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Study Reveals Staggering Financial Impact of Meetings

Atlanta Meetings Mecca Revs Up Rooms

MPI Unveils New Meetings Quarterly

New-Build Suite Hotel Opens Near Miami Airport

Peak Hotels & Resorts Acquires Amanresorts

RSJ Lodging Obtains 10 Western Hyatts

Iconic SoCal Lodging Wrapping Regal Renovation

Four Seasons Debuts Luxury Airport Lounge in Hawaii

U.S. Travel Industry Sees Positive Employment Growth

ALHI Debuts Free App for Luxury Events

Google Launches Chromebox for Meetings
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New developments keep Arkansas fresh for meetings

One of Arkansas’ nicknames is “Land of Opportunity,” and with the current uptick in development, that moniker is well-deserved. From major facility renovations in Little Rock and new attractions in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley, to celebrating history in the Timberlands...
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Delivering Your Best Presentation
Sometimes it’s a daunting task to manage the requirements for your group’s audio visual needs…especially since we’re not all “tech-knows.” Here’s a list of helpful hints that may make your journey to technology a little more manageable. What will you need on stage...
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The 3 “Right” Ways to Calculate Attrition
Attrition is a damages payment intended to compensate a hotel for its losses if a group fails to fill its room block commitment. When considering how much attrition damages a group should pay, the key question is what makes the property “whole." Anything...
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New and renovated property highlights in the South
(Feb. 2014)

The 411-room Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino completed a $1.5 million renovation of its 8,400-square-foot...
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Castle Hotel joins Marriott Autograph Collection
Orlando’s 214-room Castle Hotel was added to Marriott’s Autograph Collection. The Bavarian-inspired property offers 8,000 square feet...
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Guy Kawaski shares 14 social media tips for on-site success
I’ve recently spoken at Moto X launch events in Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Chile and the U.S. I began the tour with a laissez-faire and idealistic attitude that if the Motorola team and I provided interesting content, social media would pick it up...

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Concierge Insights
Francois Calixte
Conrad Miami
Miami, Florida
Can you recommend a good place to take a stroll?
The weather in Miami is almost always perfect for a stroll, whether it be on the beach, in one of our many outdoor shopping facilities or neighborhoods. The downtown area, known as Brickell, is particularly nice. From Conrad Miami, our guests enjoy walking the beautiful pathways along the water to Brickell Key, or exploring Mary Brickell Village, which features a number of restaurants, lounges and shops. They also can easily access these areas by using our electric bicycles, which escort guests around the city at up to 20 mph and feature complimentary helmets, maps and “on the go” snacks...
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