IAEE Releases Virtual Events Study

A study released by IAEE on virtual event practices found that a strong majority of virtual event organizers are using these events to extend the

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Meetings Focus Live! Exhibitor Success

Paula Kent, of the Peppermill Resort Spa & Casino, talks about her recent success at Meetings Focus Live! San Antonio, held in June, 2011. 

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Makeover Set for San Francisco Hyatt

The Grand Hyatt San Francisco announced a $70 million renovation that includes the creation of a new meetings area called Grand Foyer.The renovation

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Hilton Ends Franchise with Atlantic City Casino

Hilton Hotels terminated its franchise license agreement with the Atlantic City Hilton Casino Resort, which is being renamed ACH.[Hilton also

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New Brand, Redo for San Jose Hotel

The 239-room Crowne Plaza San Jose Downtown will be rebranded as the Hyatt Place San Jose Downtown, following a $7 million renovation to be completed

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Convention Hotel Approved for Austin

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IAEE Urges Restoration of Hawaii Tax Exemption

Recent legislation passed by the Hawaii legislature that ends an exemption from the state’s General Excise Tax for events and exhibitions

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Conn. Governor Commits to Tourism Marketing

Connecticut Gov. Daniel P. Malloy said at a news conference at the Mystic Aquarium that he plans to honor a $15 million-a-year commitment for tourism

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Metro Twin Cities Hotel Gets Double Tree Brand

The former Sheraton Bloomington Hotel in Bloomington, Minn., has been reflagged the Double Tree by Hilton Bloomington.In January, the 564-room

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Have you seen that Washington State is cutting funding for its entire tourism agency?

Have you seen that Washington State is cutting funding for its entire tourism agency?

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Has anyone arranged a ‘glamping’ trip for a group, and if so, where and what was your experience?

Has anyone arranged a ‘glamping’ trip for a group, and if so, where and what was your experience?

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…how are you using Facebook for your organization?

…how are you using Facebook for your organization?

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Audiovisual Tips for Meetings

 Things to document regarding the venue Verify the room capacity charts. Note exact room dimensions, not

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Brunswick Station Inn Debuts in Maine

The Inn at Brunswick Station opened in Brunswick, Maine, with 52 guest rooms and function space for up to 150 people.The Inn, which also includes a

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Casino Resort Expansion Set for Michigan

Construction is under way on an additional 250 hotel rooms and a 1,600-seat multipurpose event center at the Four Winds Casino Resort in New Buffalo

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Historic Hotel to Reopen in Vancouver

After a property-wide restoration, the 155-room Rosewood Hotel Georgia will open in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, on July 15. The luxury

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CVB Operating Memphis Convention Center

The Memphis [Tenn.] CVB took over management of the Memphis Cook Convention Center from SMG, which had run the center since 1992, on July 1.Most of

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Hilton Ending Franchise with Vegas Hilton

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MPI Announces New Board Members

MPI announced its 2011-2012 Board of Directors, MPI Volunteer Chairs and MPI Foundation Global Board of Trustees for the current fiscal year that

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Mexico Launches Mayan Tourism Campaign

Mexican President Felipe Calderon announced the launch of Mundo Maya 2012, a campaign to increase tourism and promote Mexico’s Mayan cultural

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