Museums & Attractions
- Terracotta Warriors: Defenders of China’s First Emperor opened at the Times Square Discovery Museum. The exhibit will run through Aug. 26 and group admission prices are available. Created more than 2,000 years ago, each warrior figure stands six feet tall and weighs 600 pounds. For more information, call 866.987.9692 or visit www.discoverytsx.com.
Programs & Packages
- In addition to 6,000 square feet of event space, Boston’s The Liberty Hotel offers options for planners looking to add excitement and fun to their meeting breaks. Programs include yoga sessions, wine tasting, Wii games, mixology and a “Taste of Liberty” cooking demonstration. For more information, call 617.224.4000 or visit www.libertyhotel.com.
Destination Dispatch
- Atlantic City Alliance launched a $20 million tourism campaign and rebranding effort, with the goal of boosting leisure tourism and using new and traditional media to promote a list of “must-do” items for visitors. For more information, call 609.348.7100 or visit www.doatlanticcity.com.
- Rhode Island’s Newport & Bristol County CVB changed its name to Discover Newport and introduced a new tagline: “Nine Coastal Towns, One Big Experience.” The CVB represents the towns of Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Jamestown, Tiverton, Little Compton, Bristol, Barrington and Warren. For more information, call 401.845.9132 or visit www.gonewport.com.
- Boutique lodging company Lark Hotels debuted with four small properties in historic New England villages. The intimate properties include the Captian Fairfield Inn in Kennenbunkport, Maine, The Attwater in Newport, R.I., and the Chapman House and Veranda Inn in Nantucket, Mass. For more information, visit www.larkhotels.com.
Kudos
- Hyatt Regency Boston designed a “Room for Hope” as part of a fundraising partnership with Children’s Hospital Boston. Until April 2013, hotel guests can select the unique room and proceeds from their stay will benefit Children’s Hospital. Hyatt Regency hopes to raise $25,000 for the hospital. For more information, call 617.912.1234 or visit www.regencyboston.hyatt.com.