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Regal Revamps Wrapped for Trio of Chicago Boutiques

Evansville Sets Groundbreaking Date for New Convention Hotel

Chicago Resort Debuts Meetings Perks Program

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Loews Launches Group Promotion for Returning Attendees

Bellagio Buffet Adds Unique Element

New Era for Iconic Atlantic City Lodging

Virginia Meetings Mecca Makes Sweeping Changes

New Northern Georgia Hotel Ready for Small Groups

Orange County Airport Hotel Upgrades Guest Rooms

W Los Angeles – Westwood Names New GM

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Madison leads the way in meetings sustainability

Madison, Wis., is as passionate about sustainability as it is about beer, which is saying something, as the city of 240,000 people consistently ranks in the top 10 on nationwide “breweries per capita” lists. Madison has also long set the state standard for green buildings, locally sourced catering and outdoor public spaces. Occasionally, the two passions...
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Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa
Logo Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa is ready to treat you to an escape in the heart of the Midwest. With 80 lodge rooms and over 200 distinctive homes, Eagle Ridge boasts four championship golf courses, a full-service spa and award-winning dining options housed alongside conference and event spaces. Our 15,000 square feet of flexible event space with state-of-the-art technology consistently delivers meetings, events and conferences of the highest caliber.
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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...
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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...
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Going Green: Sustainable meetings resolutions
Time really does fly. 2014 marks my 20th year producing sustainable meetings, and there have been so many positive changes over the years. Two decades ago...
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Two Starwood hotels unveil meeting space at Kansas City Crown Center
The Crown Center’s Westin Kansas City and Sheraton Kansas City completed a multimillion-dollar...
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Chicago’s North Shore Convention & Visitors Bureau
Logo Bordering Chicago along Lake Michigan, Chicago’s North Shore offers exemplary meeting facilities in the most scenic region of metropolitan Chicago— close to downtown Chicago and O’Hare Airport. Our properties include IACC-certified conference centers, as well as space that accommodate meetings from 10–1,000. Chicago’s North Shore is home to the Chicago Botanic Garden, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, the Illinois Holocaust Museum, Ravinia and superb shopping centers complete with plentiful dining options.
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February 27, 2014
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A Planner’s Guide to Navigating Hotel Promotions

Wed. March 5, 2014
Site selection is an important step in the planning process. However, for meeting planners, it can be one of the most overwhelming. Planners must compare competing hotel bids, monitor their budgets and choose a venue that positively shapes the attendee experience. Meanwhile, hotels vie for their business by tacking on promotions, discounts and freebies to sweeten the deal. As a planner, how do you decide what promotions will help make your event successful? During the webinar, Cvent will share the results of its recent planner survey, revealing what promotions benefited events and attendees the most.

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Upcoming Webinars:
Strategic Hotel & Contract Negotiations, Part 1
3/12/2014 - 1:00pm EST
Strategic Hotel & Contract Negotiations, Part 2
3/26/2014 - 1:00pm EST
Site Selection Best Practices
4/30/2014 - 1:00pm EST
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Concierge Insights

Ron Melson
Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza
Cincinnati, Ohio

Can you recommend a good place to take a stroll?
When showing a guest where to take a stroll, I like to help the guest get a feel of the city. I will often suggest starting on Vine Street, just outside our door and head north for about 12 blocks. On this path, Vine Street changes from the central business district to a newly remodeled area known as Over the Rhine. Another great destination is to the Banks – the city’s newest development on the riverfront. This area features a park with walking paths, fountains...
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If airline travel has got you down because of another wayward suitcase, place a TrakDot GPS device in your bag the next time you hit the road. The device, which runs on AA batteries...

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