Pete Hayda was appointed director of sales and marketing for the RockResorts Vail Collection, a group of properties here that includes The Arrabelle
September 04, 2009
Boston Area Hotel, Meals Tax Raised
The hotel tax and meals tax are set to increase in Boston and Cambridge, effective Oct. 1, according to the Greater Boston CVB.The hotel tax will
September 04, 2009
Occidental Hotels Offers Meetings Specials
Occidental Hotels & Resorts launched meetings savings and perks for its properties located in Mexico, Costa Rica, Aruba and the Dominican
September 04, 2009
Atlantic City CC Gets Grant Money for Wind Power
The Atlantic City Convention Center received a $1.5 million grant from the state of New Jersey for the construction of a single wind turbine to
September 04, 2009
San Diego Task Force Approves CC Expansion
A citizen’s task force voted to recommend that the San Diego Convention Center be expanded to the tune of $753 million.The 16-member task force
September 03, 2009
Chicago Hotels, Union Disagree as Contract Expires
A contract covering 6,000 workers at 30 downtown hotels in Chicago expired this week, and labor and management have been unable to come to an
September 03, 2009
Scottsdale CVB Launches Challenge Promo
The Scottsdale CVB launched a Scottsdale Room Rate Challenge program for meeting planners.The program allows planners to submit a proposal to the
September 03, 2009
Kimpton Set to Debut in Philly
Hotel Palomar Philadelphia is accepting reservations and is slated to open Oct. 15.The 230-room hotel is located in the historic Architects Building
September 03, 2009
Scottsdale Inn Gets Revamp
The Hermosa Inn here is undergoing a multimillion-dollar revamp, which is expected to be completed in October.Upgrades at the property include
September 02, 2009
Talking Tech
There has been wide distribution of the newest generation of smart phones such as iPhones, Blackberries, Treos and all the others, along with a vast
September 02, 2009
This Month On MeetingsFocus.com
We’ve been hard at work making some very significant improvements to our website,
September 02, 2009
Site Scene
Illinois The $56 million, 230-room Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel and Conference Center is expected
September 02, 2009
Checking In - MidAmerica September 2009
Everyone has something to say these days—and myriad channels in which to say it.Facebook, Twitter, social review websites such as Yelp and
September 02, 2009
Columbia University Venue Gets Facelift, Names GM
The Faculty House of Columbia University will reopen next week following the completion of an extensive renovation. During the 18-month renovation,
September 02, 2009
Radisson Names DoS in Aruba and St. Martin
Kerry Mitruska was appointed director of group sales for Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa and Radisson St.Martin Resort, Marina & Spa.
September 02, 2009
Greater Lansing CVB Gets New Offices
The Greater Lansing CVB is moving to a new downtown location by Sept. 7.The new location is just over a mile south of the former office. The new
September 02, 2009
High Tech
Whether they’re installing futuristic boardrooms, virtual meeting suites, in-room Bluetooth entertainment centers, lobby Internet lounges or
September 02, 2009
Minneapolis CC Sustains Tornado Damage
Tornado damage sustained by the Minneapolis Convention Center last month will cost between $350,000 and $500,000 to repair, the Minneapolis/St.
September 02, 2009
Gift Shop - WOW! Overland Park
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