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Michele Hutchinson

Michele Hutchinson has spent 30 years in the travel industry serving the world’s largest automotive manufacturers and financial institutions. Her broad depth of experience includes program development, hotel procurement, negotiating/contracting, air ticketing, program administration, program management, on-site operations and budget development/financial accountability. Michele has built a world-class team that consistently delivers event experiences that delight clients in their creativity and flawless execution.
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Coming Soon: The Londoner

Posted by Michele Hutchinson on 7/20/21 9:15 AM

Is your passport feeling neglected? Well, self-described “super boutique” The Londoner just might be the answer.

Now that pandemic travel restrictions are beginning to ease, the September 6, 2021, opening of this London, England, discovery seems incredibly well-timed.

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Coming Soon: Hotel del Coronado

Posted by Michele Hutchinson on 7/13/21 9:30 AM

As the country opens up for summer travel, we’re looking ahead to some noteworthy hotel properties arriving in 2021. One of them is a newly renovated Hotel del Coronado, aiming for rolling reopens beginning this summer.

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Around the World in Half the Time!

Posted by Michele Hutchinson on 6/16/21 10:00 AM

The return of supersonic transport? Electric flying taxis? In this decade?

It’s more likely than you think.

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Coming Soon: Turtle Bay Resort

Posted by Michele Hutchinson on 5/24/21 9:15 AM

As the country begins to slowly open up, we’re looking ahead at some hot hotel properties arriving in 2021. One of them is a newly renovated Turtle Bay Resort, aiming for a July 2021 reopen. 

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Coming Soon: Four Seasons Resort Napa Valley

Posted by Michele Hutchinson on 5/13/21 6:15 PM

You may have heard through the grapevine that the Wine Country has a reputation as a place of indulgence and tranquility. As such, it’s not easy for a new resort to stand out amongst Calistoga’s historic hot springs and sweeping foothill vineyards.

But that’s exactly what the Four Seasons brand is about to do. Coming to you in mid-2021: Four Seasons Resort Napa Valley.

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The Next Big Meeting Planning Question: Sustainability

Posted by Michele Hutchinson on 5/11/21 2:00 PM

For over a year, the big question on all meeting planners’ minds has been how best to ensure the health of all attendees at their events. These best practices are likely here to stay, and that’s a good thing, both for planners covering all aspects of an event and for attendees receiving assurance that they’re going to be taken care of.

But what about the health of a bigger participant that many don’t think about? One that’s everywhere, but we don’t see all of – or talk much about?

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Business Travel is Moving Again. Are You Ready?

Posted by Michele Hutchinson on 3/30/21 2:30 PM

Earlier this month, Northstar Meetings Group issued its latest PULSE Survey gauging how many meeting planners had in-person events on the books sometime this year. Their findings might shock you.

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COVID on a Plane: How High is the Risk?

Posted by Michele Hutchinson on 10/27/20 7:15 AM

It's a trick, right? Are they just saying that to preserve ticket sales, no matter the risk?

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Augmented & Virtual Reality: Any Event’s Best Friend

Posted by Michele Hutchinson on 9/29/20 7:00 AM

Back in March, Nielsen touted the coronavirus epidemic as an "unexpected catalyst" for businesses to add augmented and virtual reality (AR and VR) to the customer experience. Months later, we find that necessity truly is the mother of invention. 

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A Vintage Reborn: Mar Monte Hotel Renovations Complete

Posted by Michele Hutchinson on 7/28/20 7:00 AM

The Unbound Collection by Hyatt prides itself on offering guests unique properties around the world. Now, the new Mar Monte Hotel joins its ranks with a distinct, historic California coastal vibe.

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