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3 B M & T ••• March/April 2014 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com B L A C K M E E T I N G S & T O U R I S M COVER STORY 27 15 18 VOLUME 21, ISSUE 3 MARCH/APRIL 2014 DEPARTMENTS FLORIDA SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION The Charter House Restaurant, Long Beach, CA Americans of the 19th and early 20th century looked at the American West as an area of untamed wilderness ripe for adven- turous thrill seekers looking for an opportunity to claim this vast region as their own. Not much has changed in the past 150 years. It's still an area of vast opportunity and beautiful wilder- ness that leaves many in awe. African-American Guide To Meeting, Incentives & Traveling In The West reports on what the region holds in store for planners, conference delegates and vacationers alike. By Michael Bennett 4 Publisher's Message 5 Calendar of Events 6 Newsmakers 8 In The News 10 Hotel Happenings 14 Museum Notes 16 Caribbean Corner 17 Property Profile – Hyatt Regency Monterey 25 Religious Review 37 Travel Data 40 From Motherland 42 Cruise News 44 Georgia 46 Washington, DC 43 Anguilla 48 Jackson, MS 54 Minneapolis 12 Do you feel overwhelmed by social media? If you answered yes, you're not alone. Many companies, large and small struggle to crack the social media marketing code. To those who aren't tech savvy, social media marketing seems daunting. BM&T Editor Michael Bennett addresses these quest4ions and more in The Key to Effective Marketing Through Social Media. By Michael Bennett So many subordinates just drop by your office and ask any kind of questions related to work. Such interactions can be a defining moment in the boss-subordinate relationships. Leadership Development Questions And Answers explores ways to navigate through this maze while practicing healthy and constructive interaction during the process. By Velton Showell III 38 At All too often we focus our collective attention on tourism at the local level, primarily the convention and visitor's bureaus, at the expense of understanding the significant role a state depart- ment of tourism plays in our industry. Broadening The Spectrum: State Departments Of Tourism takes a closer look at the travel industry from the state level, and reveals that there is much room for improvement. By Gordon Hicks There Isn't a Much Brighter Idea Than Holding Your Next Meeting In The "Sunshine State" reveals why Florida, with its iconic Disney and Universal theme parks, picturesque scenery, stunning geography and great year round weather, is sure to ful- fill all travelers' expectations for both leisure and business. By Solomon J. Herbert II AREA GUIDES FEATURES •pg_3-11__BMT_pg3-58 5/21/14 8:30 AM Page 3