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Habitation Jouissant

Autograph Collection in Haiti

"The North is a jewel. Its development, both touristic and economic, is essential to Haiti’s success."
Marriott Marquis Chicago

Marriott Expands Convention Network in Chicago

Rush Street Pantry brings artisanal items to attendees at an affordable rate, and they can even opt to pick up their order in lieu of room service.
Seine River

Off-Paris Seine Brings Floating-Hotel Concept to Paris

Off-Paris Seine will be housed in a converted catamaran—ideal for small groups looking for a quirky way to experience the City of Lights.
Independence Hall

Philadelphia Becomes First World Heritage City in U.S.

The city qualified because Independence Hall, the place where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were signed, is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Los Angeles, LA

New Web Site for Turnkey LA Meetings

A new web site puts all the tools planners need for a stress-free meeting at their fingertips.
SPIN, meeting, Hilton Oak Brook Hills Resort

SPIN Drops Dues During “Year of the Member”

"At the end of the day, it's not about the money, it's about facilitating conversation and building community."
Alamodome

San Antonio’s Alamodome Retrofit to Attract Large-Scale Events

“Aside from benefiting San Antonio’s overall meetings package, the Alamodome enhancements are vital to maintaining and growing San Antonio’s ability to host sporting events such as the Valero Alamo Bowl and U.S. Army All American Bowl.”
JW Marriott

Marriott to Acquire Starwood, Create World’s Largest Hotel Company

The merger would create a more comprehensive portfolio for the company—one key advantage being Starwood’s lifestyle-focused brands helping attract a younger travel audience.
Mandarin Oriental, corporate meeting planning

Boca Raton Readies for New Mandarin Oriental

The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced plans to open a 158-room hotel in downtown Boca Raton in 2017, marking its second South Florida property.
Marriott New York East Side

A Hidden Gem on New York’s East Side

Fashionable Lexington Avenue offers the feeling of an exclusive, upscale city neighborhood yet it is just a short walk from major attractions such as Fifth Avenue shopping.
21c Museum Hotel, corporate meeting planning

Discover: 21c Museum Hotel Durham

Downtown Durham got a lot hipper this year with the opening of the 21c Museum Hotel.
Melia, meeting planning

Melia Expands into Emerging Markets

As the the largest hotel company in Spain, 99 percent of Melia Hotels International’s forthcoming hotels are taking root outside of the country.
Magnolia Hotel Denver

Magnolia Hotel Denver Restores Historic Elegance, Increases Room Count

“The Denver hotel market continues to get more and more competitive each year, and we wanted to make the enhancements our guests and the marketplace require.”
Minneapolis, meeting planning

Minneapolis Is All Aflutter for Super Bowl 2018

Minneapolis is all aflutter these days as excitement over the upcoming 2018 Super Bowl shapes the city in bold and creative ways.