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California Lodge Wraps Mammoth Makeover
New SoCal Marriott Debuts High-Tech Lobby
Green Certification Program in Works for Events Industry
New Starwood Brands Focusing on Luxury, Sustainability
Towering Upgrades for NYC's Palace
Baltimore Brownstone Becoming Boutique
Hard Rock Hotel Rolling Into Palm Springs
Wisconsin Waterfront Hotel Revamped for Conventions
New Hyatt Ready for Manhattan Launch
Historic Montana Ranch Adds Event Center
New Meetings Leadership for Mexico Tourism
SW Florida Resort Continues Revamps
ISES Gets Creative with New ‘Live’ Show |
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Meeting Professionals International Northern California Chapter (MPINCC) holds its Annual Conference & Expo at Moscone West in San Francisco, Thursday, February 21st!
The one-day event features workshops focused on CSR, Legal, Senior Planner and Technology topics and provides face-to-face time with your industry peers, vendors and prospective clients. Meet them in morning and afternoon workshops, mid-day at the Expo and at the post-show reception.
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Multiple prize opportunities this year include trips, hotel stays and cash prizes!
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5 Steps to Smarter Meetings
About last week's blog, I have a confession to make, in a minute.
Some of the following five steps to smarter meetings will be 'old hat' to some; others will be known to but not practiced by many; and some will be new to your meeting planning process....
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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. Other needs include...
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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...
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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...
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Discover the best of paradise at Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa. This luxury resort has endless options with more than 64,000 square feet of flexible meeting space including 40,000 square feet of breathtaking outdoor venues. Sheer beauty and an unprecedented commitment to service excellence make it a standout in meeting and incentive markets. Gatherings take on new energy amidst the tradewind breezes, lush gardens, ocean views, and amazing facilities. |
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Mingling in Mexico
Esperanza, An Auberge Resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, is spicing up its meetings and events program with their new “Meet, Mix and Mingle” package that includes complimentary cocktail making, special room rates and value-added perks....
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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.
The "Pack Your Bags" details are as follows...
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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...
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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...
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| Where the Past is Always Present |
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Tucked away in the rolling hills of Carmel Valley, California, historic Holman Ranch provides a unique and memorable setting for executive retreats and team-building events. With its charming gardens and serenity this private estate affords old-world appeal while providing modern day conveniences. Property features include ten guest rooms, boardroom with full electronic capabilities, swimming pool, fitness center, vineyards, olive grove and wine tasting. Close to everything the beautiful Monterey Peninsula has to offer. |
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