March 5, 2014

Orlando Resort Celebrates Meeting Space Makeover

SOUTH

Orlando Resort Celebrates Meeting Space Makeover

Big Easy Building Transforming to Hip Hotel

Charlottesville Marriott Wraps Big Revamp

Starwood Goes Aloft in Louisville

NATIONAL/GLOBAL

S.F. Travel Makes Meetings-Motivated Moves

Dazzling DoubleTree Debuts in Dublin

Hotel G Readies for Spring Launch in S.F.

Benchmark Officially Unveils New Brands

Toronto-Based Chef Takes IACC Culinary Honors in Canada

Hyatt Brand Makes Lincoln Debut

Tampa targets convention market with new Riverwalk

Tampa is about to get connected in a big way. A West Florida favorite for attendees craving good weather and other tropical fun, Tampa is set to unveil a massive Riverwalk project in mid-2014 that will greatly enhance its meetings and conventions profile...
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More South Destinations
New developments in Arkansas keep meetings fresh • Flavorful food and drink options in Atlanta • Pampering spas in Miami and Fort Lauderdale

VIDEO	DESTINATION	DEAL

Kissimmee CVB	North Carolina	The Villas of Grand Cypress Golf Resort

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...
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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 provided local accommodations and...
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Hyatt add all-inclusive properties
All-inclusive properties are a fast-growing industry space that Hyatt Hotels is excited to enter, says Brand Experience Vice President Chris Walker. Walker reports that Hyatt...
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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 of meeting space with a 2,200-square-foot ballroom...
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Simplify the way you plan: Meetings Focus Live! TPC Sawgrass

Special Golf Event
November 2-5, 2014. If you plan golf meetings,
this event is your hole-in-one!

At Meetings Focus Live! TPC Sawgrass you will:

• Play top notch golf courses with golf Hoteliers/Venues/Suppliers
• Meet the best in Golf Venues/Suppliers at our Business Exchange
• Learn from a PGA TPC professional the secrets to better golf events
• Enjoy creative networking and CSR programs

Have a great time!

Apply for Meetings Focus Live! TPC Sawgrass today.

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March 5, 2014

Strategic Hotel & Contract Negotiations, Part 1

Wed. March 12, 2014
The Strategic Meetings Management (SMM) initiative has ushered in a new focus on measurable meeting value and ROI. SMM also places an emphasis on transparent metrics to define, measure and report success and communicate meeting value to senior management and stakeholders. In this two-part webinar series, attendees will learn new skills and strategies to enhance value based negotiations, contract risk reduction and SMM outcomes. Join Meetings Focus and Robyn Mietkiewicz, director of global meeting management services at Meeting Sites Resource, an award-winning speaker and past president of MPI’s Orange County chapter, to discover how to up your game when it comes to meetings and events contract negotiations.

Sponsored By:
Meritage Collection
SunStream Hotels & Resorts
Inn on 5th
Grand Wayne Convention Center
Big Sky Montana
Cincinnati USA CVB
New England Society of CVB
Kingston Resorts
Positively Cleveland
Springfield First Massachusetts

Upcoming Webinars:

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

Site Selection Best Practices
4/30/2014 - 1:00pm EST

The Future of Mobile and Events
5/14/2014 - 1:00pm EST