perfect meeting. The Meeting Moments menu includes...
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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...
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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...
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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
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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 to arrival in order to assist with any arrangement needed, be it transportation, theatre tickets etc... Read more >>
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