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Ontario Calif. CC GM Resigns Under Pressure
Ontario Convention Center general manager Bob Brown has resigned after an internal investigation determined he had violated company policies, according to a letter to the city from SMG, the building’s management company...
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Hyatt Prevails in Charges Against Chicago Unions
The Chicago area Regional Director of the National Labor Relations Board has found merit in Hyatt’s unfair labor practice charges that Unite Here locals representing Hyatt associates in the Chicago area—Unite Here Local 1 and Local 450—have bargained in bad faith and made illegal demands during contract negotiations with Hyatt...
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Downtown LA DoubleTree Debuts
Hilton Worldwide has announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown, the latest Los Angeles-area property in the Hilton Worldwide portfolio. The property was previously the Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens but is nearing completion of a multimillion-dollar renovation and has been reflagged...
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Hyatt Eyes Portland CC Hotel
Hyatt Hotels Corp. has expressed strong interest in managing a hotel adjacent to the Oregon Convention Center, according to OregonLive.com...
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Denver/Boulder/
Colorado Springs
For planners tasked with booking events for active attendees who enjoy getting outdoors in their downtime, who prefer destinations packed with cultural and culinary variety, and who might be traveling on a budget, Colorado’s top meetings players are standing by...
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Reno
Reno has been the scene of constant reinventions during its roughly 160 years of life, first as a crossroads for California-bound settlers, then as a mining and agricultural boomtown thanks to the silver fever of the Comstock Lode, then as the divorce and gambling capital known as the “Biggest Little City in the World.”...
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Montana/Wyoming
Long-celebrated for their laid-back atmosphere and adventurous pursuits, Montana and Wyoming are bursting at the seams with awesome and unexpected experiences and venues for groups...
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Downtown L.A./
Hollywood/Valleys
The list of fabulous group-friendly off-site venues in the Los Angeles area is as long—and filled with as many stars—as the Hollywood Walk of Fame...
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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. |
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Alameda's unexpected group pleasures
The East Bay’s group offerings can be easily overlooked—and understandably so, residing in the shadows of one of America’s great meeting cities. But planners who take the time to investigate will be rewarded with some memorable outings and venues, and this applies to the island city of Alameda as much as anywhere...
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The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks
“WEC’s Closing General Session by Nicholas Christakis will reinforce how people aren't merely social animals in the usual sense, for we don't just live in groups. We live in networks -- and we have done so ever since we emerged from the African savannah. Via intricately branching paths tracing out cascading family connections...
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Responsible Takeover
The 50 bicycles were wheeled into a conference room, one-by-one, at the Four Seasons Hotel Seattle. Also in the room were dozens of workers from a local apparel company, who had united in the mission of assembling the bikes, which were to be donated to needy children in the Puget Sound areas...
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Step By Step
Creating an inspiring incentive involves more than attendees having a great time. While it’s an important part of the process, it’s just one goal of many.
The trip must excite the imagination enough to push employees to perform beyond what an encouraging boss or competitive peer could do during a typical work week. It has to leave them with memories they will draw on for years...
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Blue skies, inspirational settings and affordable accommodations await you in Colorado Springs. Even if it’s your first visit, we welcome you and your attendees to experience the refreshing atmosphere of our southern Colorado region. Your group will be wowed with convenient access via Interstate 25, first-class amenities and more than 55 fantastic attractions and activities. Make your event unforgettable -- meet in Colorado Springs. |
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Revitalized in Virginia
The Crystal City Marriott, a 343-room hotel, has officially unveiled its completed seven-million-dollar redesign, improving its potential for drawing meetings, business and leisure travel to the Washington, DC area...
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Who’s Watching Us?
The recent federal action against Wyndham Worldwide for the cyber theft of more than 600,000 customer payment records is raising questions about data security at event venues and just how groups can better protect themselves...
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Questions of Security
Meetings tech expert Corbin Ball suggests meeting and event planners ask venues the following data-security questions before contracting for a meeting...
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Spirit of the Season
Spirit Airlines announced on July 17 it is adding nonstop low-fare service between Phoenix-Mesa and Chicago ...
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Airlines Float Premium Seat Fees
They’re at it again. In an effort to try and make up for rising fuel costs and other expenses, airlines now are levying extra fees for the booking of window or aisle seats...
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Short Takes
Seattle’s waterfront Bell Harbor International Conference Center is offering a summer meetings package for groups of 20 or more. Available through September, the package deal includes room rental, basic AV equipment, a continental breakfast, snacks and an afternoon break. Bell Harbor offers 18 meeting rooms totaling almost 100,000 square feet...
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Site Scene
The 374-room Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel renovated its meeting space, adding approximately 4,000 square feet of event space and a new large room that can accommodate 150 people classroom-style. The Calgary Marriot is attached to the Calgary TELUS Convention Center, which welcomes groups of up to 4,000 with 122,000 square feet of meeting space, 47,000 square feet of exhibit space and a 20,000-square-foot ballroom...
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