Chicago Area Hotel Getting Big Makeover

The Chicago Marriott O’Hare plans to unveil a $40 million renovation in January that will include a new fitness center and additional meeting

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Seattle Hoteliers Propose Room Tax Hike

Hotel owners in downtown Seattle are seeking a $2 per-night tax on hotel rooms that would be used to fund tourism promotion for the city, according

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IACC Releases White Paper on Meeting Experiences

The International Association of Conference Centers released a white paper called Creating Compelling Meeting Experiences based on panel

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Sage Advice

Welcome to the August issue, which offers our annual Best of MidAmerica Awards. Turn to page 25 to see if any of your favorites have made the cut

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I'm a huge fan of Bali...I love being in a place with a culture that is so deep and different than our own...

I'm a huge fan of Bali...I love being in a place with a culture that is so deep and different than our own...

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My pet peeve about flying these days is EVERYTHING, including noisy kids.

My pet peeve about flying these days is EVERYTHING, including noisy kids.  

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McCormick Place Loses Ruling on Work Rules

The 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals denied a request from officials at Chicago’s McCormick Place for work-rule reforms to be kept in place

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Successful Turnout for AIBTM

A strong turnout and enthusiastically received presentations marked the launch of the first Americas Meetings & Events Exhibition (AIBTM), part

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Green Pathway

More CoverageGreen Pathway - Certifiably GreenFour

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Storm Warnings

More CoverageTips for Contingency PlanningWith so

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MPI Launches Global CSR Study

MPI commissioned Leeds Metropolitan University to manage a three-year study into the importance and value of CSR (corporate social responsibility) to

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Nobu Hotel Set for Vegas Caesars

The 180-room Nobu Hotel, Restaurant and Lounge is slated to open at Caesars Palace on the Las Vegas Strip in summer 2012.The boutique property will

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U.S. Travel Study Shows Tourism Marketing Impact

Research conducted by the U.S. Travel Association and Longwoods International purports that reducing state and local tourism marketing programs in

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IAEE Releases Virtual Events Study

A study released by IAEE on virtual event practices found that a strong majority of virtual event organizers are using these events to extend the

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Meetings Focus Live! Exhibitor Success

Paula Kent, of the Peppermill Resort Spa & Casino, talks about her recent success at Meetings Focus Live! San Antonio, held in June, 2011. 

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Makeover Set for San Francisco Hyatt

The Grand Hyatt San Francisco announced a $70 million renovation that includes the creation of a new meetings area called Grand Foyer.The renovation

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Hilton Ends Franchise with Atlantic City Casino

Hilton Hotels terminated its franchise license agreement with the Atlantic City Hilton Casino Resort, which is being renamed ACH.[Hilton also

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New Brand, Redo for San Jose Hotel

The 239-room Crowne Plaza San Jose Downtown will be rebranded as the Hyatt Place San Jose Downtown, following a $7 million renovation to be completed

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