The 125-room Hilton Garden Inn here completed a $2.5 million renovation. The property is located three miles from Ted Stevens International
March 31, 2009
The Big Easy Offers More ‘Extraordinary Experiences’
The New Orleans CVB and the Morial Convention Center (NOMCC) extended the “Extraordinary Experiences” program for meetings held during
March 31, 2009
Hampton Inn & Suites Opens in Providence, R.I.
The new 110-room Hampton Inn & Suites Providence Downtown is up and running here. The hotel is located in the heart of the city’s
March 31, 2009
St. Regis Kanai Planned in Mexico
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide announced plans to open The St. Regis Kanai, Resort & Residences in Kanai, Mexico, a beachfront community
March 30, 2009
Ritz-Carlton Chicago to Unveil New Rooms, Suites
The Ritz-Carlton Chicago will debut one of the largest multimillion-dollar renovations of its guest rooms and suites in the hotel’s history on
March 30, 2009
Holiday Inn Debuts in New Orleans Suburb
The 181-room Holiday Inn New Orleans West Bank recently opened. The property is two miles from the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and the
March 30, 2009
Maryland Resort Hires DoSM
David Sanderson was appointed director of sales and marketing for Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort here. Sanderson previously served as a
March 30, 2009
New Convention HQ Hotel Planned in Columbus, Ohio
A new convention headquarters hotel is slated for completion in 2012, the Greater Columbus CVB announced. The hotel is expected to feature 500
March 27, 2009
USTA Launches ‘Faces of Travel’
The U.S. Travel Association unveiled the “Faces of Travel” initiative as part of its Meetings Mean Business campaign. The winner (or
March 27, 2009
Arizona’s Boulders Resort Joins Waldorf Astoria Brand
The Boulders Resort and Golden Door Spa here joined the Waldorf Astoria Collection. The property offers 160 casitas and 60 one-, two- and three-
March 27, 2009
Arizona’s Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Expands Ballroom
Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa plans to open an addition to its ballroom in June. The expansion totals 35,000 square feet of meeting
March 27, 2009
Holiday Inn Express Debuts in Orlando
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Orlando-Ocoee East has opened its doors. The 104-room hotel is located minutes from Cypress Gardens and Universal
March 26, 2009
Hotel Industry Posts More Declines
The U.S. hotel industry posted declines in three key performance measurements during the week of March 8-14, according to data from Smith Travel
March 26, 2009
MPI Appoints VP of Strategic Communications
Jeff Busch was named vice president of strategic communications for MPI. Busch previously served as vice president of marketing, communications
March 26, 2009
Two More Portland [Ore.] Hotels Go Green
Two hotels here, Hotel Monaco Portland and Portland Marriott City Center, were awarded Silver Tier Green Seal certification. Three other Portland
March 26, 2009
Fairmont Offers ‘Sweet Meeting Deal’
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts launched its promotion, Fairmont’s Sweet Meeting Deal, which includes a 10 percent credit applied against the
March 26, 2009
Sheraton Albuquerque [N.M.] Completes Renovation
The Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown Hotel recently completed a $20 million renovation. Upgrades at 295-room hotel include a facelift to the 17,000-
March 25, 2009
Cabanas Appointed Chair of FIU Hospitality School
Burt Cabanas was appointed chair of the Industry Advisory Board at Florida International University’s (FIU’s) School of Hospitality and
March 25, 2009
SLC May Loosen Liquor Laws
Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker said it’s time to relax the city’s liquor laws to draw more visitors, The Salt Lake Tribune reported
March 25, 2009
Renovated Yosemite Lodge Set to Debut
Evergreen Lodge at Yosemite is completing an extensive expansion in the Yosemite National Park area, with 24 new cabins opening in May. The