Small groups: Carmel wants you
Carmel-by-the-Sea, Calif., is targeting groups in the 10- to 250-person range through a new coalition that includes the city of Carmel, the chamber of commerce and the Carmel Innkeepers Association. Together, they’ve created an entity called the Carmel Hospitality Improvement District.
Its goal is to promote the town’s attractions, events, lodging properties and meeting venues. District [...] 
June 2013: New meeting and hospitality industry hires, promotions
Harbans Singh, managing director of UBICOMP System in the Asia-Pacific region, is the 2013 inductee to the HFTP International Technology Hall of Fame.
Jaclyn Weinstein became director of business development, North America, for Australia’s Melbourne Convention Bureau.
Business Events Sydney (Australia) named Martin Boyle its client relationship manager for UK/Europe.
The 306-room/suite Rosewood in London named Julian Haddon sales [...]
June 2013: New hotels, renovations, expansions and destination news
International
Barbados
The 130-room/suite Radisson Aquatica Resort on Carlisle Bay opened after an $8 million property-wide renovation. It has meeting space that holds groups up to 400.
China
A 180-room GuestHouse International Hotel opened in Haikou.
England
DoubleTree by Hilton reopened in Bristol City after renovations to its public areas and all 201 guest rooms. The hotel has nine meeting rooms.
A [...]
Weekly deals and highlights: June 12, 2013
In this issue: @BeaverRun, AMA Executive Conference Centers, @CrownePlaza
ICCA creates info portal for association execs
The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) is in the first few months of a project designed to help association executives organize quality international meetings.
Qualifying executives can register to access a password-protected portal on the ICCA website. There they’ll find data and resources without interruption from annoyances such as advertising.
The portal lets association meeting planners [...]
Weekly deals and highlights: June 6, 2013
In this issue: @BeaverRun, @intercontampa, @CobbGalleria and @CobbEnergyPac, @danahotel, @zooatl
Exhibitors, new and returning, book IMEX America space
Exhibitors as varied as Cirque du Soleil and Panama are lining up to take part in IMEX America 2013 in Las Vegas in October.
The list of returning exhibitors includes Canada; the Dominican Republic; Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Hawaii; Hyatt Hotels; Orlando/Orange County, Fla.; New Orleans; Panama; San Francisco; Starwood Hotels and Resorts; and Texas. [...]
