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 NEW!
JACKSON LAKE LODGE
Jackson, Wyoming
SEP
22-28, 2004; $159; 200 ROOMS
MAY 24-29, 2005; $145; 200 ROOMS
JUN 12-16, 2006; $159; 200 ROOMS
Host
a meeting in Grand Teton National Park at Jackson Lake Lodge
and one thing’s for sure, those who attend are guaranteed
to be inspired! Just minutes from Jackson Hole, we offer the
best in conference facilities complimented by our friendly,
professional staff. Jackson Lake Lodge offers the flexibility
of 17 versatile conference rooms. Our 17,000 square feet of
conference space allows for banquets up to 700 people, receptions,
meetings of all sizes, vendor displays, screening rooms or
working breakfasts. From formal, five-course dinners with
suitable wine to outdoor barbeques on Elk Island; from exclusive
receptions with a selection of canapes to a wild western hoe-down,
we will create the perfect dining experience for your special
program. Jackson Lake Lodge, located in Grand Teton National
Park, is 26 scenic miles north of the Jackson Hole Airport
and just 20 miles from the south entrance to Yellowstone. |
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SOUTH |
 NEW!
SOFITEL
MIAMI
Miami, Florida
JUL 21-31; $89; 125 ROOMS
AUG 08-24; $89; 125 ROOMS
SEP 10-18; $89; 125 ROOMS
Set
amid a tropical paradise on Blue Lagoon, the exquisite contemporary
lobby blends streamlined tropical design with Art Deco art
and sculpture. Located just minutes from MIA (comp transportation),
downtown and the Port of Miami, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove,
South Beach, golf and shopping, HSIA has been installed in
all 281 guest rooms and wireless connectivity is featured
in the 11,000+ square feet of meeting space. Every guest will
feel pampered with nightly turndown service including a fresh
flower and a bottle of Evian water. |
 ROSEN
PLAZA HOTEL
Orlando, Florida AUG
08-20, 2004;
from $89; 400 ROOMS
AUG 26-31, 2004; from $89; 400 ROOMS
SEP 01-07, 2004; from $89; 250 ROOMS
DEC 09-30, 2004; from $89; 300 ROOMS
BOOK
A NEW meeting at the Rosen Plaza before July 31st and your
group qualifies for rates from $89 during above value dates
and your choice of a complimentary hour-long cocktail reception,
complimentary coffee each morning OR a complimentary hour-long
golf clinic by a Golf Professional from our new Shingle Creek
Golf Club. Call 1-800-366-9700 today!
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CARIBBEAN |
 WESTIN
AT OUR LUCAYA BEACH & GOLD RESORT
Lucaya, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas
AUG
15-SEP 15, 2004; $139; 500 ROOMS
OCT 1-15, 2004; $139.00; 500 ROOMS
NOV 1-15, 2004; $139.00; 500 ROOMS
Picture a different kind of meeting. Ocean breezes and tropical
grounds set the scene for a relaxed yet focused meeting, convention
or event. Our 90,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event
space leaves you with plenty of options. And guests can enjoy
a variety of amenities including two golf courses, full-service
spa, casino and 7.5 acres of beach.
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MID-ATLANTIC
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 VIRGINIA
CROSSINGS RESORT
Glen Allen, Virginia
AUG
08-13; $195*;
85 ROOMS
AUG 23-28; $195*;
75 ROOMS
*All-inclusive
rate
The
four-diamond Virginia Crossings Resort has become the mid-atlantic
region's hottest meetings destination. Our August Complete
Meeting Package rates are second to none. 25,000 Square feet
of dedicated meeting space coupled with sand volleyball, golf,
basketball and award-winning cuisine are the perfect recipe
for your company's success.
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SOUTHWEST |
 SCOTTSDALE
PLAZA RESORT
Scottsdale, Arizona
JUL
01-31; 400 ROOMS
AUG 01-31; 400 ROOMS
SEP 01-19 & 24-30; 400 ROOMS
Set
on forty beautifully landscaped acres in the shadow of famed
Camelback Mountain, The Scottsdale Plaza Resort features 404
guest rooms; including 180 newly renovated suites and for
more than 25 years, has carved out a successful market niche
as a premier destination for corporate meetings. Attention
to detail distinguishes us as a premier meeting site in the
Southwest.
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ENTERTAINMENT |
 OUT
TO LUNCH
creates original theatrical productions revolving around your
company or association. They get to know your corporate structure,
you know the nitty-gritty about your personnel, their challenges,
their competition. And whether it’s for an award ceremony
or corporate training they learn as much as they can and create
a show that can help your attendees understand those concepts
in an interesting, entertaining way. Clients include AT&T,
Kaiser Permanente, Kinkos, Sherwin Williams, American Heart
Association, Finast Superstores, National Association of Business
& Professional Women. |
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EVENTS |
 Reserve
October 20-23, 2004 for the world's leading conference and
expo for the sports event industry! Presented by SportsTravel
magazine and sponsored by Best Western International, TEAMS
2004: TRAVEL, EVENTS, AND MANAGEMENT IN SPORTS, will
be held at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston.
If you're a sports industry rookie or veteran, TEAMS 2004
is a must: Educational programming, Expo with more than 200
exhibitors, Pre-scheduled one-on-one appointment sessions,
Off-site networking activities. |
 Don't
miss this exciting educational opportunity in paradise August
27-30! Georgia MPI & the Southeast Chapter of PCMA's SUMMER
EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE will deliver four days of
industry education, networking, and more at the Paradisus
Puerto Rico. The all-suites luxury resort hotel is Sol Meliá's
latest addition to its Paradisus All-Inclusive resorts and
is nestled on Puerto Rico's northeastern coast only 35 minutes
away from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport,
history filled San Juan and just a few minutes away from El
Yunque rainforest. |
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LEND
A HAND |
 Benchmark
Hospitality International has launched a company-wide community
service initiative, called "HOMETOWN HOSPITALITY
CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITIES." which formalizes
many active community involvement programs already in place
at several of the company's 26 hotels and resorts. "The
program is emblematic of our founding principles of Living,
Learning and Leisure - a balanced approach to life and work,"
stated Burt Cabañas, Benchmark's Chairman and CEO.
"Strong, civic minded companies can and should walk hand-in-hand
with those in their community, leading to a better quality
of life for everyone. This 'getting involved and giving back'
is more than just about feeling good -- in the end a healthy
community makes sound business sense too." Many Benchmark
properties are already contributing through involvement with
local chapters of the March of Dimes, the American Heart Association
and the American Cancer Society, as well as local arts programs. |
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 The
Sheraton Atlanta announces the appointment of ANDRE
WALKER as National Account Manager of the Washington,
D.C. market. He will manage all D.C.-area associations and
government organizations, positioning Atlanta and the Sheraton
Atlanta brand among his clients. Walker’s previous experience
includes the Hyatt Baltimore, the New Orleans Convention and
Visitors Bureau and pharmaceutical markets in New York, Pennsylvania,
New Jersey and Maryland. His work with Hyatt Hotels and Resorts
earned him recognition among the Sales Team of the Year in
2000, as well as consecutive Revenue Production awards. |
 JIM
BOLINGER
has been selected as the new Director of Rooms Operations
for the Pan Pacific San Francisco. He most recently served
as Assistant General Manager of the Lafayette Park Hotel &
Spa. In addition, he has held several management positions
in other Bay Area hotels, including Director of Operations
at the Westin San Francisco Airport, nine years as Executive
Assistant Manager at Campton Place and six at the Westin Saint
Francis. A resident of San Francisco, Jim began his career
at The Fairmont and graduated from Purdue University. He is
a third generation hospitality veteran, he grew up in Springfield,
IL where he was raised at his family’s Leland Hotel. |
 DANIEL
DAUGHTRY
joins Abid Butt's team at Hawaii's Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu's
North Shore as the Director of Conference and Food & Beverage
Services. Most recently, Daughtry was F&B director for
the Pacific Islands Club Resort on Saipan in the Northern
Marianas Islands. Previous to this, he served as assistant
then Acting Director of Food & Beverage for the Fairmont
Hamilton Princess, Bermuda. Prior to this he was Restaurant
Manager for the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, Kona, and during
the mid 1990s held positions of increasing responsibility
within the food & beverage department of the Hyatt Regency
Maui, Hawaii. A graduate of Washington State University, he
holds a Bachelors of Arts degree in Hotel & Restaurant
Administration and attended the Professional Development Program
at Cornell University.
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 MARK
SIMMONS
is joining his long-standing friend and Industry colleague,
Joe Cauchi at Delivering Asia in Hong Kong as Vice President
– Business Development. Simmons has over 16 years of
senior hospitality industry experience and began his career
with Radisson Hotels in Australia in 1987. He moved to Asia
in 1991 and joined Century International Hotels holding senior
property based Sales and Marketing roles as well as pre-opening
assignments in Indonesia and Vietnam. At the end of 1997,
he joined the Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai as Director of
Sales and Marketing. In 1999 he re-joined Century International
Hotels as Vice-President Marketing & Sales based in Hong
Kong and in 2001 was responsible for the Sales & Marketing
integration of the Century Group into Accor Hotels. He was
subsequently appointed Director of Sales – Asia for
Accor in October, 2001. His last position was Hotel Manager
at The Landmark Bangkok. Delivering Asia is a leading hospitality
Sales & Marketing company. Current clients include Six
Senses Hotels & Resorts, Sanctuary Resorts, Orient-Express
Trains & Cruises, Hotel Littre’ Paris, Uma Ubud,
Bali and Bali Pavilions. |
 RIK
BLYTH
has been appointed Managing Director of Caneel Bay, succeeding
Brian Young who is relocating to Dallas to assume his new
role as Vice President of Operations at Rosewood Hotels &
Resorts. Rik began his career with Hyatt Hotels in Seattle
in 1980, holding management positions in California, Minneapolis
and Chicago. In 1995 he moved to St. Thomas in the US Virgin
Islands to become the General Manager of Sugar Bay Resort.
During his 11 year tenure in the islands, Rik has held General
Manager positions in the Virgin Islands and in Puerto Rico
and formed his own successful hospitality consulting company.
Active in community and industry organizations, he is currently
a board member of the Saint Thomas-Saint John Chamber of Commerce,
where he chairs the Tourism Committee and the U.S. Virgin
Islands Hotel and Tourism Association. |
 STEPHEN
PETERS
has returned to the Pan Pacific Vancouver as Hotel Manager,
overseeing the day-to-day operation and marketing strategies.
From 1988 to 1998 Peters led the Sales and Marketing activities
for the hotel before becoming Executive Assistant Manager
from 1996 to 1998. “It’s a pleasure to welcome
Stephen back,” said Steve Halliday, Senior Vice President,
PPHR America Inc. and General Manager of Pan Pacific Vancouver.
“He is very well known to our hotel, Pan Pacific Hotels
and Resorts, and our industry for his brilliant sales and
marketing talents, outstanding operational leadership and
his commitment to excellence.” KEVIN
OAKE
has been appointed Director of Sales for the Pan Pacific Vancouver.
Kevin is a hospitality veteran of 18 years, who joins Pan
Pacific Vancouver following 11 years with Fairmont Hotels
and Resorts, holding a variety of progressive sales and marketing
positions in both Vancouver and Victoria.
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PROMOTIONS |
MICHAEL
DEITEMEYER,
formerly the Omni Hotels Chief Operating Officer, has been
promoted to President. This promotion is in keeping with the
company's strategic growth initiatives and in recognition
of his significant contributions to the company's operations,
marketing, financial and technology areas. In addition to
his current responsibilities, in his new position Deitemeyer
will also be charged with the product development, human resources
and development areas. Jim Caldwell, who formerly held the
president's title, will continue as Chief Executive Officer.
Deitemeyer is a 13 year veteran of Omni Hotels and its parent
company, TRT Holdings. He joined the Shoreline Operating Company,
the former hotel operating arm of TRT, in 1992 as controller
and moved up in the ranks to become chief operating officer
of Omni Hotels in 1999. Under his tenure, the company experienced
record growth and received top ranking guest satisfaction
ratings from numerous organizations. |
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NEW
NAMES |
 The
former Adam’s Mark Hotel will become the HILTON
INDIANAPOLIS by mid-August and the 332-room hotel
is currently undergoing an aggressive, top-to-bottom $6.5
million refurbishment which is expected to be completed by
the end of this year. Hospitality veteran and recipient of
the Indiana Hotel and Lodging Association 2003 General Manager
of the Year award William (Bill) Stanton is Vice President/Managing
Director of the property which is now operated by Pyramid
Hotel Group., a division of Pyramid Advisors LLC, under a
franchise license agreement with Hilton Hotels Corporation. |
 Look-out
NYC here comes a Hard Rock. The Paramount Hotel on 46th between
Broadway and 8th Avenue, just off Times Square, "will undergo
a multi-million dollar refurbishment at the beginning of 2005
and will be re-branded the HARD ROCK HOTEL NEW YORK.
This is a 50:50 joint venture between Hard Rock Cafe International
and Sol Meliá Hotels and Resorts. |
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NEW
SPACES |
 Harrah's
Entertainment in Las Vegas began an addition of 60,000 square
feet of exhibition space to the RIO PAVILION CONVENTION
CENTER. When this $39 million project wraps up by
the end of the year, the Rio will have 160,000 square feet
of exhibit space. The Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino has
2,543 guest rooms. |
 The
CONRAD MIAMI recently opened its doors. The
chic and much anticipated luxury hotel is located in the heart
of Miami’s financial district. Each of the 203 guest
rooms and 116 suites is finely appointed with contemporary
furniture, two phone lines, 27-inch flat-screen TV and DVD
player and a separate bathtub and shower plus a bath service
menu in conjunction with Spa Conrad. The hotel also offers
over 15,000 square feet of meeting space and complimentary
Hi-Fi and Wi-Fi throughout the building. |
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RAVES
& REVIEWS |
 HOWARD
FEIERTAG,
industry icon for the last 40 years and faculty member in
the Department of Hospitality & Tourism Management, Pamplin
College of Business at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and
State University was awarded the Excellence in Outreach Award
by the College of Business. The award is in recognition of
his outstanding contributions in “putting knowledge
to work” for the benefit of constituencies outside the
university. Feiertag accomplished this through his involvement
in research, continuing education, publishing, consulting,
and supervising off campus service learning for students. |
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