March 10, 2014

Benchmark Unveils Conference Center Brand

EAST

New Jersey Expo Center Welcomes Neighbor Hotel

Massachusetts Marriott Wraps Marvelous Makeover

Starwood Tags Seacaucus for New Aloft

NATIONAL/GLOBAL

Benchmark Unveils Conference Center Brand

CMM Planners Turn Up Heat on MPI

Puerto Rico Gets Hyatt-Branded Hotel Support

SPIN Founder Launches Supplier Network

British Airways Debuts Austin-London Service

Noble Investment Obtains Four Ohio Marriotts

Big Easy Building Transforming to Hip Hotel

Baltimore, Annapolis and the Eastern Shore blend urban and rural diversions

Baltimore, Annapolis and the Eastern Shore can take visitors quickly along the gamut of American life, from Baltimore’s big-city downtown to the bustling sailing hub of Annapolis, and on to the beaches of Ocean City or the peaceful, rural reaches...
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More East Destinations
Upstate New York gets group boost • Nine historical highlights in Massachusetts • Lehigh Valley’s artistic draws inspire imagination

Simplify the way you plan: Meetings Focus Live! New Orleans

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!

Apply for Meetings Focus Live! New Orleans today.

VIDEO	DESTINATION	DEAL

Providence Warwick CVB	New Jersey	The Langham Boston

How to Effectively Work With a Revenue Manager
Revenue managers work in tandem with the hotel’s sales department to ensure the best partnership possible is created between the property and a customer. While the sales department holds the primary responsibility to develop and maintain an understanding of a client’s needs, the...
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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...
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Renovations at Eastern meeting properties (March 2014)
The Radisson Hartford is now open in downtown Hartford, 12 miles from Bradley International Airport and near the Connecticut Convention Center. The 350-room hotel offers...
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Sheraton Pittsburgh Airport Hotel debuts $12 million renovation
The 140-room Sheraton Pittsburgh Airport Hotel completed a $12 million renovation. The hotel offers 10,000 square feet of function space located on a single floor...
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Advocacy App Aids Associations - 2/24/14
U.S. Travel Industry Sees Positive Employment Growth - 2/10/14
Midtown Manhattan Welcomes New Hilton - 2/3/14
Techie Teambuilder Creates Super Bowl Adventure - 1/27/14

March 10, 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. 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

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