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Natural Disasters Create New Challenges for Meetings Industry

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of event space, and services many of the parks guests. While there is always the possibility of fire in the summer, the flexibility of our events team and in-house reservations makes it easy to change plans in case of an emergency.”. of event space. Tenaya Lodge was open throughout the park closure,” Linck says. “We

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Where To Meet In The 20 Most Expensive U.S. Beach Towns

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If you guessed Hawaii or Malibu, wrong. Poipu, Hawaii Name: Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection. When it comes to the most expensive beach towns in the United States, it’s probably not where you’d expect it to be. It’s Montauk, the eastern most point of Long Island, New York, nicknamed “The End.”. Size: 65,000 sq.

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6 Striking Bowling Alleys for Events

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The original location in Brooklyn has 16 lanes and can host private events of up to 600 attendees. The eight-lane establishment has beautiful wooden finishes and will transport your guests back to the Prohibition-era; it’s available to rent for private events of up to 400 guests for a full buy-out. of indoor and outdoor event space.

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4 Smart Moves at Rosewood Hotels and Resorts, Grand Hotel Tremezzo and More

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Matthew Grauso Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii, appointed hospitality industry veteran Matthew Grauso as general manager. of meeting and event space. Grand Hotel Tremezzo. Grauso’s role includes overseeing operations across the property’s 839 guest rooms and more than 20,000 sq.

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Puff, Puff, Plan Your Marijuana Policy for Events

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Yet, as a meeting or event planner , it’s not likely in the forefront of your mind. If an attendee is from a state in which marijuana is legal but the event is in one with stricter laws, then the attendee must comply with in-state laws— even for medicinal use. They are quickly gaining popularity at social events.

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5 Smart Moves at Hyatt Regency, Kimpton and More

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Acosta will be tasked with increasing the Manhattan hotel’s occupancy and revenue, as well as generating bookings for the 6,000-square-foot meetings and event space. Klara Crocco Klara Crocco has been appointed director of marketing and communications at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa in Hawaii.

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10 Smart Moves at Visit Santa Cruz, Benchmark, Turtle Bay Resort, Westgate Park City and More

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Benchmark Resorts & Hotels hired Barrett De Santos as director of leisure sales for Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii. He previously held the position of area director of domestic and international sales for Highgate Hotels Hawaii. He brings 35 years of experience in the Hawaiian hospitality industry.