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Industry News Eye on MidAmerica
Global Meetings Report Reveals Hot Trends

Meeting Space Makeover for Indy Wyndham

Major Meetings Space Expansion for Wisconsin Resort

Agreement Clears Way for Huge Airline Merger

Big Easy Hilton Wraps Revamps

Louisiana Welcomes New Marriott Property

Hyatt Opens Meetings-Friendly All-Inclusive in Mexico

Historic Home for New Seattle Hotel

Former San Diego Sheraton Makes Techie Transformation

IACC Sets Lofty Goals for 2014

Lux Resort Readies for Tahoe Takeoff

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Welcoming Midwestern locales offer perfect settings for family-friendly gatherings

Family-friendly meetings are traditionally popular with the association or SMERF segments of the industry, but more recently these same events are expanding their...
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Elegance on the Mississippi
Logo The Grand River Center is situated along the Mississippi River, adjacent to deluxe lodging, gaming and entertainment venues and within walking distance of historic downtown Dubuque. This exciting and unique destination serves as the perfect venue for every occasion. Our grand ballroom is the ideal setting for groups up to 1,000. The all-glass "River Room" will enchant attendees and the Exhibit Hall is a simply massive event space. Let us turn your gathering into a truly memorable event!
For more information, visit our website.
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If everyone is playing the game… International Hospitality Ethics
A few years ago at an ethics seminar I facilitated for an industry organization chapter, international students from a nearby college were puzzled by how to apply the industry standards set by US-based meetings/hospitality organizations when they moved back home to improve...
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Top 5 Mobile Advertising Areas Planners Should Be Leveraging
Mobile advertising is growing so quickly it can be hard to keep up. Within just the last year, mobile ad revenues grew 145%—from $1.2 billion in 2012 to $3 billion in 2013. And more businesses are getting on board, too. A recent study by the Internet Advertising Bureau revealed that US...
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Profile - Midori Connolly, AVGirl Productions
Bad audiovisual is sort of like bad food at a meeting. But while substandard AV won’t make you physically ill, the taste left in your attendees’ mouths can sour their appetite for whatever messaging...
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Renovations and venue openings in the Midwest (Nov. 2013)
The 470-room Chicago Marriott O’Hare completed a $40 million renovation. The airport hotel updated all its interior spaces, including its 6,400 square feet of function space with 14-foot ceilings. All guest rooms feature...
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Branson Convention Center
Logo Branson, Missouri, nestled deep in the beautiful Missouri Ozarks, has long been one of the most exciting and fun-filled family vacation destinations in the country. Today, thanks in large part to the Branson Convention Center, hundreds of meeting planners have discovered that beyond its attractive location and well-trained, professional staff, the Branson Convention Center’s functionality and flexibility deserve high grades, too. The center offers a total of 114,000 gross square feet of flexible, high-tech meeting space.
Visit BransonConvention.com to find a facility that fits your needs.
Past Issues
Offbeat F&B Trends Projected for 2014 - 11/7/13
Top Wellness Travel Trends Forecast for 2014 - 10/31/13
Top 5 Hospitality Trends Revealed for 2014 - 10/17/13
Benchmark Unveils New Leadership - 10/10/13
November 14, 2013
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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. Retractable cables enhance the portability and avoid tangles. After a full charge, the speakers...

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