Metropolitan Detroit Convention Visitors Bureau Reports Record Convention Sales in Past 12 Months /
January 1, 1998
Detroit City-Wide Conventions Booked (16) for Future Years * Indicates conference will be held at Cobo Conference Exhibition Center Organization Name Year Coming Attendance Total Room Nights Promise Keepers 1997 87,000 13,500 Centers for Disease Control National Immunization Conference 1997 4,000 8,225 Society of Manufacturing Engineers Fall Autofact Show* 1998 28,000 13,792 American Postal Workers Union* 1998 7,200 26,095 Intelligent Transportaiton Society of America* 1998 3,000 10,880 National Black MBA Association* 1998 5,000 7,610 UAW Collective Bargaining* 1999 6,000 14,430 Association of College and Research Libraries* 1999 2,000...
What can an established hotel do when new competition enters the market? / Craig Jacobs / Jan 1998
January 1, 1998
The Weapons to Compete By Craig Jacobs, January, 1998 What can an established hotel do when new competition enters the market? How can the hotel prevent staff and client defections? Should it sacrifice profit for market share? Will the property passively accept the beating that is coming and blame it on the economics of supply and demand? New supply invariably threatens the stability of an established hotel. The older the hotel, the more likely the threat of lost market share and profitability will be realized. Regardless of flag, location or reputation, hotels are vulnerable for the simple reason that trying a new hotel is a safe form ...
Castles Made of Sand: A Critique of Las Vegas Sands Planned Mega-Resort /Culinary Union / Oct
January 1, 1998
Addendum - Nov. 3, 1997 The Culinary Union has prepared this release as an addendum to its report, entitled "Castles Made of Sand," analyzing the risks of the Venetian Casino Resort in Las Vegas. Venetian Casino Resort LLC and co-issuer Las Vegas Sands Inc. are issuing Mortgage Notes and Senior Subordinated Notes, totaling $500 million and underwritten by Goldman, Sachs Co. and Bear, Stearns Co. In addition to the risks discussed in "Castles Made of Sand," the Culinary Union raises the following issues for consideration by potential investors: 1. On June 26, 1997, Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company as Syndication Agent loaned Interface Grou...
WorldRes Forms Strategic Alliance with the Pembridge Group / Oct 1997
January 1, 1998
Mall of America Opened on August 11, 1992 to a crowd ofover 200,000. Camp Snoopy is located under 1.2 miles of skylights. Snoopy's Boutique features the world's largest collection of PEANUTS merchandise. Camp Snoopy is home to over 400 trees 30,000 live plants are cared for daily 20,000 lady bugs have been released intoCamp Snoopy. 7 Yankee stadiums would fit inside Mall of America Over $12,000 per year of change is collected from their fountains and given to charity 100,000 gallons of paint were used to cover the mall. 32 Boeing 747's can fit inside the mall Over 400 stores 12,000 employees 35 to 40 million visitors annu...
A Vision for Resort Playground – Baco Raton, FL / Sept 1997
January 1, 1998
Also about Boca Raton Resort & Club The Resort's Rich History Boca's Capital Improvement Plans Landscaping at the Boca Raton Resort & Club The Resort's Marketing to Locals, International guests and Families ...
A Rich History and Tradition Greet Guests at the Boca Raton Resort & Club / Sept 1997
January 1, 1998
Also from Boca Raton Historical TimeLine Boca's Capital Improvement Plans About Boca Raton, the City The Resort's Marketing to Locals, International guests and Families ...
About James Reaux, Executive Chef Baco Raton Resort & Club / Sept 1997
January 1, 1998
Also about Boca Raton Resort & Club About Michael Glennie, President Boca Raton Resort & Club Boca's Capital Improvement Plans The Resort's Rich History The Resort's Marketing to Locals, International guests and Families ...
Marketing to Locals – The Boca Raton Resort and Club Premier Club / Sept 1997
January 1, 1998
Also from Boca Raton Marketing to International Guests / Families About History / Landscaping Fact Sheet ...
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