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MID-ATLANTIC | SOUTH |
 NEW!
COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG
Williamsburg, Virginia
Give
your attendees more than a meeting, give them the Historical
American Experience. Hold your next event at one of our three
properties located on 300 acres among more than 500 restored
and reconstructed building.
NEW!
WILLIAMSBURG
LODGE
 Began
a remarkable transformation in 2004 and the 264-room property
is will be closing in January. It will reopen with 323 rooms
an entirely new conference center with 44,000 square feet
of flexible space and 32 versatile function rooms.
OCT
25-29, 2004 | NOV 01-05, 2004
NOV 14-23, 2004 | DEC 08-21, 2004
NEW!
WOODLANDS
HOTEL & SUITES
 300-room
Hotel tucked into forty acres of serene forest just steps
away from the gateway to Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic
Area. The natural, serene surroundings of the 12,000 square
foot Conference Center creates a focused and calm meeting
environment. more room info.
OCT
11-NOV 14, 2004
NOV 18, 2004-MAR 31, 2005
 NEW!
WILLIAMSBURG
INN
Completely
renovated in 2001 in an elegant English Regency style, the
Inn features Gourmet dining, a spring-fed pool, clay tennis
courts, award-winning golf, a fitness club complete with a
full service spa and 7,000.
OCT 18-NOV 23, 2004
NOV 28-DEC 22, 2004
JAN 02-MAR 15, 2005 |
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SOUTH
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 NEW!
OCEAN
POINT BEACH RESORT & SPA
Miami Beach, Florida
The
ideal resort for your next retreat is situated directly on
the beach, featuring 166 oversized luxury guest rooms and
suites all with endless views of the shimmering Atlantic.
Your executives will enjoy fabulous world-class gourmet dining,
a European Spa, Fitness Center and the 12,000 square feet
indoor and outdoor space have panoramic views of the famous
coast. "Special Meeting Package" includes:
- Ocean
View Accommodation
- One
upgrade to 1-Bedroom suite
- One
Hour Welcome Reception
- Meeting
Space with Ocean View
- Continental
Breakfast; Lunch; 2 Breaks daily
- All
Taxes/ Gratuities/ Resort Fees
OCT
01-DEC 24, 2004; Single: $215, Double: $142; 60 ROOMS |
 SOFITEL
MIAMI
Miami, Florida
Set
amid a tropical paradise on Blue Lagoon, the exquisite contemporary
lobby blends streamlined tropical design with Art Deco art
and sculpture. The 281-room hotel has over 11,000 square
feet of meeting space and is just minutes from Miami International
(complimentary transportation), downtown, the port, Coral
Gables, South Beach, golf and shopping. With ten breakout
rooms the full-service property is ideal for small to medium
size meetings and features: high speed wireless connectivity
throughout, nightly turndown, 24-hour room-service, fitness
center, pool, tennis courts.
OCT
01-15, 2004; $109; 125 ROOMS
NOV 14-30, 2004; $109; 125 ROOMS
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EVENTS
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 More
than 150 event producers from Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New
York, Nashville, London and Moscow will come together March
7-9, 2005 at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas,
Nevada for the 4TH ANNUAL EVENTPRO FORUM
to share their knowledge. These top professionals are responsible
for producing events for amphitheaters, arenas, auditoriums,
casinos, concerts, fairs, corporate functions, festivals,
political campaigns, sporting events, theme parks or touring
entertainment. Attendees are leaders in the industry seeking
to expand their professional knowledge, resources and network
of contacts. |
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F.Y.I. |
 POSSIBLE
STRIKE--The
union representing hotel workers in Washington DC, Los Angeles
and San Francisco threatened to strike over the lack of a
new contract. In case of a walkout, hotel officials in the
three cities said they intend to remain open, but travelers
face the likelihood of a decrease in service levels as management
personnel seek to cover for striking workers. "We believe
the probability of a limited strike is high, likely beginning
at a handful of individual hotels," said JP Morgan Chase
analyst Harry Curtis. Check directly with your property for
updated information.
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LEND
A HAND |
 The
all-new, re-branded, 352-room, WEST PALM BEACH MARRIOTT
opened their arms to help those less fortunate. Joining with
a local radio station they provided three callers facing the
worst of situations to receive one-week stays with all expenses
paid. While in the midst of an electrifying $17 million dollar
conversion and renovation, they still managed to host many
fellow Floridians who were left homeless or without power
from the devastations of Hurricane Charley and Frances. |
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MIKE
GRANEK
is the new owner of Pacific Show Productions of British Columbia,
Canada. Granek is an enthusiastic and well qualified producer
with a solid background in the technical side of event production.
He is the President of ISES and a recent winner for his work
on the Georgie Awards.
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 MICHEL
MORAUW
has been appointed General Manager of Park Hyatt Washington.
Morauw, a graduate of the Lausanne Hotel School, joined Hyatt
Hotels Corporation in March 1984, as a Corporate Trainee at
Hyatt Regency Washington. Following food and beverage management
assignments in Riyadh, Auckland and Casablanca, he joined
the team of Hyatt Regency Birmingham in February 1990 as Executive
Assistant Manager - Food & Beverage. In January 1992,
Morauw was appointed Project Manager for Hyatt Regency Paris-Charles
de Gaulle, where he was subsequently promoted to Resident
Manager in September 1993. He was appointed General Manager
of Hyatt Regency Paris-Madeleine in October 1996, and General
Manager of Hyatt Regency Paris-Charles de Gaulle in March
2001. |
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PROMOTIONS |
 MARK
TESTER was
recently promoted to Vice President of Convention Sales at
the Chicago CVB.
Tester has been with the CCTB since 1995 and was formerly
Assistant Vice President of Sales. Before joining the bureau,
Tester held various sales positions with Sonesta International
Hotels Corporation, Sonesta Villa Resort in Orlando, Florida,
and Indian Lakes Resort in Bloomingdale, Illinois. He is a
member of the Professional Convention Management Association,
International Association of Exhibition Management, and a
Board member of the Chicago Central Lions Club.
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 CAROL
MOTLEYwas promoted to Director, Eastern Regional
Office is based out of the CCTB’s Eastern Regional Sales
Office in Silver Spring, Maryland and has served the CCTB
since 1999. She has a wide variety of CVB, convention center
and hotel experience with past positions at the Baltimore
Convention Center and the Doubletree Suites Hotel in Phoenix,
Arizona. Motley is an active member of the Professional Convention
Management Association, serving as co-chair of the PCMA Capital
Chapter Program Committee. |
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NEW
SPACES |
 The
new 510-room HILTON KUALA LUMPUR is now open
and both leisure and business travelers from Malaysia, Singapore,
Hong Kong, Japan, Europe and the USA are gathering in one
of the hotels ten exciting food and beverage outlets, attending
a conference function in giant pillar-less ballroom or enjoying
their own 42-inch plasma TV. The hotel is located in a multi-billion
ringgit mixed development site adjacent to the KL Sentral
Station. |
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RAVES
& REVIEWS |
 BARRY
STERNLICHT
Starwood's Chairman and CEO was presented with the Lifetime
Achievement Award by the Association of Travel Marketing Executives
(ATME). The ATME ATLAS awards recognize executives and companies
for innovative tactics, results-oriented programs and broad
marketing visions. The most prestigious is the Lifetime Achievement
Award for individuals that have consistently distinguished
themselves as marketing leaders. Mr. Sternlicht accomplishments
include the launch of W Hotels, the creation of the Westin's
Heavenly Bed and a new guestroom design for Sheraton. Past
winners include Bob Dickinson of Carnival Cruise Lines; Mike
Gunn of American Airlines; Brian Kennedy of Hertz; Ted Turner
of Turner Broadcasting; Bob Crandall of American Airlines;
Herb Kelleher of Southwest Airlines; Vincent Vanderpool Wallace
of the Bahamas Tourism Ministry. |
 SALLY
WEBB
a founding member, and past president of ISES UK and Managing
Director of The Special Event Company, has been voted International
Event Professional of the Year. The 20 year event practitioner
thanked her team for all their hard work and dedication. Accolades
from her peers included “I am proud to present the award
to an individual who represents the highest level of professionalism,
commitment and creativity in our global event market”.
Dr Goldblatt “Sally should be justifiably proud of her
award, which is further recognition of the important role
that UK event professionals have in the global event industry.
It is also evidence of the level of skill and commitment that
now exists in this Country.” ISES UK President Philip
Hughes. |
 The
ADAM'S MARK SAINT LOUIS hotel has captured
the 2004 Best of MidAmerica Award from the readers of Meetings
MidAmerica magazines. Selection was based on favorite properties,
evaluating the quality of meeting space, guest rooms, staff,
service, food and beverage, amenities, activities and value.
The award winning property received the following accolades
in 2004 the Award of Excellence, presented by Corporate and
Incentive Travel magazine, its seventh Gold Key award from
Meetings and Convention magazine and for the 15th consecutive
year the Pinnacle Award, from Successful Meetings magazine. |
 Worldwide
readers of Conde Nast Traveller have unanimously voted RAFFLES
HOTEL, SINGAPORE their favorite hotel in Asia and
number two in the world. The accolades are among highest distinctions
secured in her illustrious history and marked the 117th Anniversary
of the legendary hotel. Set within lush courtyards and tropical
gardens, the Hotel features 103 elegantly appointed suites,
nine meeting and function areas, eighteen restaurants and
bars; a Museum, Culinary Academy and the Raffles Hotel Arcade,
offering over forty internationally renowned brands and specialty
shops.
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DOUG
MATTHEWS
former head of Pacific Show Productions will continue to
be involved with special events on the periphery, teaching
Special Events as Tourism Generators & Special Events
Continuing Education courses at Capilano College. He will
continue to write and update his book on Special Event Planning.