Checking In - Make for the Lake!

Summer’s here, so what could be better than packing up your group and heading to one of the many popular lakes that dot—and in some cases

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Stress Test

Welcome to our June issue, full of interesting stories covering destinations throughout the South, from Kentucky down to Austin, Texas (which has got

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Arkansas Racing and Gaming Property Expands, Plus 3 Other New and Renovated Southern Hotels

Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found in the South.Arkansas In late April,

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MGM Casino is Toronto Bound

TORONTO The company behind some of Las Vegas’s best-known gambling destinations—including Bellagio, Luxor, Mandalay Bay and The Mirage

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United and Continental Launch Upgrade Services

United Airlines and Continental Airlines announced that members of each carrier’s frequent flyer program who have earned elite status will

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Report a Cause for Industry Optimism?

There is reason for guarded optimism in the meetings and conventions market in 2012, according to research firm RRC Associates’ DestinationMAP

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Checking In - The Horizon Beckons

There’s been lots of activity here at Meetings Focus the last month or so—wait, haven’t I written that before? Anyway...this time

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AccorHotels Completes FRHI Acquisition

AccorHotels Group announced the completion of the planned acquisition of

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Edd Karlan

Edd Karlan has been appointed director of sales and marketing of

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Cause for Industry Optimism

There is reason for guarded optimism in the meetings and conventions market in 2012, according to research firm RRC Associates’ DestinationMAP

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Mississippi Margaritaville Makes Big Resort Plans

BILOXI, Miss. Margaritaville Casino & Restaurant Biloxi announced it will break ground on a new hotel facility in spring 2014, and estimates

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Cause for Industry Optimism

There is reason for guarded optimism in the meetings and conventions market in 2012, according to research from RRC Associates’ DestinationMAP

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Checking In

Welcome to the March issue of Meetings Focus South. Besides stellar stories about some of the top destinations in the region­, along with thought

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Hilton Shenyang Opens in Northeast China

SHENYANG, ChinaHilton Shenyang

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Murray Ryan

Madison, Wis.The Greater Madison CVB (GMCVB) announced the hiring of Murray Ryan as the

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Michael Hammes

AUSTINOmni Barton Creek Resort & Spa announced the appointment

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Indianapolis Marriott Sold to Original Developer

INDIANAPOLISIndianapolis' second-largest hotel is under contract to be reacquired by its original developer. Affiliates of White Lodging Services

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Hilton Heads to Albany

ALBANY, N.Y. Hilton Hotels & Resorts has returned to Albany, N.Y. with the reflagging of Crowne Plaza Albany – City Center as Hotel

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Hilton Carlsbad Resort Opening Next Summer

SAN DIEGO Hilton Hotels Corp. has announced that Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa will open here in summer, 2012. Featuring 215 guest

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MPI Europe Conference Agenda Spotlights Innovation

Meeting Professionals International’s European Meetings & Events Conference early next year will focus on being ahead of one’s

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