
February 13, 2012
Short Takes
Museums & Attractions The 80,000-square-foot Nature Research Center wing is planned to open in

February 13, 2012
Site Scene
Alabama The former Clarion hotel in downtown Montgomery will undergo a $5 million renovation and reopen as a 130-room

February 13, 2012
On the Upswing
Incentive and resort business is back. A recent survey by the Society of Incentive and Travel Executives found that over 80 percent of respondents


February 13, 2012
What's That Meeting Worth?
More CoverageCase Study: Business Value Defined
February 13, 2012
ACTE Heads to City by the Bay
The Association of Corporate Travel Executives Global Education Conference will unite 1,000 global business travel buyers and sellers on April 22-24
February 13, 2012
One Conv. Center’s Booking Policy Change Causes Uproar
WILMINGTON, N.C. Some nonprofits and one Wilmington council member fear recent changes to the convention center's booking policy will hurt local
February 13, 2012
SLC Marriott Welcomes New Neighbor, Changes Name
SALT LAKE CITY Celebrating the end of construction and the long anticipated opening of City Creek Center—a 23-acre, pedestrian community of
February 13, 2012
Atlanta Airport Marriott Soars On New Renovation
ATLANTA The tech-savvy Atlanta Airport Marriott has completed meeting and event space renovations that now allow planners to host any size event
February 13, 2012
Grand Sierra Resort Announces Renovation Plans
RENO, Nev. The Grand Sierra Resort, in Reno, Nev., has announced significant improvements and renovations. GSR, the area’s largest resort/
February 13, 2012
Career Forum - Be R.E.A.D.Y. for Your Next Interview
Competition for jobs will continue to be stiff in 2012 and employers are keenly aware of this. They will quickly eliminate a candidate if the

February 13, 2012
The Case For...a social media moderator at your event
Have you seen a Twitter wall get invaded by outside protestors or a group of attendees on the negativity bandwagon blasting a speaker while they

February 13, 2012
Checking In
Welcome to the March issue of Meetings Focus South. Besides stellar stories about some of the top destinations in the region, along with thought