Q&A with Milton Segarra of Meet Puerto Rico

Meetings Focus recently traveled to San Juan, Puerto Rico, to check out renovations to the San Juan Marriott Resort and explore nearby

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Global Emergency Numbers

Back in the days of manual telephone systems, the quickest way to get urgent help was to pick up the telephone and ask the operator. But with the

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Hawaii Ranches Step Up Adventurous Options for Groups

While many are still family-owned working cattle ranches, an increasing number of Hawaii ranches are evolving into full-fledged outdoor adventure

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Chicago hospitality locals share their exploration tips

Chicago is a tremendous metropolis overflowing with possibilities for planners to ponder, from its dynamic dining spots and world-class attractions

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Queen Kapi‘olani Hotel Unveils Transformation

HONOLULUThe Queen Kapi‘olani Hotel completed a $35 million renovation. Located on

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Latest & Greatest Florida Keys

➤ La Concha Key West opened a new restaurant, 430 Duval, serving island-inspired

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W Barcelona Updates Accommodations

W Barcelona unveiled a transformation of all 473 guest rooms and suites, along

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Short Takes

Programs & Packages Mohegan Sun, in Uncasville, Conn., is offering a Complete Meeting Package (CMP), a

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Myrtle Beach Area Chamber and CVB Promotes John Cramer to Facilities Manager

The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) and CVB announced the promotion of John Cramer from Facilities Assistant Manager to Facilities

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John Cramer, Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and CVB

Charlotte

As if validating the Charlotte’s Got a Lot tag line, the diverse city now finds itself center stage for the next presidential election. In

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Smart budgeting strategies help counter rising meetings cost

Travel costs are almost certain to increase at a faster pace in 2014, posing budgetary challenges for many organizations, according to analysts and

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InterContinental Hotel Opens at the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport

IHG announced the opening of

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Site Scene

Indiana The city of Lawrenceburg and the Hollywood Casino broke ground on the new Lawrenceburg Convention Center

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Hotel 50 Bowery Showcases Chinatown Culture

NEW YORKThe Hotel 50 Bowery—the

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The South is Loaded with Sandy Group Hot Spots

The Southern U.S. boasts nearly 3,000 miles of coastal shoreline spanning across nine states and innumerable beaches of all shapes and sizes. To make

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Central East Florida brims with creative group options

Between NASCAR and the Kennedy Space Center (KSC), the preferred speed in Central East Florida would appear to be “overdrive.” True, the

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Grand Rapids Welcomes Transformed Hilton

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.DoubleTree by Hilton announced the opening of

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IACC Releases Video Series on Compelling Meetings

IACC Americas has announced the release of 14 video clips on content-rich topics tied to the meeting industry.  The videos are all based on info

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New England

Adaptive reuse, the hottest trend in urban redevelopment, is proving to be a boon for meetings. It’s hard to find a city where buildings no

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How to Cope With a Convention Center Renovation

You did your due diligence and locked in the dates for your big annual convention years in advance, and you just know that the convention center has

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