By Nancy Trejos, courtesy of USA TODAYForbes Travel Guide has crowned its new five-star winners in the hospitality industry, bringing the total to 57
November 14, 2011
Could Waldorf Blow Into the Windy City?
CHICAGO Global real estate mogul Sam Zell is expanding his position in the hotel business. A recent report indicated that he is acquiring the
November 14, 2011
Four Seasons Arrives in Baltimore
BALTIMORE, Md. In a historic waterside location in one of America’s oldest cities, Harbor East has emerged as a community of shops,
November 14, 2011
Schrager Takes On the Big Apple
NEW YORK, NY Ian Schrager, the pioneer of the boutique-hotel concept, has announced plans to build and operate a hotel here that will come under
November 14, 2011
Groups Meeting in Mexico Can Give Back
LOS CABOS, Mexico The Sheraton Hacienda del Mar Golf & Spa Resort, in Los Cabos, has introduced a program to encourage meeting groups to
November 14, 2011
Elegant Napa Valley Resort Readying for Grand Expansion
As The Meritage Resort and Spa in the Napa Valley prepares to open its 131,000-square-foot expansion in spring 2012, it has hired a new regional
November 13, 2011
President OKs Bill On Faster Visas, Airport Clearance, for Asia-Pac
HONOLULU President Obama closed out the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference on a high note, signing a bill for the “the APEC
November 13, 2011
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa Breaks Ground on Second Tower
TULSA, Okla. The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa has officially kicked off with the groundbreaking of the resort's $52 million third hotel
November 13, 2011
Event Center on Tap for Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. The Sioux Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau announced that a new event center will be built in the city, and open by fall
November 13, 2011
New Omni Opens--Grand Texas Style--in Dallas
DALLAS Omni Hotels & Resorts opened a new property here last week, Dallas style. The new hotel’s ribbon cutting included celebrity
November 11, 2011
Wynn Tips His Hand on Big Miami Plans
MIAMI Gaming mogul Steve Wynn met with local officials here this week and declared the Miami Beach Convention Center site to be an ideal option
November 11, 2011
It's the details that make the meeting.
Imagine your meeting through the eyes of your delegates, and pay attention to the details.
November 11, 2011
It's the details that make the meeting.
Imagine your meeting through the eyes of your delegates, and pay attention to the details.
November 11, 2011
Site Honors 2011 Member of the Year
Site presented the Site Member of the Year Award, the association’s highest individual award, to Pam Spanjer, President, MeetingsPlus. She
November 11, 2011
Where Do Fees Come From?
Fees and surcharges emerged as an industry practice in about 1997 with resort fees and have increased every year, Hanson said, except for
November 11, 2011
Large DMC Expands Out West
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. RMC, a destination management and special events company with six operations in Colorado, Utah and Wyoming moved west with the
November 11, 2011
Hilton Milwaukee City Center Joins Historic Hotels of America
MILWAUKEE, Wis. Hilton Milwaukee City Center has become a member of Historic Hotels of America. The 729-room property, featuring more than 34,