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When it comes to forecasting the 2007 events, sports and entertainment industry, Comcast-Spectacor  might just have the best crystal ball. Companies under the Comcast-Spectacor umbrella include Global Spectrum, which manages more than 60 facilities throughout the United States and Canada; Ovations Food Services, a food and beverage service provider; New Era Tickets, a ticketing and marketing company for public assembly facilities;  and Front Row Marketing Services, a commercial rights sales company. Recently the top executives made predictions about what 2007 might have in store for the Events Industry.

CHICAGO—At the end of March, the nearly $20 million renovation on the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers will be officially completed when the last of the hotels 1,209 newly designed guestrooms and suites is unveiled.  The refurbishment also included the hallways, lobby, Exhibition Hall, Club Lounge, health club and the hotels chic new hot spot, Chi Bar  Renovating a hotel of this size and not disturbing service was no easy feat, says Rick Ueno, general manager of the hotel.  The enhancements made over the last two years will advance the hotel within its competitive set and ensure the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers remains a driving force in the market and the premier convention hotel in the city.