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California Ranch Resort Unveils Improvement Plans

Iconic San Francisco Hotel Sells for $262.5 Million

Palm Springs Resort Welcomes Accomplished New Chef

Times Square Welcomes Towering New Hyatt

Cambridge Lodging Unveils Lobby Refresh

PCMA Hails Industry’s Best Young Professionals

South Dakota Convention Hotel Wraps Upgrades

Iconic Puerto Rico Resort Wraps Dazzling Makeover

Lexington CVB Unveils New Name, Logo
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Sacramento, the Central Valley and the High Sierra draw strength from history

From the lush fields of the Central Valley to the towering sequoias of the High Sierra, the echoes of John Muir’s footsteps and the clamor of the Gold Rush era can still be heard in many regions of California...
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Logo Meetings in Hawaii are unforgettable. Until now there were few options for truly large venues. The stunning Hilton Waikoloa Village on the sunny Kohala Coast of Hawaii, the Big Island, has changed all of that. The Waikoloa Beach Resort’s main destination hotel, along with the resort’s golf courses, restaurants and shops, create a venue that can accommodate larger meetings and events, and at the same time offer a spectacular resort experience of Hawaii Island style.
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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 to better connect...
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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...
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New hotels and venue news in the West (Dec. 2013)
L’Auberge de Sedona unveiled new group experiences, including the interactive L’Apothecary spa experience, fireside concierges for in-room fireplaces...
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InterContinental Marc Hopkins introduces movie-themed popcorn break
The InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco debuted the unique “popcalm” meeting break, serving gourment popcorn flavored with custom spice blends...
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Logo In Sacramento, the ideal venues, exceptional hotels and restaurants, and unsurpassed convenience all mingle side-by-side in California’s Capital. Our meeting experts are available to make creating an unforgettable event easier than ever. We are your best source to help you with facilities and accommodations selection, meeting services and attendance building. Contact us and get your meeting or convention planning started today.
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December 10, 2013
Meeting Planner's Checklist
Corporate Social Responsibility

Conduct a briefing with all participants. Be sure you’ve scheduled an organization representative to speak to the group, giving an overview of how this project will benefit the charity.

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Concierge Insights
Cathy Gomez
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego – San Diego
What’s a unique event that has taken place at your property?
Over the Edge had 50 people repelling from the 33rd floor (we are the tallest waterfront building on the west coast) of the hotel for the Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure charity each year. This year it will take place on Sunday, November 3. Comic Con events take place each year which are always unique and innovative...
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Thirsty for Adventure
Sawyer Squeeze
For planners traveling internationally or adventuring in the outdoors on their vacation days, the Sawyer Squeeze water filter makes sure your drinking water is safe, without the unpleasant taste of iodine or the bulkiness of larger filters. The collapsible filter is easy to stow and can be adapted...

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