What’s up? Well, it may be one of the oldest smart-aleck retorts going, but the simple answer is, “prices.” Hotels and other
January 17, 2012
Getting Trendy
We’re headlong into the beginning of 2012 and some interesting trends are starting to manifest, both here at Meetings Focus and with the
January 17, 2012
Some great dining options for anyone planning an event in San Francisco...
Some great dining options for anyone planning an event in San Francisco...
January 17, 2012
Orlando Getting Cluster of Biz Traveler Hotels
ORLANDO In the heart of one the nation's biggest hotel markets sits a downtown where a new hotel hasn't opened in more than a decade. That's about
January 17, 2012
San Diego Hoteliers Back Conv. Center Plan
SAN DIEGO The Hotel Motel Association of San Diego County has given conditional approval to a measure that would raise the bulk of funding for a
January 17, 2012
Downtown Norfolk Could Get Major Transformation
NORFOLK, Va. A developer wants to transform the downtown waterfront here to include a new conference center, two additional hotels, an office
January 17, 2012
THE CASE FOR… a social media moderator at your event
Have you seen a Twitter wall get invaded by outside protestors or a group of attendees on the negativity bandwagon blasting a speaker while they are
January 17, 2012
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Starts Big Upgrade
CHICAGO, Ill. Hyatt Regency McCormick Place announced that the first phase of a multi-million dollar expansion and renovation has begun. The hotel
January 17, 2012
Rebecca Waxler-Ramsey
Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), a Wisconsin regional DMO, hired Rebecca Waxler-Ramsey as its new director of sales.
January 16, 2012
A Social Media Meetings Primer
Get your meetings and events social media strategy working well and you’ll have engaged attendees, inspired speakers, satiated suppliers and
January 16, 2012
Meet (Like) The Beatles!
Abbey Road Studios has announced a global partnership with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts— providing Fairmont guests the chance to enjoy once-in
January 16, 2012
IMEX Frankfurt reduces waste output
FRANKFURT, GERMANY—A campaign to reduce overall waste output from the IMEX in Frankfurt trade show, whether recyclable or not, has seen waste
January 16, 2012
Miami/Fort Lauderdale
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January 16, 2012
Four Seasons Launches New Website, Luxury Trend Report
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has introduced a new, highly experiential global website. The new www.fourseasons.com offers an immersive and user-
January 16, 2012
Site Scene
Florida The Naples Beach Hotel reopened its championship golf course last year after a closure for
January 16, 2012
Atlanta (2012 Coverage)
Not so long ago Atlanta underwent a rebranding. “Every Day is an Opening Day” was the new slogan. The $200 million Georgia Aquarium and
January 16, 2012
Casper Wyo. Delayed in Conf. Center Plans
CASPER, Wyo. The city of Casper will have to wait a little bit longer before finding out how big, where and what kind of conference center to
January 16, 2012
Hotel, Conf. Center Plan Revived in North Texas
DENTON, Texas Interest from a Missouri company has revived a dormant project to bring a hotel and conference center to the University of North