Second Phase of $260M Ballpark Village Begins

ST. LOUISThe St. Louis Cardinals and The Cordish Companies recently broke ground on the $260 million second phase of

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GBTA Names New Vice Presidents

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

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On the Scene: 24 Hours with Universal Orlando

Just how much can you pack into one day with Universal Orlando?  Though I only spent just over 24 hours with Universal at Loews Sapphire

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Hogsmeade at Universal Studios Orlando

Marshall Jones

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

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Checking In - West January 2010

Well, I promised you something special in my editor’s letter last issue, and hopefully as you read this you’ll know what I was droning on

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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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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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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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10 Tips to Produce a Sustainable Event Without Breaking Your Budget

During ASAE’s 2023 Annual Meeting & Exposition, I got a chance to deliver a presentation on boosting event sustainability in an environment where

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Value Destinations

The National Middle School Association (NMSA) knows the value of meeting in destinations other than first-tier cities. Along with a growing number of

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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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Sandals Two-Steps Into Barbados

BARBADOSSandals Resorts International has today applauded the government of Barbados following the announcement of a deal which will result in

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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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Grand Junction is a captivating high-desert escape in western Colorado

Western Colorado’s largest city, Grand Junction, is a sunny “high desert” getaway surrounded by dramatic topography like the 11,000

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Springhill Suites Set for Bellingham Launch

BELLINGHAM, Wash.The 122-suite SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Bellingham, Wash., is scheduled to open on Saturday, October 19, 2013. Located at

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Unleash Creativity: Meeting Planning in LA

With an eclectic mix of cultures, attractions and a unique West Coast charm,

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Attendees walking around Los Angeles

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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Hilton Debuts Dual-Brand Hotel in Tempe

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

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