Pair of DC Hyatt Hotels Wraps Big Revamps

Pair of DC Hyatt Hotels Wraps Big Revamps Sleek NYC Boutique Changing Hands Chicago Hyatt Wraps $168 Million Renovation Lux UK Hotel Brand Readies for NYC Debut Big Upgrades in Little Rock New White Paper Examines ‘Commonsense’ Meetings New Marriott to Play in Peoria K.C. Masterpiece? Chic New Lodging Coming to Missouri Major New Convention Hotel Planned for Seattle Oklahoma Casino Adds Lodging, Dining, Entertainment Runway Retreat Revamped in Atlanta Reflag Underway for Meetings-Friendly Atlanta Hotel Buffalo and Niagara Falls have something in store for groups year-round There was a time when Niagara Falls was a seasonal attraction, but today this natural gem draws both tourists and groups year-round. In any season, a meeting itinerary in the area—comprising Buffalo, N.Y., and Niagara Falls in both New York and Ontario, Canada—should include a visit to the spectacular falls. Planning beyond that depends on the time of year, and attendees... Read more >> More East Destinations Providence, Rhode Island VIDEO DESTINATION DEAL Butler County, Western Pennsylvania New York Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa Atlantic City, New Jersey Are there any questions? Q&A at the end? When asked to conduct training, my energy level grows because of the expected interaction - the give and take - the ability to address specific needs of participants. My hopes and energy are somewhat dashed when I am told that the "content delivery" will be xx minutes or x hours or days with xx minutes "at the end" for Q&A... Read more >> Special Edition: Risk Deja Vu Each time a tragedy strikes, we say we will do more to protect people. This story, where it is said we are in a 'new normal', has been written before. Our industry puts in place some plans for evacuation, for sheltering in place, for protecting people and property. Meeting planners and their employing or contracted organizations plan for "paper cuts" and believe they don't have the money or time to prepare for catastrophes... Read more >> Cranwell Resort, Spa and Golf Club Renovates Ballroom The Cranwell Resort, Spa and Golf Club in Lenox, Mass., recently renovated its historic Sloane’s Ballroom. Located inside an 1897 Gilded Age Berkshires mansion, the dramatic 3,025-square-foot ballroom can accommodate up to 225 dinner guests... Read more >> New York Conference & Seminar Center Upgrades Internet The New York City Seminar and Conference Center in Manhattan’s Flatiron district upgraded to a fiberoptic connection and expanded its bandwidth this year, to better accommodate the growing technological needs of groups... Read more >> Congress Approves Bill Ending Flight Controller Furloughs - 4/29/13 Cape Cod Comeback for Marvelous Mansion - 4/15/13 Going 'Global': Massive New Cleveland Venue Rebrands - 4/8/13 Big Changes for Meetings-Friendly Baltimore Inn - 4/1/13 New D.C. Property a True Meetings Mecca - 3/25/13 Growing Hyatt Brand Makes Manhattan Debut - 3/18/13 May 6, 2013 Attractions: Where Meetings Meet Fun! Wed. May 15, 2013 Our world of go go go should be replaced with go go Whoa, as you plummet down a roller coaster at top speed before your afternoon session! Sure, it’s all fun and games, but what questions do you ask, how do you convince your attendees or stakeholders to approve? Learn both of these things and more tips to make your next meeting at an attraction a huge success! Join Meetings Focus and David Wagner, Meetings Manager for the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, for this free one-hour webinar, and learn how you can use conference centers to their full affect. Exclusively Sponsored By: Kalahari Resorts & Conventions 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