Napa Resort Adds Fitness Center, Expands Spa

The Carneros Inn, a PlumpJack Resort, recently opened its new 5,000-square-foot fitness center and expanded its spa. The new fitness facility

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Spokane Increases Sales Team

The Spokane Regional CVB appointed Brenda Dodd its new convention sales manager. Dodd brings more than 15 years of industry experience to the CVB

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Northwest to Add Indy Flights

Northwest Airlines plans to initiate nonstop daily flights beginning June 7 between Indianapolis International Airport and Denver International

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Starwood CEO Resigns

Steven J. Heyer resigned as CEO of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, a position he held since October 2004. Bruch W. Duncan, Starwood

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Executive Retreat Property Opens in North Dakota

The Missouri River Breaks Lodge, located here, recently opened with accommodations for small meetings. The 290-acre property sits on the banks of

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New W Hotel Slated for NYC

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide plans to open a new W Hotel in Manhattan next year. The 53-story property, named W New York-Downtown

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Hotel & Casino Opens in Western New York

The $160 million Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel, located in Salamanca, N.Y., about two hours outside of Niagara Falls, held its grand opening

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Greenbrier Reopens Following Facelift

The Greenbrier, located here, reopened April 2 after completing a $50 million renovation. The project included a guest room upgrade, and the

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St. Petersburg CVB Names New Chief

The St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area CVB appointed D.T. Minich its new executive director, effective May 1. Minich replaces Carol Ketterhagen, who

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Denver’s Brown Palace Undergoing Makeover

Downtown Denver’s historic Brown Palace Hotel & Spa has initiated an $8 million guest room renovation. The project includes a soft

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New Orleans Hotel Reflagged Following Renovation

The Riverfront Hotel was reflagged The Wyndham Riverfront New Orleans April 1 following a $9 million renovation. The 202-room hotel contains 3,

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Arctic Hotel Slated For Seattle

The Arctic Building, an historic structure on Third Avenue in Seattle, is being transformed into the Arctic Club Hotel Seattle. The building,

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Seattle-Area Hilton Garden Inn Opens

The Hilton Garden Inn Seattle/Issaquah, located about 15 miles east of Seattle, opened April 2. The hotel offers planners 177 guest rooms and 3,

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Millennium Hotels Names Arnett CEO, The Americas

Millennium Hotels and Resorts appointed John Arnett president and CEO for the company’s Americas division. Arnett comes to his new position

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Waikiki Sheraton Completes Renovations

The Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort, located here, completed a $55 million renovation of 1,481 of its guest rooms April 1. The resort plans to

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Hotel Indigo Slated for San Antonio

InterContinental Hotels Group plans to open the new Hotel Indigo at the Alamo in San Antonio early next year. The hotel will be located in the

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Pittsburgh’s Imperata to Retire, Bureau Announces Promotions

Bob Imperata, executive vice president for VisitPittsburgh and a 39-year bureau veteran, plans to retire in September. Imperata began his career

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Austin Convention Center Director Fired

Robert Hodge, director of the Austin Convention Center, was fired April 1 “for violation of City policy,” according to Toby Futrell,

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Experience Columbus Appoints Ross Sales VP

Experience Columbus, the destination marketing organization for Columbus, Ohio, named Brian Ross its new vice president of sales. Ross replaces

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Raleigh CVB Appoints Edwards President

The Greater Raleigh CVB (GRCVB) named Denny Edwards its new president and CEO, effective May 7. Edwards succeeds Dave Heinl, who at press time

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