Event Calendar Puerto Vallarta is celebrating the arts with its extended-season
February 23, 2011
News Trends
The U.S. meetings industry contributes $907 billion to the U.S. economy, generating 6.3 million jobs and providing $64 billion in federal and $46
February 23, 2011
Chicago CTB Announces Key Appointments
The Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau (CCTB) President and CEO Don Welsh today announced the promotions of Mark Tunney to Senior Vice
February 23, 2011
Summer Mountain Meetings
Summertime bookings for meetings in Western mountain resort areas are on the rise, coming at a time when high-altitude destinations continue to add
February 23, 2011
Executive Retreats
No longer hamstrung by perception issues, more meetings for high-level executives are going forward this year. However, these meetings tend to be
February 23, 2011
Wine Country Meetings
The mention of "wine country" in the West still tends to stir images of Napa and Sonoma counties, with perhaps a nod to the California central coast
February 23, 2011
Houston Welcomes Eco-Friendly Hotel
The Embassy Suites Houston Downtown is up and running, becoming the first hotel in Houston to pursue LEED certification from the U.S. Green
February 23, 2011
Site Studies Incentive Program “Wow” Factor
The Site International Foundation published its Focus on Program Content study, the sixth release of the ongoing Site Index
February 22, 2011
Downtown Meetings
If you ask people about the last time they enjoyed attending a meeting in an urban location, chances are it had to do with the proximity of the
February 22, 2011
LEED-Designed Hotel Set for Columbus
Work has started on a LEED-designed, 136-unit SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Columbus, Ohio.The property is expected to be up and running by the
February 22, 2011
Ground Breaks on Major Bahamas Resort
Construction started on Baha Mar Resort, a 1,000-acre, $3.4 billion resort that is the largest in the history of the Bahamas.The resort will include
February 22, 2011
Joie de Vivre to Operate Scottsdale Hotel
San Francisco-based Joie de Vivre Hospitality is taking over the management of the Hotel Theodore in Scottsdale, Ariz.The 195-room hotel will
February 22, 2011
Convention Industry CEOs to Collaborate
During a recent meeting of the chief staff executives of key organizations involved in the convention and exhibition industry, it was agreed that
February 22, 2011
Bring Your Meeting to Boise Centre
Bring your meeting to Boise Centre. Offering 45,000 sq. ft. of Exhibition and Meeting space, expertly trained staff, and a 350-seat auditorium with
February 22, 2011
Bring Your Meeting to Boise Centre
Bring your meeting to Boise Centre. Offering 45,000 sq. ft. of Exhibition and Meeting space, expertly trained staff, and a 350-seat auditorium with
February 21, 2011
Resorts
Hit the hardest of any hotel segment by perception issues and economic woes, resort hotels are finally seeing an upsurge in demand. According to an
February 21, 2011
Ritz-Carlton’s Marcus Pennington gives his take on the resort segment of the meetings industry.
Untitled Document What's the state of the resort segment of the meetings industry? Asking someone