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Major Millennium Makeover in Minneapolis

Chicago Hotel Rebrands, Adds Event Spaces

U.S. Travel Names Pow Wow Host Cities Through 2020

AIBTM Attendance Jumps

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

Regal Revamp for Riviera Maya Resort

Timely Renovation Wrap for Bay Area Lodge
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A Nebraska Favorite Shines for Groups

In recent years, Lincoln has enjoyed many top slots on “best of” and other notable mention lists that round up the most wonderful places in the country to live, work and play. Most recently, Lincoln was named No. 1 among the country’s metro areas with the highest well-being...
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Grand River Center
Logo The Grand River Center is situated along the Mississippi River and is an exciting and unique group destination! It is adjacent to entertainment venues and close to historic downtown Dubuque. The attached Grand Harbor Resort is the perfect spot for enjoying our beautiful riverfront. Gather for a relaxed conversation in Tony Roma’s Restaurant Lounge or slide into our indoor waterpark. In 2012, the hotel renovated all guests rooms and 1st floor lobby! Additional amenities include an on-site business center, fitness room overlooking the beautiful bluffs of Dubuque and complimentary wireless internet.
For more information, visit GrandRiverCenter.com.
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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...
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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...
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The Current: Upgrades & Openings
Set in the Chicago suburb of Itasca, the Eaglewood Conference Center completed a $1.2 million renovation that updated meeting rooms and public spaces in the conference center...
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Adventure Awaits at all 11 Great Wolf Resort Properties
Great Wolf Resorts its rolling out its largest-ever expansion this summer, investing in all 11 properties to upgrade lodging, amenities and attractions in time for the summer season...
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Visit Overland Park
Logo Overland Park is located in the heart of the country and minutes from Kansas City. We offer 36 hotels and a wide range of meeting spaces including a 237,000-square-foot convention center with 1,000 hotel rooms within walking distance. With our live music, art, restaurants, theatre and world-class shopping, your attendees won't want to leave!
Contact Kelly Peetoom, Vice President of Sales, at (800) 262-PARK,
or visit us at visitoverlandpark.com.
Past Issues
McCormick Place Hotel Wraps $110M Makeover - 6/6/13
Oklahoma City Area Deals with Disaster Fallout - 5/23/13
Worst U.S. Airports for Flight Delays Revealed - 5/9/13
K.C. Masterpiece? Chic New Lodging Coming to Missouri - 5/2/13
USTA Releases Economic Impact Analysis of Airport Furloughs - 4/25/13
Cobblestone Debuts First Convention Center Hotel - 4/18/13
Passengers Share Pet Peeves on Airline Food - 4/11/13
New Missouri Property Joins Luxury Collection - 4/4/13
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Markus Savaglio
The Abbey Resort & Spa
Fontana, Wisconsin

Can you recommend a good place to take a stroll?
Absolutely! The beauty of Lake Geneva is that guests can enjoy the 21-mile walking path that is more than 100 years old and a little adventurous as the terrain changes throughout the 21-mile course – sometimes concrete, limestone, dirt, gravel or grass...
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