The Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel has created an incentive program for meeting and event planners. The program, which is effective until March 31,
March 16, 2009
Revamped Copley Square Debuts in Boston
The Copley Square Hotel, located in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay, made its debut after a $17 million renovation. Upgrades at 143-room
March 13, 2009
Los Cabos Hotels Offer Meeting Packages
The Los Cabos CVB is partnering with local hotels to offer U.S. businesses a number meeting and incentive travel packages. A number of hotels are
March 13, 2009
Hilton Stockton Completes Makeover
The 198-room Hilton Stockton completed a multimillion-dollar renovation. Improvements include upgrades to all guest rooms. The property provides
March 13, 2009
Clearwater Beach Marriott Appoints Group Sales Manager
John Atkisson was appointed national group sales manager at the Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Keys. Atkisson was the former director of
March 12, 2009
Executive Director Leaving Three Rivers CC
Jeff Kossow, executive director of the Three Rivers Convention Center here, is leaving his position to head up economic development for the city,
March 11, 2009
PCMA Chair Joins Blogosphere
PCMA Chairman of the Board John Folks launched a new blog on the PCMA website named (un)Conventional. Both PCMA members and non-members are
March 11, 2009
USTA Launches Advocacy Campaign
The U.S. Travel Association (USTA) launched the “Meetings Mean Business” campaign, a major initiative intended to push back against the
March 11, 2009
Sands Casino Opening in Bethlehem, Pa.
Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem is set to open May 22 here. The resort is located about one hour from Philadelphia, on the former site of the
March 11, 2009
Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki Beach Names GM
Jim Heather was named general manager of the Wyland Waikiki, which is being rebranded as Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki Beach this summer. Heather
March 11, 2009
New JW Marriott San Antonio Appoints GM
The JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa named Arthur Coulombe as general manager. The 1,002-room resort is under construction
March 11, 2009
Marina del Rey, Calif., CVB Launches New Site, Logo, Tagline
The Marina del Rey CVB launched a new website, logo and tagline: “Coastal Warmth. L.A. Cool.” Website navigation has been streamlined
March 11, 2009
Hilton Garden Inn Opens in Warner Robins, Ga.
The 91-room Hilton Garden Inn is up and running here. The property features four meetings rooms with 2,000 square feet of meeting space, a
March 10, 2009
Lorien Hotel Opens in Alexandria, Va.
The 107-room Lorien Hotel & Spa here is open. The hotel includes more than 3,500 feet of meeting space. The property also includes a 4,000-
March 09, 2009
‘M’ Debuts in Sin City
M Resort Spa Casino is up and running on the Las Vegas Strip. The 390-room resort includes gaming, nine restaurants, five bars and a 23,000-square
March 09, 2009
CIC to Host Green Meetings Discussions
The Convention Industry Council (CIC) will host APEX City Discussion Groups on green meetings beginning this month. The first round of discussions
March 09, 2009
Hotel Indigo Opens in Tampa Bay Area
The 76-room Hotel Indigo St. Petersburg Downtown is up and running here, after converting the 1920s-era Heritage Hotel. The hotel is close to the
March 09, 2009
Long Beach Venue Gets Facelift
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center completed a $7 million renovation. The ocean view inspired the revamped interior design of the
March 09, 2009
Hotel Maya Opening in Long Beach
The former Coast Long Beach Hotel here will reopen as Hotel Maya July 1. The property will be the newest boutique hotel in the Joie de Vivre
March 09, 2009
‘Three for Free’ Offered at Temecula [Calif.] Hotel
Temecula Creek Inn here launched its “Three For Free” promotion that allows meeting planners to choose three additional enhancements when