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Marriott Profits Point To Higher Rates Industry Wide
Marriott International returned to a profit in the third quarter as revenue rose on higher room rates and an increase in business and leisure travel. Marriott's performance suggests that the hotel industry is gradually emerging from the recession, and could signal increased room rates at other chains.
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Buffalo Convention Center Gets Major Upgrade
The Buffalo Niagara Convention Center has completed a $7 million renovation.
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Kimpton Launches Small Group Booking Service
Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants introduced Kimpton Small Group Desk, a resource designed to simplify the booking process for groups of 25 or less without meeting space or food and beverage requirements.
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Access To Manage Trendy Big Apple Hotel
Global hospitality company Access Hotel & Resorts will manage the trendy Distrikt Hotel in New York City. The 155-room hotel, which opened last February, is located in midtown Manhattan near Times Square.
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Harrisburg/Hershey/Lancaster  

Harrisburg/Hershey/ Lancaster

Preservation Meets Progress

By TONY BARTLETT

The past, the present and the future converge in a region of Pennsylvania that mixes rolling pastureland, deep-rooted  

cultural traditions, a waterfront state capital and the "Sweetest Place on Earth" with new and upgraded facilities.

Harrisburg, set on the Susquehanna River, along with the chocolate mecca of Hershey and Pennsylvania Dutch Country, centered on Lancaster County, form a diverse, meetings-friendly area with plenty of interesting venues and experiences for groups.

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Pick Three – Harrisburg/Hershey/Lancaster

Jeffrey Rudder
Director of Sales, Resorts Group, Hershey Meetings

What are three great ways for groups to get in touch with Hershey's chocolate heritage?

Wine/Beer/Rum & Chocolate Pairing, or Chocolate Mixology Class: Unwind on a Friday afternoon and treat your group to a special pairing class or learn how to make a chocolate martini. In the pairing class, learn how the flavor of Hershey's chocolate interacts with your favorite adult beverage. Our expert will guide you through this chocolate experience and recommend different pairing combinations to fit a variety of palates and preferences. In the mixology class, our beverage manager will instruct each guest on how to make five unique Hershey's chocolate martinis at their own station, complete with glasses, bar tools and ingredients. The class is completely interactive for your guests and works as a great team-building event. Each participant receives a recipe booklet, certificate of completion and a special gift.

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Site Scene

Massachusetts

The Millennium Bostonian Hotel recently took the wraps off a $25 million renovation that transformed the hotel's former Seasons Restaurant into Seasons Ballroom, a 3,000-square-foot event space. In addition, with the renovation of the hotel, each of the Millennium Bostonian's 201 guest rooms has been upgraded. For more information, call 617.523.3600.

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Meetings East October/November 2010 Digital Edition
Click here It's no mystery that the poor economy has upped the clout of religious-meeting planners. See how destinations are courting these typically large groups who are remaining faithful to meetings in our digital-exclusive "Getting Religion" feature.

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Past Issues

Sheraton Launches Fitness Program - 10/07/2010
Virgin Group to Launch Hotel Brand in U.S. - 9/30/2010
Higher Hotel Rates Forecast for 2011 - 9/21/2010
U.S. Hotel Industry on Upswing - 9/14/2010
PCMA Reorganizes for Education Focus - 9/07/2010
Benchmark Releases Beverage Trends - 9/01/2010
Marriott Marquis Set to Break Ground in D.C. - 8/26/2010
Edition Hotel Planned for D.C. - 8/19/2010
W New York Downtown Set for Debut - 8/05/2010
N.J. Gov. Unveils Big Plan for Atlantic City - 7/29/2010

 

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