Tampa Bay’s instant recipe for great events calls for adding one main ingredient: the attendees themselves, soaking up the fun and sun while
October 14, 2009
WOW! Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay knows a thing or two about hosting groups, having hosted four Super Bowls, including this year’s game at Raymond James Stadium. And,
October 14, 2009
Site Scene
Georgia The Hotel Indigo Athens University Area recently opened. The five-story, 130-room hotel also
October 14, 2009
Going Places
Florida The Seagate Hospitality Group appointed William J. Sander III general manager of The
October 14, 2009
Short Takes
Programs & Packages The Horseshoe Bay Resort, in Horseshoe Bay, Texas, is offering groups that
October 14, 2009
Checking In - November South 2009
As we head into the final two months of 2009, it’s time to remember what a great year it’s been to forget!The economy is still wandering
October 14, 2009
Airport Properties
More than accessible and affordable alternatives to downtown hotels, airport properties and their surroundings are evolving into full-fledged
October 14, 2009
Green Meetings
Even as talk of financial green dominates headlines, environmental green continues to take on a crucial role in the meetings industry. In a time of
October 14, 2009
Dancing with Gorillas
With many hotels more flexible at the bargaining table these days, are convention centers also taking a softer stance on negotiated contract terms?
October 14, 2009
Hilton Will Operate New CC Hotel in Columbus, Ohio
Hilton Worldwide was awarded the right to operate the new 500-room convention headquarters hotel here, which is expected to open in fall 2012. The $
October 14, 2009
Oregon Resort Adds New Spa
The Resort at The Mountain here recently opened a new luxury spa, which is part of the property’s $14 million renovation and expansion.The Spa
October 14, 2009
Trump SoHo New York Opens in 2010
Trump SoHo New York plans to debut Feb. 1, 2010.The 391-room hotel will be the first Trump Hotel Collection property in the Big Apple. The hotel will
October 14, 2009
Marriott Offers Rewards for Meetings
Marriott Rewards members who hold their events and meetings at Marriott International hotels will receive triple Marriott Rewards points.The offer is
October 14, 2009
Massaging the Truth on Your Resume
Consider this scenario: The director of meetings position at a large high-tech company includes managing the company’s participation in
October 14, 2009
Going Places
Colorado Paul G. Toner was promoted to senior vice president and COO of RockResorts and Vail Resorts
October 13, 2009
Site Scene
California Joie de Vivre recently added a sixth property to its Silicon Valley collection with the opening of the
October 13, 2009
Checking In - West November 2009
Everyone has something to say these days—and myriad channels in which to say it.Facebook, Twitter, social review websites such as Yelp and
October 13, 2009
Medical Meetings
Perhaps during no time in history have corporate meetings, particularly those in the medical/pharmaceutical realm, been under greater scrutiny. In
October 13, 2009
Marriott Miami Airport Campus Completes Upgrades
The Marriott Miami Airport Campus, which consists of three hotel brands, completed extensive renovations.The hotels include the Miami Airport