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PCMA Convening Leaders Set for Record Attendance

Charleston Water Crisis Hurts Tourism Economy

Miami Hotel Revamps Former Kardashian Lair

Austin Welcomes New Marriott Property

Boca Raton Hilton Upgrades Meeting Space and More

Red Lion Hotels Names Seasoned New Leader

Hilton Launching Oceanfront Fort Lauderdale Resort

Four Seasons Readies for Disney World Debut

Lux Palo Alto Boutique Set for Early 2014 Launch

Job Growth Bodes Well for Travel Industry
Featured Destination
Northwest Florida is heaven for adventure-oriented attendees

From coastal Gulf waters and pristine beaches to freshwater marshes, lush inland forests, parks crisscrossed by trails and gardens draped in live oaks, Northwest Florida’s visual beauty is matched only by its abundant outdoor adventures...
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Historical experiences at the Dallas-Fort Worth MetroplexNashville holds hip venues, arts, cuisine and musicWaterfront venues on the coast of the Carolinas Colonial Williamsburg mixes past with present


Kingston Resorts
Meeting planners can save during our Extra Value Days on select meeting dates now through 2015 Book today for January-March and October-December of any year and receive Hilton Honors™ Bonus Points. Located in the heart of the famed Grand Strand in Myrtle Beach, SC, Kingston Plantation and the adjacent Kingston Shores comprise one of the largest, most comprehensive resort and meeting complexes on the East Coast – Kingston Resorts. The resorts feature a variety of oceanfront accommodations to fit the needs of every group and traveler. Call 1-877-360-0799 and mention code TPO.
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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...
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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...
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Universal Studios Orlando launches expansion
Universal Studios Orlando launched a large expansion project this year and will open eight new venues within the CityWalk complex. The headliner is the new Cabana Bay Beach Resort...
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Hotel Brice to open in Savannah in 2014
After establishing themselves in major metropolises like San Francisco and Washington, D.C., Kimpton Hotels is branching into smaller markets and more laid-back destinations...
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SunStream Hotels and Resorts
Logo Hold your next meeting in an environment that is inspiring and unique, with beautiful conference spaces, first-class amenities, and an incomparable standard of service at SunStream Hotels & Resorts. Whether you opt for a beachfront resort setting at DiamondHead in Fort Myers Beach, the warm, casual atmosphere of Oceanside Inn in Daytona Beach, or the Italian charm of Bellasera Hotel in downtown Naples, SunStream has a meeting space with just the right square footage and amenities to fit your needs.
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Iconic Puerto Rico Resort Wraps Dazzling Makeover - 12/04/13
January 15, 2014
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Karen Kotowski
at PCMA’s 2014
Convening Leaders
Karen Kotowski, CEO of the Convention Industry Council, discusses a recently updated CIC report on the value of face-to-face meetings. The interview was filmed on-site in Boston.

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Meeting Planner's Checklist
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Charge and Protect
Mophie Juice Pack Battery Case
Let's face it. Your smartphone phone has probably become vital tool in the way you plan meetings and take notes on all those site visits...

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