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Letters to the Editor CA Hotelier’s Donation Draws Ire from Groups Thank you for your recent cover article regarding the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego (Sept. 8 MN). I ﬁnd it appalling, but not surprising, to read of the actions taken by Hazel Wiser of the Society of American Law Teachers and the alleged actions of some Unite Here! members. It is quite revealing that a representative of SALT thought it was professionally appropriate to ploy against the Hyatt because she disagrees with a personal viewpoint of John Manchester. It seems to me that Mr. Manchester, acting in a personal, not corporate capacity for what he believes is right, should be applauded by an organization afﬁliated with the profession of law. There is no reason for an us-against-them mentality. Let’s all strive to focus professionally and not tarnish a ﬁne hotel over differing politics. their traditional “to hell with the truth” campaigns, have raised the specter of gay discrimination by Mr. Manchester. I do not know Mr. Manchester, and he may be the biggest SOB in the hospitality industry, but he can spend his money legally until it runs out. If some people don’t like this donation, that is their privilege. The unions and all the associations raising hell with the Hyatt forget the fact that the union workers at the hotel are hurt—and they aren’t working for Mr. Manchester. Not that the whiners care a whit. Michael Roccaforte Roccaforte LLC Carmel, IN In your story on the Hyatt, it appears that Mr. Manchester made a personal donation to the Protect Marriage Act. The unions, in Robert M. Upton Upton Associates Raleigh, NC What’s Up @ MeetingNews.com Web Top 5: Sept. 28 – Oct. 4, 2008 #2 U.S. House Passes Travel Promotion Act The House of Representatives has passed H.R. bill 3232, also known as the Travel Promotion Act of 2008. The bill now must be approved by the Senate to become law. (Sept. 29, 2008) NYT Reviews Trump’s Chicago #4 Hotel, Still Under Construction The Donald has opened his Trump International Tower & Hotel in spite of unﬁnished upper ﬂoors. New York Times’ Fred A. Bernstein gave it a favorable review even amid the unsettled dust. (Sept. 30, 2008) #1VEGAS CITYCENTER PROMISES COUNTRY'S MOST TECH-SAVVY HOTELS When it opens in late 2009 on 67 acres between the Bellagio and Monte Carlo resorts in Las Vegas, CityCenter—which will include a gaming resort, three non-gaming hotels, residential towers, and a 500,000-sf retail and entertainment district— will boast the most advanced guest room technology in the U.S., according to its developers. (Sept. 30, 2008) The Web Top 5 and other breaking stories, feature articles, and blogs are available 24/7 at MeetingNews.com. the Museum Industry Stars #3 Night attop-rated arts cities are not ones you #5 PCMA to Honor ThreeConvention Management America’s Chicago-based Professional might expect. AmericanStyle magazine, whose yearly reader poll picks the 25 best arts cities, has some surprises on its list. (Sept. 25, 2008) Association will honor Bruce Harris, John Patronski, and Tyra Hilliard at April 2009’s Education Foundation Dinner in Washington, DC. (Oct. 2, 2008) Hot Deals meetingnews.com/hotdeals * MEETING PACKAGE: Boston & Newport Hotels Team for ‘City & Port’ Promotion Two New England hotels, Boston’s XV Beacon and Newport, RI’s the Chanler at Cliff Walk, have announced a partnership to promote travel within the area and by the sea. * MEETING PACKAGE: Laguna Cliffs Offers Year-End Incentives in Orange County, CA Marriott’s Laguna Cliffs Resort & Spa has announced a series of special incentives for meeting planners as a thank-you for a year of strong business. * MEETING PACKAGE: Chicago’s Sheraton Helps Planners Save Some Green The Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers is encouraging planners to save money, which it is helping them do with a choice of either free coffee, free Internet, or free parking. * MEETING PACKAGE: New Orleans Hotel Offers Free Meeting Space for Community Service International House, a 119-room boutique hotel in the business district, has announced a meeting package designed to beneﬁt both groups and communities. *Please call to conﬁrm all prices and terms. 4 MeetingNews October 20, 2008 www.meetingnews.com http://www.mimegasite.com/mimegasite/index.jsp http://www.meetingnews.com/hotdeals http://www.meetingnews.com http://www.meetingnews.com

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Meeting News - October 20, 2008