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Join Elite at IMEX America

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Join the Elite Meetings Team in Las Vegas for IMEX America October 11-13, 2011. Our team is very excited that they are bringing this tradeshow to the United States after years of success with IMEX Frankfurt. By teaming up with organizations such as PCMA, MPI, and ASAE, this show will be able to not only offer an extraordinary hosted buyer program but also a great mix of educational sessions. Monday, [...]

by Amanda Smith on May 18, 2011

International Airport Ease

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With attendees flying in from all over the world, the last thing you want is for them to land and still have to sit in a car for another hour or two. These hotels and resorts offer easy access to international airports–all within 20 miles of the property. Now your guests can immediately start enjoying the meeting. Check out the reviews about each of them. Atlantis, Paradise Island “Beautiful property, [...]

by Amanda Smith on May 13, 2011

Entertainment Assortment

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Looking for options to entertain? These hotels and resorts offer both on site and off site entertainment to suit all your groups’ needs. Plus, the reviews help you know your group will be the star of the show. The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas “Fantastic new property in Las Vegas. Very hip vibe.” Hilton Waikoloa Village “Our experience with Hilton Waikoloa Village was exceptional throughout the planning and execution of the [...]

by Amanda Smith on May 6, 2011

Meet Elite at IMEX in Frankfurt

Following the expansion of EliteMeetings.com into Europe this past year, the Elite team is excited to be attending the IMEX Frankfurt show at the end of May. The show will still offer the hosted buyer program that has been so successful in the past, but IMEX has added some new offerings this year. One of the best things is the Meetings Mindset®, which allows attendees to set goals in advance [...]

by Amanda Smith on April 27, 2011

The Evolution of Meeting and Event Communications through New Technologies

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This article was written by Jim Ruszala, director of marketing, Maritz Travel. His company is the global leader in helping companies achieve business results through the effective use of meeting, event and incentive travel programs. Maritz Travel works with companies to reward and recognize top performers, ensure effective communications to customers or staff, spur innovation through enhanced collaboration, and improve customer, employee and channel partner engagement. Learn more about Maritz [...]

by Amanda Smith on April 26, 2011

Not Your Normal Locale

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Take a look at these hotels and resorts in fabulous locations that you might not think of first for your events, but you should! They all come with great meeting professional reviews so you know that your group will get a retreat from the normal locations but still get the service you expect. Amway Grand Plaza Hotel “Our guests truly enjoyed their stay in your hotel, and I heard many [...]

by Amanda Smith on April 22, 2011

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Fun Fact: Secret Pizzeria

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We’re going to bet that you won’t be left feeling hungry at the Elite Meetings Alliance, but just in case you have a midnight craving for New York pizza, The Cosmopolitan has got you covered with their secret pizzeria. It’s one of those places where you have to follow your nose because it has no name, no signage and is down an unsuspecting hallway. It’s worth the search though, as [...]

by Amanda Smith on April 18, 2011

Outside the United States

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Take your group outside the United States for these great getaways. From Mexico to Europe, these locations provide excellent amenities and service. Check out the reviews from others just like you. Casa Velas Hotel Boutique “Very well kept property, meeting room at the time was a little small, for breakouts we used sleeping rooms, overall experience was excellent.” Club Med Ixtapa Pacific “This was, by far, the best international conference [...]

by Amanda Smith on April 14, 2011

A look around North America

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Not sure where your group wants to go? These hotels and resorts provide a wide range of options across North America. Plus, they come with great reviews so you know you can’t go wrong. Club Med Sandpiper Bay “This all inclusive resort offers a huge bang for the buck without any hidden costs. The food is remarkable for it’s freshness, variety and quality.” Encore “Our event was a complete success! [...]

by Amanda Smith on April 5, 2011

SpeedRFP turns one today!

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Today marks a big day in Elite Meetings’ history – SpeedRFP is a year old! A little over a year ago, the concept of SpeedRFP was just an idea that was put into the planning and engineering stages on the back-end of the company. In fact, when it first started, it was a top-secret project referred to only by codename (I’m not kidding). The logo and concept were first unveiled [...]

by Amanda Smith on April 1, 2011

Meet Elite at AIBTM

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Join Elite Meetings in Baltimore this June for The Americas Meetings & Events Exhibition (AIBTM). The show takes place June 21-23 but is part of a larger event called “America Meetings Week.” This week will be filled with awards programs, educational sessions, networking events, and trade shows. One of the events we’re most excited about is the “Focus on Technology” series which consists of hands-on workshops and debates centered on [...]

by Amanda Smith on March 30, 2011

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Fun Fact: WALLWORKS & Artist-in-Residence

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Have you ever stopped to take notice of the art in a hotel hallway? You’re in for a treat at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, where you will notice unique art installations everywhere. It is a complete art experience that you can touch, feel, and hear. Among the numerous collaborations, there is an Artist-in-Residence program which allows you to interact with an artist, see their works, and follow each piece [...]

by Amanda Smith on March 24, 2011

Beachfront Beauties

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These hotels and resorts won’t leave your group wondering: “Where’s the beach??” The properties are all in prime beachfront locations so your group will be enjoying the beautiful beaches and ocean views. And as if you needed any more reason to book a meeting there, check out the reviews from meeting professionals: Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach Cancun Resort & Spa “Lovely location. Best beach in CANCUN. Wonderful ambiance, very [...]

by Amanda Smith on March 24, 2011

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Fun Fact: Art-o-mat

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Looking for a small piece of art for your desk or home? Look no further than the Art-o-mat machines at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas! These refurbished cigarette machines dispense original pieces of artwork that fit into a box the size of a cigarette pack. The art will range from tiny paintings to ceramics to jewelry so be sure to browse the six machines on the second floor of the [...]

by Amanda Smith on March 10, 2011

Recent Openings and Renovation Reviews

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These hotels and resorts have had recent renovations (and some are even recent opens). Hear what great things meeting professionals have to say about how their experience was: Banyan Tree Mayakoba “All in all – definite 5 star property with all of the amenities one would expect. It is very apparent how important service is to this property as well as the Banyan Tree brand. The staff goes above and [...]

by Amanda Smith on February 2, 2011

Outstanding On-Site Activities

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If you’re tired of the typical on-site activities available to your group, check out these hotels and resorts for some new options. Your attendees can kayak, surf, fish and even learn archery. Plus, they all come with great reviews – check them out! The Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort “The Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort is the ideal full-service resort for our organization’s retreats. Its unique venues and variety of [...]

by Amanda Smith on January 11, 2011

Convention Center Convenience

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Need a property that has a convention center on-site or nearby? Well these hotels and resorts have just what you’re looking for. Plus, they come with great reviews – check them out: Capella Telluride I went with about 30 other planners for a FAM trip — it was so wonderful that I signed my group up for 2012. The sales staff is wonderful and a very beautiful location with great [...]

by Amanda Smith on January 5, 2011

Where are your events going in 2011?

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In 2011, we will be bringing our Elite Meetings Alliance to both San Diego and Las Vegas, so we figured we’d highlight some properties in those areas. But don’t just take our word for them, check out these great reviews: Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas “Just got in to Mandarin from Ohio. Mandarin is seriously unbelievable. I have stayed in a lot of nice hotels in the US. I think this [...]

by Amanda Smith on December 29, 2010

Amazing Arizona

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Check out these hotels and resorts in Arizona that are sure to provide your group with an amazing atmosphere and experience. Just look at what fellow meeting professionals have said about each: Loews Ventana Canyon “Beautiful Resort, Great Customer Service, Food & Beverage is way above the average hotel fare, they do a great job. Very creative and made my job easier! We had a stellar program there.” The Phoenician [...]

by Amanda Smith on December 13, 2010

Top 25 Spa Retreats

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At these twenty-five properties—considered to be among our most relaxing retreats—your attendees will come for the great meetings, but stay for the fabulous spas. Take comfort in knowing your group will be perfectly pampered at any of these renewing resources. Download it to your desktop, share it with a friend and read up on what make these properties unique. Download your copy of “The Top 25 Spa Retreats” here!

by Amanda Smith on December 10, 2010

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