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Acclaimed Colorado Resort to Acquire Iconic Inn

FAA Reprieve for WA Air Traffic Controllers

New Wyoming Conference Center in the Works?

W New York Wraps $15 Million Revamp

Big Changes for Pittsburgh Airport Hotel

Dramatic Makeover for Connecticut Lodging

Worst U.S. Airports for Flight Delays Revealed

Regal Revamp at Lux Wisconsin Resort

Hoosier State Paves the Way for New Hotel

New JW Marriott Planned for Turks and Caicos

Construction Begins On the Boutique Boca Bridge
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If the same held true for cities as it does for humans, that “you are what you eat,” Portland would be considered healthy, haute and spirited. Groups convening here should tap into the area’s well-rounded and nationally recognized cuisine scene via its craft brews, farmers market and local fine dining establishments...
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New President & CEO in Anaheim
Logo Jay Burress became president and CEO of the Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau in February 2013. He will lead the organization and oversee the day-to-day management of all convention, tourism and destination marketing programs and play a key role in future expansion plans for the Anaheim Convention Center. Mr. Burress comes with a well-rounded background including a five-year term with Experience Arlington, where he has served as President & CEO.
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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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Getting maximum engagement with gamification is child's play
Gamification is one of the hot trends in the meetings industry, but what exactly is it? Simply put, gamification is the use of game mechanics in a non-game context in order to engage users. Coined in 2002 by computer programmer Nick Pelling...
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How to Plan the Ultimate Scavenger Hunt
Marc and Darlynne Menkin of San Diego’s Where You Want To Be Tours are experts on what it takes to organize and run a successful scavenger hunt. The husband and wife team founded the company 10 years ago...
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Concierge Insights

Ryan Tucker
The Modern Honolulu
Honolulu, Hawaii

What service can you provide to groups that they normally might not receive?
I can provide recommendations on group and team building activities and tours that best fit the groups' interests such as rainforest hikes, canoe races, stand-up paddle board competitions, Doris Duke Estate private tours, Iolani Palace private tours, shark dives, and trail rides (mountain or road) via Bike Hawaii...to name a few...
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