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‘State of Meetings’ Survey Reveals 6 Key Trends
Destination Hotels & Resorts has announced the results of its 'State of the Meetings Industry' survey...
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Dearborn Hotel Rebrands, Goes Green
The Hyatt Regency Dearborn is slated to become an Adoba Hotel on November 1, giving Dearborn a new eco-friendly hotel...
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Chicago Hotel Launches ‘Kosher Kitchen’
The InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile has announced the opening of a kosher kitchen that will be used for banquets held within the hotel...
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Sandy Recovery Begins
With Superstorm Sandy dissipating and exiting the East Coast toward Canada, the Eastern U.S. is still reeling in its immediate aftermath...
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Southwest Michigan
Encompassing Grand Rapids, the state's second-largest city, Lansing, the capital, Kalamazoo...
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Northern Indiana
The cities of Northern Indiana are vibrant college towns with proud athletic traditions and strong values focusing on family and faith...
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St. Louis
St. louis is keeping its eye on the ball as it enters the major leagues of the groups and conventions game...
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Central Iowa
Iowa's population grew at double- and even triple-digit rates throughout the latter half of the 19th century...
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Meetings Focus Blogs Features
Risks and Rewards: Crowd Sourcing an Event for 30,000 People
Have you thought about giving up more control of your conference? What is holding you back?...
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Surround Yourself
with Great People

Great people are the backbone to any organization. Identifying the right people is a skill that requires a little strategy and practice. Here are some tips for preparing for an interview...
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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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Up and Away
Times are good for airport hotels. Occupancy is up, rates are climbing and new competition is scarce. Meanwhile, owners are investing heavily in property refurbishments and planners are taking groups to airport hotels...
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Focus Showcase Facilities and Happenings
Perfection in Paradise
The Kahala Hotel & Resort has announced its Perfect Meeting and Incentive Package for group travel in 2013. The new offer is priced starting at $295 per night (subject to room availability, Run of House category.) Groups of 25 to 100 qualify for one partial ocean view suite upgrade for every 25 rooms...
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Capital Savings
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is offering a special opportunity to experience the 57th Presidential Inauguration, taking place January 21, 2013. The boutique hotel company is offering up two of its hotels...
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Short Takes
SMG took over management of the Grand Ballroom at Chicago's Navy Pier. The 170,000-square-foot venue, also known as Festival Hall, contains exhibition space and 38 meeting rooms hosts trade shows, meetings and banquets...
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Site Scene
The 900-acre Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, located outside Traverse City, completed a renovation of 237 of its 600 guest rooms and made several infrastructure and technology updates, including a new roof, the addition of a Dylan's Candy Bar cafe.
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Past Issues
Food & Beverage Trends Forecast for 2013 - 10/18/12
Massive Changes for Chicago-Area Hotel - 10/11/12
Dazzling New Event Space Unveiled in Michigan - 10/4/12
Tornado Can’t Stop Hilton Branson - 9/20/12
CIC Launches Healthcare CMP Program - 9/13/12
Travel On The Rebound - 9/6/12
Legionnaires' Disease Plagues Luxury Chicago Hotel - 8/23/12
Hotel Survey Reveals Key Trends - 8/16/12
St. Louis Leader Carole A. Moody Dies - 8/9/12
Hacker Departs IAEE, DuBois Takes Over - 8/2/12
November 1, 2012
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