February 24, 2014

Advocacy App Aids Associations

EAST

Capitol Hill Kimpton Wraps Elegant Upgrade

PA Convention Center Authority Tabs New Leader

Nutmeg State Adds New Meetings-Friendly Hotel

NATIONAL/GLOBAL

Advocacy App Aids Associations

AHLA Names New Board for 2014

ACTIVE Merges with Lanyon in Major Tech Move

IACC Boosts Euro Membership Base

Rollicking Roadhouse Readies for Vegas Launch

Sheraton Macao Debuts ‘Meet 24’ Program

MPI Fights Childhood Trafficking in Washington State

Connecticut venues enhance group bonds with heritage

Officially the Constitution State, Connecticut has gone by a number of nicknames throughout its illustrious history as one of the first 13 colonies, including the Brownstone State, the Blue Law State...
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More East Destinations
Cultural attractions in Albany and Saratoga Springs • Philadelphia and Valley Forge showcase American ingenuity

Simplify the way you plan: Meetings Focus Live! New Orleans

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!

Apply for Meetings Focus Live! New Orleans today.

VIDEO	DESTINATION	DEAL

Butler County	Rhode Island	Greater Wilmington CVB

FAM Trip Abuse: A Legal and Ethical Dilemma
Recently reported in the news: An association CEO traveled to a well-known island destination for a 5-day FAM trip to evaluate sites for the association’s lucrative annual meeting. The island’s convention officials met with her, paid her airfare, and provided local accommodations...
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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? Stage mobility needs: Is the...
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The Connecticut Convention Center showcases convenience and exhibition space
The 540,000-square-foot Connecticut Convention Center offers 140,000 square feet of exhibition space and a 40,000-square-foot ballroom...
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New and renovated properties in the East (Feb. 2014)
The Westin Wilmington is scheduled to open in March, adjacent to the 87,000-square-foot Chase Center on the Riverfront. The hotel...
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U.S. Travel Industry Sees Positive Employment Growth - 2/10/14
Midtown Manhattan Welcomes New Hilton - 2/3/14
Techie Teambuilder Creates Super Bowl Adventure - 1/27/14
Job Growth Bodes Well for Travel Industry - 1/13/14

February 24, 2014

Social Tsunami: Guide to Content Curation

Wed. February 26, 2014
Are you overwhelmed with information? Can’t keep up with the tidal wave that comes from different tech resources? Take control of the Social Tsunami by learning about curating content. Curation makes you a content publisher, as well as providing the tools to manage the information flow that comes into your computer, tablet or smart phone.

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3/5/2014 - 2:30pm EST

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Strategic Hotel & Contract Negotiations, Part 2
3/26/2014 - 1:00pm EST

Creative scheduling helps planners unearth hidden deals

Across the country, there are bargains to be found in great destinations...

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Lorena Ringoot
The Surrey
New York City

A party of 12 wants to have dinner right away. What restaurant can accommodate last-minute requests of this size?
Surprisingly, there are plenty of options such as Budakkan and Tao for Asian cuisineo...
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