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Massive Makeover Continues for McCormick Place Hyatt

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Massive Makeover Continues
for McCormick Place Hyatt

Hyatt Regency McCormick Place announced that phase two of its multi-million dollar expansion and renovation will begin in December 2012...
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Hoosier Hotel Project Moves Ahead
A $27 million Hyatt Hotel project moved forward Monday with a vote from the Bloomington City Council to vacate a downtown alley in the middle of the project site...
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Big Upgrade Coming for Downtown Indy Hotel
General Hotels Corp. is planning a major renovation of the Crowne Plaza Hotel in downtown Indianapolis. According to Inside Indiana Business, the $8 million project will include extensive upgrades to the hotel’s 273 guest rooms...
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Manhattan’s Chinatown Welcomes New Wyndham
Wyndham Hotel Group has announced the addition of the new 106-room Wyndham Garden Chinatown in New York City to the Wyndham Hotels and Resorts portfolio, increasing the upscale hotel brand's presence in New York City...
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Rapid City/Mount Rushmore
Under the steady gaze of Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Thomas Jefferson and George Washington, Rapid City, S.D., Mt. Rushmore and the Black Hills offer a patriotic spirit....
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Wisconsin
From off-site gatherings at Milwaukee’s Harley-Davidson Museum and green meetings at Madison’s Monona Terrace Convention Center to partying at Lambeau Field in Green Bay...
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Kansas City Area
There’s something special about Kansas City, and folks in this metro area know the way to every planner’s heart: incredible food, the best in jazz music and enough top-notch attractions to please any attendee...
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis continues to grow as a Midwestern meetings mecca, and this is prominently reflected in its gamut of event-friendly venues...
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Is your meeting destination safe?
There is no city or country that wants anyone to believe it is anything but safe for residents and for visitors. As a Washington, DC resident (yes, in the District not in a suburb!) I know the comments made about DC...
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Caesars Knows How to Throw
a Party

Had the opportunity to attend the Caesars Entertainment Educational Experience in Vegas last week, and not only had a fantastic time but came away with the satisfied feeling of having made some great new industry connections and learned some fresh things...
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Golf Meetings Mean Business
While an increasing number of attendees may prefer a visit to the spa when out of session, golf remains important as a relationship-builder and team-building tool for groups...
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Investing in Tech
It’s not surprising that in the second decade of the 21st century, technology is a prime driver in determining the kinds of features new and renovated hotels and conference centers are providing their guests. Travelers, particularly meeting attendees, are equipped with an endless supply of electronic devices...
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Focus Showcase Facilities and Happenings
Excitement Awaits
Kensington Tours polled its global Destination Experts to see what trends they saw on the horizon for travel in the new year. Kensington's team of seasoned nomads, globetrotters and adventure enthusiasts came back with this list of insightful trends for planning your vacation in 2013...
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The True Story on Austin
Travelers to Austin now have a new digital tool at their disposal. The Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau (Austin CVB) announces the launch of #TrueAustin, an innovative, interactive program...
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IACC Chooses New Leader
Following a thorough one-year global exploration for the ideal candidate, the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) announced the appointment of Mark Cooper of Warwickshire, U.K. as chief executive officer...
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Site Scene
Alliance Hospitality flagged the former Four Points by Sheraton Indianapolis North/Carmel as the newly renovated Holiday Inn Indianapolis North - Carmel. The property updated its meeting spaces, corridors and all 171 guest rooms...
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Past Issues
Study Tags Chicago O’Hare ‘Most Stressful Airport’ - 11/15/12
Massive Changes for St. Louis Casino Hotel - 11/8/12
‘State of Meetings’ Survey Reveals 6 Key Trends - 11/1/12
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
November 29, 2012


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