September 14, 2010

U.S. Hotel Industry on Upswing

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September 14, 2010


U.S. Hotel Industry on Upswing The U.S. hotel industry showed gains in both occupancy and average daily room rate in July and August, according to Smith Travel Research and e-forecasting.com. Read more »
Southwest Plans Newark [N.J.] Service Southwest Airlines plans to lease 36 slots from Continental Airlines at Newark Airport, which would enable the low-cost carrier to fly up to 18 daily round-trips from Newark. Read more »
Hotel Survey Shows Green, Tech Gains Key findings of the American Hotel & Lodging Association's 2010 Lodging Survey indicate that hotels are becoming greener, healthier and more tech-savvy. Read more »
Vermont Resort Launches CSR Programs Woodstock Inn & Resort launched Meetings with a Mission, a selection of CSR programs for groups. Read more »

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Pittsburgh/Western Pennsylvania

Adventure Center

By MARLENE GOLDMAN

With Pittsburgh as its hub, Western Pennsylvania spreads west of the Appalachian divide and encompasses many of the state's

premier parks, mountains and rivers. Since 1932, the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy has protected some 225,000 acres of land in the region, much of which today is open to urbanites seeking an escape as well as outdoor enthusiasts looking for adventure.

Pittsburgh Area
Long since shedding its steel gray image, Pittsburgh today touts its many layers of green, from its eco-pioneering David L. Lawrence Convention Center to its nature-studded surroundings.

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Happenings – Pittsburgh/Western Pennsylvania

The 185-room Fairmont Pittsburgh (412.773.8800) opened in March with 12,000 square feet of meeting space, a 102-seat restaurant and a spa.

The Doubletree Hotel at the Pittsburgh/Monroeville Convention Center (412.373.7300) recently opened adjacent to the 100,000-square-foot Monroeville Convention Center. The property includes 191 guest rooms and 17,000 square feet of hotel meeting and banquet facilities, as well as 100,000 square feet of additional convention center space.

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Ohio

The Sheraton Cleveland Airport Hotel recently completed a renovation. The 242-room hotel offers a lobby lounge with access to free Wi-Fi and Internet-enabled computer stations. Other amenities include a fitness center and 20,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space. For more information, call 216.257.1500.

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Edition Hotel Planned for D.C. - 8/19/2010
W New York Downtown Set for Debut - 8/05/2010
N.J. Gov. Unveils Big Plan for Atlantic City - 7/29/2010
Survey Says Conf. Centers Hit Harder Than Hotels - 7/20/2010
JBG, Marriott Agree on CC Hotel in D.C. - 7/13/2010
Andaz 5th Avenue Makes Big Apple Debut - 7/08/2010
Destination Toledo Chief Resigns - 7/01/2010

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