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San Diego CC Accused Of Inaccurate Reporting
The San Diego Convention Center has reported inaccurate numbers of convention-goers who stay in nearby hotels, according to a report from San Diego's Office of the City Auditor...
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Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Finishes Renovation
Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort and Spa, formerly Hyatt Grand Champions Resort, Villas and Spa, has completed an ongoing multi-million dollar renovation...
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Telluride Conf Center Puts Improvements On Hold
The Mountain Village Town Council has decided to put any plans for the Telluride Conference Center on hold as the town keeps a close eye on budget constraints...
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Moana Surfrider Gets OK To Expand
Hawaii's historic Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, can push ahead with building a controversial, 26-story tower fronting Waikiki Beach...
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New Mexico
With native american, Mexican and European roots, a thriving arts scene and intergalactic mysteries to boot, New Mexico brims with intriguing, culturally rich diversions...
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Long Beach/
South Bay/Westside
Long Beach and the various other meetings-friendly communities in L.A.’s South Bay and Westside areas share good looks, pleasant year-round weather and easy accessibility to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Most of these destinations also have beachfront appeal, and a few even promise a more attractive price tag than downtown L.A...
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Phoenix/Scottsdale/
Sedona
If a meeting planner were to consider the Greater Phoenix, Scottsdale and Sedona areas for a gathering, their first thought might be, “My attendees better like the great outdoors!” After all, that’s what the destination is known for, right?...
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Get one perk for 25-100 room nights, two perks for 100-200 room nights and choose three perks for programs larger than 200 room nights. Book and consume by Dec. 31, 2012.
- One-Hour Wine & Beer Reception
- One Upgraded AM or PM Refreshment Break
- Chef’s Choice One Hour Hors D'oeuvres Reception
- Three VIP Welcome Amenities
- And MORE!!
*Offer valid on new inquires only. Guest must be on the Benchmark Conference Plan (BCP). Other restrictions may apply.
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Discovering Frank Lloyd Wright in San Francisco
While the man widely considered America’s greatest architect in history designed a number of buildings in California, those seeking a Frank Lloyd Wright foray in San Francisco proper have but one option...
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Venue/Vendor: Know Thyself. Buyer Beware!
There was an episode of the
Bob Newhart Show where a character was writing a book and used something that happened with his love-interest in the show as an example. She realized that he was using everything in their relationship as material...
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Virtual Realities
"I’d be concerned about virtual shows replacing live ones when virtual honeymoons replace the real thing.” So said industry leader Jason Chudnofsky many years ago about virtual shows...
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What's New in Green Meetings?
What’s new in green or sustainable meetings? This is most certainly the No. 1 question I have been asked over the past year.
We humans are so trained to look for the new, fresh, latest trends in everything we do and this is no exception. Sustainable meetings have been around a while, and now we are anxious to be finished implementing policies...
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| Utah Valley Convention Center |
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Plan the perfect event at Utah Valley’s new state-of-the-art
Convention Center in historic downtown Provo. Located just 45
minutes south of the Salt Lake International Airport, Utah Valley
is home to great attractions such as Robert Redford’s Sundance
Resort, Thanksgiving Point and Brigham Young University. With
affordable amenities and extraordinary experiences, Utah Valley
offers something incredible for everyone.
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MeetInUtahValley.com
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Bouncing Back in Branson
The Hiltons of Branson have announced that the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel, which was extensively damaged in a February 29 tornado, is slated to re-open September 15. The Branson Convention Center, which sustained less damage than the adjacent hotel, reopened in May...
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A Minor Victory
In what is widely considered a win for the hospitality industry—or at least not a loss—the General Services Administration (GSA), which sets travel per diem rates for the entire federal government, in mid-August froze per diems...
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Collateral Damage
The fallout from last spring’s scandal over extravagant event spending at the General Services Administration (GSA) has prompted drastic cutbacks in federal government meetings, disproportionately hurting venues all across the country...
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New Name and Look for Napa Hotel
Downtown Napa’s Avia hotel will change its name to Andaz Napa in September, according to various news reports...
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Big Hyatt Boycott Over Worker Rights
Alleging abuse of workers, a big contingent of worker rights organizations—as well as some entitities that frequently travel and are seeking to convey support for hotel employees—are about to stage a boycott of Hyatt properties nationwide...
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DMAI Annual Convention Sets Records
Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI), which represents CVBs (also referred to as destination marketing organizations, or DMOs) throughout the worlds...
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Short Takes
The upscale Canadian Rocky Mountaineer train will make its first U.S. departure during the 2013 season. The Coastal Passage route will depart from Seattle in August, stopping in Vancouver and the Canadian Rockies...
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Site Scene
On Vancouver Island, Tofino’s family-owned Wickaninnish Inn completed a $2.5 million upgrade, revamping 45 of the property’s 75 guest rooms...
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| A Big Red Delicious Offer! |
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To celebrate back-to-school and back-to-work, the Oakland Marriott City Center has a tempting and delicious offer! Book your next event by 12/31/12 and hold it by 12/31/13 and get rewarded with some smart incentives! You could be rewarded with exciting Apple products like an iPod Touch 8GB, iPhone 4S, or iPad 16GB, plus additional incentives like rebates, upgrades, and Double Marriott Rewards Meeting Planner Points.
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