Checking In - Meetings Market Trends

The numbers are in, and they’re not pretty. But that’s probably not news to you.While there’s hope the new administration in

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Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Taos

Surrounded as they are by centuries-old pueblos and dramatic high-desert landscape, it’s little wonder that Northern New Mexico’s triple

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Napa and Sonoma

Sinatra Family Estates in Napa Valley is poised to release its first vintage cabernet sauvignon, named after the song Come Fly With Me,

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Coastal Orange County

Anyone looking for the much-celebrated Southern California lifestyle—sleek yachts, golden beaches, fresh cuisine, pristine golf courses, chic

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Across the Borders: Canada

Canada has joie de vivre aplenty, but a more compelling element is its special brand of "je ne sais quoi," a beckoning mix of stereotypes,

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Across the Borders: Mexico

Considering the challenges everyone has faced this year, that old adage about the only constant being change could easily be applied to the world of

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Four Seasons Resort Vail Set to Open Next Summer

The Four Seasons Resort Vail is set to debut here in the summer of 2010.The 121-room resort will be is situated close to Vail Mountain, North America

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Traverse City [Mich.] Area Resort Completes Upgrades

The Grand Traverse Resort & Spa here completed an extensive landscaping and repaving project.The resort now features 1.5 miles of pedestrian

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Landry & Kling Launches Online Planning Site for Cruise Meetings

CHICAGO Landry & Kling, a specialist in global cruising since 1982, unveiled Seasite.com at the IT&ME Motivation Show, held in Chicago this

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Amex: Rates to Rise in 2010

According to the recent American Express Global Business Travel Forecast, pent-up trip demand coupled with supply base changes are likely to cause

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‘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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Embassy Suites Pittsburgh Gets Makeover

Embassy Suites Pittsburgh-International Hotel completed a multimillion-dollar renovation.All 223 suites were redesigned and refurbished. Suites

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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

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Short Takes

Museums & Attractions The Milwaukee Art Museum is premiering Andy Warhol: The Last Decade,

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Site Scene

Kansas AmericInn Wichita South is up and running after a conversion and renovation from a Holiday Inn

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