One of the world’s most distinctive regions, the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Metroplex remains an archetype of dynamic urban growth. While
January 04, 2010
Coastal Carolina
When meeting along the shores of North Carolina and South Carolina, planners would do well to incorporate the great outdoors into the itinerary. The
December 23, 2009
Hyatt Place Debuts in Connecticut
Hyatt Place opened its doors here.The 176-room hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi access, a fitness center, a coffee and wine bar, and meeting
December 23, 2009
Sheraton Closes in Chicago Suburb
The Sheraton Chicago Northwest will shut its doors Dec. 28.The 65,000-square-foot indoor CoCo Key Water Resort, which was part of the development,
December 23, 2009
Winston-Salem [N.C.] CVB Names New Leader
Richard Geiger was appointed president of the Winston-Salem CVB.Geiger will also serve as president of the Forsyth County Tourism Development
December 23, 2009
Former Baltimore CVA Pres Dies
Carroll Armstrong, former Baltimore CVA president, passed away Dec. 20. The cause of death was not reported at press time.Armstrong, who led the
December 23, 2009
Renaissance Palm Springs Debuts
The 410-guest room Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel opened here after a rebranding and a renovation.The property, formerly the Wyndham Palm Springs, is
December 23, 2009
Boutique Hotel Firm Ropes in Arizona Dude Ranch
Kay El Bar Guest Ranch, a dude ranch here, joined Broughton Hospitality Group, a family of boutique hotels. The ranch is one of the state’s
December 23, 2009
CIC Launches Campaign, Study
The CIC is launching a trade and consumer marketing campaign promoting the face-to-face meetings industry dubbed “Face Time. It Matters.”
December 23, 2009
Rosen to Boost Luxury Villas in Orlando
Rosen Hotels & Resorts plans to build a 300- to 500-unit luxury villa addition to the Rosen Shingle Creek hotel here.The property will be built
December 22, 2009
Checking Out - West January 2010
Current conditions in both the meetings industry and corporate America demand an inspiring break from traditional team building. Chico, Calif.-based
December 22, 2009
Checking In - West January 2010
Well, I promised you something special in my editor’s letter last issue, and hopefully as you read this you’ll know what I was droning on
December 22, 2009
Site Scene - West January 2010
British Columbia The Fairmont Pacific Rim, located opposite the new West Building of the
December 22, 2009
Short Takes - West January 2010
Museums & Attractions The GRAMMY Museum recently unveiled its newest special exhibit,
December 22, 2009
Going Green - West January 2010
It is another year and a new decade—seems like a good time for some sustainable New Year’s resolutions. Use the momentum (when you are
December 22, 2009
Only on Focus - Hotel Services
Following is additional feedback from meeting planners who participated in the poll for our “Are You Being Served?” story.What’s
December 22, 2009
Resorts
Back in the days when excess was considered a good thing, splashy mega resorts with over-the-top amenities and architectural features were very much
December 22, 2009
Only on Focus - The Pacific Northwest
“I’m gonna to harden my heart…I’m gonna swallow my tears…” You know the rest and will probably continue to hum