
November 02, 2011
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

November 02, 2011
Checking In
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
November 02, 2011
Site Scene
California Associated Luxury Hotels International recently added The Resort at Pelican Hill to its

November 02, 2011
Short Takes
Museums & Attractions The National Geographic exhibition Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of

November 02, 2011
Site Scene
Indiana The city of Lawrenceburg and the Hollywood Casino broke ground on the new Lawrenceburg Convention Center

November 02, 2011
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
November 02, 2011
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
November 02, 2011
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
November 02, 2011
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.

November 02, 2011
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.

November 02, 2011
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?
November 02, 2011
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
November 02, 2011
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
November 02, 2011
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
November 02, 2011
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
November 02, 2011
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