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Reflag and Revamp for Downtown Tampa Hotel Record Year for Sunshine State Visits New Westin Debuts in ‘Bama Innovative Launch for Hawaiian Hotel Dining Spot Salt Lake Area Welcomes New Meetings-Friendly Hotel 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 Atlanta The National Baptist Convention, USA held its 132nd Annual Session in Atlanta last September, attracting 20,000 attendees to the city. The group had previously met in Atlanta in 2005. In welcoming the convention, the Atlanta CVB speculated that the group might be surprised... Read more >> Miami/Fort Lauderdale The forward momentum continues in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, where once-dormant development projects are springing to life and group numbers are climbing out of recession doldrums... Read more >> Nashville When seeking news about Nashville, it’s a good idea to look to its ever-evolving neighborhoods, which are like individual music boxes that when opened reveal all that is wonderful and happening around the city... Read more >> Nashville News >> Oklahoma From the beginning, Oklahoma has not only pulled themselves up by their own bootstraps, but used those boots to kick some cowboy charm into the world. The state is a mix of history and progress, Western and Native American, urban sophistication and family farmland... Read more >> 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... Read more >> 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.... Read more >> In Demand The Gulf Coast is on a roll, at least for hoteliers, as few new hotels have opened and demand for the ever-evolving coast has been growing due to a huge, largely BP-financed marketing push following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill... Read more >> The Art of the Deal Is a destination really a great value if it only has budget-priced hotel accommodations and facilities and not much else? Of course not, if you want a well-rounded meeting or incentive experience. “It’s important to thoroughly evaluate the destination from a variety of angles... Read more >>   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. “Andaz Maui at Wailea bridges the character of Hawaii with the experiences travelers seek when they visit great destinations around the world... Read more >> 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, all meeting planners have to do is meet a minimum price ($79 per suite) and minimum number of nights... Read more >> New Life for Shuttered Caribbean Resort - 2/13/13 What do Trade Show Attendees Really Want? - 2/6/13 Top 10 Meeting Trends Revealed for 2013 - 1/30/13 Myrtle Beach Buzzing With ’13 Activity - 1/23/13 Big Easy Attraction Debuts $35 Million Boeing Center - 1/16/13 Disney World Unveils ‘Next Generation’ Elements - 1/9/13 Global Sustainable Tourism Council To Select 2nd Set of Early Adopter Destinations - 12/26/12 ‘Green Neighborhood’ in Nashville Welcomes New Hotel - 12/19/12 San Antonio Resort Begins $35 Million Makeover - 12/12/12 February 20, 2013 Courtney Munday Big Cedar Lodge Ridgedale, MO Can you recommend a good place to take a stroll? Big Cedar offers a 5k, paved walking path throughout the property as well as 2 unpaved trails for those that want to explore the beauty of the Ozark hills. Dogwood Canyon offers a 6.5 mile paved walking trail along trout filled streams, waterfalls, and caves. Dogwood Canyon also offers biking, Segway tours, trail rides and a Wildlife Tram Tour. Read more >> View All Insights >> Averting Disaster: How Planners Prepare for Contingencies Wed. February 27, 2013 Join Meetings Focus and Joan Eisenstodt, a premier meetings industry trainer and consultant, for this free one-hour webinar, and learn how you can protect your attendees, the organization you plan for, and yourself. Sponsored By: Turtle Bay Resort