According to the recent American Express Global Business Travel Forecast, pent-up trip demand coupled with supply base changes are likely to cause
October 02, 2009
‘Clear’ Airport Security Service May Return
Verified Identity Pass, a company that allowed airline passengers who paid a yearly fee to use a private security line dubbed Clear, may be back in
October 02, 2009
Four Seasons Hotels Extends Meetings Package
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is extending its “Meetings with More” package.The offer is valid for all 82 Four Seasons properties. The
October 02, 2009
San Diego’s Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Completes Upgrades
The Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina here is wrapping up its renovation of 20,000 square feet of meeting space.A new Regatta Pavilion will
October 02, 2009
IT&ME Motivation Show Plans New Format, Venue for 2010
The 2010 IT&ME Motivation Show will feature a new schedule and move to McCormick West here, a cutting-edge convention facility that debuted in
October 01, 2009
Two Marriott Brands Open in Phoenix Suburb
The Courtyard by Marriott and the Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Phoenix/Chandler Fashion Center opened here.The dual property is the first
October 01, 2009
CC Authority and Sports Commission Merge in D.C.
The Washington Convention Center Authority and the DC Sports and Entertainment Commission have merged to become the Washington Convention and Sports
October 01, 2009
Embassy Suites Pittsburgh Gets Makeover
Embassy Suites Pittsburgh-International Hotel completed a multimillion-dollar renovation.All 223 suites were redesigned and refurbished. Suites
September 30, 2009
This Month On MeetingsFocus.com
Let’s say you’ve just been told to plan a meeting for 250 in Milwaukee? Just about everything you need to get started is located a few
September 30, 2009
Short Takes
Museums & Attractions The Milwaukee Art Museum is premiering Andy Warhol: The Last Decade,
September 30, 2009
Site Scene
Kansas AmericInn Wichita South is up and running after a conversion and renovation from a Holiday Inn
September 30, 2009
Going Places
Illinois David J. Sargent was appointed to the newly created position of senior vice president of the
September 30, 2009
Peoria Area [Ill.] CVB President Resigns
Brent Lonteen resigned as president and CEO of the Peoria Area CVB, the Peoria Star Journal reported.Rick Edwards, chairman of the board for the
September 30, 2009
Ritz-Carlton Set to Debut in Charlotte, N.C.
The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte is set to open Oct. 1, becoming the first LEED-built hotel for Ritz-Carlton and the first for Greater Charlotte.The 146-
September 30, 2009
Watermark Beach Resort Set to Debut in British Columbia
The Watermark Beach Resort will open Oct. 1on the shores of Osoyoos Lake here.The 153-suite resort includes penthouses, studio-, one-, two- and three
September 30, 2009
New Marketing Agency Launched in Tallahassee, Fla.
The new tourism marketing organization for Tallahassee and Leon County began operations under the name Visit Tallahassee.The organization combines
September 30, 2009
Checking In - MidAmerica October 2009
The October issue of Meetings MidAmerica is full of features that will help you create more cost-effective, sustainable, and downright fun,
September 30, 2009
Family Friendly Meetings
While it’s a given that Midwest resort locations offer plenty of family-friendly options for the guests of meeting attendees, what happens when
September 30, 2009
Winter Meetings
Though some groups avoid winter by flying south, others embrace the season and keep their meetings closer to home. They are the ones who appreciate