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Maui's Ritz-Carlton in Foreclosure
The estate of bankrupt securities firm Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. filed court papers to foreclose on The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua.
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New President Named for Spokane CVB
Cheryl Kilday was appointed president and CEO of the Spokane Regional CVB.
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Seattle Sheraton Plans Garden Walk
The Sheraton Seattle is constructing The Garden Walk, a project designed to transform downtown's 7th Avenue into a pedestrian corridor.
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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.
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San Diego  

San Diego

Scenic and Sophisticated

By CAROLYN BLACKBURN

San Diego County is a sunny study in contrasts, much like Donny and Marie, who, while always of a cheery disposition on their popular '70s television show, declared themselves "a little bit country and a little bit rock 'n' roll." At once sophisticated

and cosmopolitan, particularly downtown San Diego, where groups will find plenty of cultural outlets, and scenic and fun, with outdoor pursuits ranging from golfing to boating, the county truly offers a little bit of everything.

"San Diego County is kind of schizophrenic," says Margie Sitton, senior vice president of sales and services at the San Diego CVB. "You can wake up and be a surfer in the morning, go to the desert and ski in the afternoon, and then in the evening you can grab a great dinner and get tickets to the theater. This is a very diverse area."

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La Jolla Shores Hotel
Click here Inspired settings make for inspired minds. Let the power and beauty of the world's greatest ocean and the relaxation of 128 guest rooms provide the inspiration for your next business meeting at The La Jolla Shores Hotel. Over 7,500 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting space, special rates, business amenities/free internet and superb ocean-view dining are all matched by an absolute commitment to detailed planning and faultless execution. Talk about a breath of fresh air for busy executives.

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Happenings – San Diego

The 14-story, 240-room Residence Inn San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter(619.487.1200) opened in November 2009 with 1,300 square feet of meeting space, a rooftop pool, a fitness center, complimentary high-speed Internet and Bar Vie, a full-service bar with a dinner menu.

The San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina (619.234.1500), which features 75,000 square feet of meeting space, is undergoing a $51 million renovation, which began in November 2009. The hotel's 1,362 guest rooms and suites will be completely transformed to incorporate an urban beach-style decor.

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New Mexico

The 74-room Hotel Parq Central, located in Albuquerque, will open this fall in the 1926 Memorial Hospital building. The hotel will feature the rooftop Apothecary Bar, serving classic 1920s-themed cocktails. The property will offer conference rooms, a business center and a conservatory that will open onto an outdoor living plaza. For information, call 505.242.0040.

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