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America’s Top Meeting Cities Revealed

Magnificent $25M Makeover for Chicago Hotel

New Michigan Hotel Ready for Small Meetings

Austin Gears up for New Meetings Hotel

Big Changes for Historic Big Easy Hotel

Guest Room Refresh for Virginia Property

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
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Nebraska provides a historical trip through America’s heartland

For a state that only joined the Union in 1867, Nebraska offers plenty of well-established historic sites. These venues commemorate everything from the natural wonders...
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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...
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The Current: Upgrades & Openings
The city of Naperville announced plans for a large conference center that will include a 168-room Embassy Suites hotel with 13,000 square feet...
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Cozy group space at Minneapolis’ Bachelor Farmer restaurant
Minneapolis’ historic North Loop neighborhood, on the bank of the Mississippi River, is experiencing a mini revival, and one of the old factory buildings...
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Port Huron Welcomes New Meetings Hotel - 8/15/13
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Detroit Meetings Still Going Strong - 7/25/13
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis Moves On Up - 7/18/13
Dolce Hotels Offers New Take on Complete Meetings Package - 7/11/13
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