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Marriott Breaks Ground at Irvine Spectrum Center

Willamette Valley Wine Goes With The Flow

Delta Now Boarding — in SoHo

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
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Oahu may offer up the prototypical postcard vacation spot of Waikiki and the increasingly vibrant big-city energy and attractions of Honolulu. Sure, the Big Island blends lush country landscapes, active volcanoes and expansive luxury resorts and golf. And Kauai mixes upscale with a downhome country style and a topographic diversity that is unrivaled in its density. Maui, though, has it all—except for stress...
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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...
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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...
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New Waterslide at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch
The Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch unveiled a new 30-foot water slide within its 2.5-acre waterpark, which includes 10 pools, 20 fountains and 45 waterfall...
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Teambuilding at Idaho's Coeur d'Alene Resort
Pick a card this summer. Groups at Idaho’s Coeur d’Alene Resort can enjoy a boat ride and poker game combined into one unique team-building excursion. With a boat and driver provided by the resort, groups stop at five to seven locations around Lake Coeur d’Alene...
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Book, Fly and Be Marriott.
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Past Issues
Major New Convention Hotel Planned for Seattle - 4/30/13
Dynamic New District Coming to Vegas - 4/23/13
MPI Taps Van Deventer for Top Job - 4/16/13
New Hotel ‘Campus’ for SoCal Community - 4/9/13
New Flag, New Look for L.A. Hotel - 4/2/13
IACC Forms New Australia-Asia-Pacific Chapter - 3/26/13
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The Benefits
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Q&A with Dave Gerdes
The Meritage Collection

What are the unique benefits meeting planners will enjoy at the Meritage Collection that they cannot find elsewhere?
Desirable and exciting destinations, as we present "California" like no other. We’d like to think that our customers aren’t just planning a meeting, they are planning an event! Our facilities not only offer great meeting benefits, but also provide other amenities, making the session memorable. Whether it’s a unique team-building exercise, special F&B event, or an off-site activity...

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