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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...
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Steps to limiting alcohol-related liability
In the US, the NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) recommended lowering the blood-alcohol concentration limit to .05% from .08%. Many who know me personally or via blogs, other writing and training know that much of my professional focus has been and continues to be on risk assessment, risk anticipation, and risk and emergency management...
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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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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...
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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...
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Concierge Insights
Joseph Castillo
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Newport, Rhode Island
What are your bar or nightclub recommendations?
Clarke Cooke House is less than five minutes away from Vanderbilt Grace and has a good scene for those looking for a bar to enjoy in the area. The restaurant's Boom-Boom nightclub is also worth checking out, which is open on the weekends with DJs...
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Meeting Planner's Checklist
Hotel Spa Site Inspection
Find out if any other organizations will be at the hotel during the dates of your program. This way you will have a good understanding of how busy the spa may be.

Find out the last time the spa was renovated, if there are any future plans for renovation or construction during your program.
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