
July 06, 2011
IAEE Urges Restoration of Hawaii Tax Exemption
Recent legislation passed by the Hawaii legislature that ends an exemption from the state’s General Excise Tax for events and exhibitions
July 06, 2011
Conn. Governor Commits to Tourism Marketing
Connecticut Gov. Daniel P. Malloy said at a news conference at the Mystic Aquarium that he plans to honor a $15 million-a-year commitment for tourism
July 06, 2011
Metro Twin Cities Hotel Gets Double Tree Brand
The former Sheraton Bloomington Hotel in Bloomington, Minn., has been reflagged the Double Tree by Hilton Bloomington.In January, the 564-room
July 06, 2011
Have you seen that Washington State is cutting funding for its entire tourism agency?
Have you seen that Washington State is cutting funding for its entire tourism agency?
July 06, 2011
Has anyone arranged a ‘glamping’ trip for a group, and if so, where and what was your experience?
Has anyone arranged a ‘glamping’ trip for a group, and if so, where and what was your experience?
July 06, 2011
…how are you using Facebook for your organization?
…how are you using Facebook for your organization?
July 06, 2011
Audiovisual Tips for Meetings
Things to document regarding the venue Verify the room capacity charts. Note exact room dimensions, not

July 05, 2011
Brunswick Station Inn Debuts in Maine
The Inn at Brunswick Station opened in Brunswick, Maine, with 52 guest rooms and function space for up to 150 people.The Inn, which also includes a
July 05, 2011
Casino Resort Expansion Set for Michigan
Construction is under way on an additional 250 hotel rooms and a 1,600-seat multipurpose event center at the Four Winds Casino Resort in New Buffalo
July 05, 2011
Historic Hotel to Reopen in Vancouver
After a property-wide restoration, the 155-room Rosewood Hotel Georgia will open in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, on July 15. The luxury
July 05, 2011
CVB Operating Memphis Convention Center
The Memphis [Tenn.] CVB took over management of the Memphis Cook Convention Center from SMG, which had run the center since 1992, on July 1.Most of
July 01, 2011
MPI Announces New Board Members
MPI announced its 2011-2012 Board of Directors, MPI Volunteer Chairs and MPI Foundation Global Board of Trustees for the current fiscal year that
July 01, 2011
Mexico Launches Mayan Tourism Campaign
Mexican President Felipe Calderon announced the launch of Mundo Maya 2012, a campaign to increase tourism and promote Mexico’s Mayan cultural
June 30, 2011
...what are your name tag 'best practices' or, alternately, name tag pet peeves?
...what are your name tag 'best practices' or, alternately, name tag pet peeves?
June 30, 2011
Visit Florida Names New Leader
Visit Florida, the state’s official tourism marketing organization, named Tony Lapi, CEO of the ’Tween Waters Resort on Captiva Island,
June 30, 2011
Hilton Ending Franchise with Las Vegas Hilton
Hilton Worldwide notified the owner of the Las Vegas Hilton that it plans to end its franchise agreement with the hotel by the end of the year,
June 30, 2011
McCormick Place Appealing Injunction on Reforms
Officials at Chicago’s McCormick Place are appealing a permanent injunction issued June 22 by U.S. District Court Ronald Guzman that strikes
June 30, 2011
Maui Resort Gets New Management
The former Hana-Maui resort is now named Travaasa Maui, following its recent acquisition by Travaasa Destinations. The luxury resort in the secluded