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Atlanta Airport Explosion Sparks Evacuation Houston Property Launches $25 Million Renovation Site Florida Welcomes Caribbean Upgrade and Ownership Change for Charlotte Lodging Philly Hotel Wraps Major Makeover New Conference-Friendly Hotel Coming to Maine Regal Revamp for Riviera Maya Resort Timely Renovation Wrap for Bay Area Lodge Massachusetts Resort Proposal Approaches $1 Billion Hyatt and MGM Join Forces on Loyalty Programs Wildlife is An Integral Part of Events In the Florida Keys One of the most welcoming, laid-back spots on the U.S. map, the Florida Keys are known for a thriving population of “Conchs”—friendly, colorful and just a bit cheeky. But enough about the people. Wildlife in the Keys is just as distinctive and fascinating, whether under the sea, above the waves or soaring overhead... Read more >> More South Destinations Austin • Kentucky • Myrtle Beach Birmingham • Houston A Unique Place to Meet Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo offers a 2,500 acre oasis less than an hour’s drive from the Miami International Airport. This past year, our new Spa and a state-of-the-art Golf teaching facility opened and our new BOD meeting room that accommodates 20 in high back ergonomic seating. Many of the meeting rooms have recently been renovated, allowing for flexibility in offering large general sessions for up to 500 attendees to smaller break-out rooms for intimate meetings. Visit our website for more information. VIDEO DESTINATION DEAL Atlanta Louisiana Ocean Reef Club When hotels eliminate services… 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... Read more >> 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 >> The Current: Upgrades & Openings 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 >> Hotel Indigo to Open Near Ole Miss 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 >> Austin Convention Center The LEED® Gold-Certified Austin Convention Center is located downtown, just down the street from the city’s vibrant nightlife.  The four level facility features five contiguous column-free exhibit halls with 246,097 square feet, seven ballrooms offering up to 43,300 sqare feet, and 54 meeting rooms. After conventions and meetings wrap-up, attendees may choose to explore the “Live Music Capital of the World’s” entertainment districts, or enjoy everything from fine dining in four-star restaurants, to down-home barbecue and authentic Tex-Mex. Visit our website for more information. U.S. Travel Jumps into IRS Meetings Fray - 6/5/13 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 12, 2013 Les Tomines JW Marriott Orlando Orlando, FL What service can you provide to groups that they normally might not receive? Eco- Kayak Tours, Lake Kayaking, Fly Fishing, and the Butterfly Garden are some of the activities we offer. We also have a world-class spa with a unique eco-hammock rooftop massage. At the golf course each group is given a personal caddy to assist them. We are the only golf course in Orlando to offer this service.... Read more >> View All Insights >> 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 Calm Before the Storm Mini Weather Clip Information is power, and this handy National Geographic weather keeper device is full of useful info for travelers. Hang the Mini Weather Clip off your bag or belt loop and have the current conditions, time, temperature, barometric pressure, humidity and eight-hour forecast... Read More >>