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.
July 21, 2009
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
June 23, 2009
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
June 23, 2009
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
June 23, 2009
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
June 23, 2009
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
June 22, 2009
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
June 22, 2009
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
June 22, 2009
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
June 22, 2009
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
June 19, 2009
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
June 19, 2009
Peyton Manning to Represent Indy CVA
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning agreed to represent the Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association (CVA). Manning’s
June 19, 2009
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
June 19, 2009
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,
June 18, 2009
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
June 18, 2009
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
June 18, 2009
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
June 18, 2009
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
June 17, 2009
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
June 17, 2009
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