New U.S. Travel Chair Spotlights Meetings

WASHINGTON, D.C. Rossi Ralenkotter, president & CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, has called for a new national agenda

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Party Planning Perfection

Meetings Focus: How did you get into the event planning business? Marley Majcher: I graduated with a business degree from

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Benchmark Hospitality International’s Alex Cabanas

Chief Content Director Tyler Davidson attended IACC’s Annual Conference and caught up with Benchmark Hospitality International’s Alex

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Benchmark Hospitality International’s Alex Cabanas

Chief Content Director Tyler Davidson attended IACC’s Annual Conference and caught up with Benchmark Hospitality International’s Alex

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Upgraded Meeting Space Comes to W New York

W New York has announced the complete redesign of its eight meeting and event spaces, including the hotel’s signature 3,690 square foot Great

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Group Business Regains Its Mojo

ATLANTA Record demand for the U.S. hotel industry has been well documented, but until now the shortcomings in group business have cast a slight

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Miami Resort Project Plans Downsized

MIAMI Even without casino gambling, the Genting Group said it is moving ahead with a dramatically scaled down mixed-use plan for Resorts World

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San Diego CC Takes Over Bookings

SAN DIEGO The San Diego CVB will take over the booking of trade shows at the Convention Center that are at least 18 months away, following

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Historic D.C. Event Space Completes Renovation

WASHINGTON, D.C. Events DC, the convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, has announced the completion of renovations to the

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Leads to Nowhere

March 23, 2012

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Different Nations, Different Rules

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The Competitive Set

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Safe Bets

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Nice, for the Right Price

It’s an enticing proposition for meeting planners and attendees alike: a luxury meeting at a posh hotel known for the highest levels of luxury

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GMIC Education Roadmap Gives APEX Standards Life

The Green Meeting Industry Council rolled out a roadmap to help follow recently released green meeting standards. The move comes after the CIC

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Report a Cause for Industry Optimism?

There is reason for guarded optimism in the meetings and conventions market in 2012, according to research firm RRC Associates’ DestinationMAP

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Career Forum

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Property Profile: La Quinta Resort & Club

An oasis of respite that courted the A-list of Golden Age Hollywood, the iconic La Quinta Resort & Club offers meeting configurations that can

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Checking In - The Horizon Beckons

There’s been lots of activity here at Meetings Focus the last month or so—wait, haven’t I written that before? Anyway...this time

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