Marriott Departing Miami’s Eden Roc

Marriott Departing Miami’s Eden Roc Big Revamp for Meetings-Friendly Orlando Hotel Former City Hall Transforms to Tulsa Hotel Tempting Transformation for Arizona Meetings Mecca Regal Revamp for Historic S.F. Lodging Aloft Brand Forges Into Mexico Carmel Makes Move for More Meetings Business New Minnesota Hotel Offers Offbeat Fun Cambridge Hotel Gets Techie With Lobby Revamp American Launches Daily JFK-Dublin Service Kentucky-bound groups will encounter a wealth of athletic offerings The Bluegrass State has a sporting heritage few others can match, and planners looking to leverage this history into a grand group event will have a field day... Read more >> More South Destinations Austin • Florida Keys • Myrtle Beach Birmingham • Houston Kingston Plantation Located in the heart of the famed Grand Strand in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Kingston Plantation and the adjacent Kingston Shores comprise one of the largest and most comprehensive resort and meeting complexes on the East Coast – Kingston Resorts. The combine facilities offer 113,000 square feet of meeting space that is designed to be flexible yet offer state-of-the-art technology. Visit our website for more information. VIDEO DESTINATION DEAL Charlotte, NC Tennessee 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 >> 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 >> Going Green: GMIC annual conference brand, stepped onstage at the recent GMIC Sustainable Meetings Conference, his words rang true: “It is about progress, not perfection.” In the world of sustainable meetings, “progress, not perfection” is the manta we live by.... 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! Atlanta Airport Explosion Sparks Evacuation - 6/12/13 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 19, 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 theWit Hotel 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 Nancy Love Butler Hyatt Regency Atlanta Atlanta, GA What service can you provide to groups that they normally might not receive? Hyatt Regency Atlanta provides meeting attendees and meeting planners assistance with various off-site events, activities and meals. From diving at the Georgia Aquarium to a tour of the World of Coca-Cola to bus transportation to and from the airport, groups can enjoy everything that Atlanta has to offer while they are in town. There are over 300 restaurants within walking distance of the hotel... Read more >> View All Insights >> Techy Typing Virtual Keyboard The laser Bluetooth Virtual Keyboard projects a keyboard onto any flat, opaque service and is compatible with any iPad, iPhone, or Android phone. The device takes up less space than a traditional portable keyboard, and its invisible infrared sensor... Read More >>