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Unique New Waldorf Astoria Opens in Amsterdam



 
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Unique New Waldorf Astoria Opens in Amsterdam
Hilton Worldwide’s Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam. Located on the UNESCO area of Herengracht...
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Rebrand and Revamp for Myanmar Meetings Hotel
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has announced Traders Hotel, Yangon in Myanmar has rebranded to operate as Sule Shangri-La, Yangon following an extensive renovation...
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Major Makeover Boosts Vienna Hilton
Hilton Vienna Plaza is currently undergoing extensive renovation as part of a $27.6 million modernization that will see the entire hotel transformed...
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Meetings-Friendly Marriott Debuts in South Korea
Marriott International has announced the opening of the Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Pangyo. Located in the Pangyo Techno Valley, a rising information technology cluster in Seongnam city...
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Featured Destination
South Africa’s rich heritage makes for intriguing agendas

South Africa’s vast cultural landscape encompasses various musical and artistic styles, as well as a history that spans everything from the origins of mankind to ancient African civilizations, from the freedom struggle and apartheid era to icons such as Nelson Mandela...
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Denmark has cutting-edge facilities and rich historyIreland’s deluxe hotels exude history and charmAruba shines with meeting and incentive opportunities

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Destination Selection – But Wait... There’s More!
In the April 2014 issue of Meetings Focus and online, industry veteran planners shared their expertise on site selection. It was just the tip of...well, I was going to say “iceberg,” but they are melting. So let’s say it scratched the surface...
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Preventing Guest Information Theft in Meeting Contracts
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. Given the increasing threat of computer hackers...
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Sartori die Torte creates elaborate custom cakes
Petra Bacher’s Sartori die Torte cakes are more than just desserts, they’re works of art. Earlier this year, Bacher’s cake portfolio was awarded...
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London & Partners launches meeting website
London & Partners launched a new CVB website targeting meeting planners around the world. New features include updated venue listings and a 360-degree visualization tool...
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Korea, Beyond Meetings
Logo With its new slogan, "Korea, Beyond Meetings", the Korea MICE Bureau at Korea Tourism Organization has launched a new upgraded website.

Planners will find the new website easier to navigate with picturesque images of Korea: There are downloadable toolkits and lists of various vendors and venues are readily searchable.
Find key contacts of regional CVBs and the latest news and more at
www.koreaconvention.org.
Past Issues
Ritz Plans Regal Return to Australia - 3/27/14
Iconic Dublin Hotel Gets Rebrand and Revamp - 10/8/13
Marriott Continues Moscow Momentum - 7/22/13
World's Best Airports Named - 5/16/13
Study Reveals Key Global Aviation Trends - 10/26/12
May 6, 2014
Concierge Insights
Ingrid Ramdial
Hyatt Regency Trinidad
Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago
Can you recommend a good place to take a stroll?
The Queens Park Savannah (Port of Spain’s largest open space—and the world's largest traffic roundabout); The Waterfront with great views of the Gulf of Paria; The Brian Lara Promenade...
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Joby’s GorillaPod helps novice and professional photographers alike capture compelling moments and scenery throughout their journeys...

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