Loews Coronado Bay Renovation Plows Ahead

SAN DIEGO The Loews Coronado Bay is in the middle of a $5.7 million renovation that will bring guests one step closer to the shores of San Diego

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HSMAI’s Meet West Coming to Anaheim

With success at the inaugural HSMAI’s MEET National last September, and at HSMAI’s MEET Mid-America in April, the Hospitality Sales and

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Washington Slashes Government Meetings Spend

WASHINGTON, D.C. At least three bills introduced the week of April 16th—in the wake of the GSA scandal—would dramatically slash

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Checking In - Mexico and More

Welcome to the May issue of Meetings Focus West. I hope you enjoy all of the great stories in this issue, and believe me, they cover a lot

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Todd Merry

Delaware North hospitality management and food service company appointed Todd Merry chief marketing officer. He will lead  global sales and

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Marcus Mueller

Marcus Mueller was named general manager of Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel in Beverly Hills. He brings 20 year of international hospitality experience to the

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Marriott Bullish on Group Business

BETHESDA, Md. Group booking pace is picking up momentum at Marriott International, executives said during the company’s earnings call

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World’s Busiest Airport Adds Terminal

ATLANTA Atlanta is about to open the Maynard H. Jackson International Terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. The $1.4 billion

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Liberty Hotel Revamps Meeting Breaks

BOSTON The Liberty Hotel, which is gearing up to celebrate its fifth anniversary in September 2012, recently upgraded its meeting breaks. Here

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Let's Make a Deal

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Liberty Hotel Revamps Meeting Breaks

BOSTON The Liberty Hotel, which is gearing up to celebrate its fifth anniversary in September 2012, recently upgraded its meeting breaks. Here

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Baccarat Hotel to Open In Big Apple

NEW YORK Already under construction and estimated to open in 2014, the 120-room hotel and condominium at 20 W. 53rd St., a prominent address in

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Daniel Egan

Daniel Egan will oversee all sales, marketing, and public relations efforts for the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile in his new role as

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Minneapolis Hyatt Regency Undergoes Green Renovation

MINNEAPOLIS Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, which is  undergoing a $25 million renovation of its guestrooms, suites, public areas, and restaurants

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Dorea Ann Ferris

The Tampa Museum of Art welcomes Dorea Ann Ferris as its new director of development. Ferris most recently served as director of development at

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Prices, Demand Take a Hike

Smith Travel Research just issued its latest research on hotel room occupancy and rates and, according to the findings, bookings and rates are

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Hyatt Regency Louisville Is Redone

LOUISVILLE, Ky. The Hyatt Regency Louisville is showing off its $5.8 million renovation, which features a new canopied entrance and a new ground

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Stress Relief on the Strip

Being a road warrior may be good for your career, but research conducted by Columbia University shows that lack of sleep, inadequate exercise and a

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IMEX in Frankfurt Reworks Association Day

Frankfurt, Germany After nine years of year-on-year increases in the number of association meeting planners attending the IMEX Association Day,

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