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On Location: PCMA's Annual Meeting in San Diego

Insights from PCMA President and CEO Deborah Sexton on this year's event.

 

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New workout studios rolled out globally

Napa estate offers special winter package

Mount Hood resort offers new ‘Salmon River’ package

U.S. News & World Report Names Best U.S. Hotels

Famous Galveston attraction on the return

Eco-Friendly Vegas hotel hosts Obama

Hyatt announces fresh concept for 53 properties
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National Restaurant Association predicts 2012 menu trends
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Robert Morse appointed chief operation officer and senior vice president of Intercontinental Hotels for the Americas region.
Joe Vallance appointed general manager of Knob Hill Inn.
Edward Hahn III upgraded to associate director of sales at Warwick Melrose Dallas Hotel.

Michelle Starry takes over as catering sales manager at Skamania Lodge in Stevenson.

Kathleen Cochran named general manager at Bacara Resort & Spa.
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