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Innovative Transformation for New Dallas Hotel

Big Easy Loews Sells for $74.5 Million

Big Changes for Crescent Hotel in New Orleans

Boston Boutique Boosts Meeting Space and More

New Anaheim Hotel Showcases Local History

Phoenix Resort Unveils Snazzy Culinary Additions

Revamps Wrapped for Pair of SoCal Properties

Toronto Meetings Hotel Readies for Launch

MGM’s Dominguez Honored with Special Recognition

US Travel: Shutdown Costs Economy $152M Daily

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Gun totin’ at meetings:
Should it be allowed?

A colleague asked me if any clients allowed guns at their meetings and if they did or did not, did they have a written policy, stated in the registration information, about carrying arms at a meeting? It had never occurred to me that someone...
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How Does 'Obamacare' Affect Meeting Employees & Contractors?
Obamacare–aka The Affordable Care Act–recently went into effect. Lost in the controversy over the federal budget and its implementation is an issue critically important to the meetings industry: using independent contractors instead...
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Hotel renovations and new meeting spaces in the South (October 2013)
The luxurious 340-acre Salamander Resort is now open in Middleburg, Va., in the Blue Ridge...
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Caribbean Marriott Resort completes renovation
The W Dallas–Victory plans to complete a $4 million renovation in September as part of a nationwide update to 11 W properties...
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Past Issues
Austin Mansion Morphs into Lux Boutique - 10/9/13
Atlantic City’s Vasser Takes New Position in Florida - 10/2/13
ALHI Nabs Seasoned New Prez - 9/25/13
Meeting Space Revamp for Unique Florida Resort - 9/18/13
October 16, 2013
Concierge Insights
Bobby Sundmaker
Hyatt Regency Dallas
Dallas, Texas
What service can you provide to groups that they normally might not receive?
Hyatt Regency Dallas has a seasoned, experienced staff that provides consistency and authentic hospitality, anticipating guests' and clients' needs both front-of-house and behind-the-scenes. The strong relationships that exist between departments allow employees across all disciplines to interact with other departments in a quick, flexible and responsive manner. This extra effort of teamwork results in satisfied guest experiences, which is always the goal...
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Meeting Planner's Checklist
Hotel Spa Site Inspection
Request a list of frequently asked questions from the spa to include in attendees’ meeting materials. This will help ease concerns from attendees who are unsure about visiting a spa.

Enquire about the number of therapists available on site. Many spas work with therapists on a part-time or contract basis.

Ensure that the spa will be flexible with appointment times. Many spas often charge a fee for last minute cancellations. Ask them if they will waive this for your attendees who might be tied-up in a meeting.
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