These warm & sunny days make me want to get outside and play! Or swim! Or BBQ! Pretty much enjoy the weather before it becomes scorching hot. It also makes me think of tomatoes. So in honor of our beautiful early summer, here’s a recipe that is simple and quick. Looks gorgeous for a party or just to enjoy for a light meal. Because the genius is in its simplicity, make sure you use the best ingredients you can get your hands on (or afford). Insalata Caprese Tomatoes Fresh Mozzarella Extra...

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Wine Festivals for the Memorial Holiday Weekend… I LOVE wine and though I dabble in the occasional tasting and trip to Napa, I am not a true connoisseur by any means. So, when I can make it to an “official wine tasting” I get the there as fast as my little Maxima can take me. That is why you will find me at the Austin Wine Festival this weekend, where all the top Texas winiers will be there to let me sample to my heart’s content. BUT there is also another festival going on...

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It’s that time of year again… and this time it’s not raining! The HP Byron Nelson Championship starts tomorrow out at the Four Seasons Resort Las Colinas. This is one of the best stops on the PGA tour not only for golf but also for networking. Did you know The HP Byron Nelson is the one of the leading fundraiser for charity (The Salesmanship Club of Dallas) on the tour; raising more than $100 million since its inception? The weather seems to be cooperating this year – our...

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Attention Meeting Planners! New Mandates have been issued by the federal government that require key data for air travelers. Starting May 15, 2009 - All airlines will require the full name of the passenger exactly as it appears on government-issued identification. August 15, 2009 - All domestic airlines and their travel agents will be required to provide each passenger's full name, as well as the passenger's date of birth and gender. October 31, 2009 - All international airlines and their travel...

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Ok, ok, I know “everyone is doing it” right? I feel like I am back in freshman year getting peer pressured from a cool upper classman to just do it! Well here it is [drum roll please] the launching of Meritage Events on Twitter . You can follow us at http://twitter.com/MeritageEvents . Come on…just do it already! Happy Tweeting, ~Tacy and the ME team...

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This week is the US Travel Association’s 26th Annual National Travel and Tourism Week with the theme “Travel Matters.” Throughout the week, different events have been planned to spotlight travel, tourism and hospitality industries as a way to create/keep jobs and help set the economy back on track by driving tax revenues. In particular, today - 5/13, travel industry leaders will meet with President Obama to discuss the importance of meetings and events to the US economy and participate...

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These days as planners are working hard to remind clients (and the general public) about the importance of face-to-face meetings/events, it’s great to find a resource that can help us design programs which reduce cost and help “green up” our events. The Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC), in partnership with The Conference Publishers Inc, has launched a new website, Green Meetings Portal , to act as a source of information on new policy, technology and ideas in producing greener...

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Ok so I got invited to the “surprise” event tomorrow night by a secret Evite. Creepy right? Well, I hate surprises and I am always trying to guess what they are and stay one step ahead…so I think I figured it out!! My theory is this is an event for event industry professionals to showcase this new furniture retail location as a special event venue space. It is super cute and the furniture they have is so fun! It is called Threshold and it is located in downtown Austin. Threshold...

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