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Five Major Resorts Declare Bankruptcy
Five high-end resorts—the Claremont Resort in Berkeley, Calif.; Grand Wailea Resort in Maui; Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix; La Quinta Resort in La Quinta, Calif.; and Doral Golf Resort in Miami—were placed into bankruptcy on Feb. 1 by Paulson & Co., a hedge fund that acquired them in a recent foreclosure auction.
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IMEX To Hold Women's Leadership Forum
Using findings from a recent survey of women in the meetings and incentive industry, IMEX plans to present its first-ever Women's Leadership Forum at its upcoming trade show in Frankfurt, Germany on May 24-26.
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Vegas Strip Casinos Post $2.5 Billion Loss
The major casinos along the Las Vegas Strip lost $2.5 billion during fiscal 2010 in revenue from sources that include gaming, rooms and restaurants, according to a report from Nevada's Gaming Control Board.
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Benchmark Adds Utah Ranch Resort
Benchmark Hospitality International added Sorrel River Ranch Resort & Spa in Moab, Utah, to its management portfolio.
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Las Vegas
Packed with Pizzazz
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By TONY BARTLETT
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Las Vegas can be relied on for its ability to dazzle, constantly upping the ante with new ways to entertain, and the past year has been no exception.
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In 2010, major hotels debuted, and a slew of new beach clubs opened in time for summer, most coupled with new nightclubs, while the unveiling of new celebrity chef restaurants and luxury brand retail outlets continued.
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Planner's Perspective - Las Vegas
Kerry Price
CMP; Senior Director; Strategic Networking Events; Amerinet; Warrendale, Pa.
- Describe your event. The healthcare group purchasing organization, Amerinet, had its member conference, which drew 1,400 attendees and included education sessions, exhibits and networking, at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino Las Vegas.
- Why did you decide to host the meeting in Las Vegas? We had been there in 2009 and it was an excellent experience. When the meeting was canceled in May at Gaylord Opryland due to the flood, Las Vegas Meetings by Harrah's [now Las Vegas Meetings by Caesars Entertainment] stepped up and placed us at the Rio.
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The 136-room Courtyard Edmonton West debuted its redesign in January, including a renovated lobby with communal tables and private media booths. Guests can connect to free Wi-Fi or use complimentary computer terminals in the business library. The five-story hotel features a restaurant, indoor swimming pool with whirlpool spa, fitness center and 4,631 square feet of meeting space. For more information, call 780.638.6070.
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