Massive Changes for St. Louis Casino Hotel

Massive Changes for St. Louis Casino Hotel Penn National Gaming, Inc. announced that having received requisite regulatory approvals, it has completed its acquisition of the stock of the Harrah’s St. Louis gaming and lodging facility from Caesars Entertainment for total consideration of approximately $610 million... Read more >> Wisconsin Hotel Hosts Obama Visit The presidential suite at the Sheraton Madison hotel now lives up to its name. President Barack Obama checked into room 806 on the top floor of the hotel at 706 John Nolen Drive, across from the Alliant Energy Center, shortly after 3 a.m. Monday, said Ranette Maurer, director of sales and marketing.... Read more >> West Fargo Hotel Complex Moves Forward West Fargo City Commissioners voted unanimously Monday night to move forward with plans for a hotel and conference center on Beaton Drive southwest of the corner of.... Read more >> Ottawa Hotel Unveils Upgrades Delta Hotels and Resorts announced that the Delta Ottawa City Centre has officially completed its multi-million dollar renovation. The redevelopment includes a full.... Read more >> Rapid City/Mount Rushmore Under the steady gaze of Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Thomas Jefferson and George Washington, Rapid City, S.D., Mt. Rushmore and the Black Hills offer a patriotic spirit that translates into contagious energy for meeting groups.... Read more >> Rapid City/Mount Rushmore News >> Wisconsin From off-site gatherings at Milwaukee’s Harley-Davidson Museum and green meetings at Madison’s Monona Terrace Convention Center to partying at Lambeau Field in Green Bay and watching a master cheese carver create a delicious work of art in Fox Cities, ... Read more >> Kansas City Area There’s something special about Kansas City, and folks in this metro area know the way to every planner’s heart: incredible food, the best in jazz music and enough top-notch attractions to please any attendee... Read more >> Kansas City News >> Indianapolis Indianapolis continues to grow as a Midwestern meetings mecca, and this is prominently reflected in its gamut of event-friendly venues... Read more >> Indianapolis News >> Risks and Rewards: Crowd Sourcing an Event for 30,000 People Have you thought about giving up more control of your conference? What is holding you back?... Read more >> Surround Yourself with Great People Great people are the backbone to any organization. Identifying the right people is a skill that requires a little strategy and practice. Here are some tips for preparing for an interview... Read more >> Golf Meetings Mean Business While an increasing number of attendees may prefer a visit to the spa when out of session, golf remains important as a relationship-builder and team-building tool for groups... Read more >> Tech is Tops It’s not surprising that in the second decade of the 21st century, technology is a prime driver in determining the kinds of features new and renovated hotels and conference centers are providing their guests.... Read more >> Rubbing Planners the Right Way Tourism Victoria in British Columbia is offering a new incentive for planners bringing group business to the Canadian city with a British flavor. To show planners they understand how stressful and often thankless the job of a meeting planner really is... Read more >> Perfection in Paradise The Kahala Hotel & Resort has announced its Perfect Meeting and Incentive Package for group travel in 2013. The new offer is priced starting at $295 per night (subject to room availability, Run of House category)... Read more >> IACC Chooses New Leader Following a thorough one-year global exploration for the ideal candidate, the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) announced the appointment of Mark Cooper of Warwickshire, U.K. as chief executive officer... Read more >> Site Scene The independent Godfrey Hotel will join Chicago’s River North lodging portfolio in 2013, offering 221 rooms and 12,000 square feet of rooftop event space... Read more >> ‘State of Meetings’ Survey Reveals 6 Key Trends - 11/1/12 Food & Beverage Trends Forecast for 2013 - 10/18/12 Massive Changes for Chicago-Area Hotel - 10/11/12 Dazzling New Event Space Unveiled in Michigan - 10/4/12 Tornado Can’t Stop Hilton Branson - 9/20/12 CIC Launches Healthcare CMP Program - 9/13/12 Travel On The Rebound - 9/6/12 Legionnaires' Disease Plagues Luxury Chicago Hotel - 8/23/12 Hotel Survey Reveals Key Trends - 8/16/12 St. Louis Leader Carole A. Moody Dies - 8/9/12 Hacker Departs IAEE, DuBois Takes Over - 8/2/12 November 8, 2012 Contracts: Covering Your Assets, Part 1 Wed. November 14, 2012 When it comes to protecting your organization from legal and financial responsibility, how have you handled such critical issues in contracts for your meetings? What requirements have you built into contracts to ensure that suppliers for your meetings will act in the best interest of your organization? Sponsored by: Eldorado Hotel & Spa Stratosphere Las Vegas Meet in Utah Hyatt Regency DFW Tropicana Casino & Resort The Roosevelt Hotel Kiawah Island Golf Resort Platinum Hotel Ray Bloom, Chair IMEX Group On Location: Tyler Davidson at IMEX