Short Takes - West June 2010

Museums & Attractions The Art Gallery of Alberta

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Nights at the Museum

 At many new and recently expanded museums, the building itself is the star attraction.The trend toward big-name architects for museum

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Upgrades Under Way at Hilton Anaheim

The Hilton Anaheim recently finished phase one of a $60 million renovation. The first phase included an upgrade of the California and Pacific

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Florida’s Rooftop Bars Serve Up Top-Shelf Event Receptions

Events and receptions at rooftop bars and restaurants are one of the hottest trends in the meetings industry, with new hotels boasting about their

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Kathleen Cochran

Bacara Resort & Spa, in Santa Barbara, Calif., has named Kathleen Cochran as general manager. Cochran previously worked for the Plaza Hotel

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Could Waldorf Blow Into the Windy City?

CHICAGO Global real estate mogul Sam Zell is expanding his position in the hotel business. A recent report indicated that he is acquiring the

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Vanessa Kager

Vanessa Kager was appointed director of national accounts for the Dallas CVB. Her market segment will include state and national associations as

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The San Francisco Bay Area Is Booming With New Hotels and Alluring Attractions

Whether it’s a digital-free retreat in the redwoods or a downtown tradeshow showcasing the latest tech innovations, the San Francisco Bay Area

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Matt Humphreys

Matt Humphreys appointed general manager at San Francisco’s Hyattat Fisherman’s Wharf. He began his career with Hyatt in 1993 as a

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WOW! Aruba

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Hurricane Henriette Spares Los Cabos

Hurricane Henriette, a Category 1 storm, showered Baja California’s Los Cabos resort area Sept. 4, leaving the destination’s tourism

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Joy of Life Headed for Hawaii

HONOLULU Joie de Vivre Hotels will enter Waikiki's hotel market at the end of this year. The company, whose name means Joy of Life, will begin

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4 Orange County Beaches That are Perfect for Small Groups

When considering Southern California as a future meetings destination, cities like Los Angeles and San Diego may come to mind first. But planners

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KSL Buys Squaw Valley USA

Squaw Valley USA, the iconic Lake Tahoe-area ski resort that hosted the 1960 Winter Olympics, has been sold to KSL Capital Partners, a Colorado-based

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Native American casinos bring cultural legacies to life

In common with Australia, Canada and other lands inhabited by indigenous peoples since ancient times, the U.S. bears the lasting scar, or more

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Outta Site - Monterey/Santa Cruz

From mountain slopes to valleys and downtown locations, wine venues abound in Monterey, Carmel and Santa Cruz. Both the quality and quantity of the

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Fun Outdoor Activities for Groups in Montana

With a nickname like “Big Sky Country,” it’s no wonder that Montana is a state known for its natural beauty. From breathtaking mountain ranges to

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Skiing at Big Sky Resort

The Concierge

Cynthia KuhlmanThe Lodge at Sonoma, Renaissance Resort & SpaSonoma, Calif.What service can you provide to groups that they normally might not

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San Diego Special Section

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CVB Contact - Close-Up: Pasadena

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