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Iconic D.C. Property Closes for Regal Revamp

Hartford Welcomes 350-room Radisson

Convene Opens Fourth NYC Location

PCMA Sets Attendance Highmark at Convening Leaders

Loews Offers Free Wi-Fi at All Properties

MPI Faces Blowback from CMM Change

ASAE Teams with NHSA on Diversity Push

Missouri Meetings Mecca Debuts Group Special

Two Las Vegas Casino Hotels Now Accept Bitcoin
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Rhode Island’s rich history creates memorable group experiences

When it comes to portals to the past, the smallest state in the U.S. geographically comes up big. From the opulent and iconic mansions lining Newport’s Cliff Walk to America’s oldest...
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Logo Meet in a classic New York City setting at The Roosevelt Hotel, conveniently located in midtown Manhattan with a total of 30,000 square feet of flexible meeting and exhibit space, on-site A/V capabilities, high-speed internet access and a 24-hour Business Center. Offering 23 function rooms including two main ballrooms, The Roosevelt Hotel is the perfect location for executive meetings of 20 people as well as corporate gatherings of up to 800.
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MPI sells out CMM program to GBTA
For ten years, I have held the elite, global Certificate in Meetings Management credential bestowed by Meeting Professionals International to less than 1% of its membership. The CMM was considered the “crème de la crème” of the meetings industry and required 10 years experience, a pre-residency, week-long...
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A picture is worth a thousand words
Illustrations can attract or repel us. When marketing products - and in our industry, facilities, destinations and attractions, images are used to draw us in, so we can imagine ourselves in the portrayed setting. Photos and illustrations are used to generate emotion. We smile at something cute (often a small animal or baby) or cry...
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Toronto applauded for sustainable meetings
Tourism Toronto was the first CVB outside the U.S. to be recognized for its role in making Toronto an environmentally sustainable meetings and conference destination, for which the city has achieved Level One designation from the American Society...
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Coastal group retreats at Maine’s Cliff House Hotel
Set on 70 acres in the town of Ogunquit (an hour north of Boston) on the coast of southern Maine, The Cliff House Resort & Spa offers 166 guest rooms and 13,700 square feet of function space...
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Simplify the way you plan: Meetings Focus Live! New Orleans
Logo September 21-24, 2014. Do you have plans to book an event in the Eastern half of the US, Mexico or the Caribbean? If so, you can’t miss this opportunity!

At Meetings Focus Live! New Orleans you will:
- Meet 1-1 with at least 20 Hoteliers/Venues/Suppliers
- Participate in at least 5 site visits
- Enjoy creative networking and CSR programs
- Learn from top Industry Leaders, in CEU-accredited programs
- Have a great time!
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The in1 case is a multi-tool phone case that might prove useful in your meeting planning travels and site visits. It includes tools which are designed for everyday basic use and is TSA compliant, making it safe for flying...

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Meeting Planner's Checklist
Attendance Building

Engage your participants and your prospective participants. One size does not fit all. Your 'invitation' should be tailored to your key audiences. Don't assume a single invite will be attractive to everyone. It will not.

• Start marketing for your next conference at your current one. Provide an attendee experience that will ensure they will come back again and again.

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