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New Research Shows Associations Impact Society
Associations have a profound, measurable economic and social impact on the nation, according to ASAE’s updated Associations Matter study... Read more >>
Ownership, Facility Changes at Santa Barbara Hotel
Pacifica Hotel Company has announced its acquisition of The Belamar Hotel in Manhattan Beach from Larkspur Hotels & Restaurants... Read more >>
Andaz Heads for Napa and Savannah
This summer, the Avia hotels in Napa, Calif. and Savannah, Ga. will be re-flagged as Andaz Napa and Andaz Savannah, respectively... Read more >>
World Travel Council: Major Industry Growth Ahead
Travel and tourism is set for a milestone year as the industry’s direct contribution to the global economy is expected to pass $2 trillion in GDP and 100 million jobs... Read more >>
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Colorado
Colorado, the home of sporty types who enjoy seasonal activities such as skiing, mountain biking and kayaking, might be best known for its active pursuits... Read more >> |
Monterey/Carmel/Santa Cruz
Even without its array of superb spa facilities, the Monterey, Carmel and Santa Cruz area, a destination noted for its inspirational landscape and serenity, would still be a place for meeting attendees to find physical and mental renewal... Read more >> |
Palm Springs
The city of Palm Springs and the surrounding communities remain classic desert retreats. Everyone from meeting attendees to Hollywood celebs escapes to the region to relax and unwind... Read more >> |
Western Canada
In 1670, Charles II of England granted most of North America, much of present day Western Canada included, to the Hudson’s Bay Company... Read more >> |
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The recently renovated the Oakland Marriott City Center sits proudly in the center of Oakland’s exciting revival. Ranked by The New York Times as one
of the top destinations to visit in 2012, Oakland is the perfect destination for your next event.
The Oakland Marriott offers 489 deluxe guest rooms, 7 suites and more than 25,000 square feet of function space – in addition to another 64,000 square feet of exhibition and meeting space at the adjoining Oakland Convention Center.
If you thought you knew Oakland…Think again!
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Vietnam gov't eyes casino proposals
The Vietnam government is considering the advantages and disadvantages of several casino projects proposed for Vietnam... Read more >>
Sacramento Airport Hotel's Dedicated Staff Boosts Guest Satisfaction to Perfection
Crediting the dedication and exceptional service provided by an "amazing staff" for increased customer approval... Read more >>
Jumeirah Hotels and Residences in Europe Now Accepting Online Bookings
The first hotel, the Jumeirah Grand Hotel Via Veneto, located in the heart of Rome, is now open for bookings through the Jumeirah.com website... Read more >>
Hoteliers gain confidence in negotiating rates
The years of declining negotiated rates have ended, according to Stephen Fitzgerald, COO of Sabre Hospitality Solutions... Read more >>
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Mountain Highs
The mountain regions of the West offer groups high-quality team-building options and realistic rates. Add to that the stunning scenery and great weather of the summer months and you’ve created an ideal venue for groups, according to Pat Moloney, president and founder of TMN Events, a full-service event company and DMC operating in Idaho; Lake Tahoe, Calif.; Park City, Utah; and the Tetons.
“The mountains in the West during the summer are some of the absolute best locations for groups,” he says... Read more >>
Sunshine Lost in the Clouds
For close to two years, pharmaceutical and medical meeting planners have been gearing up for the start of the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (PPSA, or the “Sunshine Act”), which initially required companies to start tracking payments to physicians and teaching hospitals at the beginning of this year.
But the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)—which was charged with writing guidelines surrounding the legislation... Read more >>
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Indy Gets Artsy
Buckingham Companies and the Indianapolis Museum of Art today announced that they are collaborating on the art program for The Alexander, a new hotel in downtown Indianapolis... Read more >>
History Repeats Itself
Mark and Gwenn Snider, owners of the Winnetu Oceanside Resort on Martha's Vineyard, have announced that the historic Nantucket Hotel & Resort... Read more >>
Banner Day for Hyatt Pair
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that this summer the Avia hotels in Napa, Calif. and Savannah, Ga. will be re-flagged as Andaz Napa and Andaz Savannah... Read more >>
California Dreaming
Destination Marketing Organization Visit Newport Beach Inc. orchestrated a Publisher’s Clearinghouse-style ambush for Florida meeting planner Liz Planz... Read more >>
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On Location - Riviera Palm Springs and Virgin America
When I think of Palm Springs, I think of sun, fun and celebrities. A recent trip to the Riviera Palm Springs provided just that... Read more >>
Out and About in Okanagan
“Super, Natural.” British Columbia’s marketing slogan perfectly captures the essence of Canada’s westernmost province, where Mother Nature created some of her finest work... Read more >>
Close-Up: Napa Valley
With more than 400 world-class wineries and a food scene that rivals anywhere in the world, holding a meeting in California’s Napa Valley is like uncorking a rare vintage... Read more >>
Site Scene
California
More than 120 years old, the historic Hotel del Coronado in San Diego unveiled an $8 million renovation of 386 rooms and suites... Read more >>
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