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Expansion Rebooted at McCormick Place Hotel
The long-stalled expansion of Chicago’s Hyatt Regency McCormick Place is moving forward, with completion of a second guest-room tower set for mid-2013.
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Wisconsin Resort Celebrates Grand Reopening
The Lake Lawn Resort, which was closed down in December due to financial problems, is back open for business in Delavan, Wis.
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GBTA Ranks Destinations on Travel Taxes
The five U. S. destinations with the lowest discriminatory travel taxes—those imposed specifically on travel-related services—are all in California, while the highest are found in Boston, New York, Minneapolis, Chicago and Portland, Ore., according to a recent GBTA Foundation survey of the top 50 U.S. travel markets.
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Civil Rights Site to Become Boutique Hotel
The former Dockum Rexall Drugstore, site of an historic protest during the Civil Rights era, will be redeveloped as the Ambassador Wichita, a 117-room boutique hotel set to open in downtown Wichita, Kan., late next year.
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Iowa
The Past-Perfect State
By KATIE MORELL
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When it comes to history, Iowa is one of the most interesting states in the Midwest. The territory that now makes up the state has deep Native American roots, was part of the Lewis and Clark Expedition of the early 1800s, and before the U.S. took control of it with the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, had fallen under French and Spanish rule at different times.
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By the mid-1800s, railroad tycoons learned of Iowa and its importance as a gateway to the West, and large towns with architecturally significant buildings started sprouting up all over its 56,000 square miles, commerce poured in and the population flourished.
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Happenings – Iowa
DES MOINES/AMES
A massive renovation of the Veterans Memorial Auditorium (515.564.8000; www.iowaeventscenter.com) in Des Moines is slated for completion in January 2012. The facility was gutted as part of the project, and upgrades will include the addition of 32,800 square feet of meeting space, 1,200 square feet of ballroom space and 28,700 square feet of multipurpose space.
Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (515.967.1000; www.prairiemeadows.com) in nearby Altoona, plans to open an adjoining 180-room hotel in spring 2012.
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Pick Three - Madison, Wisconsin
Janine Wachter, CMP
Director of Convention & Event Services; Greater Madison CVB
What are three great outdoor options for groups?
- Biking Trails: In our warmer months (April-November), many visitors enjoy taking advantage of the city's first-class biking trails. Madison is considered one of the nation's best cities to cycle in by a number of national media outlets, including Bicycle and Outside magazines. With over 200 miles of off-road multiuse bike trails in Dane County, biking in Madison and its surrounding communities offers a scenic view of our plentiful green spaces and a great way to explore Madison and Dane County. Didn't bring your bike along? Check out the large number of places to rent a bike around town. Groups can check out detailed information and maps of the extensive trail network at www.visitmadison.com/visitors/play/sports-and-recreation/biking-and-hiking.
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