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Marriott Joins Fight Against Anti-Gay Marriage Law
Shuttered Detroit Hotel Makes Regal Rebound
Missouri Welcomes New Centerstone
Top 10 Meeting Trends Revealed for 2013
Summit Purchasing Five Louisiana Hotels
5 Hotel Fees You'll See More of In 2013
Georgia Hotel Rebrands Under Magnuson Flag
Anaheim Debuts Spectacular New Event Space
Montana Resort Expands With New ‘Glamping’ Option
2013 Touted as Good Year for Biz Travelers
Unique New Hotel Brand Launches
Reed Exhibitions Bans Assault Weapons, Postpones Outdoors Tradeshow
Viceroy Comes to NYC
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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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Overland Park, Kansas offers meeting planners and their attendees a blend of metropolitan amenities and suburban hospitality, in addition to easy access into the entire Kansas City metro. Our 36 hotels cater to every budget and offer more than 5,200 rooms along with myriad meeting and convention spaces. The Overland Park Convention Center offers 237,000 square feet of meeting space that can accommodate groups of any size and is adjacent to the 412-room Sheraton Overland Park Hotel. |
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Fun exercise to begin to create better meetings.
It seemed the comments made on my last blog and in other outlets where it was posted didn't calm me down much. Too many folks are still asking me to be patient and wait for changes...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Perfection in Paradise?
The Kahala Hotel & Resort has announced its Perfect Meeting and Incentive Package for group travel in 2013. The Kahala’s Perfect Meeting and Incentive Package is priced starting at $295 per night (subject to group room availability, Run of House category.)...
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Shreveport Savings
Conveniently attached to Shreveport Convention Center in downtown Shreveport, La., the Hilton Hotel is offering a number of group rate packages for conventions of all sizes...
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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....
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Site Scene
The 33,000-square-foot Horseshoe Cincinnati casino will open downtown in March. Operated by Caesars Entertainment, the venue will offer 33,000 square feet of flexible banquet space, including a 19,000-square-foot ballroom. Three restaurants will be accessible from the street...
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Cooking Up Creative F&B
Wed. February 13, 2013
In this webinar, you will learn how meeting planners and chefs can work together to control costs and develop menus that meet the needs of varying ethnic and cultural diversity, as well as diets and special needs. You’ll also learn techniques to improve the accuracy of your guarantees and what to look for in food function contracts.
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Courtney Munday
Big Cedar Lodge
Ridgedale, MO |
Can you recommend a good place to take a stroll?
Big Cedar offers a 5k, paved walking path throughout the property as well as 2 unpaved trails for those that want to explore the beauty of the Ozark hills. Dogwood Canyon offers a 6.5 mile paved walking trail along trout filled streams, waterfalls, and caves.
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