Oct 19
Ashley ChalmersMember News, Places to Stay guest-friendly hotel tips, hotels, Kimpton, unique activities
If you have a soft spot for pets, like us, you’ll appreciate ABC News’ list of America’s most adorable hotel pets.
Kimpton Hotels surely wins for the most pet friendly hotels – several of their properties made this list for friendly animal mascots, including the Hotel Monaco Alexandria and The Muse.
What’s your favorite animal on the list? Have you encountered a personal favorite that didn’t make the list?
Sep 22
Ashley ChalmersMember News, Places to Stay Fairmont, Hotel Rennovations, hotels, San Francisco hotels
You’re probably familiar with the San Francisco Fairmont for its 55,000 square feet of meeting space or for the views of the San Francisco Bay – but it’s the penthouse that may be the most famous.
The spacious suite spans the entire eighth floor of the hotel, whose guests have included JFK, Prince Charles and Representatives of the Big Four – and just completed a major renovation.
In an Associated Press interview, Tom Klein, regional vice president general manager of the hotel, says
“You’ll just be blown away.”
For $15,000 a night, the three bedroom suite with dining room, living room, library, and terrace comes complete with a butler, housekeeper, chef, masseuse, personal trainer, fully stocked gourmet kitchen, plus the use of a Ferrari California.
Some updates in the renovation include a newly remodeled kitchen and removing the 1,800 pieces of etched glass that make up the ceiling of the billiard room for a cleaning.
Aug 18
Ashley ChalmersMember News, Tips for Meeting Planners, Trade Shows ASAE & the Center, attendee interaction, Event Industry Networking, Keep America Meeting, meeting education, social media, Trade Shows
What are planners looking for from the ASAE Expo?
A survey taken on the floor the first two days found planners looking for new ideas and new partnerships. To quote one association planner,
“In order to be successful, we look at our exhibitors not just as exhibitors, but as business partners.”
Face to face interaction with business partners at the expo is an important way to foster connections.
After ASAE has concluded, planners can solidify these new relationships by using ConventionPlanit.com as a web portal to our varied portfolio of suppliers.
Technology, especially social networking, are important components to the meetings industry, but can be made much more successful through new face to face connections!
Aug 17
Ashley ChalmersMember News, News, Tips for Meeting Planners, Trade Shows ASAE & the Center, meeting education, social media, Trade Shows
All morning we’ve been able to stay involved with ASAE’s Annual Meeting & Expo from our own office.
The General Session was streaming live, and many users of the popular networking site, Twitter, were sharing real time updates and information. (Look for #asae09 to see what attendees are saying)
The International Section of the Exhibit Hall is showcasing ConventionPlanit.com supplier members from Dubai, Singapore and (soon to be members) South Africa and Korea.
Association meeting planners and executives can visit with these experts from different regions of the world…or if they miss this opportunity to do business face to face, just consult ConventionPlanit.com to research these exciting destinations and submit RFP’s.
Stay tuned for more information and updates from the show!
Jun 17
Ashley ChalmersMember News, News, Places to Stay Awards, hotels, Radisson Hotels
Congratulations to the Radisson Fort McDowell Hotel & Casino…
…for being named Radisson’s Hotel of the Year for 2008!
The property was honored at a special reception yesterday – during the company’s annual meeting.
The Hotel of the Year Award is presented to the property that displayed outstanding sales and marketing efforts, distinguished itself with a high level of commitment to guest service, supported the Radisson brand and has had exceptional financial success.
This is the first time that the Radisson Fort McDowell Resort & Casino has been honored with the Hotel of the Year distinction.
Click here to learn more about the gorgeous award-winning resort!
Jun 04
Ashley ChalmersMember News, Places to Stay, RFP, Tips hotels, hotels in San Diego, Hyatt, meeting planner help, San Diego
The Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego is making meeting planners several offers that will be hard to refuse…
with a variety of ways to save on your total bill, meeting room, and even earn 100,000 rewards –
and some of these offers are valid until June 2010!
Check out these fabulous to save by viewing the Manchester Grand Hyatt’s deals.
Jun 02
Ashley ChalmersContests, Member News, Tips for Meeting Planners, Trade Shows Event Industry Networking, technology, Trade Shows
TS² 2009 – being held in Chicago at McCormick Place from July 20-23 – has teamed up with Mingle360 to provide convention planners with an easy way to share and store important contact information…
…while valuing in-person business connections.
The Mingle360 solution combines a single-purpose device with a powerful software application.
The MingleStick is an innovative USB device using wireless technology to create connections between people, essentially eliminating the need for a business card.
The MingleManager application offers total identity management with its privacy features, granular security controls, and address book tools.
TS² 2009 is sponsored by the Trade Show Exhibitors Association (TSEA). The event is owned and operated by National Trade Productions (NTP), in partnership with the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE).
Are you planning to attend TS² 2009? Have you used a MingleStick before?
May 27
Ashley ChalmersMember News, News, Trade Shows Face to Face Meetings, imex, Maison de la France, meeting industry, overseas meetings
Maureen Pickell & Julio Rodriguez are having some great “face to face” time at IMEX in Frankfurt, Germany this week.
This year’s IMEX is the most successful to date with 3,500 exhibitors from 157 countries!
The ConventionPlanit.com Hosted Buyer Group was entertained royally by the Maison de la France at a very creative venue (the top floor of a parking garage!) with champagne, wine and regional cuisine from France.
Are you at IMEX? Regale us with your most interesting face to face!
May 13
Ashley ChalmersMember News, News cvbs, meeting experiences, meeting industry, National Travel and Tourism Week, Rally Day 2009
Yesterday was the first U.S. Travel Rally Day. It was a nation-wide success!
The Twitter account for Keep America Meeting, an initiative to promote and protect meetings, events and incentive travel in the U.S., (Twitter username: KeepMeeting) helped keep the travel community involved in yesterday’s festivities across the country by encouraging users to post with #rallyday.
(Twitter 101: Hashtags serve as search terms in Twitter – entering #rallyday into Twitter search pulls every post from a user with the term).
Tweeters posted real-time pictures and words from rallies across the country while others showed support by sharing great facts and statistics about the importance of meetings.
Some powerful ‘tweets’:
ACAREYCMP said: “Meetings and incentives are NECESSARY in this economic environment, to motivate employees & maintain market share!”
DaleCollie shared that “One of your best business development resources is your annual convention, don’t miss it this year when needed most.”
LIEvents noted “On an average day, there are 17 million meetings in America! Happy #rallyday”
To check out what else travel supports were saying, visit the Rally Day Twitter Feed.
ConventionPlanit.com members were out in full support for Rally Day. Here are some highlights of our members’ Rally Day activities from across the country (We are proud of you all!):
Visit Fairfax: held a rally today at the Fashion Court in Tysons Corner Center Mall to show support for the meetings industry.
Chicago area CVBs held a rally – complete with some furry friends on stage
New Orleans CVBs held a rally day parade – even local high school bands participated!
The Hyatt Regency McCormick shared this video on YouTube of Concierge Tony explaining why meetings matter to him
The Orlando/Orange County CVB went all out to show how important tourism is to Central Florida, with a rally yesterday that included appearances by several of Orlando’s most well-known theme park characters, as well as performers from Pirates Dinner Adventure, Gatorland, SeaWorld Orlando, & Walt Disney World Resort.
If you participated in a special Rally Day event, let me know! I’d love to hear how you are helping raise awareness for the meetings industry.
May 12
Ashley ChalmersMember News, News meeting industry, National Travel and Tourism Week
May 9-17, 2009
Join hundreds of cities, states and businesses nationwide in the annual salute to travel and tourism in America, presented by the U.S. Travel Association!
National Travel and Tourism Week is a collective effort to promote the power of travel through customized events in communities nationwide. The goal is to enhance the country’s economy, security and perception, and recognize the cultural and social benefits created by travel and tourism.
The first-ever U.S. Travel Rally Day is being staged in communities nationwide today, with convention and visitors bureau leaders uniting with local government and business leaders to promote the message that “Travel Matters”.
Tell us how you participated in today’s Rally Day!
CVBs, send us details about your Rally Day, and we’ll post them to share.
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