Carlson Names New Chair

Carlson Names New Chair Nebraska Town Breaks Ground on New Hotel Kalahari Resorts Making Upgrades in Wisconsin, Ohio Horseshoe Cincinnati Sets Launch Date Manhattan Boutique Returns in High Style ‘Green Neighborhood’ in Nashville Welcomes New Hotel Revamped Hotel Opens by Alamo SoCal Hotel Laying Off All Employees New Hyatt Place Opens by LAX Kimpton Purchases L.A. Lodging New Westin for Southwest Florida Big Changes for Storied NYC Hotel Outlook Bright for Hotel Industry Historic D.C. Hotel Shows Off New Look 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... Read more >> 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.... Read more >> Rapid City/Mount Rushmore News >> 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... Read more >> Kansas City News >> Indianapolis Indianapolis continues to grow as a Midwestern meetings mecca, and this is prominently reflected in its gamut of event-friendly venues... Read more >> Indianapolis News >> What is CSR? CSR—corporate social responsibility—was an acronym you weren’t hearing much a half-dozen years ago. Today, it’s one of the hottest terms in the meetings industry and only getting hotter. But what is CSR exactly? That probably depends to an extent on who you ask. In my humble opinion, and as someone who has only taken part in a handful of ‘CSR’ experiences... Read more >> 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. I also know the potential financial impact on destinations of information that paints it as unsafe... Read more >> 2013 Meetings Focus Trends Sneak Peek More than 600 planners completed our annual Meetings Focus Trends Survey this year, revealing that prices continue to cause consternation and the stubbornly sluggish economy tops their list of threats to the meetings industry... Read more >> 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, ranging from smartphones to tablets and laptops... Read more >> Bicycle Breakthrough The Abbey Resort, located on the shores of Lake Geneva, Wis., continues to open its doors as a Midwest leader for offsite destination meetings. This meeting had a philanthropic twist – with the participating group, a top-ranked Wisconsin public company, donating bicycles to the United Way Walworth County... Read more >> On the Waterfront The all-suite boutique hotel, il Lugano, located just minutes from downtown Ft. Lauderdale, recently unveiled The Lugano Room, a new weddings, meeting and event space overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway... Read more >> 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. Cooper brings to the table 25 years of seasoning in the global meetings industry, working for both U.S. and European-based organizations... Read more >> Site Scene The independent Godfrey Hotel will join Chicago’s River North lodging portfolio in 2013, offering 221 rooms and 12,000 square feet of rooftop event space... Read more >> Event-Friendly Wisconsin Hotel Bouncing Back - 12/13/12 Hot Menu Trends Forecast for 2013 - 12/6/12 Massive Makeover Continues for McCormick Place Hyatt - 11/29/12 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 December 20, 2012 Contracting with Sovereign Nations Wed. January 16, 2013 Join Meetings Focus and Lisa M. Koop, an attorney for Washington state’s Tulalip Tribe, to discover the many considerations, and advantages, when entering into a contract with a sovereign people, such as Native American tribes. This free one-hour video webinar travels to the Tulalip Resort Casino for the presentation, where we catch up with Linda Botts, the resort’s national sales manager, and take a look around the property with a group of meeting planner FAM participants. Exclusively Sponsored by: Tulalip Resort Casino Jason Ilstrup HotelRED Madison, WI What service can you provide to groups that they normally might not receive? We provide complimentary access to kayaks, paddle boards, and paddle boats from Wingra Boats (6 blocks away) for all of our guests and groups. It is an excellent break-out or team building idea. Read more >> View All Insights >>