
November 28, 2012
Short Takes
Programs & Packages The 3,000-acre Inn at Pocono Manor resort has added a new “Pocono Manor

November 28, 2012
Site Scene
New York The Sheraton New York Hotel celebrated its 50th anniversary this year and is completing a $160

November 28, 2012
Amex Meetings Forecast Predicts Strong Asian Growth
NEW YORKAccording to the American Express Meetings & Events 2013 Global Meetings Forecast ("the Forecast"), Asia Pacific, with its relatively
November 28, 2012
Chris Riccardi
Chris Riccardi was promoted to ALHI’s vice president of global sales. He will lead the company’s Global Sales Specialist team, which
November 28, 2012
Hal Leonard
Hal Leonard was appointed general manager of Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder and Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Fe-North. He will oversee operations at

November 28, 2012
Natalie Hirsch
The Colorado Springs welcomed new sales manager Natalie Hirsch. She comes to the CVB from Embassy Suites and previously worked in hotel sales with

November 28, 2012
Big Upgrade Coming for Downtown Indy Hotel
By Adriana Pop, Associate Editor; Courtesy of Commercial Property Executive General Hotels Corp. is planning a major renovation of the
November 28, 2012
Massive Makeover Continues for McCormick Place Hyatt
CHICAGO Hyatt Regency McCormick Place announced that phase two of its multi-million dollar expansion and renovation will begin in December 2012
November 28, 2012
Hilton Head Resort Shows Off Room Upgrades
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November 28, 2012
Manhattan’s Chinatown Welcomes New Wyndham
NEW YORKWyndham Hotel Group has announced the addition of the new 106-room Wyndham Garden Chinatown in New York City to the Wyndham Hotels and
November 28, 2012
Hoosier Hotel Project Moves Ahead
By Rod Spaw, Courtesy of the Herald-Times, Bloomington, Ind./McClatchy-Tribune Regional News A $27 million Hyatt Hotel project moved forward Monday
November 27, 2012
Pick Your Perks in the Peaks
The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Colorado Springs is offering meeting planners the ability to “Pick their Perks.” In order to
November 27, 2012
2013 Meetings Focus Trends Sneak Peek
More than 600 planners completed our annual Meetings Focus Trends Survey this year, revealing that prices continue to cause consternation and the

November 27, 2012
Checking In - After the Storm
Not long before this issue went to press, Hurricane Sandy tore through the East Coast, wreaking epic havoc after landing on the South Jersey Shore