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Just two weeks before the Republican National
Convention opens, some of the "official venues" say they're
surprised and disappointed that they're not completely booked by
now.
    

  More than 40 venues signed contracts that required them to hold
space open from August 30 to September 4. The contracts don't
require the host committee to get the space booked - only that it
would be marketed.


      Julianna Nelson, director of sales and marketing for Solera
Restaurant in Minneapolis, says she thought the restaurant would be
fully booked six months ago. She says Solera probably wouldn't do
it again.


      Host committee spokeswoman Teresa McFarland says it's a
non-issue. McFarland says the convention is bringing lots of
business, and most venues will have more bookings than they would
have without it.
      


      Information from: Finance and Commerce,
http://www.finance-commerce.com

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Just two weeks before the Republican National
Convention opens, some of the "official venues" say they're
surprised and disappointed that they're not completely booked by
now.

Some 'official venues' for RNC not fully booked

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