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Ottawa Convention Centre Opens
The Ottawa Convention Centre, a facility overlooking the Rideau Canal and offering 192,000 square feet of meeting space, is up and running in Ottawa, Ontario.
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Biz Travel Rebound Higher Than Expected
Business travel posted higher than expected gains in Q4 2010 and spending will rise by nearly 7 percent to more than $245 billion in 2011, according to a new report from the Global Business Travel Association.
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CEIR Predicts Exhibition Recovery
The Center for Exhibition Industry Research announced the release of the CEIR Index Report, An Analysis of the 2010 Exhibition Industry and Future Outlook. The Index reports that the overall exhibition industry hit bottom in 2010, and that the industry should see a modest recovery during the next three years in all metrics across most sectors.
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Courtyard Set for Westhampton, N.J.
A 119-room Courtyard by Marriott is scheduled to open in Westhampton, N.J. on May 5.
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Providence
Divine & Delightful
By MARIA LENHART
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Compact like the rest of Rhode Island, Providence nevertheless is a vibrant destination with enough cosmopolitan flair to rival cities several times its size.
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A university hub that encompasses the Ivy League as well as leading schools for design, hospitality and the culinary arts, Providence is also a place of diverse neighborhoods where traditions run deep.
"We have all the offerings of a first-tier city, yet we provide an intimate setting where things are not overwhelming," says Neil Schriever, senior vice president of the Providence Warwick CVB. "We also enjoy the advantage of location.
We're within 300 miles of 20 percent of the U.S. population and a plane change or less from just about anywhere in the country."
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Feast on Federal Hill
By MARIA LENHART
Things haven't changed a whole lot in Federal Hill over the past century, which is what makes Providence's traditionally Italian enclave so fascinating to visit. Family establishments devoted to producing hand-made ravioli and baking crisp loaves of bread in brick ovens have been in continuous operation for decades.
Unlocking the secrets of Federal Hill is Cynthia Salvado, whose Savoring Federal Hill walking tours provide a tasty, insider's journey through the neighborhood where some 54,000 Italian immigrants settled during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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Affordable Meetings
Brain-Power Breaks
By RUTH A. HILL
Designing meeting breaks that contribute to productivity and retention may be just as important to fulfilling objectives as the program content itself. And with many organizations strapped for time and money these days, breaks can be an affordable and efficient way to give attendees a refreshing energy boost between intensive sessions.
Trainers, planners and hotel staffers who work with business groups say the most effective meeting breaks involve engaging activities such as fun play, team building or networking.
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Venues with a View: Ion & WP24 at L.A. Live
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Food and beverage functions can either wow your guests or leave a lasting bad taste in their mouths. Now, more than ever, it's important to work effectively with catering managers and chefs to create added value, even on a limited budget. Join Meetings Focus and Arlene Sheff, CMP, and learn new ways to impress your guests with creative menus and food service methods.
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