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AC Resort Betting Big on New Look

Keystone State Welcomes New Holiday Inn

New Name for San Diego Tourism

Radisson Grows Park Inn Presence in SoCal

New Lodging Option for Denver Fliers

Fort Worth CVB Names New Leader

MPINCC Returns to S.F.’s Moscone West

Hotel Exec Chosen to Head Los Angeles Tourism

DoubleTree Sprouts Up in Ireland

Summit Buying and Upgrading Hotel Trio

Major Makeover for Vegas Casino-Resort

Shuttered for Decades, Texas Hotel Returns

Wisconsin Resort Marks 50th Year with Revamp
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Atlantic City
It could have been catastrophic, but fortune, for the most part, was on Atlantic City’s side when Hurricane Sandy pounded the East Coast at the end of October...
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Montgomery County, Md.
Montgomery county, Md., is an attractive destination in itself, but its proximity to Washington, D.C., makes it an even bigger draw, allowing attendees to easily venture south to the famous museums and monuments...
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Greater Boston
Hotel occupancy numbers are approaching pre-recession levels in New England’s unofficial capital, and the Greater Boston area is responding to the demand with a spate of new hotel projects...
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Rhode Island
From way back in the day, when the legendary Newport-based White Horse Tavern, America’s oldest tavern, was referred to as the “home of the businessman’s lunch,” to present day...
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3 Predictions for 2013's
Meetings Industry

A search for predictions for the hospitality industry for 2013 yields lots of hope for occupancy and RevPar. This one from Deloitte made me smile...
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What is CSR?
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...
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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...
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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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Focus Showcase Facilities and Happenings
Improving on Paradise
The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii, a AAA Four Diamond award winning resort located on the iconic Kohala Coast of the Island of Hawai’i has announced the completion of the most comprehensive guest room renovation project since the resort’s opening in 1990...
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Serenity Now
Maryland and Washington D.C. meeting planners looking for a safe, secluded and very private conference center will discover over 1,100 acres of dense woodlands and rolling pastures...
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Site Scene
Manhattan’s Hudson Hotel completed a $20 million renovation of its 836 guest rooms. A second phase will add two new dining outlets and a private outdoor space. The hotel has two dedicated floors for private events, accommodating up to 400 people...
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Short Takes
The 3,000-acre Inn at Pocono Manor resort has added a new “Pocono Manor Amazing Race” team competition to its list of team-building options. The program targets corporate sales teams, leadership retreats and staff training programs...
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Past Issues
Big Changes for Storied NYC Hotel - 12/17/12
Signs of Optimism for Atlantic City Casinos - 12/10/12
East Coast Year-End Airfares Show 2012 Rise - 11/26/12
‘New’ PSAV Moves Forward Following Merger - 11/19/12
Atlantic City Bounces Back - 11/12/12
Hurricane Sandy Slams East Coast - 10/29/12
Long Island Hotel Wraps Big Renovation - 10/22/12
Huge New Casino Development for Massachusetts? - 10/15/12
Good News, Bad News for Travel Industry - 10/8/12
IACC Appoints New CEO - 9/24/12
Top Dining and Wining Trends Revealed - 9/17/12
Philly CC Seeks Out Private Management - 9/10/12
January 7, 2013
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