I am cautiously optimistic about 2010, because just in the last quarter of 2009 our hotels reported to us that they're starting to see an increase in

I am cautiously optimistic about 2010, because just in the last quarter of 2009 our hotels reported to us that theyre starting to see an increase in

I am cautiously optimistic about 2010, because just in the last quarter of 2009 our hotels reported to us that theyre starting to see an increase in

I think that were in for some good and some scary surprise. I think that meetings will continue to pick up, although I think in some segments I think

I think that were in for some good and some scary surprise. I think that meetings will continue to pick up, although I think in some segments I think

We are seeing many of the brokerage firms bring back incentive travel programs, primarily keeping those domestic, but they have brought many of those

We are seeing many of the brokerage firms bring back incentive travel programs, primarily keeping those domestic, but they have brought many of those

We're seeing a lot of booking activity already for 2010. But both planners and suppliers are having to do business very differently because you have

We're seeing a lot of booking activity already for 2010. But both planners and suppliers are having to do business very differently because you have

The corporate sector is really starting to look at larger events again, and really realize how important face-to-face meetings are to their business

The corporate sector is really starting to look at larger events again, and really realize how important face-to-face meetings are to their business

2010 looks to be the year that things are going turn around, and clearly, 11 looks to be even stronger.More Coverage

2010 looks to be the year that things are going turn around, and clearly, 11 looks to be even stronger.More Coverage

We are expected to have a 21% increase in meetings next yearbut each planner is expected to spend 3.5 percent less on those meetings and keep those

We are expected to have a 21% increase in meetings next yearbut each planner is expected to spend 3.5 percent less on those meetings and keep those

The new normal is probably going to be a slow growth, but I do believe that youre going to see lots of association meetings and lots of corporate

The new normal is probably going to be a slow growth, but I do believe that youre going to see lots of association meetings and lots of corporate

Atlanta Marriott Marquis launched its “Pick Two” meetings promotion.The offer applies to meetings booked by May 31 and held over certain

Hotel Urbano at Brickell, a boutique art hotel, is open downtown.The 65-room property offers complimentary Internet access, a swimming pool, a

The Wyndham Garden Atlanta Airport South opened its doors here.The hotel offers 231 rooms, Scarlett’s Lounge & Restaurant and complimentary