World’s Tallest Hotel Debuts

Trouble viewing this email? View in browser. World’s Tallest Hotel Debuts The first tower of the world's tallest hotel, JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai, has opened its doors adding 804 rooms. Officially recognised as the world’s tallest hotel at a height of 355 metres,.... Read more >> Lux San Diego Resort Wraps Major Makeover Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa in San Diego’s upscale neighborhood of Rancho Santa Fe, has officially re-opened its doors following a $30 million transformation. The Mediterranean-inspired, all-suite property offers 49 guest... Read more >> Tucson Airport Hotel Modernizes The improvements for Best Western Plus Hotel and Suites, Tucson International Airport, are finally complete. Modern design elements and amenities were incorporated to the property’s lounge, pool, meeting, guest room, dining and bar areas... Read more >> Hotel Palomar Grows Palm Springs Plans The new Hotel Palomar planned for downtown Palm Springs has grown by a few rooms. Developers now propose a posh hotel project, set to be a cornerstone of a massive remake of downtown,... Read more >> Napa/Sonoma Grafting is an important technique in viticulture that allows the grower to retain the deep roots of an older vine and combine it with another varietal that might be a hardier or more popular type of grape... Read more >> Napa and Sonoma News >> Across the Borders The big numbers start with geography. Combining 3,145 land miles with another 2,381 miles along water, the 5,526-mile U.S.-Canada boundary is the world’s longest undefended border... Read more >> Albuquerque/ Santa Fe/Taos While the entire state of New Mexico is known as the Land of Enchantment, it’s truly the alluring trio of Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Taos at the heart of New Mexico’s meetings-friendly magic... Read more >> Coastal Orange County In Orange County’s coastal areas, which greet groups with a warm embrace, one of the best ways for attendees to experience the local culture is via standout outdoor venues that highlight everything from tempting cuisine... Read more >> Meetings and Conventions Calgary Calgary is a sparkling cosmopolitan city but it's also got a reputation for warm, Western welcomes. It's a bustling business centre but it's also full of exciting opportunities to play. We think it's the perfect mix. A little bit country. A little bit Rocky Mountain. A lot of flexibility. It's Calgary. Meetings and Conventions Calgary offers value-added services free of charge to assist you in choosing Calgary for your meeting or conference. Visit www.meetingscalgary.com for more information. 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? There is no guarantee your attendees will achieve their goals and objectives, even if you continue to plan your event the way you always have... Read more >> 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... Read more >> Sunny Savings Booking meetings during off-peak months opens up options for cost-conscious planners, when they can save money on everything from lodging to excursions. “Value season is definitely a better fit for cost-sensitive groups... Read more >> Drive-Time Meetings Focus recently reached out to the industry in order to share a sharper picture of the driveto meetings landscape. What defines an event or destination as having "drive-to" status? What attracts planners and groups to such locales? And what do some of today's drive-to destinations have on the docket for visiting attendees?... Read more >> MORE SPACE. MORE POSSIBILITIES. The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa is a full-service meeting destination set on 250 pristine acres with inspiring mountain views and dedicated Executive Meeting Specialists who ensure the flawless execution of your event. With 200,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, exceptional catering, and full audiovisual services, your event is sure to be an awe-inspiring success. For more information, visit kierlandresort.com. A Taste of Something New Behind every great leader and every successful project are the organizers. These are the folks who brainstorm the innovative ideas and execute the tasks necessary to keep things moving forward... Read more >> Rubbing Planners the Right Way Tourism Victoria in British Columbia is offering a new incentive for planners bringing group business to the Canadian city with a British flavor. To show planners they understand how stressful and often thankless the job of a meeting planner really is, Tourism Victoria is offering planners who send a qualified RFP... Read more >> IMEX America Enjoys Second-Year Success The second edition of IMEX America, held Oct. 9 to 11 at the Sands Expo here, closed out another very successful year, drawing approximately 2,400 buyers that represent a 20 percent increase over 2011.... Read more >> Site Scene MGM Grand completed the $160 million room and suite remodel portion of the property’s “grand renovation,” which will continue into 2013. The room remodel began in late 2011 and updated 3,570 guest rooms and 642 suites, including the new wellness-oriented Stay Well collection.... Read more >> Phoenix Hilton Facing Foreclosure -11/06/12 East Coast Copes with Superstorm -10/30/12 San Diego Hotel Spices Things Up -10/23/12 IMEX America Ready to Roll in Vegas -10/9/12 New Vegas Entertainment District Names First Tenants -10/2/12 Loews Partners with Homeland Security - 9/25/12 Glitzy Upgrade for Hawaiian Venue - 9/18/12 Disability Groups’ Hotel Boycott Pushes AH&LA To Act - 9/11/12 Wi-Fi Fees Waived At 500 Accor Hotels - 9/04/12 San Diego CC Accused Of Inaccurate Reporting - 8/28/12 U.S. Travel Going To RNC, DNC Conventions - 8/21/12 New Look for Historic San Francisco Hotel - 8/14/12 Travel Industry Making Impact on Washington - 8/7/12 November 13, 2012 Contracts: Covering Your Assets, Part 1 Wed. November 14, 2012 When it comes to protecting your organization from legal and financial responsibility, how have you handled such critical issues in contracts for your meetings? What requirements have you built into contracts to ensure that suppliers for your meetings will act in the best interest of your organization? Sponsored by: Eldorado Hotel & Spa Stratosphere Las Vegas Meet in Utah Hyatt Regency DFW Tropicana Casino & Resort The Roosevelt Hotel Kiawah Island Golf Resort Platinum Hotel Michael Fox Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel Santa Monica, CA What service can you provide to groups that they normally might not receive? We provide full service equally to all our hotel guests, from business groups and families to individual travelers. Whatever the request or situation that is asked of us, we are more than happy to assist our guests and offer the service that they need to fulfill and accomplish it. For example, if we do not carry something specific a guest might need, our staff has been known to personally go off property and pick up whatever is desired for the guest... Read more >> View All Insights >> Ray Bloom, Chair IMEX Group On Location: Tyler Davidson at IMEX “Looking for a resort-feel hotel within 45 minutes of central Rome for a conference of 40+...” Make sure your MeetingsFocus.com e-newsletters always go straight to your inbox. Add "meetingsfocuswestnewsline@meetingsfocus.com" to your address book or safe senders list. Privacy Policy    Advertise    About Us Copyright © 2012, Stamats Meetings Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 655 Montgomery St., Ste. 900, San Francisco, CA 94111. To unsubscribe from this newsletter, please click here.