Smart. Artsy. Alive. The hallmarks of college towns—thriving downtowns, enviable cultural scenes, and the energy that comes with intellectual curiosity—make for some pretty livable places. Add mountain majesty to the mix and you’ve got some compelling destinations for meetings and events. The following trio of Western college towns fi ts the bill exactly along with several other communities worthy of consideration.
Fairbanks, Alaska
The Red River Canopy Walk is constructing a $6 million elevated passage in Austin. This will be the only pedestrian bridge that connects the Austin Convention Center directly to a hotel. The passageway between Fairmont Austin and the center will help bring in many high-profile events.
On Oct. 29, the 13th Annual Chefs United Dinner took place at the Inn at Woodloch in Hawley, Pa.
These interviews are part of a series that highlights new hires within the industry. Have you recently started a new role or do you know someone who has? Submit your ideas to brittany.trevick@tigeroak.com.
Elizabeth Anderson was recently hired as the sales coordinator for the McNamara Alumni Center in Minneapolis.
1. What are you looking forward to in your new role as sales coordinator at McNamara Alumni Center?
Texas-based Dos Rios has announced the recapitalization of PRO EM Party & Event Rentals—a mutually beneficial partnership for both parties.
These interviews are part of a series that highlights new hires within the industry. Have you recently started a new role or do you know someone who has? Submit your ideas to brittany.trevick@tigeroak.com.
Julia Hamilton was recently hired as event manager at Conference Chicago.
Ash Awasthi has been appointed hotel manager of the Grand Hyatt New York. Awasthi will supervise the rooms division and support activities throughout the property including purpose and brand activation, special projects, strategic planning and financial performance.
What exactly is social responsibility, how does it become part of who we are as individuals, and how can it become widely embraced in the meetings and events industry? Social responsibility is an ethical/ moral framework which suggests that any individual or organization has an obligation to do something that can benefit society at large. It can be something as simple as preserving the ecosystem we live in to make the future a better place for generations to come.
JUST THE FACTS
OPENED: June 2015
GUEST ROOMS: 133 Kings + 12 Doubles + 20 Suites = 165
MEETING SPACE: 5,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, including a ballroom, three meeting rooms, terrace and more. Can host groups of up to 170.
GENERAL MANAGER: David Bodette
EXECUTIVE CHEF: Chris Jakubiec
ART CURATOR: Dianne Vanderlip
MANAGEMENT GROUP: Commonwealth Hotels Collection, LLC
Meet AC, Atlantic City, N.J.’s tourism development agency, is shaking things up with three new websites this year and three in the pipeline set to launch within the next six months.
Recently, the organization established the convention website, which holds its convention calendar, a number of meeting planner tools and marketing materials. The convention center website merged with Meet AC. Soon, exhibitors will be able to make purchases directly through the website.
