Lincoln, Nebraska

In last year’s box office smash Yes Man, Jim Carrey and Zooey Deschanel take a spontaneous vacation to wherever the next flight is headed.

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Michigan

From the urban blitz of Detroit to the small-town bliss of Saginaw and Kalamazoo, Michigan delivers when it comes to meetings diversity. You want

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Details of Nashville CC Hotel Unveiled

The chosen developers for the 1,000-room hotel adjacent to the upcoming Music City Center here unveiled details of the 40-story property’s

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Seattle CC Hires Hospitality Veteran

Gregory Roper was named associate director of sales for Bell Harbor International Conference Center here. Roper has more than 20 years of

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Hyatt Resorts Offers Meetings Savings

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts launched a new meetings promotion at many of its properties. Groups that hold a qualifying meeting at any Hyatt resort

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Bellingham [Wash.] Hotel Launches Meetings Promotion

Hotel Bellwether is offering a special deal for meeting planners this summer. The new promotion, “Meet and Stay on the Bay,” offers a

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JetBlue Begins Boston-Dominican Republic Route

JetBlue Airways launched nonstop service from Boston to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Flights began June 19 and will occur three days a week

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Lexington [Ky.] Hotel and CC Undergoes Makeover

The Lexington Downtown Hotel and Conference Center began renovating its 367 guest rooms as part of a $13 million revamping project, which is expected

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Holiday Inn Planned at Walt Disney World

The 323-room Holiday Inn Walt Disney World Resort is scheduled to open in the fall of 2009. The property will be situated within walking distance

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Champaign County [Ill.] CVB Chief Resigns

The Champaign County CVB is seeking a new executive director to succeed Scott Hockman, who resigned after three years as head of the agency, The News

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Kauai Marriott Undergoes Revamp

A $50 million renovation at the 356-room Kauai Marriott Resort and Beach Club is expected to be completed Aug. 31. The $50 million revamp includes

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Peyton Manning to Represent Indy CVA

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning agreed to represent the Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association (CVA). Manning’s

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Sheraton Phoenix Plants Fourth-Floor Garden

The Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel planted a large garden on the fourth-floor deck of the 31-floor hotel, as part of efforts to become more energy

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theWit Unveiled in the Windy City

TheWit, A Doubletree Hotel debuted in Chicago’s Loop District. The new hotel includes 238 rooms and 60 suites, a roof lounge, a spa and 7,

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Sutton Place Vancouver Offers Meetings Savings

The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver launched a new meeting package. Groups booking meetings with the hotel receive 5 percent off the master account

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Crowne Plaza Opens in Reading, Pa.

The 253-room Crowne Plaza Reading is up and running after a renovation and conversion from a Sheraton hotel. Upgrades at the facility include

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Fairfield Inn & Suites Debuts in Dallas Suburb

The Fairfield Inn & Suites opened here. The 83-room hotel is situated between Dallas and Fort Worth, and is close to more than 240 acres of

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Radisson L.A. Westside Completes Revamp

Radisson Hotel Los Angeles Westside completed a multimillion-dollar renovation that includes new dining and a new lobby. The new restaurant, Share

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U.S. Travel Association Names Hall of Leaders

The U.S. Travel Association has named three new members to its Hall of Leaders. The honorees are Adam Goldstein, CEO of Royal Caribbean

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San Antonio Hotel Names DoSM

Cheryl Ferguson was named director of sales and marketing for Hotel Contessa here. Ferguson formerly served as vice president of sales for

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