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Presents a list convention facilities in the U.S. Brief description of the facilities; Contact information; Price guide.

The article offers information on the associate members of the United State Tour Operators Association (USTOA). These include Airlink, Austrian Airlines, Bangkok Airways Co. Ltd. and Etihad Airways. International Shipping Partners is said to be the largest small ship tonnage provider which is 100% owned by management. Victoria Cruises is an operator of five star fleet on the Yangtze.

A directory for United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) Associate Members is presented.

Focuses on the expansion of non-gaming options in Las Vegas, Nevada wherein hotels are renovated to offer visitors not only casinos but relaxation and pleasure. Reasons behind these expansion; Hotel renovations and expansions happening in various hotels in Las Vegas; Other attractions that can be seen in Las Vegas aside from casinos; Information about the 1998 passage of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. INSETS: Rolling (Dice) on..;Betting on new..;New gaming...

Deals with the Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans, Louisiana. Award received by the hotel for its customer services; Information on the renovation of the hotel; Number of meeting rooms available at the hotel.

The article discusses the potential increase in profits of hotels when they engage in upgrading executive board meeting space in the United States. Executive board meeting space is a priority for many hotel properties. Major chains have announced their earnings in the first quarter of 2006 which show increases in revenue per available room. A survey released by Washington D.C.-based Krisam Group showed that 75% of the 90 domestic member hotels plan major renovations.

The article focuses on the inadequate hotel rooms for meeting attendees and travelers despite reopening of hotels in New Orleans, Louisiana after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. There is an estimated 38,000 hotel rooms in the city. 60% of hotel rooms are being occupied by guests who lost their homes due to the storm. Other problems faced by hotels in accommodating guests is the decrease in staff due to the storm.

Provides information on various resorts in southern U.S., which are ideal for conventions and meetings. Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa in Asheville, North Carolina; Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans, Louisiana; King & Prince Beach & Golf Resort in Saint Simons Island, Georgia; Jekyll Island Club Hotel in Georgia.