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Trouble viewing this email? View in browser. U.S. Travel Jumps into IRS Meetings Fray Dramatic Overhaul for Austin Meetings Hotel Resort-Wide Refresh for Florida Golf Getaway Upgrades and Management Change for Florida Hotel Huge Changes for Orlando Resort Include Ample New Event Space Marriott Bringing Euro Brand Stateside San Diego Tourism Dodges Bullet IRS Under Fire for Conference Spending Luxury Hotel Group Takes to the Seas Privately Run Convention Center for Philly? New York Casino Adding Hotel, Event Center New Times Square Hotel Ready for Biz Music, Foodie Tours and Artistic Endeavors Characterize a Texas Original Austin is a muse, one of those destinations that inspires all sorts of artistic types. From musicians, filmmakers and chefs to painters, technology wizards and fashion designers, they all flock to Austin to create. When in town, groups are encouraged to tap into the creative scene. 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VIDEO DESTINATION DEAL The Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel North Carolina Ocean Reef Club 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... Read more >> 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 >> Nature Conservancy of Southwest Florida Unveils Renovation Conservancy of Southwest Florida re-opened its 21-acre Southwest Nature Center following a renovation. The Center is designed to raise awareness surrounding the protection of local water, land and wildlife... Read more >> Fort Lauderdale’s Riverside Hotel Meets History Fort Lauderdale’s Riverside Hotel launched a new breakout session for groups that plays off the property’s historic location. “Meet History” involves a photo scavenger hunt along the famous Las Olas Boulevard... Read more >> Time to network: Meetings Focus Live! Portland, August 18-20. The Best in the West in terms of suppliers are gathering in Portland, OR and they want to meet you face-to-face. This event is fully hosted, which means NO COST to you! Each Meetings Focus Live! attendee will experience: - The opportunity to experience the host city - Exclusive 1-on-1 appointments with area suppliers - Creative networking and education offering CEU credits - Experience team-building and charity with our Corporate Social Responsibility program - Lots of fun! Register for Meetings Focus Live! Portland today! Surprising Trends Revealed for Summer Travelers - 5/29/13 Orlando Feels Sting of Government Budget Cuts - 5/22/13 Billion-Dollar Revamp Slated for Miami Beach Convention Center - 5/15/13 New JW Marriott Planned for Turks and Caicos - 5/8/13 Oklahoma Casino Adds Lodging, Dining, Entertainment - 5/1/13 Knives on Planes? TSA Says Not So Fast - 4/24/13 June 5, 2013 F&B and Other Budget Tips Wed. June 26, 2013 In this webinar, moderated by top meetings industry educator Bonnie Wallsh, you’ll discover the how top meeting and catering professionals deliver superlative F&B experiences without blowing the budget. As any good meeting planner knows, F&B may not be the most-important part of a multifaceted program, but it’s the one thing attendees will call out if it doesn’t meet expectations! Bonnie will also cover some of her non-F&B money-saving secrets. Sponsored By: Bismarck-Mandan CVB Pasadena CVB Marriott Kansas City Downtown Thunder Valley Casino Resort Casino Del Sol The Roosevelt Hotel Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority Ocean Center Daytona Beach Meet in Utah The Venetian Upcoming Webinars: Hybrid Meetings: A Planner's Checklist 7/31/2013 - 1:00pm EST Going Global: Planning Meetings Abroad 8/28/2013 - 1:00pm EST Sustainability: Green Meetings Measurement 9/25/2013 - 1:00pm EST Rock On Inspiration/Beats by Dr. Dre Monster brand, the maker of premium audio and entertainment products, launched Inspiration, a new line of over-ear, noise-cancelling headphones, ideal for both daily commutes and international flights. With available interchangeable headbands... 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