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Affordable Meetings Renamed and Revamped
The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association changed the name of its Affordable Meetings conference and exhibition to MEET: Meetings, Events, Education, Technology, which will take effect with the event in Washington, D.C., Sept. 7-8.
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Big Turnaround for Hotel Transactions
U.S. hotel transactions this year reached $4.9 billion through May, triple the volume recorded last year during the same period, according to a survey report by Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels.
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Georgia Resort Joins Marriott Group
The Lodge & Spa at Calloway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Ga., joined Marriott's Autography Collection, a group of independent luxury-tier hotels and resorts.
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APEX Green Standards Reach Milestone
The Convention Industry Council announced that eight of the nine APEX standards for sustainable events have completed the committee review stage and are now awaiting final approval and publication.
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Take part in an unforgettable meeting experience at JW Marriott New Orleans. Explore one of 494 elegant guestrooms and suites, each with luxurious linens, marble baths and a seamless blend of classic and modern décor. Entertain attendees in our new Irvin Mayfield I Club, scheduled to open mid-July. And impress up to 750 guests in one of 27 brilliantly-appointed meeting rooms, as our team of experienced chefs takes each attendee on a highly-personalized culinary journey.
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Visit www.jwneworleans.com for more information.
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Kentucky
A Breed Apart
By TONY BARTLETT
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The state famous for its thoroughbred horses, bourbon and bluegrass music is also a land of lakes, rivers, rolling hills, mountains and historic towns.
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Kentucky's tourism slogan is "Unbridled Spirit," and groups will find a wealth of ways to free themselves in the destination—from meetings-friendly state parks with lodges to the Bourbon Trail, equestrian events and exhilarating car races.
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Did you know…
We have over 9,000 miles of fishable streams in Kentucky?
Kentucky has more Bald eagles than at any time in history?
Kentucky is home to the largest Elk herd east of the Rocky Mountains?
Bring the family outdoors to Kentucky for your next Unbridled Adventure.
While fishing in Kentucky, Nothing Can Interfere With Your Conversation. Except The Occasional Bite.
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To plan your next adventure and purchase a fishing license please visit fw.ky.gov.
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Horsing Around - Kentucky
By TONY BARTLETT
Opportunities abound for Kentucky's equestrian heritage to be incorporated into itineraries and gatherings.
Louisville is home to the Kentucky Derby Museum at Churchill Downs (502.637.1111; www.derbymuseum.org), which reopened in April 2010 following repairs resulting from flood damage in August 2009. The museum opened in time for the 2010 Kentucky Derby. The $5.5 million renovation included new exhibits and interactive displays.
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Site Scene
Tennessee
Hampton Inn & Suites Chattanooga/Downtown recently debuted. The six-story, $18.2 million property features 134 rooms. The hotel is in pursuit of LEED Silver certification. Amenities include a courtyard, an indoor/outdoor saltwater pool and complimentary Wi-Fi access. For more information, call 423.693.0500 or visit http://hamptoninn.hilton.com.
After being damaged by flooding in Nashville last year, Opry Mills, a large shopping mall near the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, is set to be rebuilt, with opening expected in spring 2012. The mall suffered an estimated $200 million in damage and has been closed since the flooding last May. For more information, call 615.514.1100 or visit www.simon.com/mall/oprymills.
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LATEST VIDEOS
Meetings: On Location!
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Eric Whitson, the National Conference Center's director of sales & marketing, spoke with Chief Content Director Tyler Davidson during the recent IACC Annual Conference, and said that both the hospitality industry and conference center segment are starting "Rev it up."
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