contents 83 CONVENE ON LOCATION Tampa
This charming waterfront city faces strong competition from its neighboring destinations — and is upping its game. Last year, Tampa hosted the Republican National Convention, and with a rebranded CVB and $177
million in new development dramatically reshaping downtown, the city has a whole new story to tell. Jennifer N. Dienst
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The March on Washington conference. Pre Con: American Society for Cell Biology. Post Con: Alzheimer’s Association International Conference. The Intersection: The redesign imperative. Room Set: The beauty of BEAUTIQUE. Plus: How exhibi- tors give, how attendees get; Convene On Site.
Special Sections
89 INCENTIVE MEETINGS Destinations that will surpass your group’s expectations
90 Interview with Site’s new chief staff officer 92 Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa and The Water Club 94 Calgary 96 Miami 98 Rosen Centre 100 Kansas City 102 Malaysia 104 Paradisus Resorts 106 Omni Hotels & Resorts 108 Singapore 110 Tulalip Resort Casino Jennifer N. Dienst
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116 Ascend Integrated Media Dallas
117 Omaha Vancouver Katie Kervin
34 FORWARD THINKING The Sponsorship Whisperer Dave Lutz, CMP
36 GIVING BACK ‘Not Your Grandma’s ADA Provider’ Sarah Beauchamp
38 ONLINE
Did Someone Say Virtual?
Christopher Durso
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30 URBAN PLANNER Atlanta Sarah Beauchamp
32 WORKING SMARTER All Abuzz at SHRM Sarah Beauchamp
40 INNOVATIVE MEETINGS Local News Katie Kervin
120 THERE’S A MEETING FOR THAT Drawn Together Barbara Palmer
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE 7
Comments 8 Behind the Scenes
10 To the Point 12 PCMA Today 14
Planner’s Notebook 118 Advertiser Index
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