Sheraton and Four Points by Sheraton to go smoke-free
More than 300 Sheraton and Four Points by Sheraton hotels and resorts throughout the U.S., Caribbean and Canada will become smoke-free properties by the end of this year.
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Latest: November 2008
Names in the news: November 2008
The latest hires, promotions and meetings industry announcements:
Tara Gordon was named vice president of meetings, conventions and incentive travel (MCIT) for the Toronto CVB.
The National Business Travel Association (NBTA) named Ole Bo Larsen director of European operations.
Scott Gutz became chief operating officer of Amadeus North America.
Jim Fausel, CMP, CMM, 73, passed away of complications [...]
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Names in the news: March 2008
New hires and promotions throughout the Southeast.
Cobb County (Ga.) CVB launches new Web site
A new Web site for the Cobb County (Ga.) Convention and Visitors Bureau (CCCVB) includes an enhanced meeting planner section, with information based on market segment.
Other new options for users include a photo tour and video library, as well as expanded listings and a new “members only” section that allows members to keep their [...]
Now: Hot décor
Award-winning designer Ira Mitchell-Stern, executive director of creative for All Over Miami, advises planners to comb home magazines and home furnishing stores like West Elm, Target (which recently introduced a new line of home furnishings from Dwell Studio, including pillows featuring yellow and gray palettes), and K-Mart for trends and ideas that can be applied to events.
The best deals at high-end hotels
Demand for luxury hotels is up, but pricey hotels also have bargain rates. This BusinessWeek slideshow features the cheapest rooms available in the most expensive hotels worldwide.
Fly clear
Travelers looking to skip security lines can register with Clear, a national registered traveler program.
Technology phoning in
People already use smartphones to listen to music, watch videos, surf the Web, send e-mails and track appointments; now they can use them to make and manage travel itineraries.
