John Q. Hammons broke ground March 21 on the Embassy Suites Hotel Fairview [Texas]. The hotel is expected to open in January 2009 with 280 guest

Plans are in the works for the construction of a Doubletree hotel in downtown El Paso, Texas. The hotel, titled Doubletree Hotel El Paso, is

The Lake Havasu City CVB appointed Jenefer Johnson its new director of sales. Johnson took over for Sherry Laswell, who recently retired from her

Benchmark Hospitality, based here, appointed Eric Terry its new vice president of sales and marketing. Terry comes to his new position after

Wyndham Worldwide Corporation plans to take over management of The Westin Rio Mar Beach Golf Resort & Spa, located in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico,

Tourism Toronto, the Toronto Convention and Visitors Association, appointed David Whitaker its new president and CEO, effective April 30.

Hilton Hotels Corporation began construction March 26 on a new Hampton Inn & Suites in Waco, Texas. The four-story hotel, scheduled to open in

The Holiday Inn Hotel at the American Center is scheduled to open in early April here. The hotel will feature 139 guest rooms and 2,500 square

Starwood Hotels & Resorts plans to break ground later this year on an aloft hotel in Bay Harbor Islands, Fla. The hotel will contain 135

The Fairmont Newport Beach recently opened an 8,000-square-foot spa, complete with seven treatment rooms. The opening of the spa marked the end of

Hotel Deca, located here, completed a $2 million upgrade of its lobby, ballroom and guest rooms in mid-March. The property, formerly the

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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