
May 11, 2011
Lake Las Vegas Casino to Reopen
The Nevada Gaming Control Board granted approval for Intrepid Gaming to operate the shuttered Casino MonteLago at Lake Las Vegas in Henderson, Nev.
May 11, 2011
Hyatt Regency Chicago Completes Major Redo
The Hyatt Regency Chicago wrapped up a $90 million renovation that included a remodeling of the hotel’s 2,019 guest rooms and suites.The
May 11, 2011
Vegas Veteran Tapped to Sell Chicago
The Chicago Convention & Tourism Board hired Michael Tarr, formerly with the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority, to serve as its vice
May 11, 2011
Two Casinos Close in Vicksburg, Miss.
The Mississippi Gaming Commission ordered Rainbow Casino and DiamondJacks Casino in Vicksburg, Miss., to close in preparation for rising river waters
May 11, 2011
Eric Whitson says the conference center segment is trending upward.
Eric Whitson, the National Conference Center’s director of sales & marketing, spoke with Chief Content Director Tyler Davidson during the

May 11, 2011
Eric Whitson says the conference center segment is trending upward.
Eric Whitson, the National Conference Center’s director of sales & marketing, spoke with Chief Content Director Tyler Davidson during the

May 10, 2011
HSMAI Launches New Branding
The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association unveiled new branding that includes a new mission statement and a logo designed to symbolize the
May 10, 2011
MPI Survey Shows Fuel Cost Concern
U.S. meeting professionals report a significant increase in concern over rising fuel costs and airfares and their potential impact on meetings,
May 10, 2011
Take 10: F&B: Creating Impressions on a Budget
1. With some of the outrageous prices for coffee, what do you suggest doing in order to save on beverages and beverage breaks?To
May 10, 2011
Site Scene
IndianaDolce Hotels and Resorts recently signed an agreement to manage a 157-room hotel soon to

May 10, 2011
Short Takes
Museums & AttractionsThe Indianapolis Museum of Art is presenting Material World through

May 10, 2011
Checking In
We've been hard at work on the website, so I invite you to take a spin over to MeetingsFocus.com to see the new redesign, which has solidified some
May 10, 2011
Memphis Open for Business
Memphis hotels, meeting venues and tourist attractions, including Graceland and Beale Street, were not affected by the crested waters of the
May 09, 2011
Luxury Hotel Set for Mall of America
Construction is scheduled to start May 26 on the 500-room Radisson Blu Hotel at Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn.The upscale hotel, the first
May 09, 2011
Meetings Making a Comeback in Dakotas
In Sioux Falls, SD, Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Executive Director Teri Ellis Schmidt says there was not a huge dip during the economic
May 06, 2011
ASAE Launches Benchmarking Database
The ASAE Foundation launched a database, Association 990, which offers benchmarking information collected from the IRS on associations with
May 06, 2011
Hilfiger to Convert NYC Landmark to Hotel
Designer Tommy Hilfiger purchased New York’s landmark Metropolitan Life clock tower for $170 million and plans to convert it to a hotel.The 50-
May 06, 2011
Delaware North Acquires Casino Resort
Delaware North, a global hospitality company, has taken over operations of Jumer’s Casino & Hotel in Rock Island, Ill., following a $180