The Spokane Convention Center announced expansion plans over the next 20 to 30 years. The first and second phases of the plan involve the
February 22, 2009
Best Western and Southwest Create Reward Partnership
Members of Best Western’s global hotel loyalty program, Best Western RewardsSM, will be able to earn Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards credits
February 20, 2009
ARIA, Vdara Accepting Reservations
ARIA and Vdara, two hotels located at CityCenter on the Vegas Strip, begin taking reservations Feb. 23. Vdara is expected to open Oct. 1 and ARIA
February 20, 2009
DMAI and USTA Join Forces
The Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) and U.S. Travel Association (USTA) joined forces to create a stronger organization better
February 20, 2009
Panama City Beach [Fla.] Resorts Offer Discounts
The Resort Collection of Panama City Beach announces the Meeting Protection Plan for 2009, designed to ease the financial burden on meeting planners
February 20, 2009
ASAE and The Center Names Six New Fellows
The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) & The Center for Association Leadership has named six new Fellows. They are Joel Albizo
February 19, 2009
HVCB Offers List of Free Activities
The Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB) introduced its new Hawaii Free program, a listing of more than 150 free activities for groups to
February 19, 2009
Dolce Hotels Launches Stimulus Program
Dolce Hotels and Resorts launched its Inspiring Stimulus Program, which offers planners the choice of a substantial discount for a customized package
February 19, 2009
Pointe Hilton Phoenix Completes Meeting Space
Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort completed construction on its Highland Center, a meeting and event facility. The facility offers more than 20,
February 19, 2009
Facelift Planned at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay [Md.]
The 400-room Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort launched a $7 million renovation that is scheduled to be complete this April. Upgrades will
February 18, 2009
Pensacola [Fla.] CVB Hires Sales Manager
Roberta Ramsey was appointed convention and corporate sales manager for the Pensacola Bay Area CVB. Ramsey joins the bureau with a 20-year career
February 18, 2009
Courtyard by Marriott Planned in Tulsa, Okla.
An office building in downtown Tulsa is being converted into a Courtyard By Marriott hotel. The structure was the former Atlas Life building.
February 18, 2009
Radisson Debuts in Yuma, Ariz.
The Radisson Hotel Yuma opened its doors here. The hotel is close to the Yuma Palms shopping mall and more than 20 golf courses. Yuma
February 18, 2009
Hilton Garden Inn Opens in Minneapolis
The 210-room Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Downtown is open. The hotel features five meeting rooms that offer a total of 3,000 square feet of
February 17, 2009
Resort in Huron [Ohio] Names DoSM
Sawmill Creek Resort and Conference Center here named Bruce Lingsweiler director of sales and marketing. Lingsweiler formerly served as sales
February 17, 2009
Allegria Coming to Long Beach [N.Y.]
The 112-room Allegria Hotel & Spa is set to open on the south shore here in April. The beachfront hotel also includes 31 suites, a restaurant
February 17, 2009
Homewood Suites by Hilton Opens in Shreveport [La.]
Homewood Suites by Hilton-Shreveport is up and running here. The 123-suite property features a swimming pool, roughly 2,000 square feet of meeting
February 17, 2009
Hutton Hotel Debuts in Nashville
The 248-room Hutton Hotel opened its doors here. The property includes 54 suites and two penthouse apartments with private balconies. The hotel
February 16, 2009
Hyatt at Olive 8 Opens in Seattle
Hyatt at Olive 8 has opened here. The 346-room, LEED-certified hotel features 11,000 square feet of meeting space, including a 7,000-square-foot
February 16, 2009
Nectar Spa Coming to Sheraton Properties
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and Spatality Holdings, announced they have entered into a multi-year agreement to make the Nectar Spa