August 2010
Planners Cite ROI Pressure in Survey
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| Meetings West August Digital Edition |
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In this edition, we're featuring a Hot Topic story exploring the issue of whether organizations should boycott destinations for their meetings because of political reasons, with a poll of meeting planners to see what they think. Also in this issue, the story on Arizona's Rancho de los Caballeros is augmented by a slideshow displaying some of the more interesting options available at the sprawling ranch-resort.
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Association Meetings
Power in Partnerships
By RUTH A. HILL
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| Faced with declining staff positions and membership, associations are increasingly turning to third parties for help with event planning as well as with meeting management and procurement practices. At the same time, there is also potential cost saving. |
Traditionally, many association managers have been reluctant to go outside their organizations for assistance with meeting planning, worried they would lose control over the membership experience or encounter unethical financial situations. This is changing.
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Site Scene
California
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort recently opened in Carlsbad. The resort spans 205 acres set on the northern shore of the Batiquitos Lagoon, an untouched wetlands area with more than 130 species of birds. The resort offers 329 rooms, including 44 suites, all featuring a private balcony or landscaped terrace. Amenities include a 15,000-square-foot spa with 20 treatment rooms, a fitness center and an 18-hole championship golf course. The Southern California property offers 78,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space. For more information, call 760.448.1234.
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Short Takes
Kudos
Aloft Tempe was awarded LEED status, making it the first such certified property for the brand. The hotel offers 136 guest rooms, an outdoor pool, gym, lounge and free wired and wireless Internet access. The hotel, located near Arizona State University, also offers space for small meetings. For more information, call 480.621.3300.
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I started here in late 2000, after spending about eight years covering the travel agent side of the industry, focusing on destination coverage. I’ve seen a lot of change in the time I’ve been in the industry, from the post-9/11 downturn to days of largesse and then the last recession, which I think has been by far the worst in terms of its impact on the industry.
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