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Downtown D.C. Hotel Wraps $30 Million Redesign
Atlantic City Dealing with Revel Bankruptcy
Former State Senator to Head Visit Monroeville
Le Méridien Makes Atlanta Debut
Popular San Francisco Inn Expands Offerings
Sacramento Welcomes New Westin
Japanese Restaurant Week Marches into NYC
McCormick Place Hyatt Expansion Ready for Summer Debut
Hotel Survey Reveals Most-Valued Amenities
U.S. Travel Calls for Congressional Action
Reflag and Revamp for Downtown Tampa Hotel
Record Year for Sunshine State Visits
New Westin Debuts in ‘Bama
Innovative Launch for Hawaiian Hotel Dining Spot |
Ontario
As Canada’s largest province and main economic engine, Ontario is home to both the nation’s capital, Ottawa, and its business and financial center, Toronto. According to the latest statistics from the Ontario Ministry of Finance, the province is populated by 38.7 percent of all Canadians, and generates 37.1 percent of the nation’s GDP...
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Connecticut
The state of Connecticut unveiled a new ad campaign last fall with an attention-getting slogan: “Still Revolutionary.”
It’s a reference to the state’s prominent role in the nation’s early history, and for meeting planners, it’s a tag line that can be interpreted in some especially interesting ways. After all, this is a destination that not only served as a setting for important encounters...
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Philadelphia/Valley Forge
Robert Indiana’s much-photographed LOVE statue (1976) in John F. Kennedy Plaza, close to Philadelphia’s towering City Hall, captures the passion of one of the country’s most vibrant arts and cultural scenes.
Fittingly for a destination defined by American firsts and originals, discoveries include rare institutions such as the Walnut Street Theatre...
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F&B Can Make or Break A Meeting
What we know: if the food at meetings and events is good, meeting participants are happy; if it's not to their liking, even if all other aspects of a meeting or event are great (for them and others), bad or unattractive food will be the only thing discussed and remembered...
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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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A Budget Itinerary
Competitive hotel rates, easily accessible, economically priced meeting facilities, a variety of dining options and free or affordably priced entertainment offerings are some of the elements of a great value destination...
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2013 Meetings Focus Trends Survey
More than 600 planners completed our annual Meetings Focus Trends Survey this year, revealing that prices continue to cause consternation and the stubbornly sluggish economy tops their list of threats...
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Maui Magnificence
This summer will signify a new phase for Hyatt’s Andaz brand as it unveils Andaz Maui, located on 15 acres of southwestern coastline and the first resort property for the brand. “Andaz Maui at Wailea bridges the character of Hawaii with the experiences travelers seek when they visit...
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The ‘Write’ Stuff in Palm Springs
Hyatt Palm Springs is offering a new initiative aiming to make meetings easier and more affordable for planners.
With the Hyatt Palm Springs “Write Your Own Contract” initiative, all meeting planners have to do is meet a minimum price and...
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U.S. Travel Launches New Advocacy Effort
To conclusively establish the link between travel and its effect on relationships, education, business and communities, the U.S. Travel Association is launching "Travel Effect," a multiyear, multimillion-dollar advocacy and awareness campaign...
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Rickard: Stand Up and Be Counted
In other advocacy efforts, respected industry professional Roger Rickard—partner at Revent and founder of Voices in Advocacy—recently inspired attendees at PCMA’s Convening Leaders summit...
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Ron Melson
Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza
Cincinnati, Ohio |
Can you recommend a good place to take a stroll?
I will often suggest starting on Vine Street, just outside our door and head north for about 12 blocks. On this path, Vine Street changes from the central business district to a newly remodeled area known as Over the Rhine.
Another great destination is to the Banks – the city’s newest development on the riverfront. This area features a park with walking paths, fountains, restaurants and great views of both the city skyline and the Ohio River.
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