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Times Square Welcomes Towering New Hyatt

Top Cruise Trends Projected for 2014

Pair of Northeast Resorts Opening Ice Bars

Cambridge Lodging Unveils Lobby Refresh

PCMA Hails Industry’s Best Young Professionals

South Dakota Convention Hotel Wraps Upgrades

New Management for Columbus Westin

Iconic Puerto Rico Resort Wraps Dazzling Makeover

Lexington CVB Unveils New Name, Logo

IACC-Americas Names New Board
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Atlantic City rises to new heights as a meetings destination

When Hurricane Sandy furiously struck the New Jersey coastline last October, Atlantic City, in its path and seemingly doomed, was lucky to escape the full wrath...
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5 Ways to Make Technology Work for You
Dozens of new high-tech advancements promise to impact the meetings and events industry going forward, both from the perspective of industry insiders and everyday attendees. Looking to give your business or promotional campaign an upgrade? Here are five ways...
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Three Highlights from a Ft. Lauderdale Foray
Recently I made my first visit to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, as part of a meetings FAM organized in conjunction with the Greater Ft. Lauderdale CVB, and came away with some very cool impressions. I’d known of course that the city was a haven of beaches and sunshine, but had no idea it was sometimes referred to as “the Venice of America” due to...
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Hotel openings and renovations, from the boutique Mirbeau Inn to the large Radisson JFK
The Westin Portland Harborview is set to open this month with 289 guest rooms. Located in the city’s arts district, the Westin will offer 20,000....
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Toronto named environmentally sustainable destination
Tourism Toronto was the first CVB outside the U.S. to be recognized as an environmentally sustainable meetings and conference destination, achieving Level One designation from the American...
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Past Issues
Lux Manhattan Hotel Sells for $660 Million - 12/2/13
Palatial New York Hotel Wraps $140M Overhaul - 11/18/13
Hyatt Launches New All-Inclusive Brands - 11/11/13
FAA Expands Passenger Use of Electronics - 11/4/13
December 9, 2013
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The Wine Check
The Wine Check itself is light, so it can transport up to one case of wine (12 bottles) and still meet airlines’ 50-pound weight limit for checked luggage. It is wheeled, padded, collapsible and can be specially branded with company or event logos...

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Meeting Planner's Checklist
Going paperless at your next event

Do your research. Gain buy-in for your paperless shift by talking to your internal stakeholders (manager, CEO) in terms of potential cost savings.

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