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Industry News Eye on the West
New Research Forecasts Summer Travel Trends

California Comeback: Mendocino Resort Readies for Return

Transformed Vegas Resort Set for Fall Re-launch

New ‘Cabineering’ Concept Debuts in Yellowstone

Conference Center Hotel Breaks Ground in Texas

Transformed DoubleTree Sprouts up in Hoosier State

Survey Reveals Insights on Today’s Air Travelers

Reflag and Revamp for Maryland Meetings Mecca

Rochester Area Welcomes New Hampton Inn

AIBTM in Chicago Announces Speakers, New Exhibitors

Lux Hotel Group Offers ‘Private Sale’
Featured Destination
The San Francisco Bay Area’s arts and cultural palette is as vibrant as ever

The San Francisco Bay Area, long renowned for its cutting-edge cultural scene, is taking a giant leap forward with new and reinvented attractions that celebrate its scenic beauty and artistic innovation. Coming to fruition this year and beyond are stunning venues sure to add excitement to any meeting...
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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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The W Scottsdale, Vancouver Art Gallery, Westin Seattle & more
Set amidst the towering peaks of the San Juan Mountains, Dunton Hot Springs opened the new Cresto Ranch glamping experience, with eight canvas tents and a restored 19th century farmhouse. Open May through October, groups will have access to the larger resort nearby...
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The Hyatt Regency Maui Conserves Electricity
The 806-room Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa recently became the first commercial business to adopt Maui Electric’s new semi-automated Demand Response system...
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Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
Logo 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.

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Dynamic New District Coming to Vegas - 4/23/13
May 21, 2013
Concierge Insights

Daniel Salvatora
Hotel Monaco
Seattle, Washington

What service can you provide to groups that they normally might not receive?
Knowledge. I have lived in the Seattle area for 36 years and have worked for a variety of Tour Operators and Destination Management companies. I also have experience in tour and event planning as well as being a professional guide. I have guided over 300 tours in the Pacific NW...
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Wed. May 29, 2013
Being facilities that are purpose-built for holding meetings, conference centers offer a refined, results-focused environment that ensures meeting participants focus on objectives and meeting professionals focus on outcomes more than logistics. In this webinar, we’ll see photos and examples of the best uses of conference centers and talk about how to adapt what others have done to make your conference center meetings even more successful.

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