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Mayor Michael A. Nutter, Ahmeenah Young, President and CEO of the Pennsylvania Convention Center, and Jack Ferguson, President and CEO of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau at the Pennsylvania Marketplace Expo during Meeting Metropolis, which gave attendees first-hand access to more than 100 of the best regional and national suppliers of meetings services and products.

The American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA) launched a branded channel on YouTube at www.youtube.com/user/agpa212.  The association-sponsored channel contains videos from experts in group psychotherapy and organizational leaders speaking to the benefits of group psychotherapy and group interventions, in general and for certain populations, as well as the wide variety of activities the organization has underway. This channel provides a wealth of information for clinicians, the public-at-large, as well as media seeking expert information on the use of groups.


The Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau reports that after ending the year 2011 with large occupancy gains in September October, November, and December, January 2012 has delivered big results for Saratoga Springs & Saratoga County hoteliers.  According to Smith Travel Research, Saratoga County finished January with a 28.3% increase in occupancy, 49.8% in 2012 to 38.8% in 2011 and saw an 8.6% increase in average daily rate from $91.42 in 2011 to $99.29.  The running 12-month occupancy rate for Saratoga County is 65% and Average Daily Rate is $124.74.  Saratoga Springs saw similar success in January, posting a 50.6% occupancy figure, which is a 39.1% increase over the 36.4% result for 2011. Average daily rate rose 5.9% to $102.82 this January from the $97.13 ADR posted in 2011.  The running 12-month occupancy rate for Saratoga Springs is 66.4% and average daily rate is $136.39.