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Detroit Meetings Still Going Strong

MPI WEC ‘Transforms’ in Vegas

Meetings-Friendly Chicago Hotel Set for Fall Debut

Revamped Crowne Plaza Opens by Detroit Convention Center

Minneapolis Hyatt Opens Group-Friendly Dining Patio

Times Square Hilton Wraps Major Revamp

New Mexico Art Hotel Unveils New Dining Concept

Tar Heel State Welcomes New Hyatt

Rebranded Conference Center Hotel Opens in Louisiana

Convene Begins National Expansion in Virginia

TSA Expands Access to PreCheck Program
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Cedar Rapids is a city reborn

The Iowa flood of 2008 devastated Cedar Rapids. There was so much damage that the city was forced to rebuild many of its historic buildings and businesses from the ground-up, a project that is still ongoing five years later. “It’s exciting to be here with the momentum we have right now...
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Logo Greater Lansing is Michigan's Capital City and our Midwestern hospitality will make your attendees feel right at home. The region offers over 4,300 hotel rooms, affordably priced, and conveniently located near attractions and restaurants. Meeting facilities include everything from arenas and convention halls, to unique, intimate settings.

Make your event truly memorable – Choose Greater Lansing.
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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...
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Arts, Culinary and Adventure-Focused Team Excursions in Columbia, M.O.
Outisde the boardroom, there are plenty of activities to get groups out and about in Columbia. Head over to Lazer Lanes to bowl, play laser tag and...
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First Look: Millennium Minneapolis
The Millennium Hotel Minneapolis reopened following its $22 million renovation. While the iconic geodesic dome on the 14th floor remains unchanged...
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Ann Arbor Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Logo Ann Arbor, home to the University of Michigan, is a place where meetings and events make a true impact. Ann Arbor offers unique venues, exquisite accommodations, and a vibrant downtown that’s rich with dining, culture and entertainment. Plus, the Ann Arbor Area Convention and Visitors Bureau is here to make your planning a breeze.
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Past Issues
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis Moves On Up - 7/18/13
Dolce Hotels Offers New Take on Complete Meetings Package - 7/11/13
Green Meetings Council Welcomes New Leadership - 6/27/13
Major Millennium Makeover in Minneapolis - 6/13/13
McCormick Place Hotel Wraps $110M Makeover - 6/6/13
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Concierge Insights
Jan Springsteen
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Can you recommend a good place to take a stroll?
The best place to take a stroll would be the Geneva Lake Shorepath. The path takes you down the lakefront, where you pass by these beautiful properties, including some million dollar mansions. There is a wonderful guide book that details the entire 21 mile path and gives you the history of the houses...
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