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New Airport Hotel for PA

Historic New England Property Revamping

Buenos Aires Four Seasons Wrapping Lux Upgrades

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
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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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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...
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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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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
The Art of the Deal
Visitors to Philadelphia this winter can get ‘art and about,’ thanks to the new With Art Philadelphia Hotel Package. The one- and two-night packages, available from January 10 through March 31, include one With Art Philadelphia Pass per person...
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Classy Castle
The Castle Hotel & Spa in Tarrytown, N.Y., has started a five-month, multi-million dollar renovation that will suspend operations through May 1. Management has commented that closing the property for the next few months will allow the effective facilitation...
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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
AC Resort Betting Big on New Look - 1/7/12
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 14, 2013
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