Looking to plan a program or just get away in the Fall?

Why not head to Munich, Germany and enjoy competitive airfare and rates? We are pleased to highlight a fabulous property in the heart of the city, The Sheraton Munich Arabella Park Hotel. Conveniently located in the influential district of Bogenhausen, The Sheraton, along with its sister hotel, The Westin Grand (directly across the street), provide the largest meeting space in all of Southern Germany. Not only do we love the abundance of meeting space, the modern décor and location are very appealing. Check out a brief description below!

We are just a short stroll from Munich’s famous park, the English Garden, with its beer gardens and long walking trails. The city centre and central station are only 10 minutes away by underground train. After a full day spent with family, friends, or colleagues, relax in one of our 446 modernized and spacious guest rooms. With Canadian maple furnishings, breathtaking view over Munich, and High Speed Internet Access, you will want to settle in and stay for awhile.

http://www.sheraton.com/arabellapark

Looking for a fun way to expand your Personal and Professional Network?

Meetup is an online based network, however groups typically meet in person based on similar interests. There are Meetups in approximately 11,507 cities worldwide covering nearly 8,340 topics! The slogan for Meetup is “Do something • Learn something • Share something • Change something.” Meetup is great for people of all ages and demographics! Just move to a new city and you enjoy jogging? There’s a Meetup for you. Looking to network with like-minded Entrepreneurs in your city? There’s a Meetup for you. At Meeting Sites Pro, some of our favorite Meetups in San Diego are the Downtown Women’s Book Club, SD Small Business Referral Program and the SD Network of Business Women.

Meetup is free and easy to join. Feeling extra ambitious? Start your own Meetup for only $12/month for 6 months. We encourage you to step out of your comfort zone and attend a Meetup by July. You never know who you will meet!

Sign up for Meetup @www.meetup.com/register

Looking for an exciting Group Activity?

This week we’d like to feature a delicious opportunity for a group activity at the Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort. Master Sushi Chef, Chef “Fuji” Fujita, the only sushi chef in the United States to earn the Japanese Chef’s Associations recognition in 2006-2007, will demonstrate his art and personally teach his techniques and the history of sushi. The two hour class consists of hands-on learning, tasting and a Sake Clinic. The admission price is approximately $50 per person. Students will leave with an apron, chopsticks, a sushi guide, and a discount card to eat at Marssa, the restaurant where the class is held. Groups won’t have to gamble on where to go for food and fun this summer. Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort is a destination built for recreation.

For more information on Marssa, visit www.marssalv.com

Miami in January is HOT HOT HOT

Where do you go if you’re looking for 80 degree weather in January? Miami is the place to be. While researching the South Florida region for a program in January 2010, we came across an abundance of beautiful resort properties. What’s more, the 2010 Pro Bowl and Super Bowl will be held in Dolphin Stadium right outside of Miami. If you’re looking to plan an exciting program or vacation getaway in January, go to Miami! We are experts on the area and would love to provide you with some of our favorite properties, just post a message and we’ll get back to you. Hotels are booking fast so be sure to plan ahead and reserve your space today!

Check out this great link to hotels in the Miami area:
http://www.miamiandbeaches.com/visitors/Accommodations.aspx

i-Meet do you?

It’s no i-pod or i-phone, it’s i-Meet! At Meeting Sites Pro we are very excited about this new online community tailored to the Meeting Planners Industry. i-Meet is easy to join and best of all it’s free. i-Meet allows individuals to connect, communicate and network with professionals in the Meeting Planning Industry.

i-Meet is set up similar to LinkedIn and allows users to create a custom profile to highlight experience, interests and skills. We especially love the Marketing section where you can post links to your business or blog. Activate your account today and connect with me!

www.i-meet.com/signup

Abundance of Meeting Space near D.C.!

While researching hotels for a site selection in the Washington, D.C. area, we came across a fantastic property that instantly grabbed our attention. Lansdowne Resort is an award-winning facility strategically located just 15 minutes from Dulles International Airport. We really love the abundance of meeting space this property has to offer (a 45,000 square-foot conference center) as well as the unique Aquatic Complex. Check out the brief description below!

Our 45,000-square-foot IACC certified conference center encompasses a Grand Ballroom, Amphitheatre, Boardrooms and elegant outdoor function space. You can also plan your event at our magnificent new Clubhouse featuring its own ballroom. Dedicated meeting planners, custom meeting packages, and cutting edge technology including wireless Internet access offer the elements you need for success. Plan a teambuilding golf tournament on our two championship courses, or a group tour of the Nation’s Capital—at Lansdowne Resort, there’s room for both business and pleasure.

http://www.lansdowneresort.com

'That's So LA' Campaign

We all know that Los Angeles is like no other place on earth. There is an LA way of doing things and the new campaign just launched by LA INC., the Los Angeles CVB is making that known! The trendy campaign, dubbed “That’s So LA”, is a new marketing campaign designed to attract meetings to the city.

The campaign features a series of ads that highlight key meeting sites around the city and includes images of Walt Disney Concert Hall, the LA LIVE entertainment district and nightlife in LA. Planners can find mapping tools and sample itineraries, and other features on the bureau’s revamped website, www.discoverlosangeles.com.

All this excitement is sure to bring some great revenue to LA and the meeting planning industry!