Well, the New Year is here, and with it arrives the cul- mination of our redesign effort. Being focused on providing the most comprehensive
January 01, 2007
The Lakes of Luxury
Luxury meetings may have been as scarce as hen’s teeth for the past few years, but demand has returned—almost to pre 9/11 levels—
January 01, 2007
Meetings Market Trends Survey
Proving a return on investment and having a written emergency/contingency plan seem to be about the furthest things from a meeting planner’s
January 01, 2007
Northwest Florida
The development frenzy that has gripped much of the Sunshine State, raising new hotels along the beach and transforming older properties into
January 01, 2007
In Box
Tons of tips... Cut F&B costs: Try the best you can to pay by the piece, not by the person. People eat a lot less these days; unfortunately,
January 01, 2007
Short Takes
Museums & Attractions The Los Angeles landmark Griffith Observatory reopened in November, following a $93 million renovation and
January 01, 2007
Site Scene
Arizona The Royal Palms Resort and Spa is scheduled to debut its Montavista Courtyard and Suites enclave in January. The new section of the
January 01, 2007
Going Places
Arizona The Whirlwind Golf Club at Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa hired two new sales managers. Jaclyn Beaudreau was named group
January 01, 2007
The Concierge
Ann RobertsPortola Plaza Hotel, Monterey, Calif.What service can you provide to groups that they normally might not receive? I can get them special
January 01, 2007
That's (Not) All, Folks
You can’t get much closer to a sure bet for a special event location when you hire on help that has Oscar and Emmy awards on their resumes