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Big Changes for North Carolina’s ‘Mansion on the Hill’

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Big Changes for North Carolina’s ‘Mansion on the Hill’

Panhandle Property Revamps Meeting Space and More

Le Méridien Makes Atlanta Debut

Bay Area Hotel Completes Transformation

Popular San Francisco Inn Expands Offerings

Sacramento Welcomes New Westin

Downtown D.C. Hotel Wraps $30 Million Redesign

Atlantic City Dealing with Revel Bankruptcy

Former State Senator to Head Visit Monroeville

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
Atlanta
The National Baptist Convention, USA held its 132nd Annual Session in Atlanta last September, attracting 20,000 attendees to the city. The group had previously met in Atlanta in 2005. In welcoming the convention, the Atlanta CVB speculated that the group might be surprised...
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Miami/Fort Lauderdale
The forward momentum continues in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, where once-dormant development projects are springing to life and group numbers are climbing out of recession doldrums. New beach properties are a given here...
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Oklahoma
From the beginning, Oklahoma has not only pulled themselves up by their own bootstraps, but used those boots to kick some cowboy charm into the world. The state is a mix of history and progress, Western and Native American...
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Nashville
When seeking news about Nashville, it’s a good idea to look to its ever-evolving neighborhoods, which are like individual music boxes that when opened reveal all that is wonderful and happening around the city. Music via up-and-coming local talent? Check. Filming of the new ABC hit show, Nashville? Check...
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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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In Demand
The Gulf Coast is on a roll, at least for hoteliers, as few new hotels have opened and demand for the ever-evolving coast has been growing due to a huge, largely BP-financed marketing push following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill...
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The Art of the Deal
Is a destination really a great value if it only has budget-priced hotel accommodations and facilities and not much else? Of course not, if you want a well-rounded meeting or incentive experience. “It’s important to thoroughly evaluate the destination from a variety of angles...
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Pelican Takes the Prize
The Resort at Pelican Hill and The Spa at Pelican Hill have both achieved one of the highest global hospitality ratings by earning Five Stars in the 55th annual ratings by Forbes Travel Guide, formerly Mobil Travel Guide. Located along the coast of Newport Beach, Pelican Hill is the first and only Five-Star property in Newport Beach, among just 76 worldwide to earn the top Forbes Five Star Award this year...
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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 great destinations around the world – personalized, uncomplicated service...
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Past Issues
Reflag and Revamp for Downtown Tampa Hotel - 2/20/13
New Life for Shuttered Caribbean Resort - 2/13/13
What do Trade Show Attendees Really Want? - 2/6/13
Top 10 Meeting Trends Revealed for 2013 - 1/30/13
Myrtle Beach Buzzing With ’13 Activity - 1/23/13
Big Easy Attraction Debuts $35 Million Boeing Center - 1/16/13
Disney World Unveils ‘Next Generation’ Elements - 1/9/13
Global Sustainable Tourism Council To Select 2nd Set of Early Adopter Destinations - 12/26/12
‘Green Neighborhood’ in Nashville Welcomes New Hotel - 12/19/12
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