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Dynamic New District Coming to Vegas Air Travelers Face Delays as Furloughs Begin Regal Resort Readies for Launch in Mexico Boston Temporarily Suspends Convention Center Operations Red Roof Inn Takes Room Upgrade on Tour Boston Transit Locks Down Amidst Manhunt Atlantic City Gets a Jimmy Buffett Boost Big Easy Airport Hotel Ready for Re-Launch Bluegrass Boost: Lexington Lodging Upgrades Meeting Space and More Ohio Opening: New Option for Smaller Meetings Philly CVB Launches New Planner-Focused Site ‘Ambitious’ Upgrade for Twin Cities Hotel Greater Seattle boasts a growing gamut of group-friendly sites Vital Venues Already heralded for a roster of sites and attractions that includes the world-famous Space Needle, Pike Place Market and Tacoma’s fabulous Museum of Glass, Greater Seattle continues to grow its venue variety in fine fashion. Here’s a look at some of the area’s new and improved venue offerings—in Metro Seattle and its surrounding neighbors... Read more >> More West Destinations Arizona • Montana Lake Tahoe Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite Centrally located in California, this Four Diamond meetings destination is like no other, with 14 flexible meeting rooms, including a 10,000 sq. ft. ballroom, four seasons of group activities, 302 guestrooms, multiple dining options, the first-class Ascent Spa, and more. Book now for Tenaya’s exclusive fall offer with rates as low as $119 – that’s up to 60% off peak season – along with a complimentary reception or amenities, suite upgrades, no resort fees and flexible attrition. For more information, visit our website. VIDEO DESTINATION DEAL The Broadmoor Resort California Paradise Point Offer expires August 31, 2013 Special Edition: Risk Deja Vu Yesterday's massacre at the Boston Marathon will not leave our minds. The images and stories, the instilled fear, are all reminders of what we went through on 9/11/01 and at other times. And yet, as I've written here and elsewhere for more years than I can count, we are not learning - from Oklahoma City... Read more >> Need your meeting ‘summarized’? I’ve got your guy! Dale Irvin has trademarked himself the Professional Summarizer, and I have to believe he’s the best in the biz. Okay, he’s possibly the only one in the biz, but if you’re hosting a convention or event that needs a spark of fun I’m confident Irvin will deliver. What he does is essentially a blend of emceeing and stand-up comedy, wherein Irvin provides brief-but-biting takes... Read more >> Expense Report Express Want to know the one thing worse than doing your taxes? Doing your expense reports! Use your cell phone’s camera and an agreement with your accountant to end expense reports!... 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Hotel - 4/2/13 IACC Forms New Australia-Asia-Pacific Chapter - 3/26/13 San Diego Meetings Mecca Wraps Guest Room Revamp - 3/19/13 Multi-State Effort Creates Western Wine Trail - 3/12/13 Federal Funding Cuts Threaten Lodging, Tourism - 3/5/13 April 23, 2013 Social Media Strategies Wed. April 24, 2013 Join Meetings Focus and Event Engagement Specialists and Technology Evangelists Jessica Levin from Seven Degrees Communications and Midori Connolly of AVGirl Productions as they help you better navigate social media to create a better experience for all event participants. Sponsored By: Casino Del Sol Wisconsin Dells Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa Hershey Meetings Valley Forge Casino Resort Greater Wilmington & Brandywine Valley Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa The Broadmoor Billings CVB Palm Springs Convention Center Tropicana Las Vegas Upcoming Webinars: Conference Centers: Sample the Best! 5/29/2013 - 1:00pm EST F&B and Other Budget Tips 6/26/2013 - 1:00pm EST Hybrid Meetings: A Planner's Checklist 7/31/2013 - 1:00pm EST Joey Battaglia J.W. Marriott L.A. LIVE Los Angeles, CA What’s a unique event that has taken place at your property? We are fortunate to have most major award shows take place just outside of our lobby doors on the L.A. LIVE District. This past year, we even had the MTV VMA create the red carpet/pre-show built in our main lobby after 4 days of build-out. We have also hosted events such as the E! Entertainment’s “Most Lady Gaga’s in Once Place…” event for the Guinness Book of World Records, CNN Hero’s event, Willy Wonka Cocktail Party… you name it!... Read more >> View All Insights >>