ASAE Reports Strong Showing at Annual Gathering

ASAE Reports Strong Showing at Annual Gathering Sleek New Beach Boutique for Jersey Shore Major Makeover for Massachusetts Marriott Report Unveils Hot Conference Center Trends Western Kentucky Readies for New Convention Center Big Transformation for Iconic Maui Resort Acclaimed Honolulu Resort Announces New Leadership Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel in Chicago Hires New Director of Sales and Marketing Complete Makeover for Ohio Holiday Inn Hilton Rebrand for Historic Puerto Rican Hotel Greater Wilmington and Brandywine Valley brim with standout experiences Flowing eastward from Philadelphia city limits into southeastern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware, the Brandywine Valley is a flavorsome blend of history, culture, gastronomy and outdoor escapes just waiting to be uncorked... Read more >> More East Destinations Eastern Canada • Washington D.C. Newport, R.I. • Syracuse, N.Y. VIDEO DESTINATION DEAL Butler County, Pa. New Jersey Greater Wilmington CVB Convention Center Dilemmas Convention center management and labor organizations in some major cities cannot seem to stop fighting and driving business away. Just recently labor unions set up pickets to block the delivery entrance to a major convention center, and delayed a large event from moving out... Read more >> Planning a Meeting in San Francisco’s #1 Tourism Destination While San Francisco is on the top ten list of many planners’ destination bucket lists, there are specific neighborhoods in the “city-by-the-bay” that generally cater to leisure travelers. Fisherman’s Wharf is one such locale and happens to be San Francisco’s #1 destination year after year... Read more >> The Current: Upgrades & Openings The Revere Hotel Boston Common unveiled a new rooftop venue, Rooftop @ Revere. Open to the public and bookable for private events, the 16,000-square-foot deck... Read more >> Affinia Hotels partners with Operation Smile The boutique Affinia hotel collection launched a year-long partnership with Operation Smile, aiming to raise awareness and provide surgeries... Read more >> Time to network: Meetings Focus Live! Hershey Oct. 6-8 Suppliers from throughout Pennsylvania and the East are gathering at in Hershey, PA 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! Hershey today! Historic Manhattan Hotel Wraps Meeting Space Revamps - 8/5/13 New York Casino Launches Multi-Venue Nightlife Hub - 7/29/13 Five New Tech Trends Impacting Meetings - 7/15/13 Popular PA Resort Launches Casino - 7/8/13 Rhode Island Travel Garners ‘MVP’ Award - 7/1/13 August 12, 2013 Lorena Ringoot The Surrey New York City, NY Are there any quirky places we should check out? Williamsburg in Brooklyn has tons of amazing brunch spots and for the best dim sum, I recommend heading to Doyers Street in Chinatown. Chelsea is also a fun neighborhood to explore with great views from The Highline and light bites at Chelsea Market... Read more >> View All Insights >> 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.. Play Video >> Going Global: Planning Meetings Abroad Wed. August 28, 2013 The world of business has gone global, and when it's time to take your meeting outside your home country, you'll need tools to prepare for a variety of different environments. Join Meetings Focus and David Kliman, CMP, CMM, for an overview of global meeting industry best practices. Sponsored By: Turtle Bay Resort Travel Alberta VisitDenmark Barceló Hotels Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach Cancún Resort & Spa Starwood Resorts in Mexico Tourism Australia Upcoming Webinars: Sustainability: Green Meetings Measurement 9/25/2013 - 1:00pm EST Innovative CVB Services 10/30/2013 - 1:00pm EST Contracts: The Basics 11/6/2013 - 1:00pm EST