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Source: Event Marketer, August/September 2005

Rolling with Digital Punches
If you are working with a professional Audio Visual company, the chance of experiencing a techno-crash is unlikely. However, the experienced presenter knows all too well that things can happen that your technician cannot control. What if you're in the middle of an important presentation and your computer freezes?

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Source: Audio Visual Solutions, Summer 2005

Super Bowl Sure Winners for Businesses
The Super Bowl can often be mistaken as the Super Bore, but as a business event nothing in the world of sports approaches this Sunday's big game. Even if ratings and advertising rates have slipped a bit, there's still nothing like it in terms of the marriage of big business and sports in the country.

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News From Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Opening later this year, the Fairmont Mayakoba, Riviera Maya will be a distinctive retreat nestled under a lush forest canopy where unspoiled nature meets the sugar soft sands of the Yucatan coastline. Located just 30-minutes from Cancun international airport, the 401-room resort is designed to create an indelible sense of place while respecting habitat, including a natural network of inland waterways and crystal clear pools known locally as cenotes.

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Source: Travel Video, August 2005

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Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe - Lake Tahoe, NV

While making the drive to Lake Tahoe, one can't help but stare in amazement at the spectacular scenery. The lake is located approximately 45 minutes from the Reno airport, and the drive is an experience in and of itself. Winding roads climb up and reveal the crystal blue water of Lake Tahoe; it is quite simply. breathtaking.

The Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe is an outstanding property located on the North Shore. This resort stands out, as it's one of the few lake front properties in the area, and the only resort with its own private beach. The resort has an upscale lodge feel, with rustic elegance.

The meeting space at Hyatt Regency can accommodate groups of many sizes. With 424 sleeping rooms and 50,000 square feet of meeting space, the facility can hold events for up to 900 people. The resort also features unique function space, from lawns overlooking the lake, to their private beach, which can be reserved for private events.

While the resort can accommodate larger groups, the layout and sleeping accommodations caters to smaller groups. When visiting the resort, the Lakeside Cottages stand out as an incredible area to take an executive group. Situated so each room overlooks the lake, these cottages are upscale and spacious. A function lawn divides the two sections of cottages, and the lake is only a step away. This area is a perfect space for a smaller niche audience.

Whether you enjoy spa treatments, golfing, boating, skiing, or simply relaxing by the pool, there's an activity to meet every desire. All in all, Lake Tahoe is an incredible area to visit for business or pleasure.

Please visit the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resorts website at: www.laketahoe.hyatt.com.

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.and we know you do, that the holidays are just around the corner? Let Opus help you with the perfect client and employee gifts, awards and holiday cards. Be proactive with your shopping and save through our new promotional merchandise department.

With decades of experience in the promotional merchandise industry, Opus Solutions offers a simple, creative and cost effective approach to your branded merchandise needs. From tradeshow giveaways and product promotions to executive gifts and team awards, we are sure to find a solution that best fits your event needs.

We strive to provide our clients with the greatest value by offering:

• Free blank samples
• Pre-delivery quality control inspection
• Custom shipment labeling
• Warehousing and fulfillment
• Ship forwarding for awards and specialty items
• Importing for large quantity orders
• Single point of contact for all event requirements

To view and print Opus' Promotional Products flyer click here .

For questions regarding our products and services please contact Rachel Bernard at 971.223.1108 or rbernard@opus-solutions.com.

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