The state of the economy may be dim these days, but planners can look on the bright side when arranging meetings in the Sunshine State, which beams

More CoverageIsland RenaissanceBig Island

For anyone looking for reasons to choose Hawaii as a meetings destination, there are two big ones to consider: value and quality. Not only are there

From Waikiki to Wailea, planners shopping in Hawaii will find that booking incentives, value-adds and flexibility are the order of the day. From the

While perception issues may have put the damper on meeting in resort destinations this year, Hawaii’s tourism executives are boldly asserting

Ahhh, Hawaii—land of the warm "aloha," pretty leis, exotic hula dancers, carefree surfers, swaying palms and brilliant beaches. What could be

Hyatt Regency Calgary launched savings for meetings held through March 31, 2010.A 10 percent rebate will be offered on bookings that have peak nights

The North American Chapter of the IACC agreed to change the name of IACC North America to IACC Americas to reflect the association’s goals to

The Hotel Indigo San Antonio Riverwalk is up and running here.The 149-room hotel includes four meeting rooms, a fitness facility, an outdoor pool,

MeetGreen was awarded a British Standard Sustainable Events Certification.The firm becomes the first North American event management company to be

The Boise Cascade waterfront project, which includes plans for a hotel, is planned here.The $1 billion development would also include residences and

Plans for a hotel and conference center are on the drawing board at the campus of Kent State University here, the Akron Beacon Journal

HelmsBriscoe, a leader of independent site selection and RFP services for the meetings industry, announced that it will begin to directly license its

Cambria Suites Traverse City is open here.The hotel features 92 rooms, a restaurant and bar, a fitness center, a sundries shop, a pool and other

Staybridge Suites Wichita is up and running here.The 88-room property is the first Staybridge Suites hotel for Kansas. The hotel includes three

Tim Boyle is stepping down as president and CEO of the Cedar Rapids Area CVB, effective Dec. 31.Boyle is leaving the job after four years to pursue

Jack Ferguson, executive vice president of the Philadelphia CVB, will succeed Tom Muldoon as president and CEO, effective Dec. 31, 2010.Ferguson will

The former Lexington Downtown Hotel & Conference Center here is now the Hilton Lexington/Downtown following a $13 million renovation.Improvements

The recently opened 411-room Epic Hotel here launched its Power Hour Meetings Package.The offer includes a daily hosted wine hour, a VIP room upgrade

Isleta Casino and Resort here entered into a franchise agreement to become a Hard Rock Hotel & Casino by spring 2010, the Albuquerque Journal