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

“I’m gonna to harden my heart…I’m gonna swallow my tears…” You know the rest and will probably continue to hum

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Arizona and New Mexico feature a fascinating mix of culture against a backdrop of red rock canyons, broken mesas and cactus-studded deserts. While

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The Pacific Northwest, namely Oregon and Washington, has an aura of mystery surrounding its history. Unlike the East Coast, where visitors regularly

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So often rising from the fog like a modern-day Xanadu, San Francisco is a fitting symbol of dreamlike Northern California. Here, the Golden State

A new Westin is planned downtown here, and a 520-room hotel is expected to be rebranded a Marriott Renaissance.The latter hotel, located a block from

The 1,980-room Hilton New York recently completed an extensive renovation to its Trianon and Mercury ballrooms.The two ballrooms total more than 15,

The first Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel broke ground here.The new brand is a mid-tier hotel chain. The 119-room hotel is expected to open in the

Meetings Media attended the official opening of the MGM MIRAGE’s CityCenter Dec. 16.Some of the many highlights included a preview of the new

The Santa Fe Convention Center, which opened in late summer 2008, was awarded a LEED Gold Certification.While the new building was designed to a LEED

The 152-room Sheraton Augusta Hotel debuted here.The hotel’s club level includes upgraded amenities, as well as a Club Lounge that includes

A convention center is planned here, with construction expected to start in fall 2010.City officials are expected to choose a developer to build a

Hilton HHonors announced a partnership with Virgin America.Members of Hilton HHonors frequent-guest program and members of Virgin America’s

The Pala Casino Spa & Resort here finished a $100 million expansion and renovation project.Upgrades included improvements to guest rooms and two

DMAI announced it has accredited nine more destination marketing organizations (DMOs).They are the following: Albany County [N.Y.] CVB, Greater Green

The Ritz-Carlton Highlands, Lake Tahoe officially opened its doors.The $300 million resort features 170 rooms and suites, a ski concierge and a 17,