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What’s Up @ MeetingNews.com Web Top 5: February 1-7, 2009 Airways Close-Call: Are Execs At Risk? #2 USAssociation of Corporate Travel Executives survey conAn ducted after the US Airways splash-landing on the Hudson River—in which 24 executives from a single firm were reportedly aboard the flight—found firms may be at risk by allowing many executives to travel together. (Jan. 23, 2009) Hot Deals meetingnews.com/hotdeals * MEETING PACKAGE: Sheraton Nassau Beach Offers Free Night for Winter Coat The resort will give guests a free night on their next visit when they leave behind their winter coat. * MEETING PACKAGE: Renaissance Aruba Announces ‘Spontaneous’ Deal for Groups The “Spontaneous Groups on Sale” package includes room rates starting at $119 per night at the property’s adults-only Marina Hotel. * MEETING PACKAGE: Rosen Hotels Offers ‘Attrition Relief’ at Orlando Hotels Rosen’s “Attrition Relief” program applies to all three of its Orlando properties. * MEETING PACKAGE: Providence’s Hampton Offers Complimentary Meeting Room The Hampton Inn & Suites Providence Downtown celebrates its opening with this offer. *Please call to confirm all prices and terms. #1ATTENDEE SCANNING “Connecting Radiology”was the theme of last year’s Radiological Society of North America conference in more ways than one. For the largest medical meeting in the U.S.,RSNA’s planners used radio frequency identification to let exhibitors effectively connect with attendees. (Dec. 22, 2008) The Web Top 5 and other breaking stories, feature articles, and blogs are available 24/7 at MeetingNews.com. Hotel Turns #3 Chicago Illinois governor Blago Scandal Into Op Inspired by Rod Blagojevich’s impeachment, the Hard Rock Hotel Chicago has a tongue-in-cheek meeting package. Called the “Blagojewhichever You’d Like” package, it is available to bookings made prior to April 30 and lists five incentives for planners to choose. (Jan. 26, 2009) #4 Planner’s Workshop: Great Ways to Go Green Debi DeBenedetto, CHA, recently conducted a two-day poll of hotels in the Naples, FL, area as well as meeting planner clients for their best green practices. Here are their responses. (March 13, 2008) #5 Kathleen (Kitty) Ratcliffe, a prominent figure in the meetings industry, today was named president of the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission. (April 10, 2006) Ratcliffe Is Named St. Louis CVC President MID-AMERICA April 1–2, 2009 ■ Navy Pier ■ Chicago, IL Plan to Learn – Plan to Succeed – Plan to Attend Attendance is FREE to qualiﬁed meeting planners. The series of conferences and expositions dedicated to planners kicks off in 2009 with Affordable Meetings® Mid-America. Spend two days to gather the knowledge and resources you’ll need to produce successful and costeffective meetings and events. Experience unparalleled educational opportunities and a diverse selection of exhibitors this April. Registration is now open and is free of charge! WEST ■ June 10 –11, 2009 ■ San Jose, CA NATIONAL ■ September 9 –10, 2009 ■ Washington, DC TM EVENT TECHNOLOGY EXPO September 9 –10, 2009 ■ Washington, DC Presented by: For more information and to register visit www.affordablemeetings.com Use Priority Code: MN0209 2 MeetingNews February 16, 2009 www.meetingnews.com http://www.MeetingNews.com http://www.meetingnews.com/hotdeals http://www.MeetingNews.com http://www.affordablemeetings.com http://www.affordablemeetings.com http://www.meetingnews.com

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Meeting News - February 16, 2009
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Meeting News - February 16, 2009