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Beef Tartare

Executive Chef Ryan Clark of Casino Del Sol in Tucson shares his Beef Tartare recipe, a fairly simple yet classy dish.

Chef Ryan Clark Is Advancing Tucson’s Culinary Scene

For Ryan Clark, executive chef at Tucson’s Casino Del Sol, playing a central role in fostering a burgeoning cuisine scene in the Southern Arizona city is a driving force that carries through to his work at the large casino-resort that employs him.

IHG Cuts Independent Planner Commissions

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) joined Marriott International and Hilton Worldwide in cutting third-party planner commissions to 7 percent, from the traditional 10 percent, at properties in the U.S. and Canada.

MT LIVE! Report: 8 Issues on Planners’ Minds

Meetings Today LIVE! West wrapped May 2, 2018, at the new Park MGM, and planners in attendance not only gave rave reviews about the host hotel, off-site venues and experiences, several shared some of the issues that are top of mind for them for meetings during our one-on-one sessions.

Vineyards Less Traveled: 4 Off-the-Beaten-Path Wine Regions

Lower prices, less traffic and that sense of discovery are often the best reasons to consider alternatives to the familiar destinations when it comes to wine. In the case of four off-the-beaten-path wine regions, add small-town charm and big-time hospitality to the top reasons for groups to visit.

Sonoma and Napa Wine Country Shines With Optimism

It’s been six months since the wildfires in Sonoma and Napa counties were extinguished, and the message from locals to planners is clear: Spring is in the air, and it’s business as usual in Wine Country—as beautiful and bucolic as ever.

Oregon Convention Center: Where the "Wow" Is

Planning another meeting but wish you could make it something truly special this time? The Oregon Convention Center offers so much more than you’d expect, even for smaller groups. Just ask us how we can “Wow” you!