
July 11, 2011
Successful Turnout for AIBTM
A strong turnout and enthusiastically received presentations marked the launch of the first Americas Meetings & Events Exhibition (AIBTM), part



July 11, 2011
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
July 08, 2011
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
July 08, 2011
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
July 08, 2011
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
July 08, 2011
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.

July 07, 2011
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
July 07, 2011
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
July 07, 2011
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
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
