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Report Reveals the Science of Meetings
New Madison Hotel May Require Public Support
Eastern Iowa Welcomes New Hotel
Visit Jacksonville Picks New Prez
Waikiki Resort Wraps $25 Million Upgrade
Disney World Unveils ‘Next Generation’ Elements
Troubled Year in 2012 for Williamsburg Hotels
North Tahoe Launches First-Ever Free Ski Shuttle
Yuma gets Yummy with new Food Tours
NYC Hotel Showcases $159 ‘Flash Sale’ for Groups
New Hotel Concept Tested in North Dakota
New Name for San Diego Tourism
AC Resort Betting Big on New Look
Report: Travel Industry Created 81,000 Jobs in ‘12 |
Chicago Suburbs
The lineup of quintessential experiences in Chicago’s suburban destinations will intrigue groups interested in history, architecture, gardening, horse racing and more...
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Eastern Iowa
Eastern Iowa is about rolling hills and steep valleys, scenic byways and heartland agricultural traditions—and most of all, rivers. “See the beauty…. sample the fun,” invites the Eastern Iowa Tourism Association, one of the Hawkeye State’s three regional tourism groups...
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Milwaukee Area
Since first drawing settlers to its natural harbor on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee, also served by three confluent rivers, has progressed industriously toward the future...
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Kansas
Swept with dancing short and tall grasses, wheat, wildflowers and other flora, the vast prairielands of Kansas are their own artful canvas. Not to forget helianthus, of course, the wild native sunflower designated as the state’s floral emblem...
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There’s nothing like a waterpark to rev up attendance. Now try more than 20 waterparks all within 20 square miles. And 8,000 hotel rooms. And meeting space sized from small and flexible, to massive and high-tech. Wisconsin Dells – better known as “The Waterpark Capital of the World!®” – has quickly risen within the ranks of Midwest meeting hotspots. Tack on a family vacation, or go grown-up with a spa visit and round of golf. |
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Need your meeting ‘summarized’? I’ve got your guy!
Dale Irvin has trademarked himself the Professional Summarizer, and I have to believe he’s the best in the biz. Okay, he’s possibly the only one in the biz, but if you’re hosting a convention or event that needs a spark of fun I’m confident Irvin will deliver...
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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 for all the same stuff we've heard before and the hope with which we can begin the new year.
Although not predictions, this "wish list" from the Central Florida's Hospitality Community may...
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Test Drive
On the face of it, leaving the driving to attendees is a great concept.
Meeting planners avoid a variety of logistics issues inherent with flying and gleeful attendees bypass airports with long lines, security hassles, add-on costs and frequently canceled flights. It’s an excellent plan for everybody, right?...
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Making Good
Maybe you’ve built the bike and donated it to a needy child during a meeting program, or pounded some nails to help construct a house for a cash-strapped family before or after a convention. Sure, it felt good —as it should —to give back to the community as part of your event, but besides the warming of your heart, what else did it accomplish?...
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Kiawah Construction
Local Hotel Adventures, an independent hotel management company, recently began construction of The Andell Inn near Kiawah Island, a 10,000-acre barrier island located 21 miles south of Charleston, SC. As an independent boutique hotel, The Andell Inn is scheduled to open early 2014 and will be located at Freshfields Village...
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Sizzling Group Dining Tips from a 'Top Chef' Favorite
Tiffany Derry is a two-time Top Chef contestant and winner of the show’s coveted Fan Favorite award. A native Texan, Derry is Executive Chef and Partner of Private/Social in Uptown Dallas, which is uniquely divided between the casual ‘Social’ area and the more-upscale ‘Private’ section...
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Short Takes
The Indianapolis Cultural Trail was completed in late 2012. The eight-mile bike and pedestrian pathway passes through five downtown cultural districts and connects to the Monon Trail and Broad Ripple Village. The $50 million project was a partnership between the City of Indianapolis, the Central Indiana Community Foundation and several local nonprofit groups...
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Site Scene
The former Sutton Place Hotel closed in December and will reopen in 2013 as the Thompson Chicago, following a renovation. The Joie de Vivre property located in the Gold Coast will offer 246 guest rooms..
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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
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Randy Gardner
Hotel Felix
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What’s a unique event that has taken place at your property?
We had an unveiling ceremony of our LEED Silver certification plaque, emceed by Good Morning America’s Ginger Zee, who is also an environmental advocate. A number of city and state dignitaries and influential members of Chicago’s green community were in attendance. We’re particularly proud of this because we are Chicago’s first LEED certified and eco-friendly hotel.
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