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Galveston Resort Unveils Conference Center Upgrades

Huge Changes Await for Virginia Resort

Latin America Luxury: Waldorf Astoria Expands Brand

San Diego Meetings Mecca Wraps Guest Room Revamp

Big Boost for Historic Beverly Hills Boutique

Growing Hyatt Brand Makes Manhattan Debut

Ohio Resort Debuts Indoor Waterpark

Connecticut Hotel Continues Unique Redesign

Denver Hotel Celebrates Upgrades with Special Incentive

B.C. Boutique Wraps Regal Renovation

North Dakota Welcomes New Cobblestone
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All eyes were on Central West Florida last August as the Republican National Convention took center stage inside a brilliantly renovated venue on the banks of the Hillsborough River in downtown Tampa. In a matter of days it was all over, but the upgrades that were poured into the region in anticipation of the massive event—not to mention the publicity generated for the destination—will have a positive impact on group business going forward...
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Recently, in the webinar on meeting risk assessment and contingency planning for MeetingsFocus and another for a client, and in a class at the University of North Carolina Charlotte, I talked about risks faced when selecting destinations and sites...
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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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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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Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach unveiled multimillion-dollar updates to its guest rooms, public areas, pool and meeting spaces. The island hotel offers two executive boardrooms...
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Kudos: Virginia Beach CVB
The Virginia Beach CVB established a new corporate social responsibilty (CSR) program, offering groups a variety of ways to get involved in the community. Planners may choose partner organizations focusing on six key areas: homelessness, hunger and domestic violence; youth and the elderly; the armed forces; environmental protection; community service and international outreach...
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Concierge Insights

Jose Acevedo
The Seagate Hotel & Spa
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Can you recommend a good place to take a stroll?
Delray Beach is an enjoyable place to explore with its shops, art galleries and cafes all within a one mile radius. The area is a combination of a beach town and sophisticated village. The Seagate Hotel & Spa is also fortunate to be just steps from the beach so our guests can walk along the shore collecting shells...
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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.