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SPIN Founder Launches Supplier Network

Aimbridge Takes Over Trio of Wisconsin Hotels

Noble Investment Obtains Four Ohio Marriotts

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CMM Planners Turn Up Heat on MPI

British Airways Debuts Austin-London Service

Benchmark Unveils Conference Center Brand

Big Easy Building Transforming to Hip Hotel

Orlando Resort Celebrates Meeting Space Makeover

S.F. Travel Makes Meetings-Motivated Moves

Dazzling DoubleTree Debuts in Dublin

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Chicagoland offers rich cultural treasures for groups

The word “suburban” may evoke visions of comfort and conformity rather than creativity. But in fact, Chicago’s collar counties have cultivated a flourishing arts tradition over many generations. Planners in search of the inspiration and class that a cultural venue or artistic group activity ...
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Madison leads the way in sustainabilityPlanners reflect on Eastern Iowa eventsKansas gets attendees in on sporting action


Overland Park
Logo Located in the Kansas City metro, Overland Park offers meeting planners and their attendees the perfect blend of metropolitan amenities and Midwestern hospitality. The Overland Park Convention Center offers 237,000 square feet of meeting space and is within close proximity to 36 hotels (5200 rooms). And in May 2014, Prairiefire will open as a premier museum and entertainment district ideal for off-site banquets, special events and teambuilding activities sure to wow your attendees.
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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....
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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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Planner Profile: Deb Jayne with
the Society of American Baseball Research

You don’t have to know a lot about baseball to know that the most-ardent followers of the national pastime live in a universe ruled by the laws of statistics...
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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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Simplify the way you plan: Meetings Focus Live! New Orleans
Logo 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!
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Regal Revamps Wrapped for Trio of Chicago Boutiques - 2/27/14
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Study Reveals Huge Impact of International Travel Show - 2/6/14
MPI Responds to CMM Uproar - 1/30/14
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Dynamic dining venues make the Gulf Coast a foodie favorite
The Gulf Coast states of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida have plenty to offer groups...

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