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Greater Miami CVB Unveils New Strategy Regal Renovation for Westin St. John Miami Beach Marriott Makeover Nears Completion DOT Makes Flying Easier for Passengers with Disabilities San Francisco Airport Hotels Sold for $125 Million Waikiki Hotel Plans Green Renovation in 2014 ASAE Takes New Approach with D.C. Tech Expo Site Int’l Shares Insights on Incentive Risk Management FAA Expands Passenger Use of Electronics New Jersey Welcomes Meadowlands Meeting Mecca Offbeat F&B Trends Projected for 2014 Southwest Florida is an increasingly green-minded meeting destination With subtropical wetlands in the south, forests and rivers in the north and mile after mile of beaches, bays and offshore islands, Florida is a natural eco destination... Read more >> More South Destinations Planners share their expertise on southern drive-to meetings • Triad, North Carolina’s notable off-sites • Puerto Rico’s environmental offerings • Knoxville, Tenn., gives attendees a taste of the south The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel Find warm, Gulf waters and endless sunshine as the backdrop for a picture-perfect gathering. Find team building activities like sailing and dolphin watching and plan a meeting that will be remembered as a treasured experience. Accessibility and affordability are just minutes from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). Visit FortMyers-SanibelMeetings.com to find your island today. VIDEO DESTINATION DEAL Myrtle Beach Convention Center Louisiana Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa Decoding International Travel Warnings The governments of the United States and other countries publish travel advisories and warnings so visitors can be prepared when visiting other countries. The problem is–in their effort to provide complete information–the advisories can create the impression that meeting destinations... Read more >> The US government reopened – Do you have a plan for January? Isn't it odd how quickly we forget what's in the news? The U.S. government shutdown and subsequent lengthy debate over raising the debt ceiling kept sequestration out of the news and out of people's minds. I think our industry even forgot that once reopened, the U.S. government would still restrict holding and participating in meetings... Read more >> Travel news and event venue upgrades in the South Nov. 2013 Asheville’s 514-room Grove Park Inn celebrated its centennial with the completion of a $25 million renovation. Updates include the new EDISON cocktail terrace... Read more >> The Hilton Sandestin is a great group escape on Florida’s Gulf Coast The Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa launched a $12.5 million renovation that will update 200 rooms in the resort’s spa tower and add ocean views to the lobby... Read more >> AmEx Partners with NASDAQ on Meetings Tech - 10/30/13 Sudden Closure for Seven DMCs - 10/23/13 Innovative Transformation for New Dallas Hotel - 10/16/13 Austin Mansion Morphs into Lux Boutique - 10/9/13 November 6, 2013 Loud and Proud Tweakers mini speakers Easy to stash in a carry-on, Tweakers mini speakers are the size of your palm and can connect to a laptop, smartphone or tablet to play music or other audio... Read More >> Nancy Love Butler Hyatt Regency Atlanta Atlanta, Georgia Can you recommend a good place to take a stroll? Atlanta is home to some of the best places to stroll through the outdoors. Guests can stroll through Centennial Olympic Park and see the Fountain of Rings, one of the most recognized and photographed landmarks in Georgia. The Atlanta Botanical Gardens will be stocked with budding apple trees through October, allowing visitors to taste them in the edible garden. Visitors can stop by Piedmont Park to walk around the Green Market available every Saturday from May 5 – December 8... Read more >> View All Insights >>