Washington, from the Pacific Coast and Puget Sound to the snowcapped peaks in the Cascades, is an inspiring place. It’s no wonder the state
August 18, 2009
Silicon Valley
Innovation is a way of life in Silicon Valley. Home to high-tech giants including Apple, Oracle, Hewlett-Packard and Sun Microsystems, as well as the
August 17, 2009
Aloft Baltimore-Washington International Opens
The 155-room aloft Baltimore-Washington International Airport is open here.The hotel offers a lounge, a swimming pool and meeting space for small
August 17, 2009
Starwood Offers Starpoints Promotion
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide is awarding its members unlimited opportunity to earn up to 1,000 Starpoints per stay for travel through its
August 17, 2009
San Diego: From Seacoast to Desert
While well known known for its beaches and bases, San Diego is far more than a stomping ground for sailors, Top Gun test pilots and sun-
August 17, 2009
Hotel Rates Forecast to Drop
PKF Hospitality Research announced that nine consecutive quarters of declining lodging demand will come to an end in the second quarter of 2010, but
August 17, 2009
Wisconsin Hotels Seek Exemption From Smoking Ban
Some Wisconsin hotels want an exemption to the statewide smoking ban before it takes effect next summer.The ban covers all workplaces, including bars
August 14, 2009
Marriott Picked to Run Nashville CC Hotel
Marriott has been selected to build a Marquis hotel next to the upcoming Music City Center here.The proposed 1,000-room hotel will be only the fourth
August 14, 2009
Upscale Hotel Planned in Memphis
An 11-story luxury hotel is planned here across from the FedEx Forum.“We're in negotiations with a major hotel brand,” Marlon Phoenix,
August 14, 2009
Four Seasons Hualalai Unveils Revamp
The Four Seasons Resort Hualalai here unveiled its $40 million renovation.The upgrades include 20 new suites, a revamped spa with new treatment
August 14, 2009
Hyatt Regency Bellevue [Wash.] Debuts Expansion
The Hyatt Regency Bellevue completed an ambitious expansion of its Olympic Tower.The additions include a 17,745-square-foot Grand Ballroom, the 13,
August 12, 2009
The Charles [Cambridge, Mass.] Debuts Changes
The Charles Hotel here unveiled its renovated lobby, pavilion spaces and enhancements to its conference center.The lobby and public spaces now
August 12, 2009
Tourism Richmond [British Columbia] Offers Incentive
Tourism Richmond launched an incentive for meeting professionals.Planners who book their next meeting or event with 25 or more total rooms booked (
August 12, 2009
MPI’s NorCal Chapter Kicks Off 30th Year
MPI’s Northern California Chapter will kick off its 30th anniversary with its Professional Education Program Aug. 27.The program, which will be
August 11, 2009
Orlando’s Hyatt Regency Gets Redo
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress here is undergoing a $65 million renovation that is scheduled to be completed in November.Upgrades include improvements
August 11, 2009
Cabarrus County [N.C.] CVB Names New President
Donna Carpenter was named the new president & CEO of the Cabarrus County CVB.Carpenter formerly served as the director of tourism and partnership
August 11, 2009
Hilton Alexandria [Va.] Hotel to Award Free Meeting
The Hilton Alexandria Old Town here announced a contest to award one group a free two-day meeting or event at the hotel.The hotel is asking meeting