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 Texas Gulf Coast
Southern Star
by DANA ENFINGER
· The Lone Star State’s languid stretch of 600 miles of coastline could arguably be one of the most distinctive meetings destinations in the country.
Where else can you spot thousands of magnificent birds, unwind to some zydeco music, visit two Chinatowns in one day and rub elbows with oil barons? If all that’s too much, attendees can always head to the beach for a little R&R. And the best part is that the Texas Gulf Coast offers a range of hotel offerings and scores of cool off-site choices.
Houston
"If groups haven’t been in Houston in a while, they’re in for a lot of surprises when they get here," says Greg Ortale, president and CEO of the Greater Houston CVB.
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Site Scene
Florida
· Doubletree Hotels recently opened the brand’s largest hotel in Orlando. Spanning 28 acres, the 1,094-room Doubletree Resort Orlando-International Drive underwent a $35 million transformation from the International Plaza Resort and Spa. Resort amenities include three pools; three dining options, including a full-service restaurant and outdoor eateries; an upscale bar; 60,000 square feet of flexible event space ranging from ballrooms to covered garden verandas; a 24-hour fitness center; and a business center. The resort’s guest rooms include more than 20 suites, ranging from junior-, one- and two-bedroom configurations to the property’s premium suites. Other amenities include a nine-hole miniature golf course and a full-service day spa. For more information, call 407.352.1100 or visit www.doubletreeorlandoidrive.com.
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Wednesday, January 27, 2010
In today’s economy you need to plan like your job depends on it, because more than ever, it does! Learn ways to trim your budget without dampening the attendee experience, and how to show the savings you gained to the organization you plan for. By employing a few simple cost-cutting strategies from this webinar, you can provide a quality meeting without breaking the bank. In this webinar, Joan Eisenstodt, a premier meetings industry educator and consultant, will let you know how you can make the most with less both for your attendees and the bottom line.
Join Meetings Media for this free webinar Wednesday, Jan. 27, and learn more. There is no fee to register.
Visit MeetingsFocus.com/webinars to register or learn more.
Sponsored by: The Scottsdale Plaza Resort and Glen Cove Mansion Hotel & Conference Center.
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Site Scene
Florida
· The Westin Lake Mary, Orlando North, located just north of Orlando in the suburb of Lake Mary, opened recently. The hotel features 253 guest rooms and suites, a 24-hour fitness center, Westin in-room spa program, wireless high-speed Internet access, business center services and 14,000 square feet of meeting and event space, including an outdoor landscaped courtyard and a 7,700-sqaure-foot grand ballroom. All areas of meeting space are equipped with wireless high-speed Internet access. For more information, call 407.531.3555 or visit www.westin.com/lakemary.
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Industry News
New Hilton Brand Breaks Ground
· The first Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel broke ground in Fayetteville, N.C. It’s the first of 100 hotels expected to be built by 2013.
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Nine DMOs Get DMAI Nod
· Destination Marketing Association International announced it has accredited nine more destination marketing organizations.
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MPI Set to Host Debates at MeetDifferent 2010
· MPI will be hosting a series of Soap Box Debates throughout MeetDifferent in Cancun, Mexico, Feb. 20-23, in an effort to bring attention to the top trends in the meetings industry.
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