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Wall Street Hotel Debuts new Meetings Concourse

Converted MA Hotel Offers Ample Event Space

Global Growth for IACC

America’s Top Meeting Cities Revealed

Thousands of Workers May Join Vegas Resort Lawsuit

Facelift for World’s First Hampton Inn

New Michigan Hotel Ready for Small Meetings

Maine Inn Offers New Package for Exec Retreats

Austin Gears up for New Meetings Hotel

Big Changes for Historic Big Easy Hotel
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5 Ways to Maximize Content Marketing Campaigns
Content marketing–the practice of producing articles, videos, podcasts and other compelling assets–is among the most powerful ways to promote meetings, events and destinations today. But are you really getting the most from your campaigns...
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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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Meeting planner tips: risk assessment
Meeting and event risk assessment starts with the inspection and selection of destinations and facilities. For further reference...
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The Current: Upgrades & Openings
The DoubleTree by Hilton Binghamton, formerly the Riverwalk Hotel and Conference Center, reopened following a two-year renovation and repair of damage caused by Tropical Storm Sandy...
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Past Issues
Hilton Property Planned for New Massachusetts Project - 8/19/13
ASAE Reports Strong Showing at Annual Gathering - 8/12/13
Historic Manhattan Hotel Wraps Meeting Space Revamps - 8/5/13
New York Casino Launches Multi-Venue Nightlife Hub - 7/29/13
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Concierge Insights
Susanne Carter
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Can you recommend a good place to take a stroll?
There are a number of “off the beaten path” places to stroll in NYC, however, being located right on Central Park I cannot help but recommend one of the many hidden gems of Central Park, the Shakespeare Garden which is nestled between Belvedere Castle and The Swedish Cottage on the West Side between 79th and 80th Streets. Originally known as the Garden of the Heart...
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Meeting Planner's Checklist
Incentive Planning: Covering All the Bases
Think through the logistics of the destination: What language do they speak? What’s their currency? Is there any fluctuation in the dollar versus the peso or euro?

How much money do we have to work with to meet their goals and expectations?
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