Questions of Security

[ Meetings tech expert Corbin Ball suggests meeting and event planners ask venues the following data-security questions before contracting for a

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Who’s Watching Us?

The recent federal action against Wyndham Worldwide for the cyber theft of more than 600,000 customer payment records is raising questions about data

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Amex: Prices for Business Travel Spiked in First Quarter

Business travelers paid significantly more for travel-related purchases in the first quarter of 2012, with domestic airfares showing the largest

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Bill Walshe

Viceroy Hotel Group named Bill Walshe CEO, replacing Nicholas Clayton who left to become COO at Jumeirah Group in Dubai. Walshe comes to Viceroy

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Big Hyatt Boycott Over Worker Rights

WASHINGTON, D.C. Alleging abuse of workers, a big contingent of worker rights organizations—as well as some entitities that frequently  

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Midwest Charm

Southwest Missouri beckons planners with history, culture, attractions and meeting venues for groups of every size. In Branson, groups can take in a

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Marlene Chavira and Lindsey Berg

San Francisco’s Sir Francis Drake announced two new additions to its management team. Marlene Chavira was appointed senior sales manager and

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Steven DeFelice

Houston’s Hotel Contessa welcomes Steven DeFelice as the property’s new director of sales and marketing. DeFelice previously served as

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Spirit of the Season

Spirit Airlines announced on July 17 it is adding nonstop low-fare service between Phoenix-Mesa and Chicago.Daily nonstop seasonally service between

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Amy Commans

Amy Commans will bring more than 26 years of hospitality industry experience to her new position as general manager at the boutique Luxe Sunset

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Worthy Opportunity?

The Dallas-Fort Worth Airport Marriott has announced their new Escape Entertainment Package. This new DFW hotel deal offers some solid savings for

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DMAI Annual Convention Sets Records

Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI), which represents CVBs (also referred to as destination marketing organizations, or DMOs)

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George Bon

George Bon was promoted to Arizona sales manager for large group sales at the 250-acre Westin La Paloma Resort in Tuscon. He previously served the

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Monterey Money-Saver

Forbes four-star rated Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa has announced an “Extraordinary Meetings of Extraordinary Value” package, which

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Disability Rights Groups Boycott Hotels

A coalition of the largest disability rights groups in the country has announced a national boycott of hotels along with a public awareness campaign

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Miami CC Gets Promoters for Renovation Funding

MIAMI A coalition of business and tourism boosters have launched a campaign urging Miami Beach voters to support the increase of a tourist tax. The

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Baltimore CC Makes Conservation Changes

BALTIMORE The Baltimore Convention Center has announced an energy performance contract to install approximately $10 million in water and energy

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New Chicago Hotel & CC Complex To Be Uber Eco-Friendly

CHICAGO A multi-hotel complex and convention center planned for development near Chicago's O'Hare International Airport aims to set the standard

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Poconos’ Mohegan Sun Adds Hotel, Event Space

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. Pennsylvania's first casino will become the fourth one in the state to include a hotel. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs will break

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