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MPI Inches Closer to Finding CEO
MPI Chairman Kevin Hinton, Chairman at ALHI, revealed at MPI’s WEC that a strategic planning task force has been convened to “clearly define the specific qualifications we need our next CEO to have.” Once the committee completes its assessment it will make its recommendations to the board and the search for a new CEO will begin, he said....
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New, Free App Rating Hotels’ Technology For Meeting Planners Unveiled
Meetings industry tech gurus Corbin Ball and James Spellos have partnered with QuickMobile to create a new, free iPhone and Android app that allows meeting planners in the midst of site inspections to enter information about properties they’re considering...
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Westin Heads To Cape Coral
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced plans to introduce its Westin brand to Southwest Florida in a waterfront community in Cape Coral...
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DoubleTree Opens In Salt Lake City
DoubleTree by Hilton has announced the opening of an all suites hotel, located in downtown Salt Lake City and situated 15 minutes away from the Salt Lake City International Airport....
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Savannah and the Georgia Coast
Steeped in tradition and draped in moss, coastal Georgia doesn’t toss words like “transformation” and “explosion of growth” around lightly, but the new Jekyll Island Convention Center has ushered in a new chapter for the region, significantly increasing its capacity and drawing larger conferences back to the area...
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Caribbean/Cancun/
Riviera Maya
The Caribbean is drawing a line in the sand and inviting groups across. Close to home, undeniably exotic and already a strong player in the incentives market, the Caribbean has raised its profile as a destination for meetings and conventions, expanding its portfolio of luxury hotel brands and welcoming major convention centers within the past few years....
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Central/Western Virginia
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CVB Contacts - Central/Western Virginia
The Old Dominion State is capitalizing on its role in the country’s evolution, as it commemorates the sesquicentennial of both the Civil War and Emancipation Proclamation with special events being held through 2015...
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The Westin Resort & Casino, Aruba features 481 heavenly guest rooms including over 200 spectacular ocean view rooms, all with private balconies. Groups can enjoy 70 spacious junior or one bedroom ocean view suites. Relax in the soothing comfort of the Heavenly Bed® and refresh in the marble Heavenly Bath.® The Westin Resort's meeting and conference center offers versatile meeting space to accommodate groups as small as 10 or as large as 1,000. Extensive, beautifully landscaped outdoor function areas are available for unique parties and events. |
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Event Dates Impact on Attendance and Inclusion
Meeting and Event Planning and Hotel Sales 101:
- Know your audience.
- Make no assumptions about who they are and what will impact their attendance...
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Alameda's unexpected group pleasures
The East Bay’s group offerings can be easily overlooked—and understandably so, residing in the shadows of one of America’s great meeting cities. But planners who take the time to investigate will be rewarded with some memorable outings and venues...
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Hire Authority—
Job Market Outlook
In a recent report from U.S. News and World Report, the job of planning meetings, conventions and events is the top business job for 2012, and 16th best job overall...
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Going for Broke
Despite continued soft markets, new casinos have been opening and others have been expanding in the South, providing more opportunities and choices for upscale meetings and entertainment. ...
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Virtual Realities
"I’d be concerned about virtual shows replacing live ones when virtual honeymoons replace the real thing.” So said industry leader Jason Chudnofsky many years ago about virtual shows...
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Grand Opening Planned for LeGrand Center
Fred Julius, chief operating officer for The Wilderman Group, announced the debut of the LeGrand Center to coincide with the exciting events for the American Legion World Series (ALWS) on August 17-21...
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Omni Powers to the Top of Upscale Hotel Poll
Omni Hotels & Resorts ranked highest among nine upper-upscale hotel brands, according to the recently released J.D. Power and Associates 2012 North American Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index StudySM...
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Refreshing Retreats
Starwood Caribbean Hotels & Resorts is helping companies get away from it all by offering the new “Meetings Refreshed” promotion...
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Brit Hotel Drops Bible for Sexy Bestseller
The owner of a British hotel has replaced the Gideon Bibles normally stocked in guest rooms with copies of Fifty Shades of Grey, the erotic bestseller....
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Site Scene
SLS Hotel South Beach opened in Miami Beach on the former site of the Ritz Plaza Hotel. The brand’s first East Coast property has 130 guest rooms, 10 new villas and a restaurant serving Latin-inspired cuisine...
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PKF Stands By Strong Forecast
Despite news that will likely influence the short-term performance of the U.S. economy, PKF Hospitality Research affirms its strong forecasts of RevPAR growth for the nation’s lodging industry. According to the recently released June 2012 edition of its hotel forecast, Hotel Horizons, PKF-HR is projecting RevPAR for U.S. hotels will increase by 5.8 percent in 2012, and another 6.6 percent in 2013...
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Short Takes
Running through early November at the The Charleston Museum, Charleston Couture displays fashion and textiles from the 1770s to the 1970s, including rare haute couture pieces and Low Country accessories. The museum also continues its recognition of the Civil War sesquicentennial with exhibits including Blasted: Assorted Projectiles and Explosives of the Civil War, which runs until September...
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Carol Bush
Westin Casuarina Resort and Spa
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands |
What service can you provide to groups that they normally might not receive?
Private Island Tours: Carol is happy to suggest a private island tour. All tours include a seasoned guide and will bring guests all over the island. Some of the noted places the tour visits are...
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