Archive: June 2010

After a recent visit to Virginia Beach, Associate Editor Libby Hoppe learned that without people who are committed to putting eco-friendly ideas into practice, they are just ideas. [...] Read more

All planes are grounded as pilots and Spirit executives fail to come to an agreement on a wage increase. [...] Read more

The historic Georgia town of Savannah is small enough that attendees can easily walk from hotel to restaurant to meeting. [...] Read more

The Cheeca Lodge and Space resort in Islamorada features a 4,600-square-foot conference center, oceanfront banquet room, fishing and water sports opportunities, and a Jack Nicklaus-designed 9-hole golf course. [...] Read more

Guest blogger Pegine Echevarria shares her thoughts on what do when a speaker paralyzes your audience. [...] Read more

On the last day of the National Restaurant Association Show, chefs, culinary students and exhibitors gathered for a flash mob dance to Lady Gaga’s “Just Dance.” [...] Read more

Hotels and travel businesses from Mississippi to Florida along the Gulf Coast are bracing for what could be a very long summer, but properties that cater to business travelers, meetings and events may fare better in coming months than their leisure and resort counterparts. [...] Read more

At the Construction Owners Association of America recent Spring Owners Leadership Conference, Lisa DeGolyer had to deal with a few unexpected issues in the months leading up to it. [...] Read more

Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tenn., will reopen on Nov. 15, 2010, after renovations are completed from damages caused by extensive flooding in Nashville. [...] Read more

The National Center for Employee Development (NCED) Conference Center and Hotel in Norman, Okla., recently became the first recipient of the state’s Encouraging Conservation in Oklahoma (ECO) Platinum Travel Standard certification. This is the highest certification offered by ECO, a program that encourages sustainable destinations across the state. [...] Read more