Spokane meeting is easy
When you're attending a conference in Spokane, Washington, everything you need (or want) is right next to you. Your hotel is close to the convention center, the convention center is close to great bars and restaurants, and everything is close to unparalleled Pacific Northwest natural beauty. Conference Center, Connected Hotels and Riverfront Park Spokane's main convention area is located on the riverfront in downtown. The Spokane Convention Center offers 300,000 square feet of meeting space including a theater, ballroom, performing arts center and four outdoor spaces. The Davenport Grand and DoubleTree by Hilton are both connected to the convention center, making the morning commute as easy as possible, and both hotels offer their own meeting spaces. The highlight, however, is the Riverfront Park, which connects 100 acres of green space to the convention center via the Centennial Trail. The park is perfect for a breath of fresh air, a leisurely stroll, or some quality time with colleagues. Historic downtown area…
Mohegan Sun’s Great DealsCopy
Three Reasons to Choose Mohegan Sun yes In times of rising costs, this is a smart choice Meetings, conferences and exhibitions With 275,000 square feet of indoor meeting space, Mohegan Sun has the venues and amenities to ensure your next event is a success. With two distinct conference centers offering traditional conference ballroom space, a 125,000 square foot column-free exhibit hall, 35 breakout rooms and state-of-the-art meeting rooms, two outdoor terraces, private dining experiences, professional event services and luxurious hotel rooms, our venue options can be combined to create an unforgettable experience for your group. 1. Value Orientation We recognize the challenges planners face in hosting an amazing event on a budget. Consider the following, for a mid-week event, the base room rate is under $250. When it comes to food and beverage, a gallon of coffee costs $54. Meals range from breakfast: continental breakfast - $19, buffet or plate breakfast - $32, lunch: buffet $35, plate breakfast $37, dinner:…
U.S. importers brace for higher freight rates amid strike threat
An impending union strike at ports along the U.S. East and Gulf Coast threatens to increase freight rates and cause massive disruptions in ocean container traffic, trapping U.S. importers in a vicious cycle. See also: East Coast and Gulf Coast ports face strike threats as ILO suspends labor talks The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) recently announced the suspension of labor contract negotiations with the United States Maritime Union (USMX). The current agreement will expire on September 30, sparking concerns about a strike. “Shippers are already bringing forward imports ahead of the traditional third-quarter peak season due to supply chain concerns over the Red Sea conflict,” commented Peter Sand, principal analyst at Xeneta. “They are likely to accelerate these efforts, further complicating the situation, as the risk of disruptions at East and Gulf Coast ports increases.” Increased frontloading of imports has led to severe congestion at ports in Asia and Europe, causing spot rates for ocean containers to rise by more…
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