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Major Makeover for Maui Resort Spa

Modesto Welcomes New Park Inn

San Diego Hyatt Unveils Big Changes

Convene Begins National Expansion in Virginia

HSMAI Readies for Big September Show

Hilton Rolls Into Estonia

Maryland Casino Resort Debuts Event Center

Manhattan Makeover for Affinia

Marriott Continues Moscow Momentum

Rising Anaheim District adds Compelling Culinary Compound
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Reno aims for group business with a revitalized riverfront and updated lodgings

Like Superman soaring through the air, the “Biggest Little City” is showing its strong suit and aiming to bring in some action on the group front with a revitalized riverfront area, updated lodging and an expanded economic base...
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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Logo The Portola Hotel & Spa reflects the captivating spirit of a rich, historical setting surrounded by everything that the Monterey Peninsula has to offer for your next meeting or event.

As the only Silver LEED®-EB certified hotel on the California central coast, the hotel boasts 379 guestrooms and suites, 50,000 square feet of meeting space with the adjacent Monterey Conference Center, an award winning full service day spa, two on site eateries, and much more!
For more information, visit our website.
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The Perils of Local Laws & International Meetings
A major news story in recent days involves a Norwegian woman attending a meeting in Dubai. After she was allegedly sexually assaulted by a co-worker at her hotel, she asked the hotel to call the police. She was examined by law enforcement and a blood sample was taken...
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No Women Allowed
Can you imagine encountering a sign like that one above at a venue to which you took a group? Did you know not that many years ago signs at hotels and other venues, enforcing their policies, were far worse? Can you imagine taking a group to a hotel with discriminatory signs directed towards a certain race or religion? People did...
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The Current: Upgrades & Openings
White Lodging plans to construct a dual-branded Hyatt Place/Hyatt House in Denver. Plans for the 21-story building include 346 units and an anticipated completion date in spring 2015...
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Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Raises Funds for Local Charities
Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association reported that its 35th annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk raised $1,671,426 for local organizations in the Hawaiian community...
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Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
Logo Winner of Meetings West Best in the West award, Atlantis is Reno's only resort directly connected to the 500,000 sq. ft. Reno-Sparks Convention Center via a glass-enclosed Sky Bridge. Atlantis boasts 50,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space with two ballrooms, multiple breakout rooms and a state-of-the-art Executive Boardroom. All meeting space is conveniently located on one level. Stay in luxurious resort rooms, dine in eight award-winning restaurants and experience a world-class spa.
For more information, visit AtlantisCasino.com/Meetings.
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Mission Valley Marriott Completes Relaxing Renovation - 7/16/13
Vegas Hotel Renovation Takes Unique Approach - 7/9/13
Moroccan Makeover for Historic California Lodging - 7/2/13
Lux New Trump Hotel Coming to Vancouver - 6/25/13
Tempting Transformation for Arizona Meetings Mecca - 6/18/13
L.A. Boutique Debuts New Event Spaces - 6/11/13
San Diego Tourism Dodges Bullet - 6/4/13
Massive Makeover Continues for Squaw Valley Resorts - 5/28/13
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Hybrid Meetings: A Planner's Checklist

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Meeting Planner's Checklist
Incentive Planning:
Time and Place
Meetings Focus consulted incentive experts to find out their top planning priorities.

The program should include at least one special event or activity that all participants must attend.

Try to use hotels and vendors that have offered superior service in the past and ones with whom you have an established relationship.

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Hilton Waikoloa Village
Waikoloa Village, Hawaii
Can you recommend a good place to take a stroll?
Our Museum Walkway showcases $7 million in Asia Pacific and Hawaiian artwork during a stroll around the resort. There's a coral and lava pathway from Hilton Waikoloa Village to Anaeahoomalu Bay....
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If you’re going to be standing in the cold for a long time prepping for an event, keep your toes toasty with some heated insoles that can be charged to provide up to five hours of warmth...

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