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March 2007

All Different Angles

To say Sedona is picturesque wouldn’t even come close. Giant sandstone monoliths and twisted red rock formations and desert flora that infuses the red foundation with bursts of verdant green.

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Destinations

Anaheim

Despite Its Name, Orange County’s Rainbow Of Colors And Personalities Will Infuse Your Meeting With A Quintessential California Experience

Anaheim is a town that definitely can’t and won’t escape its roots as the home of Disneyland and the iconic mouse. But if you have fond memories of visiting the theme park as a child, you'll be pleasantly surprised at how this city has evolved.

Casper

Possibilities Abound In Wyoming’s Boundless Frontier

The town of Casper, in Central Eastern Wyoming, owes its history more to the pioneers than the cowboys: the town has served as a key stop on the 19th-century “highway” for the Oregon, California and Mormon Trails, as well as the Pony Express.

Cheyenne

Possibilities Abound In Wyoming’s Boundless Frontier

Cheyenne is a great choice for any gathering. The weather is like Denver’s (i.e., sunny, if not always warm), the people are open and friendly, and the operators are happy to have the business.)

Costa Mesa

Despite Its Name, Orange County’s Rainbow Of Colors And Personalities Will Infuse Your Meeting With A Quintessential California Experience

Known as the “the city of the arts,” Costa Mesa has emerged on the map as a veritable epicenter for arts, culture, dining and shopping, giving it a strikingly cosmopolitan atmosphere.

Huntington Beach

Despite Its Name, Orange County’s Rainbow Of Colors And Personalities Will Infuse Your Meeting With A Quintessential California Experience

They don’t call this Surf City for nothing. In fact, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a community more defined by the Pacific Ocean than Huntington Beach.

Laguna Beach

Despite Its Name, Orange County’s Rainbow Of Colors And Personalities Will Infuse Your Meeting With A Quintessential California Experience

Known for its balmy weather and miles of sandy beaches, Laguna Beach serves as a haven for creative expression and progressive thinking.

Lake Havasu City

The search for Arizona’s hidden and not-so-hidden treasures amid the desert will give you a new perspective on your meetings.

Internationally recognized as the home of the London Bridge, Lake Havasu City is a growing meetings destination—best suited for small to midsize meetings—with lots to see and do. The city also hosts 25 hotel and resort properties and more than 2,500 guest rooms ranging from economy to luxurious.

Laramie

Possibilities Abound In Wyoming’s Boundless Frontier

Today, with a population of about 27,000, “The Gem City of the Plains” retains much of its 19th-century history; the downtown area is full of historic buildings housing small shops and cafés.

Mesa

The search for Arizona’s hidden and not-so-hidden treasures amid the desert will give you a new perspective on your meetings.

With nearby ghost towns, haywagon rides and river rafting on the Salt River as some of your recreation options, you won’t be at a loss for things to do in Mesa during your meeting.

Newport Beach

Despite Its Name, Orange County’s Rainbow Of Colors And Personalities Will Infuse Your Meeting With A Quintessential California Experience

On heels of celebrating its centennial in September 2006, Newport Beach has an air of genteel sophistication, along with some of the most expensive real estate in the country.

Phoenix

The search for Arizona’s hidden and not-so-hidden treasures amid the desert will give you a new perspective on your meetings.

With a population of more than 1.3 million, Phoenix is the fifth largest population center in the country—and it certainly lives up to its big-city reputation with some of the finest meeting facilities around.

Santa Barbara

Treat Your Group To The American Riviera

Are we in Nice, ornament of the Côte d’Azur? No, you’re in Santa Barbara. No wonder they call it “the American Riviera.”

Scottsdale

The search for Arizona’s hidden and not-so-hidden treasures amid the desert will give you a new perspective on your meetings.

While enjoying big-city perks, Scottsdale also prides itself on small-town features, like friendly service and one of the lowest crime rates in the country for a city its size.

Sedona

The search for Arizona’s hidden and not-so-hidden treasures amid the desert will give you a new perspective on your meetings.

To say Sedona is picturesque wouldn’t even come close. Giant sandstone monoliths and twisted red rock formations and desert flora that infuses the red foundation with bursts of verdant green.

Tucson

The search for Arizona’s hidden and not-so-hidden treasures amid the desert will give you a new perspective on your meetings.

Occupying a 190-square-mile radius, Tucson embodies a true southwestern spirit, combining a rich Spanish, Native American and cowboy heritage—which no doubt will be a part of any meeting here.

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Altitudes With Attitudes

For meeting professionals, summer brings another type of opportunity:

Convention Centers’ Green Building Boom

With meeting-friendly renovations and a new “green” approach, convention centers offer a better array of choices for meeting professionals, from small boardroom gatherings to major consumer shows.

Hawaii (The Nano Continent)

The Big Island encompasses 11 of the world’s 13 climate zones, sheltering lush rainforests with giant tree ferns, sunny beaches, moonscape-like fields of chunky brown lava and sub-alpine dry forests.

Plan B: Ready For Anything

Recent events have made the phrase ‘disaster preparedness’ synonymous with terrorism, hurricanes or the threat of avian flu. Yet you might just as easily face contingency plans due to labor unrest, food poisoning or cyber crime.

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