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Aloft and Element Team Up in Miami

Ambitious Louisville Project Includes New Omni

Orlando Resort Adds Major Meeting Space

Puerto Rico Gets Hyatt-Branded Hotel Support
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Victoria, B.C., Showcases New Planner Incentive

L.A. Readies for Stylish New Meetings Hotel

New Jersey Expo Center Welcomes Neighbor Hotel

London Debuts New Website for Planners

Benchmark Unveils Conference Center Brand

CMM Planners Turn Up Heat on MPI

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Charlotte surges forward with new stadiums, hotels and chefs

High-energy Charlotte has always attracted groups with its get-up-and-go personality, and the city’s latest developments add even more excitement for planners.

According to Bill McMillan, director of group sales for the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority, group business is holding strong, with a hearty mix of corporate, association and fraternal groups coming to town, in addition to the traditionally large sports...
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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...
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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...
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Tourism and hotel updates in the South (March 2014)
The Fairmont Southhampton in Bermuda will undergo a $11.5 million renovation of its 407 guest rooms and suites. The renovation will take...
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Fort Lauderdale Marriott debuts new catering program
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa debuted a new, inventive catering program for large events, adapting Spanish tapas for group dining. Crafted by Director...
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Past Issues
Orlando Resort Celebrates Meeting Space Makeover - 3/5/14
Virginia Meetings Mecca Makes Sweeping Changes - 2/26/14
Benchmark Hospitality Reveals Top 10 Meetings Trends for 2014 - 2/19/14
Study Reveals Staggering Financial Impact of Meetings - 2/12/14
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Q&A with Milton Segarra of Meet Puerto Rico
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