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Lux Palo Alto Boutique Set for Early 2014 Launch

Las Vegas Celebrates Chinese New Year

Red Lion Moves Into Tucson

Holiday Inn San Diego Bayside Completes $13 Million Expansion

Charleston Water Crisis Hurts Tourism Economy

Job Growth Bodes Well for Travel Industry

Towering New Combination Hotel Opens in NYC

D.C. Area Marriott Unveils Stylish Upgrades

Marriott Debuts Innovative New Meetings Concept

Minneapolis Hotel Gets Ready to Rock
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My Heart Says Yes, But My Mortgage Says No: Working for Exposure
I have spent my life sharing – clothes, food, books, ideas, inspiration, shoulders and ears, advice – and have always been glad to do so. It seems to be the appropriate thing to do to help others, right? I mean, some of us were even graded on "plays well with others" which meant we were kind and giving...
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Decoding International Travel Warnings
Here’s an idyllic international meeting spot, as described by the U.S. State Department: “The criminal threat level…is rated as critical by the Department of State. The U.S. Embassy has received multiple reports indicating tourists have been robbed at gunpoint or knifepoint in tourist...
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Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative offers tree-planting CSR for groups
The Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative plans to reforest 1,000 acres on the slopes of the Mauna Kea volcano to restore a formerly majestic koa forest that once belonged to King...
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Meadowood Resort in Napa Valley perfects ‘communication through food'
Communication through food is an integral part of the group experience at Meadowood in Napa Valley. Located in the bucolic California town of St. Helena, the luxury resort’s claim to fame...
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Past Issues
San Francisco Travel Responds to Boycott Call - 1/7/14
Global Meetings Forecast Projects Stable 2014 - 12/31/13
Exciting Expansion for Acclaimed Seattle Lodge - 12/17/13
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January 14, 2014
Concierge Insights
Daniel Salvatora
Hotel Monaco – Seattle
What service can you provide to groups that they normally might not receive?
Knowledge. I have lived in the Seattle area for 36 years and have worked for a variety of Tour Operators and Destination Management companies. I also have experience in tour and event planning as well as being a professional guide. I have guided over 300 tours in the Pacific NW...
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