February 25, 2014

Rollicking Roadhouse Readies for Vegas Launch

WEST

Rollicking Roadhouse Readies for Vegas Launch

MPI Fights Child Trafficking in Washington State

W Los Angeles – Westwood Names New GM

Classic San Francisco Hotel Sells for $120 Million

Orange County Airport Hotel Upgrades Guest Rooms

NATIONAL/GLOBAL

Westin Orlando Debuts New Event Space

Advocacy App Aids Associations

AHLA Names New Board for 2014

ACTIVE Merges with Lanyon in Major Tech Move

IACC Boosts Euro Membership Base

San Diego’s culinary scene provides food adventures

On the long list of reasons why San Diego is a top meetings destination—great weather, beaches, theme parks, fantastic attractions—some planners may leave off one of the most persuasive. San Diego boasts an exciting food and drink culture that extends far beyond the bounds of the...
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More West Destinations
Maui, Molokai and Lanai events invoke local culture • Las Vegas is alive with group offerings • West Ventura County meetings offer a slice of SoCal life

VIDEO	DESTINATION	DEAL

Anaheim, Orange County	Colorado	Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa

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 and...
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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 speaker going to stay near the...
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Portland’s wine scene features underground tasting rooms and function space
Due to recent growth, Portland’s Bow & Arrow winery moved to a new space—underground. Bow & Arrow...
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Wag Brigade
dogs patrol
San Francisco International Airport
Still recovering from the holiday season travel blues? If you flew through San Francisco International Airport, you may have had a reason to smile, thanks to the the airport’s new...
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Simplify the way you plan: Meetings Focus Live! California

September 7-10, 2014. Planning on booking an event in California? Mark your calendar, you won’t want to miss this opportunity!

At Meetings Focus Live! California you will:
- Meet 1-1 with at least 20 California Hoteliers, Venues, and 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! California today.

Major Moves for Hawaiian Meetings Mecca - 2/18/14
RSJ Lodging Obtains 10 Western Hyatts - 2/11/14
Vegas Boutique Readies for Spring Debut - 2/4/14
Forbes Hits Five-Star Highmark with 2014 Ratings - 1/28/14

February 25, 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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Upcoming Webinars:

A Planner’s Guide to Navigating Hotel Promotions
3/5/2014 - 2:30pm EST

Strategic Hotel & Contract Negotiations, Part 1
3/12/2014 - 1:00pm EST

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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Thirst for Adventure
Sawyer Squeeze

For planners traveling internationally or adventuring in the outdoors on their vacation days, the Sawyer Squeeze water filter makes sure your drinking water...

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