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Site Studies Incentive "Wow" Factor
The Site International Foundation published its Focus on Program Content study, the sixth release of the ongoing Site Index research initiative. The report investigated the elements and design of motivational programs as determined by planners, users and destinations.
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Convention Industry CEOs to Collaborate
The chief staff executives of key organizations involved in the convention and exhibition industry plan to meet each year to explore joint opportunities for collaboration on common industry activities, including safety and security, advocacy, education, industry affairs and best practices, among others.
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LEED-Designed Hotel Set for Columbus
Work has started on a LEED-designed, 136-unit SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Columbus, Ohio.
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Carlson Hotels Launches Loyalty Program
Carlson Hotels launched Club Carlson, a hotel loyalty program enabling members to redeem points at the company's 1,071 hotels worldwide, including all Radisson and Country Inns & Suites properties.
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Short Takes
Attractions
High Rollers Luxury Lanes & Lounge, an experiential bowling complex and dining and entertainment facility, recently debuted at Foxwoods Resort Casino, in Mashantucket, Conn. The 35,000-square-foot High Rollers features an innovative menu from executive chef and partner Kevin Long, two full-service bars, 20 bowling lanes, including six VIP lanes, six professional billiard tables, a two-level lounge with a piano and 50-seat marble bar, and more than 60 large-screen, high-definition televisions. There are also three private rooms that can accommodate 20 to 100 guests, along with function space for up to 800. For more information, call 860.312.3000.
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Noteworthy
Marriott, Hilton Chart Ambitious Growth
Marriott International and Hilton Worldwide announced aggressive expansion plans for their hotel portfolios over the next several years, both in the U.S. and abroad. A significant number of the upcoming properties are upscale, meetings-oriented hotels near downtown convention centers.
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