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OCTOBER 20, 2010
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Hilton Debuts New Doubletree Brand Identity
Hilton Worldwide announced a new logo and name for its Doubletree brand: DoubleTree by Hilton.
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Hyatt Introduces Hypoallergenic Rooms
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts announced plans to introduce hypoallergenic rooms at all of its full-service properties in the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean.
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MPI, IMEX Launch Webinar Series
MPI in partnership with IMEX America announced a year-long series of six webinars featuring topics that include generational differences in the workplace and the neuroscience of effective event planning.
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IACC Elects New Officers
The board of directors of the International Association of Conference Centers of The Americas elected new officers for a two-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2011.
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Whether you're here for business or pleasure or both, Harrah's is THE place to hold your meeting or event. Harrah's St. Louis has everything you need all under one roof! There are great perks to hosting your event with us, too. Meeting and event planners can now earn Reward Credits® through our Total Rewards® program just for booking with us!

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St. Louis

Gateway to Great Gatherings

By KATIE MORELL

Missouri's "Gateway City" is a historic, riverfront destination that has been revitalized in recent years by billions in development. With an attractive combination of new and upgraded facilities, value and hospitality, St. Louis is a premier option for Midwest get-togethers.

"St. Louis is a place where history and imagination collide, and the result is a Midwestern destination like no other," says Donna Andrews, director of public relations for the St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission.

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Pheasant Run Resort
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For nearly 50 years, Pheasant Run Resort has been the ideal place for associations to meet in the Midwest. Today, we're pleased to do our part to give back to the association community, with our new Give to Get program. We'll be rewarding two associations that are reaching out to their membership in creative ways up to $50,000 master bill credit to help those associations who are making a difference in these times. Entries are being accepted through Nov. 30, 2010.

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Happenings – St. Louis

St. Louis

America's Center (314.421.1023) is in the midst of a three-year, $48 million slate of improvements. Upgrades will include new restrooms and escalators, new carpeting and energy efficient lighting in meeting rooms, a redesigned catering kitchen and infrastructure enhancements, including a new roof and HVAC systems. The center offers 502,000 square feet of exhibition space, 80 meeting rooms, a 66,000-seat arena and a 1,411-seat theater.

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Pick Three – St. Louis

Dea Hoover
Owner, Discover St. Louis, St. Louis

What are three great group experiences that capture the history of St. Louis?

Gateway Arch: The nation's tallest monument, the Gateway Arch is the symbol of St. Louis and Missouri's role as the Gateway to the West for pioneers. Definitely the most group-friendly attraction in the city, the Arch offers four great experiences and is ideal for 20 to 300. Ride to the top of the monument aboard a unique tram system, view a movie about the building of the Arch, view an IMAX film about the Lewis and Clark expedition, and then enjoy a narrated cruise aboard a replica paddlewheel boat along the downtown riverfront. All four tickets may be booked with one phone call or e-mail.


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