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MakingHistory
Historicpropertiesanddestinationsformeetingsandevents
PAGE 8 Home to more than 100 years of history,The Castle on SmallMeetings
the Hudson offers a regal and luxurious setting for special events 22
CVBscanbeagreatresourcewhenplanningforsmallergroups
and meetings Credit:Westchester County Office ofTourism
30
SpecialEventTechnology
Thelatestimprovementsineventaudio-visual.soundandlighting
38
ToolsoftheTrade(Show)
Choosingtherightlocationandattractingattendees
74
TourismCares
Tourismprofessionalsgivethanksandgivebacktothecommunity
76
2009MPH
Thehigh-technewageofthetransportationindustry
82
BuildingBrandLoyalty
Reconnectingcustomerservicetoyourbrandpromise
86
LookingtotheFuture
The2009ASAEAnnualMeetingandExhibitioninToronto
PAGE 44 The newly opened Hotel Palomar by Kimpton,a stylized
cosmopolitan boutique-style hotel in Philadelphia
EVENTSEXTRAS
Showcase:TheChestnutClubOpening 20
Showcase:Taste&TouroftheCountryside 34
CreativeJuiceGroup:JuicyTips 36
LocationReports 44
Bucks,Chester,Delaware,MontgomeryCounties
andPhiladelphia,PA;Richmond,Roanokeand
Williamsburg,VA
EventShowcase 73
ANightatClubISM
andSocietyofWeddingPlanners’Event
CalendarofEvents 80
Showcase:CulinaryatNormandyFarm 85
Showcase:The2009LibertyMedal 88
PAGE 30 The sophisticated Barco Encore presentation system in
EventMakers 89
use as part of an event byAdvanced Staging Productions
QuickfaxAdDirectory 90
6 November a79 December 2009
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