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A Class Act

In today’s economy, planners are looking for alternatives to higher-priced hotels. The natural substitute is a university venue. Collegiate

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Farmers’ Market

When it comes to growing the nation’s economy, farmers likely will be planting the seeds. And that is likely to mean increasing revenue from

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Remaking History

What becomes a legend most? In the case of some of the nation’s most historic resort hotels, a multimillion-dollar makeover that preserves the

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Checking In

By the sound of it, impending doom has cast its shadow on the meetings industry. As fallout from TARP (Troubled Assets Relief Program), the tax-

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Short Takes

Programs & Packages The Radisson Plaza Hotel Minneapolis is celebrating its 100th anniversary all year

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Site Scene

Illinois Hotel Felix, Chicago’s first hotel designed to achieve a Leadership in Energy and

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Necessity is the Mother of Invention

Innovation occurs when a need or a problem surfaces and there is no obvious resolution. Creative solutions can come incrementally, building on

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Swine Flu Prompts Travel Policy Changes

A number of travel providers have changed their policies because of the widespread fear of swine flu. American Airlines announced it is extending

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Fairfield Inn Opens in Peoria, Ill.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Peoria East opened here. The 89-room property is close to the Eastside Centre and Peoria Civic Center. The hotel

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Embassy Suites Opens In Minneapolis

Embassy Suites Minneapolis-Brooklyn Center is open next to the convention center here. The 175-suite hotel includes 5,000 square feet of meeting

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Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Airport Debuts

The 224-room Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Airport is up and running. The hotel provides space for groups of up to 300 people, as well as a workout

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Brisas Resorts Announce Swine Flu Cancellation Policy

Brisas Hotels and Resorts announced its cancellation policy for the seven resorts it operates in Mexico, due to the swine flu outbreak. Brisas

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IACC Honors Dolce Resorts Founder

The International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) awarded its first Global Distinguished Service Award to Andy Dolce, founder and chairman

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Boston’s Copley Square Names DoS

Janice Tugaoen was appointed director of sales for the Copley Square Hotel here, which recently completed a $17 million renovation. Tugaoen

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Crowne Plaza-Madison Completes Revamp

The 226-room Crowne Plaza-Madison completed a makeover that included adding a new ballroom. Upgrades at the hotel include two new eateries, a new

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The Pierre Set to Reopen in NYC

Manhattan’s The Pierre will reopen June 1, following a $100 million renovation. Improvements to the property include new guest room and bath

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Mexico City Venues Affected by Swine Flu Outbreak

About 35,000 public venues in Mexico City were shut down or told to serve only takeout meals Tuesday as officials tried to contain the swine flu

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