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Transformed Meetings Mecca Opens in Portland

Anaheim Convention Center Announces Massive Expansion

Oregon Convention Center Goes Platinum

Palm Springs Ritz Emerges From Lengthy Limbo

Japanese-Themed Chicago Restaurant Makes Vegas Debut

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Florida Spa Resort Debuts New Conference Package

South Korea MICE Bureau Debuts Snazzy New Website

Spectacular New Catskills Resort Announced

Columbus Convention Center Plans Major Renovation

Pheasant Run Resort Finds Buyer, Will Undergo Improvements

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The desert resort cities of the Coachella Valley are best known as playgrounds for grownups, with nonstop sun and plentiful golf. The region’s first claim to fame was as a health destination in the early 20th century. The hot, dry climate of Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage, La Quinta and the other desert resort communities was perfect...
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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 an understanding of a client’s...
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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 individual's religious beliefs. Supporters of the bill...
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The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe to offer group buyouts
A classic lakefront luxury property, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is now offering an exclusive group buy-out programs during the months of May, June, October and November...
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Get the VIP treatment at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Attendees get rock star treatment at the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego. As part of the Platinum Rock Star Experience, groups can arrange VIP perks, including photographers and use of Fender guitars and DJ...
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Past Issues
L.A. Readies for Stylish New Meetings Hotel - 3/11/14
S.F. Travel Makes Meetings-Motivated Moves - 3/4/14
Rollicking Roadhouse Readies for Vegas Launch - 2/25/14
Major Moves for Hawaiian Meetings Mecca - 2/18/14
March 18, 2014
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Your Invite to the GMIC 2014 Sustainable Meetings Conference
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Paul Salinger of the Green Meetings Industry Council (GMIC) Board of Directors extends an invitation to attend the group's global conference in San Francisco from April 15 to 17, 2014.
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Eight exceptional spa resorts to relieve attendee stress
Working spa experiences into a meeting or event is an effective way to add balance to a function, relieve attendee stress or just reward employees for a job well done. And today’s spa resorts have practically made a science of interweaving their offerings into a group experience, leaving planners free to focus on a meeting’s other crucial elements Here’s a look at eight exceptional resort spa settings that focus on the business...

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