New Meetings Mecca for Argentina

TUCUMAN, ArgentinaStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the opening of the Sheraton Tucuman Hotel in Argentina. Sheraton

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Hilton Rolls Into Estonia

TALLINN, Estonia Set to open in the heart of Estonia's historic capital, Hilton Tallinn becomes Hilton Worldwide's first property to be announced in

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West Africa Welcomes First InterContinental

LAGOS, NigeriaInterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened InterContinental Lagos, its first hotel in Nigeria and the company's first

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Marriott Continues Moscow Momentum

MOSCOWMarriott International, Inc. has announced plans to open the 250-room Moscow Marriott Hotel Crocus City in Russia under a management agreement

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10 Meetings Industry Advocacy Tips

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CVB Contacts - Mobile, Ala.

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Off-site Venues in Mobile Range From Historic Battleships to Delectable Restaurants

Battleship Park Battleship Park is home to the USS Alabama, which can

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Murray Healy

Murray Healy was promoted from sous chef to chef de cuisine at the Washington Duke Inn's Fairview Dining Room, after only a year at the

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Planner Survey Spotlights Major Challenges

ORLANDO Destination Marketing Association International’s (DMAI) empowerMINT initiative has conducted its second annual Meeting Planner Survey

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Bridging the Gulf in Mobile

It’s almost the southernmost point on a U.S. map, but culturally it’s “south of the South.” So says Ron McConnell, vice

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Omni to Manage Lux Toronto Hotel

TORONTO Omni Hotels & Resorts announced today that it will become the long-term operator of The King Edward Hotel, effective on Aug. 1, 2013,

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Key Notes: Welcoming an expert voice to the fold

While Most associate summer with relaxing days at the beach or an opportunity to cash in some well-earned vacation days, we here at Meetings Focus

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Hotels are working with guests on shoreline improvements

Making a big difference to the environment is often the result of a number of small steps, and to that end some beach properties are rallying their

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Countless organizations offer beachfront CSR experiences

Corporate social responsibility, aka CSR, is hotter than ever, serving up an expansive menu of options to groups seeking to give back.Where this type

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Global Emergency Numbers

Back in the days of manual telephone systems, the quickest way to get urgent help was to pick up the telephone and ask the operator. But with the

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Do's and Dont's for Global Events

DO: Take advantage of local resources to build a reliable network of local contacts: tourist offices, CVBs, global

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Expert insights on taking the international events leap

Meetings are booming. City meetings, resort meetings, convention center meetings, cruise ship meetings. If you’re wondering where clients will

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5 Awesome Off-Sites in Kalamazoo, MI

Air Zoo Located next to the airport, the Air Zoo offers thrill rides, flight

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Three quick tips on raising attendance

Here are three ways that SmithBucklin, a leader in the field of association management and services, is effectively raising attendance at association

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Getting There - Kalamazoo, MI

Getting there: Kalamazoo is located in southwestern Michigan near the convergence of Interstate 94 and Highway 43. Amtrak serves

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