In the 1960s, the Beach Boys started telling the story of Southern California’s slice of the Pacific Ocean in their catchy pop tunes. Good
September 28, 2010
What's New
The Golden State’s meetings product is as diverse as its overall appeal and constantly evolving. Recently, the state has been paying particular
September 28, 2010
Golden State Glow
The Mamas and the Papas were on to something when they penned California Dreamin’ one cold winter day in New York. They knew California’s
September 28, 2010
Checking In
It’s easy to see why California has long been one of the world’s most magnetic destinations. It’s a place where you can hang 10,
September 28, 2010
Close-Up: Wichita - October 2010
While Wichita, Kan., is celebrated as the ‘Air Capital of the World’ for its aviation history, the largest city in the state recently
September 28, 2010
ASAE Launches Enhanced Website
ASAE recently debuted an enhanced and redesigned website, www.asaecenter.org. The changes include graphic
September 28, 2010
Philly CVB Issues Trends Report
The game-changing impact of the economy on tourism, including meetings and conventions, is examined in a new report, “Navigating the New Norm,
September 28, 2010
Take 10: Covering Yourself Through Contracts
The Take 10 questions and answers will be posted shortly after conclusion of the webinar.
September 28, 2010
Iconic Atlanta Hotel Starts Major Redo
The Hyatt Regency Atlanta embarked on a $60 million renovation that will include updates for its guest rooms and landmark atrium lobby that was the
September 28, 2010
Omni Launches Boutique Brand in Texas
The former Watermark Hotel in San Antonio is now the Mokara Hotel & Spa, the first in a collection of luxury boutique properties under the new
September 28, 2010
How to be an advocate for meetings
How do you get the boss not to cancel that meeting?Being a meetings industry advocate to stakeholders like C-level executives, procurement managers,
September 28, 2010
Standing Up for Meetings
In her recent presentation at Affordable Meetings National in Washington, D.C., Christine Duffy, president and CEO of Maritz Travel, characterized
September 27, 2010
Southwest Airlines to Buy AirTran
Southwest Airlines agreed to buy AirTran in a $1.4 billion deal that will combine two of the country's largest low-fare airlinesThe acquisition gives
September 27, 2010
Wyndham to Franchise Planet Hollywood Brand
Wyndham Hotel Group announced a license agreement with Planet Hollywood Resorts International to franchise the Planet Hollywood Resorts brand and
September 27, 2010
Hyatt Buffalo Completes Redo
The Hyatt Regency Buffalo recently completed a multiyear, $15 million renovation with the unveiling of a new spa and an indoor rooftop pool.The redo
September 27, 2010
Courtyard Prototype Debuts in Pittsburgh
Courtyard by Marriott introduced a new lobby and room design concept with this week’s opening of the 124-room Courtyard Pittsburgh Settler
September 27, 2010
Virgin Group to Launch Hotel Brand in U.S.
Expanding to hotel business, Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group is looking to operate properties in major North American cities such as New
September 24, 2010
CVB Update
When the economy put the damper on her 2010 marketing budget, Connie Del Signore, president and CEO of the Annapolis & Anne Arundel County CVB,