Hospitality
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Millennial caffeine fix hunt propels record coffee demandMay 12, 2017 1:00 am - Millennials' seemingly unquenchable thirst for coffee is helping to push global demand to a record just as supplies are tightening. Americans are becoming java junkies ...
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Why meeting planners should consider SpringfieldMay 12, 2017 1:00 am - Q: Why should planners utilize the services of Visit Springfield Illinois Convention and Visitors Bureau? A: We are the quintessential source of information about hotel...
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Lake County offers the perfect backdrop for your next meeting or eventMay 12, 2017 1:00 am - From Lake Michigan's border on the east to Chain O' Lakes on the west, Lake County offers unique spaces and inspiring places for meetings, conferences, expos, reunions a...
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Networking - tips on how to nail itMay 12, 2017 1:00 am - Hi, my name is Mary and I sell widgets. Here's my card - please give me a call when you need some widgets (insert firm handshake here). Now what? Wait for that phone to ...
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Second screen? What do you mean? Turning attendees into participantsMay 11, 2017 1:00 am - Let's paint the picture - you're sitting in a hotel or convention center ballroom or breakout room with a screen or two, probably a lectern and a large unengaged group o...
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Crowne Plaza - Springfield completes multimillion dollar renovationMay 11, 2017 1:00 am - An interview with Jason C. Thoron, complex director of sales & marketing at Crowne Plaza - Springfield. Q: Tell us a little bit about the property. A: The Crowne Plaza ...
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'Collaborative regional partnership makes the area stronger and more profitable'May 11, 2017 1:00 am - An interview with Lula S. Cassidy, executive director of the Greater St. Charles Convention and Visitors Bureau. Q. What is the main goal of the Greater St. Charles Conv...
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A look at the history of the iconic Drake hotelMay 11, 2017 1:00 am - An interview with Denise Muralles, sales manager at The Drake Oak Brook. Q: Tell us a little bit about the property. A: The Drake is an iconic hotel with rich history d...
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Hospitality gets boost by reinvestments in local hotels, entertainment hubsMay 11, 2017 1:00 am - More hotel remodeling and additional rooms, a boost in restaurant and more international travelers all have boosted the suburban hospitality industry, experts said. Also...
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Ways your local convention and visitors bureau can assist your community in promoting tourismMay 11, 2017 1:00 am - At their core, local convention and visitor bureaus (CVBs) are drivers of economic impact through direct marketing and selling of their destinations as well as informati...