Austin Gears up for New Meetings Hotel

Austin Gears up for New Meetings Hotel Big Changes for Historic Big Easy Hotel Guest Room Refresh for Virginia Property Magnificent $25M Makeover for Chicago Hotel Atlantic City Extends Million-Dollar Meetings Incentive Through ‘16 L.A. Meetings Hotel Debuts Spectacular Suite Four Tips on Handling Sunshine Act Mandates Hilton Property Planned for New Massachusetts Project Midtown Manhattan Makeover for Lux Boutique Atlanta Area Gains New Meetings Hotel The Past is Present in the Caribbean Sure, there are white-sand beaches and turquoise waters fronted by impossibly luxurious resorts, signature skylines that gleam with tropical architecture, all-day eco trekking and all-night casino betting. But it’s what happened a thousand years ago that also puts today’s Caribbean up there... Read more >> More South Destinations Savannah and the Georgia Coast Mobile, Ala. Meet in Mobile Bay! Mobile is the oft-neglected middle child on the road between New Orleans and the beautiful beaches of the Gulf Coast. It’s where glitz meets grits, and old school joins with new, making this one of the most exciting destinations around. Time spent away from meetings at our waterfront convention center will be the best of all. Outside your door you’ll find restaurants, art galleries, shopping, and attractions- everything you need to hold a memorable meeting. For more information, visit our website. VIDEO DESTINATION DEAL Atlanta CVB North Carolina Mission Inn Resort & Club 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... Read more >> 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... Read more >> Omni Hotels expands resorts portfolio Earlier this summer, Omni Hotels & Resorts purchased The Homestead resort in Hot Springs, Va. The property took the Omni flag in July... Read more >> Las Verandas Resort unveils restaurant Planning an incentive trip in the tropics for a hungry group? Honduran luxury property Las Verandas Hotel & Villas will open its new Las Pergolas restaurant at the end of this month... Read more >> Time to network: Meetings Focus Live! Miramar Beach, Sept. 15-17 Suppliers from throughout Florida and the South are gathering in Miramar Beach, FL 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! Miramar Beach today! Sinkhole Scare for Disney World-Area Lodging - 8/14/13 JW Marriott Houston Downtown Hotel to Open in Spring 2014 - 8/7/13 Puerto Rico Resort Launches Regal Revamp - 7/31/13 Convene Begins National Expansion in Virginia - 7/24/13 Hilton Hospitality for Nashville Fliers - 7/17/13 August 21, 2013 Going Global: Planning Meetings Abroad Wed. August 28, 2013 Cultural, political, legal and language differences will impact everything from sourcing to contract negotiation to the attendee experience. Join Meetings Focus and David Kliman, CMP, CMM, for an overview of global meeting industry best practices and tips. Sponsored By: Turtle Bay Resort Travel Alberta VisitDenmark Barceló Hotels Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach Cancún Resort & Spa Starwood Resorts in Mexico Tourism Australia Tourism Ireland 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 Dan Sakuta Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club St. Petersburg, Florida Can you recommend a good place to take a stroll? Walking along Beach Drive to check out all the shops and restaurants or strolling through the Dali Museum for a surreal experience. For baseball fans, there is a baseball trivia walk from the Al Lang Field all the way to Tropicana Field. Every few blocks you will see a plinth in the shape of home plate with baseball highlights... Read more >> View All Insights >>