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Arizona Resort Opens Unique Wildlife Area

Steamboat Springs Resort Expands Revamp

Scottsdale Welcomes New Small-Meetings Property

Florida Tourism Conference Touts Transformation

U.S. Travel Lobbying Feds to Hire More Airport Border Agents

Hip Hotel Restaurant Opens in Harvard Square

Storm Crisis Continues in Mexico

New Mexico Hyatt Adds Expansive Pavilion

Providence Property Revamping Meeting Space, Guest Rooms

Autumn Debut for Ultra-Lux Manhattan Boutique
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New developments have Salt Lake City and Park City hitting their group stride

While much of the good stuff about Salt Lake City and Park City remains the same as it was in earlier decades (and centuries)—such as hearing the voices of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir...
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Tips for Maximizing Your Next Pre-Con Meeting
A pre-convention meeting–which typically takes place a day or two before the big event to go over details with hotel and convention or other venue's staff and review the final logistics to make sure everything runs smoothly–when used correctly, will help the hotel staff prepare for a better meeting...
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2013 to 2025: What does the future hold? A look at the World Future Society forecast
The future – tomorrow, 2015, 2020, 2040, etc. – scares me. Sometimes I feel tired and too old to keep up with all the changes and the expected changes. On the other hand, the future and seeing what futurists forecast, excites me! Talking about and planning for what could happen, in my life and in our industry is a neat challenge...
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Kwikboost charging stations power up smartphones on the go
Founded two years ago, Dallas-based KwikBoost has capitalized on the population’s thirst for power...or at least electricity. KwikBoost provides mobile charging stations...
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The Current: Upgrades and Openings
The Sheraton Steamboat Resort & Villas plans to debut its $8.3 million renovation project in November. The addition of 56 new luxury suites will bring the Steamboat Springs property’s guest room total to 285...
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Past Issues
Flood Crisis Continues in Colorado - 9/17/13
Former Sinatra Resort Closes for Revamp in Tahoe - 9/10/13
U.S. Travel Foresees National Traffic Nightmare - 9/3/13
Revamps Wrapped at Vegas Convention Center - 8/27/13
L.A. Meetings Hotel Debuts Spectacular Suite - 8/20/13
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Concierge Insights
Mario Gambron
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Can you recommend a good place to take a stroll?
The property overlooks Piazza della Repubblica in the city-centre of Milan. It is an easy walk from fashionable boutiques and many symbols of the city, including the Duomo di Milano, the Pinacoteca di Brera art gallery and the world-famouse La Scala opera house. The hotel also offers complimentary transfers in the city center in their Mercedes limousine, where guests can walk to Corso Como...
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Meeting Planner's Checklist
Incentive Planning: Incentive Research Foundation Tips
In its white paper, Anatomy of a Successful Travel Program, the Incentive Research Foundation uncovered five essential elements that, when combined, formed the core of a winning incentive trip. In essence, these were the items that made the program:

The earning and selection criteria for the reward were clearly tied to business objectives
The design of the travel program, including desirable destinations, interactive sessions and leisure time for the earners, added to the overall excitement

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