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San Francisco Tourism Strives for Diversity

Trio of Sonoma County Lodgings Wraps Upgrades

Hotel Del Finalizes Two-Year Revamp
 
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D.C. Welcomes $520M Marriott Meetings Mecca

Strike Ends at PA Convention Center

Boston’s Seaport Hotel Wraps Major Makeover

Cleveland Breaks Ground on $272M Convention Hotel

AIBTM Reveals Details on Orlando Show

St. Pete Beach Welcomes Hip Meetings Hotel

Mexico City Plans for New Hyatt Property
 
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Arizona dishes out delectable experiences

Whether it’s locally produced wines, pairing dinners, herb-infused cocktails, microbrews or the finest single-malt whiskeys from Scotland, there’s a full glass of options for beverage education and enjoyment throughout Arizona. Hotels, restaurants, wineries and craft breweries are all adding a new twist on the way a beverage-themed activity or venue can be...
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Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa
Logo Featuring the largest collection of indoor and outdoor function space on the California coast, meeting and event planners select from three ocean-view ballrooms, including the 20,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom. For outdoor functions and other special events, the property is home to six open-air courtyards with lush gardens. All meeting rooms are equipped with modern technology and cutting edge amenities to ensure that every meeting detail is executed with ease and precision.
For more information, visit our website.
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Pro-Gun Legislation: Is it ‘Open Season’ at Meetings & Events?
The state of Georgia recently enacted a law allowing firearms to be brought into many public accommodations, including hotels, restaurants, bars and churches. In creating this law, Georgia joined several other states in confirming that guns may be carried by licensed persons nearly everywhere they choose to go...
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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! In this blog and during the 4/30/14 Site Selection Best Practices webinar, I’ll explore other areas and issues often overlooked when meeting...
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Boise and Riverside update convention centers
The Greater Boise Auditorium District announced plans to construct a new 15,000-square-foot ballroom, a commercial kitchen and 14,000 square feet of meeting space to the existing conference center. The Boise Convention Center has been ...
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Colorado’s Sebastian-Vail offers ice climbing for groups
Grab your crampons and puffy coat, because Colorado’s The Sebastian–Vail is making team building cool, literally. Groups visiting the luxury hotel can select ice climbing from a menu of team-building experiences...
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USS Midway Museum
Logo Take your group to sea without leaving port aboard the USS Midway Museum. This historic aircraft carrier is located in downtown San Diego and features event capacity of up to 4,000 on its hangar deck and flight deck. It’s uniquely San Diego in “Navy Town, USA.” Our unmatched climate makes us a year-round opportunity to create a lifetime memory for your attendees…95% of whom have never been aboard an aircraft carrier!
For more information, visit our website.
Past Issues
MGM Releases Details on Spectacular Vegas ‘Park’ - 4/29/14
Survey Reveals Top Travel Trends for 2014 - 4/22/14
MGM Resorts and Hakkasan Group Form New Hotel Company - 04/15/14
MPI Makes Adjustments to CMM Program Revisions - 04/08/14
May 6, 2014
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How will your events be different in the new year? What will they look like in 5 years? 10 years? The nature of meetings and events has already changed dramatically due to the growth of mobile technology. Your attendees aren't picking up printed guides at the event anymore. They're using event apps to get involved with the event before it even begins—and keep that relationship going long after the event is over.

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Four culinary masters provide food for thought on group dining
For the chefs, restaurateurs and caterers serving the group market, the meetings industry’s heightened awareness of the “F&B factor” has only made their role more influential, if not integral, to producing positive outcomes that whet attendee appetites and leave them craving a second helping ...

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Don’t Get Weighed Down
Brookstone Digital Luggage Scale
As airline regulations get stricter for both international and domestic flights, don’t get bogged down by overweight luggage. The small, portable Brookstone digital luggage scale lets...

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