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New Meetings Leadership for Mexico Tourism Historic Montana Ranch Adds Event Center Pricey Petals at the Wynn Expecting a Sheraton Surge Trendy Nobu Opens in Vegas The State of Social Media Big Changes for Downtown Toronto Hotel New Hyatt for Corpus Christi Central PA Welcomes New Marriott Property Upgraded D.C. Hotel Joins Loews Visit Orlando Names New Prez Hard Rock Announces New ‘Rocksino’ Shuttered Detroit Hotel Makes Regal Rebound Missouri Welcomes New Centerstone Marriott Joins Fight Against Anti-Gay Marriage Law L.A. Lodging Transforming to Hyatt Regency Georgia Hotel Rebrands Under Magnuson Flag Top 10 Meeting Trends Revealed for 2013 Las Vegas Sin City has a history like no other, and new downtown cultural attractions like the Mob Museum, the Smith Center for the Performing Arts and the Neon Museum are capitalizing on its unique past, providing an expanding list of outstanding off-sites... Read more >> Las Vegas News >> Maui Tourists travel the world over to visit Maui when they’re after a laid-back and invigorating vacation complete with brilliant hues of blue and green, sea turtles, gentle waves, palm trees and hula dancers in grass skirts... Read more >> Maui News >> San Diego To the rest of the world, nothing represents the allure of California like San Diego. “Whenever you think of southern California, you’re thinking of San Diego,” says Joe Terzi, president and CEO of the San Diego Tourism Authority. “Culturally, it is the classic southern California beach town... Read more >> San Diego News >> Alaska Alaska’s great outdoors remains the state’s main attraction, and groups conducting business events in the 49th state have plenty of adventure options to enhance their programs... Read more >> Anaheim Convention Center’s Grand Plaza The Anaheim Convention Center’s Grand Plaza is an outdoor environment that can be utilized year-round for a wide variety of events, meetings and gatherings. Here, groups can dine al fresco, listen to concerts or attend receptions and exhibitions. The 100,000-square-foot Grand Plaza enhances the open, campus-like space surrounding the Anaheim Convention Center and flows between the Hilton Anaheim and Anaheim Marriott hotels. The area also features a special Transit Plaza for efficient transportation flow. For more information, click here. Need a motivational speaker and a recommendation for a restaurant for a group dinner. Oh and if you know a good florist who does "out of the box" creations, let me know that too... Read more >> 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. (I appreciate what Niesa Silzer said about the time it takes for change. How long is a generation?!)... Read more >> Wine and Dine In wine destinations throughout the West, it’s no longer just about the wine. Increasingly, it’s about the food as well, making an event at a winery or wine country resort a chance to experience how wine and locally sourced cuisine can combine for a memorable pairing... Read more >> The All-Inclusive Option When you have a tight budget with limited wiggle room and a request for a luxury resort property for a meeting or incentive, what do you do? This could be a recipe that calls for an all-inclusive... Read more >> Packed with Perks The Omni San Diego Hotel is spicing up its meetings and events program with a new meetings booking incentive that includes complimentary room accommodations and other value-added perks... Read more >> Panama Privacy Travelers and smaller groups in pursuit of a luxurious tropical getaway can veer off the beaten path to stay at a new private island eco-resort in Panama's Chiriqui Gulf, The Resort at Isla Palenque. The Panama resort on 400-acre Isla Palenque combines sustainability initiatives... Read more >> Site Scene Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel unveiled new event space, adding 10,000 square feet that can accommodate up to 1,000 people. The new 4,000-square-foot ballroom features floor-to-ceiling windows... Read more >> Short Takes Stone Brewing Company in the San Diego area is planning to invest more than $26 million into major projects over the next several years. The new Stone Brewing World Bistro & Garden-Liberty Station will include a 22,000-square-foot restaurant... Read more >> Anaheim Debuts Spectacular New Event Space - 1/29/13 Historic SoCal Lodging Unveils Redesign - 1/22/13 New S.F. Hotel Aims for Innovation - 1/15/13 North Tahoe Launches First-Ever Free Ski Shuttle - 1/8/13 Ski-in Hungry, Ski-out Happy - 12/11/12 Denver Hotel Revamps with Dinosaur Theme - 12/11/12 Palm Springs’ Future Under Debate - 12/4/12 Four Hawaiian Resorts Wrap $230 Million Upgrade - 11/27/12 February 6, 2013 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. The verdict is in: Experts weigh in with their opinions on 2013 trends. Meetings Focus sat down with key meetings industry suppliers to discover how they see 2013 shaping up. Originally broadcast LIVE from PCMA’s Convening Leaders. Selecting the Right Virtual Event Platform Provider • Self-Service Versus Full-Service: Most platforms have a self-service offering in which customers can create, design and produce events independent of any assistance from the vendor, which will be less expensive.  They will also offer a variety of services to assist you from creative to production, a more expensive route. View full checklist >>