
February 28, 2012
Volunteer State Values
The Chattanoogan, Chattanooga's only AAA Four Diamond-rated full-service hotel, is offering significant savings for meeting planners who book the
February 28, 2012
Unlikely Customers
In these uncertain economic times, convention centers—much like most businesses—are repeating this mantra: “Find new revenue

February 28, 2012
Repeat Business
It wasn’t long ago, with the AIG Effect in full swing, that resort and spa meetings were seen as frivolous—to the point of being a nearly

February 28, 2012
Benchmark Names Top 10 Meeting Industry Trends
Benchmark Hospitality International—a hospitality management company that operates 35 award-winning hotels, resorts, and conference centers
February 28, 2012
Healthy Holidays
Holiday Inn’s parent company, InterContinental Hotels Group PLC, is forming a new hotel brand focused on working out and healthier dining.The U
February 28, 2012
Westin Headed to Jekyll Island
JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced plans to open a Westin hotel in Jekyll Island, Georgia as a key
February 28, 2012
Restoration and New Owners Planned at The Doral
MIAMI The Trump Organization announced it will purchase Miami's Doral Hotel & Country Club for $150 million. An extensive, multi-million
February 28, 2012
N.C. Conference Center Cancels Events
GASTONIA, N.C. Shortly after the $10 million Gastonia Conference Center opened last November, some dancers felt a vibration as they glided along
February 28, 2012
Going Places
Illinois Benchmark Hospitality appointed Brian Mulhall director of sales at Eaglewood Resort & Spa
February 28, 2012
Short Takes
Destination Dispatch Buckingham Companies and Dolce Hotels and Resorts announced their new business hotel will be named

February 28, 2012
Site Scene
Illinois Chicago’s Hyatt Regency McCormick Place began a $110 million expansion and renovation.

February 28, 2012
Site Scene
Connecticut Hilton Stamford Hotel & Executive Meeting Center renovated its 484 guest rooms, suites

February 28, 2012
Top Meeting Trends for 2012
Benchmark Hospitality International, a leading U.S.-based hospitality management company, which operates 35 hotels, resorts, and conference centers
February 27, 2012
Close-Up: Manhattan, Kansas - Getting There
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February 27, 2012
Close-Up: Manhattan - 10 Great Off-Sites
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February 27, 2012
Mariana Wagner, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel - Lake Buena Vista, FL
What service can you provide to groups that they normally might not receive?We are constantly changing and evolving in order to

February 27, 2012
Close Up: Manhattan, Kansas
Although its nickname, for obvious reasons, is “The Little Apple,” big things that will impact the meetings industry are under way in
