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Wyndham to Franchise Planet Hollywood Brand
Wyndham Hotel Group announced a license agreement with Planet Hollywood Resorts International to franchise the Planet Hollywood Resorts brand and provide management services globally.
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Salt Palace Getting Nation's Largest Solar Rooftop
Salt Lake City's Salt Palace Convention Center is installing what is believed to be the nation's largest rooftop solar array, with plans estimating a January completion.
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Virgin Group to Launch Hotel Brand in U.S.
Expanding from the airline to hotel business, Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group is looking to operate properties in major North American cities such as New York, San Francisco, Miami, Boston, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.
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Southwest Airlines to buy AirTran
Southwest Airlines agreed to buy AirTran in a $1.4 billion deal that will combine two of the country's largest low-fare airlines.
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Green Meetings  

Green Meetings

The Green Standard?

By MARLENE GOLDMAN

Following years of anticipation, there will soon be a clearer answer to the still lingering question, What is a green meeting?
Incurring nearly as much debate as the nation's health care reform, the APEX/ASTM Environmentally Sustainable Meetings Standards are in the final stages of review and slated for release this year.

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Programs & Packages

The Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa, in Santa Ana Pueblo, N.M., near Albuquerque, recently launched its Meet and Be Green program, which encourages guests and planners to make green choices for their meetings. As part of the program, planners and meeting attendees pledge to take 10 steps during their meeting, including eliminating disposable water bottles, selecting locally grown seasonal foods, using products with 100 percent recycled content, recycling during the meeting and minimizing shipping. For new meetings booked by Dec. 30 and held by March 31, 2011, groups participating in the program will be eligible for a 3 percent rebate on qualifying charges on the master bill. For more information, call 505.867.1234.

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Mexico

Taheima Wellness Resort & Spa recently opened in Riviera Nayarit on Mexico's Pacific Coast. The all-inclusive boutique resort provides 135 suites, including a two-story penthouse suite. All suites offer Wi-Fi access, and personal butler service is available on each floor. Amenities include infinity pools and whirlpools, 24-hour access to a workout facility and a dance studio. A 22,000-square-foot rooftop spa will be completed by early 2011. The resort also offers 10 meeting rooms, breakout rooms, and boardrooms and a ballroom for up to 600. Groups alsao have access to the Learning Center at Taheima, which offers workshops and team-building options. For more information, call 866.978.7140.

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Westin Unveiled in Mexico City - 9/02/2010
Planners Cite ROI Pressure in Survey - 8/31/2010
ASAE Wraps on High Note - 8/25/2010
MeetGreen Updates Measurement Tool - 8/18/2010
L.A. Hotel Owners Propose Room Fee - 8/11/2010
Legendary Vegas Resort Getting Big Redo - 8/04/2010
Redo Planned for Colorado Resort - 7/29/2010
Resort Debuts in Mazatlan, Mexico - 7/22/2010

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Budget Tips: Make More with Less
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