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Massachusetts Resort Proposal Approaches $1 Billion

New Conference-Friendly Hotel Coming to Maine

NYLO Hotels Ventures into Hudson Valley

L.A. Boutique Debuts New Event Spaces

Reflag for Lake Las Vegas Meetings Mecca

Hilton Orlando Creating Unique New Outdoor Venue

Hyatt and MGM Join Forces on Loyalty Programs

Vegas Resort Dramatically Expands Meeting Space

Pennsylvania Convention Center Selects Private Management Group

McCormick Place Hotel Wraps $110M Makeover
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You explained your group's needs to the hotel in a thorough RFP. You did a site inspection to ensure that what you saw on the web site and what was provided in a proposal were what you'd receive. The contract spelled it all out, mostly. Then you read a news story that tells you, that the hotel is eliminating a major service feature...
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