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Element Brand Makes International Debut

Kimpton Conversion for Historic Pittsburgh Building

New Airport Lodging Taking Off by JFK

Caesars Exec Elected to Boston CVB Board

Hilton Files Massive IPO

Top Dining Trends Revealed for 2013

Lux OC Resort Debuts New Holiday Offerings

London Bridge Locale Rebrands in Arizona

Windy City Hotel Opens in Historic Skyscraper

ALHI Debuts Caribbean Meetings and Incentive Chapter
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Groups embrace the historic event venues and classic team building programs of New England

Everyone is familiar with the common denominators of the six New England states: rich in history and heritage and filled with outdoor experiences that shift as the seasons change...
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Inbound Marketing: 5 Ways to Create Content that Connects
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...
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The Attrition & Rebooking Puzzle – Further Explained
Draft an Attrition Clause that Works for You: Anticipate the effects of an attrition situation, and make sure that your contract addresses your concerns. Want the attrition clause to require the hotel to resell your group’s rooms (and apply your resale credit) before reselling rooms from other groups...
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Kimpton partners with PUBLIC bikes
Kimpton Hotels announced a partnership with PUBLIC bikes, a boutique San Francisco-based company that designs and sells chic urban bicycles...
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Je & Jo delivers individual artisan ice cream cups to Manhattan events
Founded by graduates of Pennsylvania State University’s illustrious Ice Cream Short Course, Je & Jo is one of New York City’s newest hot spots for a cool treat...
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Past Issues
HSMAI Expands MEET Offering; Hires Questex - 9/9/13
Wall Street Hotel Debuts new Meetings Concourse - 8/26/13
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
September 16, 2013
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What are your bar or nightclub recommendations?
Clarke Cooke House is less than five minutes away from Vanderbilt Grace and has a good scene for those looking for a bar to enjoy in the area. The restaurant's Boom-Boom nightclub is also worth checking out, which is open on the weekends with DJs...
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