Smart Meetings February Newsletter

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Called Tenochtitlan when it was the capital of the Aztec Empire, Mexico City has grown over time to become one of the largest cities in the world.

As such, it blends sophistication and historic wonder; plus, it offers a large selection of first-class hotels ready to deliver your next great meeting. In fact, Mexico City’s reputation as a meetings destination has grown significantly during the past few years. According to the International Congress and Convention Association, the capital surpassed Cancun as the nation’s principal meeting destination (ranking 33rd internationally) in 2007.

Sheraton Maria Isabel Hotel & Towers takes pride in their ability to accommodate different-sized events. Choose from 24 spacious meeting rooms, with capacities ranging from 10 to 1,500 people. The renovated ballroom space now offers an additional level of comfort in a classic ambience.

Ontario Gets Brand-New Arena The city of Ontario, located in Southern California between Los Angeles and Palm Springs, is getting ready for the fall opening of the $130-million Citizens Business Bank Arena, the largest and most modern arena in the Inland Empire. Bigger Meetings in Squaw Valley Starting in mid-April, The Village at Squaw Valley USA will be boosting its available meeting space by adding the 1,900-square-foot Mountain Stream Room to its existing 5,500 sq. ft. Phase 1 Complete at Westward Look Resort Westward Look Resort, in Tucson, Ariz., has emerged from phase one of its $10-million renovation.

If nothing irks you more than catching a yawn or a bobbing head during your presentation, consider taking things up a notch with the new Power2SHow™ Presentation Media Player.

When marketing your meeting, you always need to answer the essential meeting-attendee question: What's in it for me? We'd love to hear your top 3 tips for marketing your meeting. Send them to editor@smartmeetings.com and be sure to look for the "Marketing Your Meeting" article in our June issue.	Girlie 911!! Be ready when the mini-crises hit. This little case can handle everything from scuffed shoes and lost buttons to hangnails and fly-away hair. The helpful kit comes with 24 little remedies that get you through your busy day, even with that run in your nylons. wishingfish.com

The goal at the Seattle’s CVB is to make booking and managing your Seattle event as easy for you as possible. We encourage you to visit the interactive, online Meeting Planners Guide for the most up-to-date information on meeting facilities and support services available in Seattle at visitseattle.org/meetings.

There could not have been better timing for the annual meeting of the Professional Conference Management Association (PCMA), held in Seattle this past January.

For the thousands of meeting professionals who explored the downtown, stayed in new hotels and dined in award-winning restaurants, it was a chance to experience the most recent incarnation of a city that has galloped through varied stages of evolution over the last few decades. For many, Seattle has arrived at a point where it has become a perfect blend of big-city quality and quantity, and small-city walkability and friendliness.

Join the thousands of convention management professionals who have enjoyed the beauty of Seattle right from Bell Harbor International Conference Center.

View the Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains, the Seattle skyline, and Mount Rainier from our meeting rooms and rooftop deck. With 98,000 square feet of meeting space, Bell Harbor can host events ranging from several people to large groups of up to 6,000 guests.

Visit bellharbor.com/pcma to receive 10% off your next meeting at Bell Harbor International Conference Center. We look forward to creating an exceptional experience for you and your guests.

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