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MIDAMERICA
Chicago Hotel Reimagines the Modern Lobby

Artsy New DoubleTree Sprouts in Missouri

New Meetings Mecca Launches in Oklahoma

Lansing Makes Plans for New-Build Hyatt

Illinois Resort Revamps Conference Space

NATIONAL/GLOBAL
Oakland Debuts New Destination Brand

Convene Forges into Virginia with New Venue

North Dallas Hotel Unveils Modern New Look

Transformed DoubleTree Takes Flight in Norfolk

Government Planners Rev Up for Yearly Meet


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South Dakota is a land of scenic wonders and cultural lures

Spectacular surroundings, some of the most iconic sights in the country, meetings-friendly facilities and downtown districts that are hopping with action are among the perks that draw group events to South Dakota. The home of Badlands National Park and Mount Rushmore is a welcoming and affordable Middle America destination where attendees will encounter every modern amenity and an impressive history....
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Meet in Wisconsin
Logo In Wisconsin, we understand that some events require a cozy and intimate space, while others call for a facility grand enough to accommodate ten thousand cowboys in ten-gallon hats. That’s why we provide countless venues of every capacity, so you can find the ideal location to bring your event to life.
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Preventing Guest Information Theft in Meeting Contacts
Hotels and other meeting industry vendors process millions of credit card charges daily. They are also entrusted with tons of guests’ personal information, including driver’s licenses, birth dates, home addresses and personal email addresses...
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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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DoubleDutch rebuilds mobile app
In January, DoubleDutch, A San Francisco-based mobile event company, completely rebuilt its app, complete with a new interface and offline mode. ...
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Chicago’s annual lodging statistics show growth
Chicago’s mayoral office announced record hotel performance numbers for 2013. The city’s room supply is currently the highest it has ever been ...
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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
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- Have a great time!
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Past Issues
Famed Chef to Bring Nobu Hotel to Chicago - 3/20/14
Columbus Convention Center Plans Major Renovation - 3/13/14
CMM Planners Turn Up Heat on MPI - 3/6/14
Regal Revamps Wrapped for Trio of Chicago Boutiques - 2/27/14
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Smart negotiating often means choosing your battles
With the hotel industry on the rebound from recession, negotiation may require even more strategic thinking now than it has in recent years, including a savvy approach to what you put on the bargaining table. “There is not a lot of new inventory coming on board, so hotels are in a stronger position,” says hospitality industry attorney Lisa Sommer Devlin. “They know there are other customers out there.” ...

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