Recent Industry News - Meetings And Conventions

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NEWS ANALYSIS

Behind Maritz' Purchase of Experient

GSA Scandal Draws Congressional Investigation

Average Daily Rates Rising in Key Markets

Long-Awaited Green Standards Released

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PLANNER BASICS

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Conducting a Hotel Site Inspection

Smart guidelines for conducting a hotel site inspection

Your Contract Questions Answered

Our legal expert answers critical questions relating to hotel contracts.

Choosing and Using An Emcee

The ABCs of choosing and using an emcee

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NEWS

Sheraton Introduces Social Hour Wine-Tastings Worldwide

Unique partnership with Wine Spectator brings fine vintages to the hotel lobby.

Companies to Invest More in Travel, Amex Study Finds

Nearly two-thirds of finance executives are optimistic about growth.

U.S. Retains Top Spot for International Association Meetings

Vienna is the city that draws the most global gatherings, per annual ICCA study.

Omni Dallas Hotel Receives Gold LEED Certification

Property is cited for green construction and operations.

Westin to Transform Business Centers

New workspaces will be suitable for small, impromptu meetings.

MORE NEWS

AIRLINE INDUSTRY

Berlin Airport Opening Delayed Indefinitely... 5/9/2012

JetBlue to Join PreCheck Program... 4/18/2012

BUSINESS TRAVEL

Companies to Invest More in Travel, Amex Study Finds... 5/16/2012

National Travel and Tourism Strategy Launched... 5/10/2012

CONVENTION CENTERS

New Convention Center Opens in Provo, Utah... 5/11/2012

Javits Center to Upgrade Technology... 5/9/2012

GAMING

Wynn Resorts Receives Green Light on Major Macau Project... 5/9/2012

GREEN MEETINGS / CSR

MPI Releases WEC 2011 Sustainability Report... 5/2/2012

Green Meeting Standards Now Available for Purchase... 4/25/2012

HOTELS & RESORTS

Sheraton Introduces Social Hour Wine-Tastings Worldwide... 5/16/2012

Omni Dallas Hotel Receives Gold LEED Certification... 5/16/2012

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

U.S. Retains Top Spot for International Association Meetings... 5/16/2012

ISES Launches Boot Camp for Event Professionals... 5/16/2012

PEOPLE

Gary Sain of Visit Orlando Dies... 5/7/2012

TECHNOLOGY

Constant Contact Expands to Online Event Management... 5/16/2012

TalkPoint Unveils Convey, a Self-Service Webcasting Tool... 5/16/2012

THIRD-PARTY FIRMS

D.C. Firm Launches GSA Consulting Service... 4/25/2012

TRADE SHOWS

IMEX Frankfurt Enhances Association Day Offerings... 4/25/2012

UNIONS

Unions Target New Atlantic City Resort... 5/2/2012

OTHER NEWS

GSA Fallout Continues... 4/27/2012

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PARTNER CONTENT

2009 Affordable Destinations E-Newsletter: Emerald Coast

Florida’s Emerald Coast – famous for 24 miles of dazzling sugar white sands and brilliant emerald green waters – is recognized as one of the South’s most attractive meeting places for all types of gatherings. From local and regional events

Renaissance

Marriott International and Renaissance Hotels & Resorts – Partnering with Intermediary Planners to Create Better MeetingsMarriott International and one of its leading meeting hotel brands— Renaissance Hotels & Resorts— understand the critical role you, as a meeting professional, play in the success of every meeting you plan. Your clients expect the very best. With creative and cutting edge products and services specifically designed with you in mind, Marriott and Renaissance are committed to making your job easier and your meetings even better. And that makes for happy clients and future success.