Hilton Loosens Parental Leave Policies

Hilton Worldwide announced a new set of parental leave policies last Friday that it claims will be the best offered by any major global hospitality

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Cornhusker Becoming Marriott Following Upgrade

LINCOLN, Neb. The Cornhusker, Lincoln's oldest and best-known hotel, finally may be headed toward stability after several years of upheaval.

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PCMA Acquires Asia Pacific Event Association

U.S.-based Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) has officially acquired

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W Chicago Getting A Makeover

CHICAGO Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has completed the sale of W Chicago-Lakeshore to Chesapeake Lodging Trust for $126 million.

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Randy Travis Replaced at ASAE Following DWI Arrest

Country singer Randy Travis, slated as a headline performer for ASAE’s Annual Meeting and Exposition in Dallas, has been replaced by fellow

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Ritz-Carlton Montreal Finishes Big Restoration

MONTREAL The iconic Ritz-Carlton, Montreal will reopen after an extensive $200 million restoration. The building’s facade was preserved and

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Atlanta HQ Hotel Bringing Food Trucks to Groups

Following a recent renovation, the Hyatt Regency Atlanta is driving the food truck trend to groups. When meeting planners buy the Food Trunk Lunch

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Checking In - Mexico and More

Welcome to the May issue of Meetings Focus West. I hope you enjoy all of the great stories in this issue, and believe me, they cover a lot

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Fresh districts and venues spur six rising meeting cities

Planners are known for not leaving much to chance, so successful meetings destinations have earned that status for a reason. But even in already-

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Going upscale is a breeze in Coastal Mexico

Mexico is a multifaceted destination for groups. And one of the most impressive ways to take advantage of the diversity of its coastal resort

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Checking In - South August 2009

The relaunch of MeetingsFocus.com has been a long time in coming, but we wanted to make sure we got it right, so barring any last-minute

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Checking In - East August 2009

The relaunch of MeetingsFocus.com has been a long time in coming, but we wanted to make sure we got it right, so barring any last-minute

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Checking In - West August 2009

The relaunch of MeetingsFocus.com has been a long time in coming, but we wanted to make sure we got it right, so barring any last-minute

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Checking In - MidAmerica July/August 2009

While the corporate segment is weathering some major challenges due to the poor economy, association meetings seem to be holding their own,

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Kentucky boasts all-time favorite Southern experiences

If a tradition is born in Kentucky, the entire world will want a taste. Items created in the Bluegrass State have become cherished icons throughout

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Twin Cities Hyatt Undertakes Big Makeover

MINNEAPOLIS , Minn. Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, one of the largest properties in the Twin Cities, will undergo a major renovation starting this

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Wynn Tips His Hand on Big Miami Plans

MIAMI Gaming mogul Steve Wynn met with local officials here this week and declared the Miami Beach Convention Center site to be an ideal option

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Carolyn Bartels, Hotel Teatro - Denver

What service can you provide to groups that they normally might not receive? My first job and most important service as concierge at

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Deb Gee’s 3 Daily Self-Care Rituals for Fall

It’s been a road well-traveled by the time we come to the point of autumn, so it’s a great time to stop, be grateful, honor ourselves,

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Virgin Hotels Comes to the Windy City

CHICAGO Virgin Hotels, a new four-star lifestyle hotel brand, announced that it purchased the Old Dearborn Bank Building in downtown Chicago.

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