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SEPTEMBER 14, 2010
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Grand Rapids CVB Changes Name
The Grand Rapids/Kent County [Mich.] CVB announced a new name for the 83-year-old organization: Experience Grand Rapids.
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U.S. Hotel Industry on Upswing
The U.S. hotel industry showed gains in both occupancy and average daily room rate in July and August, according to Smith Travel Research and e-forecasting.com.
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Hotel Survey Shows Green, Tech Gains
Key findings of the American Hotel & Lodging Association's 2010 Lodging Survey indicate that hotels are becoming greener, healthier and more tech-savvy.
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Hotel Debuts in Fort Wayne, Ind.
The Courtyard by Marriott at Harrison Square is up and running.
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CVB Update

Junior Partners

By DANA ENFINGER

CVBs want planners to know that it's good to be small.

Many planners may think that if they are coordinating a smaller meeting, there is no need to reach out to CVBs located in

their chosen destination for assistance. The perception exists that CVBs can and will only assist those planning larger meetings or trade shows.

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Hip Hotels

Artful Lodging

By MARLENE GOLDMAN

In stark contrast to the cookie-cutter nature of many large chain properties, art-themed hotels strive to be unique. In doing so, they induce a creative atmosphere for groups and often reflect the flavor of the local community.

Art in Motion
The recently opened Hotel Palomar in Chicago, designed by Orlando Diaz-Azcuy, distinguishes itself from other local boutique properties with art playing a key role in the decor of the hotel. The hotel is located in the River North neighborhood, which has the highest concentration of art galleries in the U.S. outside of Manhattan, according to Denise C. Schultz, director of sales and marketing for the hotel.

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Illinois

Hilton Hotels reflagged the Rosemont Hotel at O'Hare as Hilton Rosemont/Chicago O'Hare. More than $15 million has been invested in renovations to the property, including the guest rooms, lobby, health club, meeting rooms, conference center, grand ballroom, on-site dining areas and new porte-cochere. The hotel offers 287 guest rooms and 12 suites featuring in-room amenities such as high-definition televisions and Wi-Fi access. The hotel also features 26 meeting rooms and more than 22,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space. For more information, call 847.678.4488.


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