Wyndham Obtains Dolce Hotels

PARSIPPANY, N.J.Wyndham Hotel Group, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide, has acquired Dolce Hotels and

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Marriott Drops Wi-Fi Blocking Efforts

BETHESDA, Md.Marriott International has dropped its efforts to block Wi-Fi hotspots in its hotels, prompted in part by widespread customer

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Modern Amenities and Historical Charm Keep San Antonio a Top Meetings Destination

With more than 14,000 hotel rooms located downtown and 300-plus years of storied history, San Antonio pairs big-city amenities with small-town charm

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Joseph M. DeMille, Sr.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.Benchmark named Joseph M. DeMille, Sr., director of sales & marketing for

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Ritzy Revamp Begins in Half Moon Bay

HALF MOON BAY, Calif.The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

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Eagle Ridge Resort Announces IACC Certification

GALENA, Ill. Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa announced it is now an official

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AC Conference Center Reaches Building Milestone

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.Local and state officials, along with Caesars Entertainment executives, looked on recently as the Harrah’s Atlantic City

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Palace Resorts to Launch $50 Million Conversion of Moon Palace Jamaica

JAMAICAPalace Resorts – the company that sets the standard in luxurious, all-inclusive resort accommodations – proudly announces its

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Noteworthy - East October 2010

Key findings of the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s (AH&LA) 2010 Lodging Survey indicate that hotels are becoming greener,

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Talking Tech

It’s the time of year when many people start putting together their holiday lists. While you can’t wrap them up as neatly as an iPad (

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Planner's Perspective: Karen Sweigard

Karen Sweigard Director of Meetings and Education County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania Harrisburg, Pa.What type

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Marriott to Make Downtown Bethesda Move

BETHESDA, Md.Marriott International announced its intent to remain

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Orlando Will Host MPI WEC Next Year

MPI announced last month that the 2011 World Education Congress will be held in Orlando from July 23-26.The Orange County Convention Center will host

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Resources for Planners

Want to explore this topic further? The following are some books and websites that address the changing workplace and the skills needed to survive

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7 Ohio Museums You Can Book for Special Events

For planners on the hunt for event venues that deliver a true sense of place, museums are often an ideal option. They might feature local artists or

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Downtown Columbus with National Veterans Memorial and Museum

Go LIVE!

They share, they care—and they hunger for real-life experiences. In a 2014 nationwide study, EventBrite found that 82 percent of Millennials (

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North Dallas Hotel Unveils Modern New Look

ADDISON, TexasThe Courtyard Dallas Addison Midway hotel, located in North Dallas, has revealed the completion of a $4 million renovation to all

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How Good, Old-Fashioned Hyper-Personalization Fuels Irving’s Conventions Service

As technology trends unequivocally demonstrate, hyper-personalization is the way of the future. Consumers experience it in almost every modern

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The Future of the Attendee Experience

As the line between in-person and digital events continues to blur, attendee expectations have shifted due to the integration of technology into

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New Indiana Hampton Inn Caters to Small Meetings

WHITESTOWN, Ind.Hampton Hotels announced the official opening of its newest property, the 92-room Hampton Inn Indianapolis/Zionsville, located at

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