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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel in Chicago Hires New Director of Sales and Marketing

Complete Makeover for Ohio Holiday Inn

Bruno Oakman Named Executive Chef at The Commons Hotel

ASAE Show Heats Up in Atlanta

JW Marriott Houston Downtown Hotel to Open in Spring 2014

Hilton Rebrand for Historic Puerto Rican Hotel

Aloft Brand Hotel Opens in Downtown Miami

LaSalle Hotel Properties Purchase Two San Francisco Hotels for $47.8 Million

Iconic Colorado Resort Launches Mountain Ranch Retreat

Pineapple Hospitality Purchases and Rebrands Portland Hotel
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Raging waterparks, lush resorts and outdoor adventures make the Wisconsin Dells an exciting Midwest gathering spot

When a person thinks of the Wisconsin Dells, the exhilaration of shooting down a waterslide at high speeds likely comes to mind, as the popular family-friendly destination is known...
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%#@% Meeting Contracts Say
As a practicing attorney, I read hundreds of contracts every year. It never ceases to amaze me how experienced planners and hoteliers–all very intelligent–sometimes sign contracts that are confusing, and often make little sense...
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The meetings industry is catering to a whole new brand of clientele
While colleagues in high tech companies are innovators and have been shaping the way we all do business through technology, the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport has discovered that these new meeting planners are also defining a whole new demographic, which is creating a industry buzz because of the requirements...
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The Current: Upgrades & Openings
The new 267-room DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex opened in June, as part of a $144 million capital improvement project in the area...
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Amway Hotels launches culinary product line
The Amway Hotel Corporation manages more than 1,100 hotel rooms in Grand Rapids, Mich., making it a powerful trendsetter...
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Time to network: Meetings Focus Live! Portland, August 18-20.
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ASAE Annual Meeting
and Expo 2013
John Graham, president and CEO of ASAE, gives his take on this year’s bustling annual show in Atlanta, and what’s new with his association that planners need to know..

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Concierge Insights
Neil Fiorito
Magnificent Mile
Courtyard Marriott
Chicago, Illinois
What service can you provide to groups that they normally might not receive?
The service that I provide to our guests at the Courtyard Marriott Magnificent Mile is “Neil’s News!” This weekly feature keeps you informed of Chicago’s events and restaurants. I’m Neil and I like to keep you up-to-date and happy...
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