The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association changed the name of its Affordable Meetings conference and exhibition to MEET: Meetings, Events,

David Peckinpaugh steps into the role of president of Maritz Travel Co. on June 13, replacing Christine Duffy who left to become CEO of the Cruise

David Peckinpaugh steps into the role of president of Maritz Travel Co. on June 13, replacing Christine Duffy who left to become CEO of the Cruise

Mark Theis has been named director of group sales-North America for Starwood Hotels & Resorts.Theis previously held senior convention sales

United Airlines launched new daily nonstop service between Los Angeles and Hilo, Hawaii.In addition, United will start weekly nonstop service to Hilo

The Aloft New York Brooklyn is up and running, making it the second Aloft property to open in New York City this year.The 176-room property offers an

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company announced a major expansion and development initiative designed to bring the total number of properties in its

Welcome to the June/July issue of Meetings Focus East. As I'm writing this, which always comes at the very end of the production process, I'm getting

While there are built-in challenges between SMERF groups (where attendees frequently pay their own way) and conference centers (which typically

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Destination Hotels & Resorts is taking over management of the Woodmark Hotel, Tacht Club & Spa in Kirkland, Wash.The luxury property is

Hawaii Reserves Inc. is seeking permit approvals to develop a Courtyard by Marriott in Laie on Oahu’s North Shore.The hotel would include a

Spain-based Sol Melia changed its name to Melia Hotels International to reflect its growing expansion around the world, according to a statement from

Atlantic City Scheduled for completion this fall, Trump Marina Casino and Hotel (609.441.2000;

The Dallas CVB appointed Ruben Perez as its director of sales, with responsibility for the overall sales efforts and operations of the convention