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Trouble viewing this email? View in browser. WEST S.F. Travel Makes Meetings-Motivated Moves L.A. Office Building Morphing Into Marriott Hotel G Readies for Spring Launch in S.F. Orange Country Conversion for Revamped Hilton NATIONAL/GLOBAL Dazzling DoubleTree Debuts in Dublin Benchmark Officially Unveils New Brands Toronto-Based Chef Takes IACC Culinary Honors in Canada Hyatt Brand Makes Lincoln Debut Starwood Goes Aloft in Louisville Evansville Sets Groundbreaking Date for New Convention Hotel West Ventura County meetings offer many slices of SoCal The Southern California version of “The Good Life” is perhaps embodied best in western Ventura County, where the coastal communities of Ventura and Oxnard, and Camarillo just inland, offer a laid-back, sunny SoCal setting only about an hour north of all Los Angeles has to offer... Read more >> More West Destinations Maui, Molokai and Lanai events invoke local culture • Las Vegas is alive with group offerings • San Diego provides food-filled adventures VIDEO DESTINATION DEAL Maui Visitors Bureau Oregon Tulalip Resort Casino & Spa Taking a Stand for People in Hospitality If you follow the news at all, you probably heard the Arizona Legislature recently passed SB 1062 that would have allowed businesses in the state to discriminate against people who are Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT) on the basis of the business owner's or individual's religious beliefs. Supporters of the bill said it would help protect religious freedom... Read more >> 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... Read more >> Scottsdale Resort completes spa renovation Arizona’s Scottsdale Resort completed a three-month renovation of its spa and fitness offerings. Now totaling approximately 4,000 square feet, the Amansala spa nearly doubled in size and added new treatment offerings for 2014... Read more >> Sea to Sky Gondola to open in Squamish The $22 million Sea to Sky Gondola aerial tram in Squamish is set to open in May. During a 10-minute ride, passengers will travel in enclosed eight-person gondola cabins and climb 2,800 feet above the Howe Sound. At the top... Read more >> 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. Rollicking Roadhouse Readies for Vegas Launch - 2/25/14 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 March 4, 2014 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? Sponsored By: Cvent Event Management 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 Emerging wine regions target groups for grape getaways It wasn’t long ago that the mention of “wine country” in North America referred mainly to the inviting California counties of Napa... Read More >> Multi-Tool Phone Protection in1 Case 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... Read More >> Copyright © 2014 Stamats Meetings Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Stamats Meetings Media Meetings Focus 655 Montgomery St., Ste. 900 San Francisco, CA 94111 (415) 788-2005 To be removed from future Meetings Focus West Newsline emails, follow the link below.