Joseph R. Kane Jr., CHA, president of the Wyndham Hotel Group and Days Inns Worldwide, plans to retire at the end of February. According to
March 01, 2003
Makeover Slated for Florida’s Hawk’s Cay Resort
Northview Hotel Group along with Behringer Harvard and Five Star Realty purchased Hawk’s Cay Resort, located on Duck Key Island in the Florida
March 01, 2003
Monterey Hotel Expansion Under Way
Construction is in the works on an $8 million expansion of The Monterey Hotel. The project, scheduled to conclude in early 2008, will include an
March 01, 2003
Oklahoma City’s Skirvin Hotel Reopens
The Skirvin Hilton, a historic hotel located here, reopened Feb. 26 after the completion of a major renovation . The hotel, which debuted in 1911
March 01, 2003
S.F.’s Argent Hotel to Become a Westin
Starwood Hotels & Resorts plans to renovate San Francisco’s Argent Hotel and reflag it The Westin San Francisco Market Street this spring
March 01, 2003
San Antonio’s El Tropicano Riverwalk Becomes a Holiday Inn
The El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel, located here, was reflagged the El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel-Holiday Inn early this year. The 306-room hotel
March 01, 2003
Chicago’s Silversmith Hotel Acquired
Highland Hospitality Corporation purchased The Silversmith Hotel, located in Chicago, for $35.5 million and plans to renovate the property. The
March 01, 2003
Indiana’s West Baden Springs Hotel to Reopen
The West Baden Springs Hotel, located here, plans to reopen its doors in May after 75 years. The hotel, located one mile away from the French Lick
March 01, 2003
Iberville Suites New Orleans to Reopen March 9
The Iberville Suites New Orleans, located in the same building that houses the famed Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans, plans to reopen March 9 after a
March 01, 2003
Midwest Airlines to Expand Seattle Flights
Midwest Airlines plans to initiate additional flights to and from Seattle this spring. The low-cost carrier will begin nonstop daily flights
March 01, 2003
Phoenix CVB Names Oswald Associate Director of Sales
Donn Oswald was appointed the new associate director of sales for the Phoenix CVB. The new position was a promotion for Oswald, who worked as a
March 01, 2003
Oklahoma City Courtyard by Marriott Completes Upgrades
The Courtyard by Marriott Oklahoma City/Bricktown recently completed a $400,000 refurbishment. The renovation included improvements to the hotel
March 01, 2003
Embassy Suites Orlando Acquired
HEI Hotels & Resorts purchased the Embassy Suites Orlando-Downtown for an undisclosed amount. The hotel contains 167 guest rooms and 9,000
March 01, 2003
Scottsdale’s Caleo Resort to be Reflagged
The Caleo Resort & Spa, located here, will be renamed FireSky Resort & Spa April 5 after completing a refurbishment. The property
March 01, 2003
Baseball Icon Plans Monterey Bay Hotel
Former baseball star Reggie Jackson is the principal investor behind a proposed 252-room hotel and conference center on a 5.7-acre site across from
March 01, 2003
Wyndham Albuquerque Airport Sold
San Diego-based American Property Hospitality Management has purchased the 276-room Wyndham Albuquerque Airport here. Following a $6 million
March 01, 2003
Convention Hotel Slated for Central Missouri
Hotel magnate John Q. Hammons plans to build a 15-story resort at Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks, located here. The 15-story property, which
March 01, 2003
Las Vegas’ Sahara Hotel Purchased
SBE Entertainment Group and Stockbridge Real Estate Funds acquired the famed Sahara Hotel & Casino, located on the Las Vegas Strip.
March 01, 2003
Upgrades Slated for Stamford Holiday Inn
RockBridge Capital purchased the Stamford Holiday Inn Downtown, located here, for an undisclosed amount and plans to begin a $15 million facelift in
March 01, 2003
Hilton Garden Inn Opens Near Philly
The Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia/Ft. Washington [Pa.] opened March 1. The hotel contains 146 guest rooms and meeting space for up to 350 guests