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Virginia Welcomes Lux New Resort New Pensacola Property an Option for Small Meetings GSA Unfreezes Per Diems U.S. Travel Foresees National Traffic Nightmare Convene Debuts Small Meeting Packages Iconic SoCal Hotel Shutters for Major Upgrades Multi-Million Dollar Transformation for Oahu North Shore Resort ISES Tabs New Int'l President Major Meeting Space Makeover in Motown Revamped Chicago Hotel Offers New Conference Package New Marriott Set to Open in Twin Cities South Carolina is Loaded With Unexpected Pleasures Planners picturing the Palmetto State generally conjure images of sublime historical structures and serene beach getaways. And while South Carolina is in no short supply of enticing edifices and seductive stretches of sand, it’s hard to fault its inventory of offbeat and unknown wonders... Read more >> More South Destinations East Tennessee • Central Florida Memphis, Tenn. VIDEO DESTINATION DEAL Gatlinburg Convention Center North Carolina Visit Florida A Planner's Greatest Resource… One of the most underutilized resources meeting planners have access to are CVBs and/or DMOs. Why?! Partly because there is a misconception assistance is only available for planners of large meetings. In actuality, this free service is available to planners everywhere and can be an asset in planning all types of meetings... Read more >> 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. Here are several ways to take creative material you have already invested in and extend its value to drive added promotional value... Read more >> The Current: Upgrades & Openings Orlando World Center Marriott completed its five-year, multimillion-dollar renovation. The final phase updated Hall of Cities meeting rooms and North Tower guest rooms and function space... Read more >> The Charleston Place Hotel adds a new, local catering option: Custom biscuits South Carolina’s Charleston Place Hotel has a new “biscuit bar” program for guests, led by Chef Michelle Weaver, who heads the property’s Charleston Grill restaurant... 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! Hyatt Spending $717M to Purchase Peabody Orlando - 8/28/13 Austin Gears up for New Meetings Hotel - 8/21/13 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 September 4, 2013 Sustainability: Green Meetings Measurement Wed. September 25, 2013 Meeting planners need to arm themselves with the tools to measure the results of their green meetings, to constantly improve and also to demonstrate their success to organizational leaders and the community in general. Join Meetings Focus and Mariela McIlwraith, president of Meeting Change, for this free one-hour webinar, and learn how you can measure your sustainability successes! Sponsored By: Hershey Meetings Turtle Bay Resort Sonoma County Tourism Meet in Utah Colorado Springs Travel Lane County Team San Jose Experience Kissimmee Grand Geneva Resort Hilton Milwaukee City Center Upcoming Webinars: Innovative CVB Services 10/30/2013 - 1:00pm EST Contracts: The Basics 11/6/2013 - 1:00pm EST Contracts: Advanced 11/20/2013 - 1:00pm EST Incentive Planning: Delivering ROI • Who is the target group for the your reward program? • What are the goals of the incentive travel program? • What level of performance or improvements should be expected? • How will you measure if people hit their targets? View full checklist >> Neil Sorrell Live Oak Landing Freeport, Florida Can you recommend a good place to take a stroll? Well, Live Oak Landing’s property is very ecologically diverse—river views, boardwalk, and ‘Old Florida’ views all around! If you want to venture out, Topsail Hill Preserve State Park has 3.2 miles of secluded white sand beaches and is a beautiful place for bird watching and hiking. Or, Point Washington State Forest is another local hot-spot for nature lovers and has more challenging trails for advanced hikers... Read more >> View All Insights >>