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February 2015

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Working in New Orleans? Don't skip these Favorite Festivals!

The celebratory spirit of New Orleans dictates that having a good time is high on the priority list. There's always a reason to eat, drink and be merry, so there are dozens of unforgettable festivals in New Orleans celebrating music, food and art throughout the year.

Read about Favorite Festivals in New Orleans where you can play as hard as you work.

HOTEL SPOTLIGHT
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The Roosevelt New Orleans, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel

Louis Armstrong once played in the opulent Blue Room at the Roosevelt New Orleans and it's certainly a wonderful world for anyone staying at this historic hotel, now restored to its full art deco glory. The Roosevelt is set just off Canal Street, a block from all the French Quarter action.

Hotel Services:

504 rooms and suites with high-end furnishings and high-tech amenities.
Full spa and rooftop pool
Famous and swanky Sazerac Bar
60,000 square feet of event space
Canal and St. Charles streetcar lines nearby

Exclusive Virtuoso Amenities

Upgrade from Deluxe Room to King Suite at time of booking
Daily Continental breakfast in cafe
$50 food & beverage or spa or credit ($100 for suites)

Hotel Trends for 2015

Hotel occupancy continues to grow steadily, and the industry keeps adding rooms and new brands to answer the demand. But even though travelers need the accommodations, hotels have to offer new services and amenities to attract guests to their property over a competitor's.

Read about 2015 emerging hotel trends in technology, sustainability, healthy options and lifestyle focus on our Travel Maestro blog.

News and Tips For Business, Meeting & Event Travelers

The World's Best Long-Haul Premium Economy Cabins Skift

Traveling abroad with a smartphone: How to cut costs overseas
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Women's Secrets for Better Business Travel Forbes

Hyatt unveils Centric brand for "Modern Explorers" Hotel News Now

Chicago is most popular meetings destination USA Today

What's Your Opinion?

The parent company of SkyMall just filed for bankruptcy. Be honest: Are you going to miss it?

Not really -- it was entertaining at one time but its time has passed
Yes, I love looking at the quirky products
Yes, and I have actually bought from it before
What's SkyMall?

Vote here and see an instant comparison to your peers' opinions.

Supporting Communities

Happy New Year! I wanted to thank you for all of your help in 2014. You continue to provide such amazing, stellar service in what you do... and that is such a key to making the work we do with vulnerable children, their families and communities a success. Please know, that we would not be able to do this work without you, and you are a very important partner to us!

Thank you very much once again, for your continued excellent service to Child Fund, and to me personally.

~ Melisa Bodenhamer-Lindros
Global Technical Advisor-Emergency Preparedness & DRR, ChildFund International

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