Up and Coming * Chicago's historic Silversmith Building is being transformed into the Crowne Plaza Chicago Silversmith. When the hotel opens in December, the ten-story, 1897 structure will have 143 guest rooms and meeting space for groups of up to...
A clever meeting planner might get several uses out of a meeting's table centerpieces. Well, what if your centerpieces fed the hungry, got attendees networking, and garnered positive feelings (and tax deductions) for your company...
THE PHOENIX CLIMATE IS ONE OF MANY PLUSES FOR MEETINGS verything grows where the sun shines, and that includes Phoenix, now the nation's seventh largest city, a destination very much on the rise. With 300 days of sunshine per year, the Valley of...
* As hotel rates continue to climb, many properties appear to be looking for ways to help you believe you're getting what you're paying for. Look for deluxe amen-ity packages and other new services. Here is a sampling...
Air Consortium Signs Regional Carriers Business Travel Contractors Corporation (BTCC) is pursuing its goal of "more rational," less costly business travel airfares through new agreements with two low-fare airlines plus a proposal to promote low...
The Aruba Sonesta Resort offers in-town convenience, an ocean-front setting, plus the new Seaport Conference Center, with 22,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. Two of the resort's special beach events, which can be held on it's private...
Airfares took a roller-coaster ride this spring following the industry's attempt to pass on the reinstated ten percent ticket tax to consumers earlier this year. When the ride ended, the major carriers had settled on a four percent hike in fares...
Flying into Montego Bay, Jamaica and looking out the window at the sandy beaches and the lush green mountains that rise up behind them, a visitor cannot help but see that this is one of the most beautiful spots on earth. There is no sugar-coating...
Business Travel Contractors Corporation (BTCC) is pursuing its goal of "more rational," less costly business travel airfares through new agreements with two low-fare airlines plus a proposal to promote low-fare airlines' entry into markets...
Two companies are offering new options for meeting, conference, or special event space. Global Cinema Network, Inc., Framingham, MA, a subsidiary of motion picture exhibitor General Cinema Theatres, is marketing the company's 1,181 auditoriums in...
