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Planners Scrambling as Bomb Cyclone Hits East Coast

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Weather advisories being issued from Florida to Maine have prompted airlines to offer re-accommodations, and planners to consider their options. Tallahassee, Florida, hasn’t seen this much fluffy white stuff since 1989, according to the local weather service. Plan on delays. A New York minute likely becomes a New York hour.

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10 Top Literary Oases for Groups—in Hotels!

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Andaz 5th Avenue, New York City. The classy property is an official partner of the New York Public Library, which is right across the street. Regis New York City. Andaz 5th Avenue Library. Located in the lobby lounge, the intimate library nook features a rotating collection.

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San Antonio No. 1 Among Best Cities for Conferences

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Cities with the largest convention centers and most hotels aren’t always the best cities for conferences. The study reveals that San Diego has 255 hotels, with the average cost per night for a hotel room at $147, which is more than $100 less than a guest room in New York City. Tampa, Florida.

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Best Food-Truck Catering for Your Next Event

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Phil’s Steaks, New York City. Since 2012, Phil’s Steaks has been serving up authentic Philly cheesesteaks and Phil’s fries to the New York masses. Simply Divine, Orlando, Florida. A post shared by Phil's Steaks (@philssteaks) on Jan 3, 2017 at 11:47am PST.

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5 Smart Moves at Kimpton, Art Ovation, Four Seasons and The Fairlane Hotel

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She will also establish and maintain relationships with industry influencers and key strategic partners that will support the Kimpton of Florida brand initiatives. Kimpton’s Surfcomber Hotel Asa Thomas Asa joins Art Ovation Hotel with more than 17 years of experience as director of sales.

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10 Smart Moves in the Meetings Industry: August 16, 2016

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She has worked in various management and leadership positions at international hotels, and worked for The Camberley Hotel Company in Atlanta; West Baden Springs Hotel in Indiana; Residence Inn Fort Lauderdale Intracoastal/Il Lugano in Florida; and Hilton San Diego Del Mar. Regis New York, where he established and oversaw the sales department.

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Get InsPIred to Take A Slice Out of Pi Day

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Florida: Key Lime Pie. Florida adopted key lime pie as its official pie in 2006, and Key West is known as the place to go to sample the sour-sweet dessert. If you’re in the Southernmost Point for a meeting, drop in at one of the many bakeries or cafes. New York: Pizza Pie. The Jacob K.

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