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We’re happy to announce a major addition to the staff of Meetings Focus, with the hiring of Rayna Katz as our new Content Director, Features

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Hyatt Grand Champions Resort, Villas and Spa

Fresh off an extensive $1 million renovation of its lobby, meeting planners who desire the option of holding a self-contained meeting amongst the

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We’re happy to announce a major addition to the staff of Meetings Focus, with the hiring of Rayna Katz as our new Content Director, Features

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California Associated Luxury Hotels International recently added The Resort at Pelican Hill to its

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Museums & Attractions The National Geographic exhibition Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of

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

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New and Recent Hotel Dining Offerings in San Francisco

By James Stolich of the Nob Hill Gazette  Dining in hotel restaurants doesn’t necessarily have to be a formal or stuffy affair. Backed by

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Napa/Sonoma

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The Emerald City Gets Even Greener

Seattle’s Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB) recenlty teamed up with local non-profit organization Seattle Works to remove invasive species

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10 Ways to Avoid Hotel Fees

I’ve noticed over the past few years that the fees and surcharges that appear on my hotel bills are creeping steadily upward. I’m

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USTA's Roger Dow speaks about advocacy at 2011 Marketing Outlook Forum.

Roger Dow, president & CEO of the U.S. Travel Association speaks about the organizations advocacy efforts at its 2011 Marketing Outlook Forum.

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USTA's Roger Dow speaks about advocacy at 2011 Marketing Outlook Forum.

Roger Dow, president & CEO of the U.S. Travel Association speaks about the organizations advocacy efforts at its 2011 Marketing Outlook Forum.

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Has anyone had any experience with planning a speed-dating type event at your meeting?

Has anyone had any experience with planning a speed-dating type event at your meeting?

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Meetings Tech Trends to Watch for in 2012: Free, Easy-to-Access Wi-Fi Increasingly Expected

By Corbin Ball Free basic Wi-Fi broadband internet access is expected by planner in the meeting room, guest rooms and the lobby. Although some

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New Industry Research Offers Insights Into Attendees

Some new industry research may give meeting planners valuable information on what motivates attendees to come to an event, and how to inspire them

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New Hyatt Boutique Comes to NYC

NEW YORK Planners seeking space for a small meeting in New York City just received a new option Hyatt has opened a boutique in midtown Manhattan

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Queen Mary 2 Gets Facelift

Cunard Line has released details of a refit of the company’s flagship, Queen Mary 2, in preparation for her eighth birthday in January. Slated

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Renovation of Historic KC Property Complete

KANSAS CITY, Miss. A multi-million dollar, property-wide restoration of the historic Hotel Phillips here has been completed. Officials from

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