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3 B M & T ••• November/December 2015 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com CONTENTS B L A C K M E E T I N G S & T O U R I S M COVER STORY 20 20 32 32 13 13 VOLUME 22, ISSUE 11, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015 FEATURES A R E A G U I D E S DEPARTMENTS The African-American Guide to Meetings, Incentives & Traveling in the Northeast lists the many things that make this region such an interesting travel des- tination. Everything from the dazzling fall foliage, picturesque coastal playgrounds, winter resorts and a wealth of acclaimed cultural attractions, to the region's central role in America's Colonial, Revolutionary War and Underground Railroad history. By Buck Samuels 4 Publisher's Message 5 Calendar of Events 6 Newsmakers 8 Hotel Happenings 10 Speaking of People 11 Museum Notes 12 TPOC News Briefs 16 In The News 18 Caribbean Corner 34 Cruise News 35 Travel Data 36 From Motherland 37 Macon-Bibb 39 Northern California 40 Ohio 42 St. Louis 43 Trinidad & Tobago 44 Winston-Salem In this issue' s "Cru se News," New Carnival Vista Designed As The Ultimate Family Vacation explores how the largest and most innovative "Fun Ship" will offer family members of all ages the ultimate vacation experience, debuting a variety of amazing, one-of-a-kind on-board fea- tures when it enters service next spring. . Statue of liberty, New York Photo Credit: Andreas Fink The naturally hot mineral waters beneath Desert Hot Springs, ranked among the best in the world, offer pure magic. Numerous resorts and hotels boast heated thera- peutic water pools and relaxing spa treatments that soothe and rejuvenate. 8 Wondrous Hot Water Spas In Greater Palm Springs tells the whole story. i