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L.A. Meetings Hotel Debuts Spectacular Suite

Four Tips on Handling Sunshine Act Mandates

Santa Fe Lodging Adds Posh Penthouse

Downtown San Diego Hotel Wraps Upgrades

Hilton Property Planned for New Massachusetts Project

Midtown Manhattan Makeover for Lux Boutique

Atlanta Area Gains New Meetings Hotel

GMIC Launches New Sustainable Certification Program

Coal Country Inn Opens in North Dakota

Major Transformation for Historic ‘Bama Hotel
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Engaging waterfront venues and activities draw groups to Long Beach and South Bay

From Long Beach up through the South Bay area and into Santa Monica, groups will find some of the most attractive options for waterfront meetings...
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Meetings Focus Blogs Departments
Unsold Rooms Credit: Is a Hotel Obligated?
A rebooking clause is second-nature in the meeting industry. Most hotels will agree to try to rebook unused rooms in a group block and give the group credit for them if asked. But the hotel must be asked–and a rebooking clause must be written into the contract...
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Branson is a welcoming family-friendly meetings destination
Having been to Branson once previously for a family summer vacation at a very young age, I was excited to get another chance to check out the city and see if I actually remembered anything while traveling to the area for the latest Meetings Focus Live! event from July 28-30...
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Westin adds “run concierge”
The social media world is abuzz about the new position created by Westin Hotels. The brand, which has always been enthusiastic about health initiatives, is looking to hire a “Fitness Concierge...
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Spicy salsa builds camaraderie at La Posada De Santa Fe
La Posada de Santa Fe in New Mexico now offers an Iron Chef-style salsa-making team-building program. Complete with a central table of ingredients and individual work stations...
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Sheridan, Wyoming…where rugged meets refined
Logo As the gateway to the Bighorn Mountains, Sheridan caters to outdoor adventures…a year-round playground with abundant activities and lodging amenities.

Hiking, mountain biking, fishing, camping, hang gliding, snowmobiling and wildlife viewing opportunities abound, as are more refined pursuits like a performance at the WYO Theater, fine dining in the downtown district, or exploring Sheridan’s authentic history.

Sheridan…a wonderful mix of old and new!
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Meeting Planner's Checklist
Food & Beverage
Questions to ask when qualifying the caterer:

Can you provide custom menus for my group?

Have you worked in the venue before? How close is your facility to the venue?

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Concierge Insights
Gordon Berry
Loews Coronado Bay Resort
San Diego, California
Can you recommend a good place for a stroll?
Yes, I have three favorites. The lovely Silver Strand Beach in Coronado is magical. It is a nature preserve and is simply one of the most beautiful beaches any time of the year (located adjacent to our resort). I especially like this beach in the fall. I love to stroll near and around the Spruce Street Suspension Bridge in Bankers Hill...
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OlloClip photo lens
Popular with Instagram users, the OlloClip is a 3-in-1 photo lens that connects to recent iPhone models and allows users to take pictures using a fish-eye, macro or wide angle lens. Lens caps included...

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