Planner’s Perspective: Liz Huber

Marketing Manager // Prince Corp. // Marshfield, WIWhat type of meetings do you hold in Wisconsin Dells? We hold two annual

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GBTA Names New Vice Presidents

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global

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Valley Forge Tourism Plays Rock-Paper-Scissors

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.Rock, paper, scissors … meeting! In an effort to stand out among competitors, the

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Ideal Florida Bleisure Destinations for Rest and Relaxation

While you won’t find the word “bleisure” in Merriam-Webster’s dictionary, this meetings industry term for business and leisure travel is a big

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TradeWinds Island Resorts, St. Pete Beach

Marshall Jones

SAN JOSEFairmont San Jose announced the appointment of Marshall Jones as director of

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Hilton Debuts Dual-Brand Hotel in Tempe

TEMPE, Ariz.Hilton announced the opening of its newest hotel, the dual-branded

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Boca Raton Hilton Upgrades Meeting Space and More

BOCA RATON, Fla.White Lodging Services has announced the 149-room Hilton Garden Inn Boca Raton recently completed upgrades to its lobby and guest

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U.S. Hotel Industry Posts Record Revenue, Pre-tax Profits in 2007

Pre-tax income for the U.S. hotel industry in 2007 increased 5.3 percent to a record $28 billion, according to the recently released 2008 Hotel

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Atlanta Recovering after Tornado

Friday’s SEC Basketball Tournament in Atlanta was interrupted when a tornado hit the Georgia Dome and caused damage to its roof. The

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Sea Island Resort Debuts Garden Wing

SEA ISLAND, Ga.Sea Island, a Forbes Five Star resort on the coast of Georgia, announced the

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Jon Conching

HONOLULUHyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa announced the

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Metro Launches Silver Line Extension in Northern Virginia

Metro riders in Northern Virginia can add six new rail connections to their commutes—including Washington Dulles International Airport, Reston,

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Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station. Credit: Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

Charlotte St. Martin: Putting Theatre in Meetings

I knew as I conceptualized content for

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Downtown Ithaca Welcomes Canopy by Hilton Hotel

Canopy by Hilton

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Getting in the Spirit

One trend that shows no sign of slowing in the Sunshine State is the rise of craft breweries, many offering tap and tasting rooms that groups can use

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Planner’s Perspective: Chris Douglas on Grand Rapids

Chris Douglas is Director of Conference Office at the Church of the Brethren National Office in Elgin, Ill.  Briefly state what your job

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Revamping Naples Hotel Takes Charitable Approach

NAPLES, Fla.  The Inn at Pelican Bay in Naples, Fla., recently donated more than 100 pieces of furniture to The Shelter for Abused Women &

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Meetings F&B Expert Tracy Stuckrath Launches Online Course

Meetings F&B expert and 

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Thrive! meetings & events’ Tracy Stuckrath. Credit: thrive! meetings & events

Farm-to-Fork dining continues to grow in Sacramento

Sacramento’s first annual Farm-to-Fork Week (www.farmtoforkcapital.com) took place in September, capped off by a formal four-course dinner on

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Hasta la vista, 2013!

See ya, 2013, it’s been real. As we wrap yet another year here at Meetings Focus, I think it’s important to recognize some big

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