An initial negotiation tactic

Adopt this simple negotiation ploy to tip a contract discussion in your favor.  

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Westin Daytona Beach Set for 2016 Launch

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.Westin Hotels & Resorts announced it will open its first property in Daytona Beach, Florida.Owned by Humphrey Realty, a

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Atlanta Conference Hotel Unveils Upgrades

ATLANTAEmory Conference Center Hotel—Atlanta’s first LEED-Silver

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Embassy Suites Breaks Ground in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIOConstruction is underway on the Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Brooks City Base, a community of more than 1,200 acres planned for

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Iconic Alabama Hotel Joins Curio Collection

MOBILE, Ala.Hilton Worldwide announced that the iconic Alabama building, The Admiral Hotel

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Marvelous Mountain Meals

Superb dining with an emphasis on the freshest, highest-quality ingredients prepared by top-notch chefs is an engaging part of the mountain lodge

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Western mountain lodges shine in wintertime

If you’re looking for a winter destination to excite and motivate your group, head for the mountains of the West. The western regions of the U.

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Latest & Greatest (Sept. 2015, Texas)

Greater HoustonHouston By the end of 2016, downtown Houston will gain some 3,000 new rooms, courtesy of eight new

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Zoom In Q&A: Alex Cabanas

Q&A with Alex Cabanas, President & CEO, Benchmark Hospitality International

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Thailand CVB Issues Security Update

THAILANDThe Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) shared a

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Teambuilding and CSR save the planet

The MICE industry has long talked sustainability. Some planners and sponsors have even walked sustainability with changes such as eliminating paper

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Convention Case Study: ASAE runs seamless Detroit show

For anyone who’s had the pleasure of attending the annual show hosted by the Center for Association Leadership (aka ASAE), it’s an event

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Group business flourishes across the Lone Star State

With 15 different destinations on the Milken Institute’s 2014 list of America’s Top 25 Best-Performing Cities, Texas stands out as a

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Tasteful Decor Trends

Meeting decor, much like home decor, changes over time. Here’s what event planners say is especially popular right now.Accent Wall. Often used

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Zoom In Q&A: Lauren Bucherie

Q&A with Lauren Bucherie, Director of Music and Social Programming, Hotel Van Zandt,

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Zoom In Q&A: Jeff Balfour and Philippe Place

Q&A with Jeff Balfour, Chef/Owner, and Philippe Place, General Manager, of Southerleigh

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Hermosa Beach Boutique Plans Facelift

HERMOSA BEACH, Calif.Pacifica Hotels announced the upcoming renovation of Hotel

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Airbnb Draws Corporate Interest

Airbnb recently announced that it signed 500 new companies to its Airbnb for Business

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Hawaiian Hurricane Threat Diminishes

HAWAIIAN ISLANDSThe Hawaiian Islands are on watch for some unusual storms and flash flooding, though the initial possibility of a category two

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Decor can impress without breaking the bank

Decor, especially when it really has a “wow” factor, can undeniably enhance an event, but it’s also an area where cost may

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