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Hotel Survey Reveals Top Destinations for 2013

South Florida Welcomes Meetings-Friendly Boutique

Orlando Resort Promo Eliminates Attrition Penalties

Transformed DoubleTree for Silicon Valley

New Leader Tabbed for Marina del Rey CVB

Rocky Mountain Revamp for Steamboat Springs Resort

Vegas Hotel Renovation Takes Unique Approach

New Look for Spruced-Up Halifax Lodging

Historic New Hampshire Lodging Obtained by US Hotels

Mexico Meetings Mecca Plans Expansion
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Only-in-New Orleans offerings mix business with pleasure

Much like its annual Mardi Gras parade or Jazz & Heritage Festival, New Orleans is a destination that sings, dances and continuously celebrates its rich history, heritage and cultural contributions...
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Rio Grande Valley in South Texas
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Time to network: Meetings Focus Live! Portland, August 18-20.
Logo 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 enjoy:
- The opportunity to experience the host city
- Exclusive 1-on-1 appointments with area suppliers
- Creative networking and education offering CEU credits
- Team-building and charity with our Corporate Social Responsibility program
- Lots of fun!
Register for Meetings Focus Live! Portland today!
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Attrition Damages – What’s the Right Calculation?
Lawyers love to share their opinions. We thrive on controversy too. With this in mind, I welcome the opportunity to blog about tough issues facing the meeting industry. Some of these issues have right or wrong answers, but most do not. My goal is to discuss the pros and cons of each situation...
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You won’t get the blues in Biloxi
A recent trip to Biloxi, my first visit to Mississippi, was full of pleasant surprises, from the inspiring scenery to the consistently delicious dining. The Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, host to our Meetings Focus Live! event, offers a unique setting that serves up high-caliber...
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Profile: Guy Kawasaki
Anyone even remotely interested in Digital Age marketing has most likely channeled Guy Kawasaki in one way or another. Be it Twitter, Facebook, Google+ or blogs...
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The Current: Upgrades & Openings
Granite Properties broke ground on Hilton Granite Park hotel and a neighboring office tower...
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U.S. Travel Jumps into IRS Meetings Fray - 6/5/13
July 10, 2013
Meetings Focus  Webinars
Hybrid Meetings: A Planner's Checklist

Wed. July 31, 2013
The best way to build a hybrid meeting is to start at the beginning of the planning process and design it as one event with two audiences. Join Meetings Focus and hybrid event consultant/virtual emcee Emilie Barta for this free one-hour webinar that will give you the tools to tap into this new facet of meetings and events that is being adopted by more and more organizations.

Sponsored By:
Greater Wilmington CVB
TalkPoint
Park City
Platinum Hotel
Upcoming Webinars:
Going Global: Planning Meetings Abroad
8/28/2013 - 1:00pm EST
Sustainability:
Green Meetings Measurement

9/25/2013 - 1:00pm EST
Innovative CVB Services
10/30/2013 - 1:00pm EST
Register or learn more.