Omni Hotels launched its new ZERO Attrition program to meeting professionals and event clientele across its brand. The program waives the attrition
February 13, 2009
Reston [Va.] Sheraton, Westin Appoint DoSM
Michael J. Quinn was appointed director of sales and marketing for both the Sheraton Reston and the Westin Reston Heights in Reston, Va. Quinn
February 13, 2009
Naples [Fla.] Resort Joins Waldorf=Astoria
The Naples Grande Beach Resort here has joined the Waldorf=Astoria Collection brand. The hotel features 395 guest rooms and 29 suites and offers
February 13, 2009
Hotel Indigo Miami Lakes Debuts
Hotel Indigo Miami Lakes is up and running here. The renovated property formerly was Don Shula’s Golf Club. The 86-room hotel is the second
February 12, 2009
Motor City’s Greektown Names GM
Christopher Colwell was named general manager of Greektown Casino Hotel here. Colwell previously served as a senior vice president at The Fine
February 12, 2009
aloft Set to Open in D.C. Suburb
The 190-room aloft Washington National Harbor is set to open here this April. The hotel is part of National Harbor, a mixed-use development 10
February 12, 2009
‘Keep America Meeting’ Launched
Two days after the U.S. Travel Association and industry leaders from key organizations issued guidelines for recipients of TARP (Trouble Assets
February 12, 2009
Viceroy Miami Debuts
The 168-room Viceroy Miami has opened its doors here. The hotel features a 300-foot water feature with a wading pool, a 50-person hot tub and the
February 11, 2009
Sheraton Iowa City Launches Renovation
The 234-room Sheraton Iowa City will launch a $12 million renovation next month, with work concluding in August. The hotel features 13,000 square
February 11, 2009
Sales Manager Named at Doubletree Tarrytown [N.Y.]
Doubletree Hotel Tarrytown appointed Erica Ynoa as sales manager. Ynoa will handle corporate group business for the 247-room hotel. She formerly
February 11, 2009
PCMA Accepting Submissions for 2010 Meeting
The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) is accepting submissions for its 54th PCMA Annual Meeting, Jan. 11-13, 2010, in Dallas,
February 10, 2009
Travel Industry Issues Meetings Guidelines
Responding to mounting legislative pressure to regulate the meetings, events and incentive/recognition travel industries, members of the industry-
February 10, 2009
Florida Keys Resort Names Sales Director
Hawks Cay Resort appointed Allen Goodman as sales and marketing director. Goodman will be responsible for strategic planning and implementation of
February 10, 2009
New Campaign Is ‘So L.A.’
L.A. INC., The Los Angeles CVB launched a new marketing campaign to attract meetings dubbed, “That’s So LA.” The campaign
February 10, 2009
Starwood and Live Nation Join Forces
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., and Live Nation, a live music company, formed a partnership to offer live musical entertainment and
February 09, 2009
MPI Sets Serious Tone
Content was king at the Sunday opening general session of MPI’s MeetDifferent, held Feb. 7-10 at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center
February 09, 2009
Newly Named Visit Eau Claire Makes Changes
The Chippewa Valley CVB is changing its name to Visit Eau Claire, effectively immediately, the bureau announced. The agency will launch a new
February 09, 2009
Plan Crafted to Bring Visitors to Newburyport, Mass.
The city and COC will join forces on a marketing blitz to attract tourists from Cambridge, Somerville and Boston this summer, reported The Daily News
February 06, 2009
Virginia Announced as New HQ for Hilton
Hilton Hotels Corporation announced it has selected Fairfax County, Va., as its new headquarters. The firm announced last month that it planned on
February 06, 2009
Hilton Austin Appoints GM
Leslie Pchola was appointed general manager of the Hilton Austin. Pchola formerly served as hotel manager at the Hilton Chicago. She began her