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Funding Cuts Fallout Looms over Travel Industry
Magnificent Makeover for Chicago Hotel
Kimpton Forges into Milwaukee
New Hotel Collection Showcases California Luxury
Big Changes for North Carolina’s ‘Mansion on the Hill’
Panhandle Property Revamps Meeting Space and More
Le Méridien Makes Atlanta Debut
Bay Area Hotel Completes Transformation
Popular San Francisco Inn Expands Offerings
Sacramento Welcomes New Westin
Downtown D.C. Hotel Wraps $30 Million Redesign
Atlantic City Dealing with Revel Bankruptcy
Former State Senator to Head Visit Monroeville
Japanese Restaurant Week Marches into NYC |
Chicago Suburbs
The lineup of quintessential experiences in Chicago’s suburban destinations will intrigue groups interested in history, architecture, gardening, horse racing and more...
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Eastern Iowa
Eastern Iowa is about rolling hills and steep valleys, scenic byways and heartland agricultural traditions—and most of all, rivers. “See the beauty…. sample the fun,” invites the Eastern Iowa Tourism Association...
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Kansas
Swept with dancing short and tall grasses, wheat, wildflowers and other flora, the vast prairielands of Kansas are their own artful canvas. Not to forget helianthus, of course, the wild native sunflower designated as the state’s floral emblem...
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Milwaukee Area
Since first drawing settlers to its natural harbor on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee, also served by three confluent rivers, has progressed industriously toward the future...
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The Grand River Center is situated along the Mississippi River, adjacent to deluxe lodging, gaming and entertainment venues and within walking distance of historic downtown Dubuque. This exciting and unique destination serves as the perfect venue for every occasion. Our grand ballroom is the ideal setting for groups up to 1,000. The all-glass "River Room" will enchant attendees and the Exhibit Hall is a simply massive event space. Let us turn your gathering into a truly memorable event! |
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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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Test Drive
On the face of it, leaving the driving to attendees is a great concept.
Meeting planners avoid a variety of logistics issues inherent with flying and gleeful attendees bypass airports with long lines, security hassles, add-on costs and frequently canceled flights...
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Making Good
Maybe you’ve built the bike and donated it to a needy child during a meeting program, or pounded some nails to help construct a house for a cash-strapped family before or after a convention...
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Pelican Takes the Prize
The Resort at Pelican Hill and The Spa at Pelican Hill have both achieved one of the highest global hospitality ratings by earning Five Stars in the 55th annual ratings by Forbes Travel Guide, formerly Mobil Travel Guide. Located along the coast of Newport Beach, Pelican Hill is...
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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...
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Short Takes
The I Hotel and Conference Center at the University of Illinois in Champaign installed a 3,200-square-foot green roof system. It reduces both heating and cooling costs and improves downstream water quality by limiting storm water runoff and removing particulates...
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Site Scene
The 33,000-square-foot Horseshoe Cincinnati casino will open downtown in March. Operated by Caesars Entertainment, the venue will offer 33,000 square feet of flexible banquet space, including a 19,000-square-foot ballroom. Three restaurants will be accessible from the street...
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Mobile: The New
Oxygen for Events
Wed. March 6, 2013
Join Meetings Focus and Kevin Long, Director of Marketing with CrowdCompass, and Melissa Nielsen, Manager of Print, Online and New Media Communications at the Society of Critical Care Medicine for a thought-provoking, one-hour webinar on mobile apps for corporate meetings and conferences. Like oxygen, incorporating mobile apps into your strategy is not optional – it’s a necessity.
Exclusively Sponsored By:
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Alfredo Caliva
DoubleTree by Hilton Magnificent Mile – Chicago, IL |
Are there any quirky places we should check out?
The Money Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank is perfect offering interesting tidbits on our money system. As a bonus you get $100 worth of shredded money! In addition, although it sounds morbid, our Graceland Cemetery up north (near Wrigley Field) was designed as a “garden cemetery” for deceased wealthy Chicagoan’s who wanted to be buried in the style they lived. This oasis includes a man-made lagoon. And finally, the Bahai Temple in Wilmette, IL has an incredibly beautiful, and very intricately designed temple which is surrounded by fountains rose gardens and trees near Lake Michigan...
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