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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative: New June 1 Rules
Bloom’s Global Outlook: We Need to Meet
Expert Tips on Foreign Currency Exchange
Two Openings Celebrated in Puerto Vallarta, Acapulco
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OCCIDENTAL GRAND ARUBA

Splendidly situated on Aruba's Palm Beach, surrounded by bountiful shade palms and white sands. With 398 rooms and suites, 7 restaurants, 4 bars and 1 pool, this newly renovated resort features uncommon luxury amenities, fine dining, casino and an experienced staff to bring all of your meeting plans to life. Click here for more details.
International Intelligence
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative: New June 1 Rules
On June 1, 2009, the U.S. government will implement the final requirements of the land and sea phase of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative. The rules require U.S. citizens re-entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have a passport, passport card, or other travel document approved by the Department of Homeland Security. Brush up on the details—attendees will be asking.

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ROYAL HIDEAWAY PLAYACAR

For the most discriminating events that combine the best in meeting facilities with opulent personalized service. A AAA 5 Diamond resort, nestled along the Riviera Maya, boasting over 2 staff members per room to ensure infinite indulgence. Our staff is perpetually attentive to your meeting needs with unrivaled service. Click here for more details.

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Bloom’s Global Outlook: We Need to Meet
Anticipating record attendance for this year’s IMEX, the worldwide exhibition for incentive meetings, travel, and events, Chairman Ray Bloom notes, “In this time of economic turbulence, both exhibitors and buyers want to meet more than ever and want to meet where they are assured of genuine business opportunities.” Get more of Bloom’s global perspective and see what’s new at IMEX, set for May 26 to 28 in Frankfurt.

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OCCIDENTAL GRAND XCARET

Exuding the amazing Mayan culture, this 769 rooms and suites resort provides a convention center and state of the art facilities to host any event. With 11 restaurants, 9 bars and 5 pools, it's 50 minutes from Cancun's International airport and next to the world renown eco-archeological Xcaret Park (one FREE pass included per guest). Click here for more details.

Money Matters
Expert Tips on Foreign Currency Exchange
For an expert's advice on managing events outside the U.S., in a foreign currency, read this step-by-step guide to using forward contracts by Dan Noot, co-president of Toronto-based Decor & More.

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OCCIDENTAL GRAND PAPAGAYO

Located in the unspoiled natural scenery of Costa Rica's ecologically diverse Northern Pacific coastline, a breathtaking backdrop to the striking vistas of the Bay of Papagayo. With 169 rooms and suites, 4 restaurants, 2 bars and 1 pool, this resort offers top meeting facilities in the heart of paradise. Click here for more details.

Where in the World ...
Two Openings Celebrated in Puerto Vallarta, Acapulco
A new convention center for the Pacific Coast resort area of Puerto Vallarta and a recently discovered archeological ruin site that is just 50 miles from Acapulco give meeting planners new reasons to discover Mexico.

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