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Innovative Launch for Hawaiian Hotel Dining Spot

Salt Lake Area Welcomes New Meetings-Friendly Hotel

New Westin Debuts in ‘Bama

First Hotel in a Decade for Historic Charleston Neighborhood

New Details Revealed in American – US Air Merger

Peach State Marriott Completes Transformation

US Airways to Merge with American

Museum Hotels Opens Third Property

Hawaii Boosting West Coast Air Service

Fort Myers Hotel Finishes Sweeping Upgrades

Unique NYC Boutique Debuting in ‘14

New Life for Shuttered Caribbean Resort

HSMAI Names New Board of Directors

New SoCal Marriott Debuts High-Tech Lobby
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Las Vegas
Sin City has a history like no other, and new downtown cultural attractions like the Mob Museum, the Smith Center for the Performing Arts and the Neon Museum are capitalizing on its unique past, providing an expanding list of outstanding off-sites...
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Maui
Tourists travel the world over to visit Maui when they’re after a laid-back and invigorating vacation complete with brilliant hues of blue and green, sea turtles, gentle waves, palm trees and hula dancers in grass skirts...
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San Diego
To the rest of the world, nothing represents the allure of California like San Diego. “Whenever you think of southern California, you’re thinking of San Diego,” says Joe Terzi, president and CEO of the San Diego Tourism Authority...
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Alaska
Alaska’s great outdoors remains the state’s main attraction, and groups conducting business events in the 49th state have plenty of adventure options to enhance their programs. The range includes adrenalin-pumping activities as well as relaxing cruises and easy hikes...
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F&B Can Make or Break A Meeting
What we know: if the food at meetings and events is good, meeting participants are happy; if it's not to their liking, even if all other aspects of a meeting or event are great (for them and others), bad or unattractive food will be the only thing discussed and remembered...
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5 Steps to Smarter Meetings
About last week's blog, I have a confession to make, in a minute. Some of the following five steps to smarter meetings will be 'old hat' to some; others will be known to but not practiced by many; and some will be new to your meeting planning process....
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Wine and Dine
In wine destinations throughout the West, it’s no longer just about the wine. Increasingly, it’s about the food as well, making an event at a winery or wine country resort a chance to experience how wine and locally sourced cuisine can combine for a memorable pairing. These days many wine venues are as focused on the capabilities...
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The All-Inclusive Option
When you have a tight budget with limited wiggle room and a request for a luxury resort property for a meeting or incentive, what do you do? This could be a recipe that calls for an all-inclusive...
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Focus Showcase Facilities and Happenings
Maui Magnificence
This summer will signify a new phase for Hyatt’s Andaz brand as it unveils Andaz Maui, located on 15 acres of southwestern coastline and the first resort property for the brand...
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The ‘Write’ Stuff in Palm Springs
Hyatt Palm Springs is offering a new initiative aiming to make meetings easier and more affordable for planners. With the Hyatt Palm Springs “Write Your Own Contract” initiative...
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Site Scene
Viceroy Hotel Group announced the opening of Hotel Zetta San Francisco this February. The hotel was originally built in 1913 and will offer 116 guest rooms and 2,760 square feet of meeting and event space...
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Short Takes
Marriott International announced that it will begin a test of the Workspace on Demand program, which allows users to find and reserve flexible work environments from their mobile phones...
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Past Issues
California Lodge Wraps Mammoth Makeover - 2/12/13
New Meetings Leadership for Mexico Tourism - 2/6/13
Anaheim Debuts Spectacular New Event Space - 1/29/13
Historic SoCal Lodging Unveils Redesign - 1/22/13
New S.F. Hotel Aims for Innovation - 1/15/13
North Tahoe Launches First-Ever Free Ski Shuttle - 1/8/13
Ski-in Hungry, Ski-out Happy - 12/11/12
Denver Hotel Revamps with Dinosaur Theme - 12/11/12
Palm Springs’ Future Under Debate - 12/4/12
February 19, 2013
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Robert Marks
The Omni San Diego Hotel
San Diego, Calif.

Can you recommend a good place to take a stroll?
San Diego is a great walking city and downtown San Diego's waterfront is the perfect place to take a stroll. Across the street from the Omni is the San Diego harbor, which offers a great pedestrian pathway that is designed for a leisurely walk or jog. Along the harbor walk, you will find great restaurants, interesting specialty stores, tributes to our naval and military past...
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