HelmsBriscoe Hires VP

David Peckinpaugh was appointed vice president of business development for HelmsBriscoe, a site selection and RFP services firm for the meetings

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Los Angeles Tourism Offers Incentives for Meetings and Event Planners

The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board has announced an initiative to increase hotel bookings through their “Now Playing” campaign. 

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Jeff Livingston

Benchmark's Chaminade Resort & Spa in Santa Cruz, Calif. named Jeff Livingston as director of sales and marketing. He previously served as

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Jim Bruels

SAN FRANCISCOThe Bently Reserve in downtown San Francisco named Jim Bruels as director of events and sales. He will be the primary contact for

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Seattle Hotel Proposed at Amazon Headquarters

 By Eric Pryne, Courtesy of The Seattle Times/McClatchy-Tribune Regional News  A California hotel developer has filed preliminary paperwork

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Know the Water Footprint of Your Food

When it comes to green meetings we know about recycling, even composting, omitting plastic bottles and going paperless, but we don’t always

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Visit Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County, California - This popular beach vacation destination is wonderful for meetings and events. Abundant natural beauty, stunning

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Going Places

Arizona The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain in Marana appointed Dawn Benedict director of group sales.

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Shawn Gracey

Destination Hotels & Resorts announced Shawn Gracey will take over as general manager of Houston’s Hotel Derek. Gracey returned to Houston

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Going Places

California Crestline Hotels & Resorts appointed Linda Cahue director of sales and marketing for the Wyndham Palm

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Timely Renovation Wrap for Bay Area Lodge

TIBURON, Calif.The Lodge at Tiburon has announced the completion of its nine-month long renovation. The contemporary Northern California property

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Going Places

California Brett Schoenfield was named general manager of the Riviera Resort & Spa in Palm Springs,

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Opposition to CMM Changes Erupts

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Shattering Conventions: The San Francisco Weed Con Goes Straight

Weed has been legal in California for barely a month now, but this has already made the

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Barbara Steinfeld

California's Tri-Valley Tourism Bureau (formerly the Tri-Valley CVB) announced the hiring of Barbara Steinfeld as president, replacing Grant Raeside

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How to Plan the Ultimate Scavenger Hunt

Marc and Darlynne Menkin of San Diego’s Where You Want To Be Tours are experts on what it takes to organize and run a successful scavenger hunt

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No Swine Flu Cases Reported in Los Cabos

The Los Cabos CVB and officials in Baja California Sur announced that no evidence exists of any swine flu cases in the region. Mexico reported a

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Hilton Garden Inn Debuts in Fontana, Calif.

Hilton Garden Inn Fontana opened here with 115 rooms and 2,580 square feet of meeting space. The property is located near Lake Perris State

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Meeting Space Expansion Slated for Squaw Valley

The Village at Squaw Valley, located on the California side of Lake Tahoe, plans to open its 2,000-square-foot Mountain Stream meeting venue in

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Pick Four - Napa and Sonoma

More CoverageCVB Contacts - Napa and Sonoma

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