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MPI, HSMAI Forge New Partnership
Meeting Professionals International announced at its 2012 World Education Conference a new strategic partnership with Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International...
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New Water Park, CC Complex Headed for Poconos
Wisconsin-based Kalahari Resorts has announced plans to open a new water park and convention center in the Poconos...
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Atlantic City Adding Margaritaville
argaritaville and Resorts Casino Hotel are now giving Atlantic City visitors their license to chill with an experience unlike any other on the East Coast. Governor Chris Christie has announced that Resorts will be adding a Margaritaville complex to the property. It will open in May 2013...
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Austin CVB Creates Innovative Campaign
Looking to reinvigorate its outreach to business groups looking for host cities for their conventions—as well as to leisure travelers—the Austin CVB has come up with a unique marketing campaign.
For its “What You Hear is True,” program, the bureau chose to avoid a typical advertising campaign in favor of an integrated marketing strategy that...
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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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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...
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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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Omni Powers to the Top of Upscale Hotel Poll
Omni Hotels & Resorts ranked highest among nine upper-upscale hotel brands, according to the recently released J.D. Power and Associates 2012 North American Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index StudySM...
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Refreshing Retreats
Starwood Caribbean Hotels & Resorts is helping companies get away from it all by offering the new “Meetings Refreshed” promotion...
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Brit Hotel Drops Bible for Sexy Bestseller
The owner of a British hotel has replaced the Gideon Bibles normally stocked in guest rooms with copies of Fifty Shades of Grey, the erotic bestseller....
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HSMAI Readies for September MEET
The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) recently announced the opening of registration for HSMAI’s MEET National...
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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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Hoffman Chu
Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China |
What service can you provide to groups that they normally might not receive?
We offer teambuilding and charity-related activities (‘Volunteaming’) for group guests. For example, we can arrange an educational dolphin watching tour which offers a great opportunity for them to see and learn about the natural habitat of the lovely Chinese White Dolphins who live in the western waters of Hong Kong.... Read more >>
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