Construction is scheduled to begin this year on an Embassy Suites at the Langtree at the Lake mixed-use development here. The hotel would include
March 17, 2009
Fort Lauderdale Grande Branded a Hilton Hotel
The former Fort Lauderdale Grande is now the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina. A $70 million renovation was completed recently at the 589-room hotel
March 16, 2009
Travel Leaders Discuss Value of Meetings with Obama
Travel leaders met March 11 with President Obama to discuss the important role that meetings and events play in strengthening the American economy
March 16, 2009
CIC Names Luminaries to Hall of Leaders
The Convention Industry Council (CIC) selected five meetings, conventions, exhibition and travel industry pioneers for induction into its Hall of
March 16, 2009
Hilton Phoenix-Chandler Opens
The 197-room Hilton Phoenix-Chandler is up and running here. The property includes 8,000 square feet of meeting space, a 24-hour business center
March 16, 2009
Renaissance Las Vegas Offers Incentives
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