The Carneros Inn, a PlumpJack Resort, recently opened its new 5,000-square-foot fitness center and expanded its spa. The new fitness facility
March 01, 2003
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
March 01, 2003
Northwest to Add Indy Flights
Northwest Airlines plans to initiate nonstop daily flights beginning June 7 between Indianapolis International Airport and Denver International
March 01, 2003
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
March 01, 2003
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
March 01, 2003
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
March 01, 2003
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
March 01, 2003
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
March 01, 2003
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
March 01, 2003
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
March 01, 2003
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,
March 01, 2003
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,
March 01, 2003
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,
March 01, 2003
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
March 01, 2003
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
March 01, 2003
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
March 01, 2003
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
March 01, 2003
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,
March 01, 2003
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
March 01, 2003
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