PKF Hospitality Research announced that nine consecutive quarters of declining lodging demand will come to an end in the second quarter of 2010, but

Some Wisconsin hotels want an exemption to the statewide smoking ban before it takes effect next summer.The ban covers all workplaces, including bars

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

An 11-story luxury hotel is planned here across from the FedEx Forum.“We're in negotiations with a major hotel brand,” Marlon Phoenix,

The Four Seasons Resort Hualalai here unveiled its $40 million renovation.The upgrades include 20 new suites, a revamped spa with new treatment

The Hyatt Regency Bellevue completed an ambitious expansion of its Olympic Tower.The additions include a 17,745-square-foot Grand Ballroom, the 13,

The Charles Hotel here unveiled its renovated lobby, pavilion spaces and enhancements to its conference center.The lobby and public spaces now

Tourism Richmond launched an incentive for meeting professionals.Planners who book their next meeting or event with 25 or more total rooms booked (

MPI’s Northern California Chapter will kick off its 30th anniversary with its Professional Education Program Aug. 27.The program, which will be

Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress here is undergoing a $65 million renovation that is scheduled to be completed in November.Upgrades include improvements

Donna Carpenter was named the new president & CEO of the Cabarrus County CVB.Carpenter formerly served as the director of tourism and partnership

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

The Crystal Hotel is planned to open here in early 2010.The hotel will be located in a 1911-constructed building. The property will include 50 guest

Sheraton Suites Tampa Airport Westshore is undergoing a $13 million renovation, which is slated to be completed in November.Upgrades include

MPI will host the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) exam, implemented by the Convention Industry Council (CIC), for U.S. and international meeting

The 136-room aloft Richmond West is up and running here.The hotel includes space for small meetings, and is situated in the new West Broad Village

The Waldorf=Astoria Collection opened its first ski resort, the Dakota Mountain Lodge & Golden Door Spa, here.The 175-room resort includes the 16

The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach named Donald Stamets as the new hotel manager of the resort, which recently added Eau Spa.Stamets has served at five

American Airlines announced it will increase fees to check bags, effective for tickets purchased Aug.14 or later.The changes apply for travel within

Finishing touches are being completed at aloft Tallahassee Downtown, scheduled to open Aug. 27.The 162-room hotel includes 2,250 square feet of