June 13, 2011
Meetings & Resorts
Two years ago, many corporate executives wouldn't have dreamed of stepping foot inside a luxury resort. Today, the landscape looks vastly different,
June 13, 2011
Emerging Destinations
Planners looking to add spice to the meetings menu can start by bringing a new destination into the mix. Here are four locales, including an
June 13, 2011
APEX Green Standards Reach Milestone
The Convention Industry Council announced that eight of the nine APEX standards for sustainable events have completed the committee review stage and
June 13, 2011
Georgia Resort Joins Marriott Group
The Lodge & Spa at Calloway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Ga., joined Marriott’s Autography Collection, a group of independent, luxury-tier
June 13, 2011
Big Turnaround for Hotel Transactions
U.S. hotel transactions this year reached $4.9 billion through May, triple the volume recorded last year during the same period, according to a
June 13, 2011
Four Seasons Makes Top Management Changes
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts added two top management positions, coinciding with the announced retirement of Jim FitzGibbons, president,worldwide
June 10, 2011
Fargo 5 Spectacular Off-Sites
Fargo Air Museum www.fargoairmuseum.orgFargo Theatre
June 10, 2011
Affordable Meetings Gets New Name, Enhancements
The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association changed the name of its Affordable Meetings conference and exhibition to MEET: Meetings, Events,
June 10, 2011
Affordable Meetings Gets New Name, Enhancements
The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association changed the name of its Affordable Meetings conference and exhibition to MEET: Meetings, Events,
June 10, 2011
Affordable Meetings Gets New Name, Enhancements
The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association changed the name of its Affordable Meetings conference and exhibition to MEET: Meetings, Events,
June 10, 2011
Peckinpaugh Heads Maritz Travel
David Peckinpaugh steps into the role of president of Maritz Travel Co. on June 13, replacing Christine Duffy who left to become CEO of the Cruise
June 10, 2011
Peckinpaugh Heads Maritz Travel
David Peckinpaugh steps into the role of president of Maritz Travel Co. on June 13, replacing Christine Duffy who left to become CEO of the Cruise
June 09, 2011
Theis to Head Starwood Group Sales in N.A.
Mark Theis has been named director of group sales-North America for Starwood Hotels & Resorts.Theis previously held senior convention sales
June 09, 2011
United Adds Hawaii Service
United Airlines launched new daily nonstop service between Los Angeles and Hilo, Hawaii.In addition, United will start weekly nonstop service to Hilo
June 09, 2011
Aloft Debuts in Brooklyn
The Aloft New York Brooklyn is up and running, making it the second Aloft property to open in New York City this year.The 176-room property offers an
June 09, 2011
Ritz-Carlton Charts Global Expansion
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company announced a major expansion and development initiative designed to bring the total number of properties in its
June 09, 2011
Checking In
Welcome to the June/July issue of Meetings Focus East. As I'm writing this, which always comes at the very end of the production process, I'm getting
