The Walt Disney World Resort plans to ban smoking in more than 20 of its hotels, beginning June 1. According to local press reports, the affected
March 01, 2003
InterContinental Kansas City to Begin Makeover
Plans are in the works for a $15 million restoration of the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza to begin July 10. The project, which is
March 01, 2003
Houston-Area Hilton Garden Inn to Break Ground
Construction is expected to begin this month on a new Hilton Garden Inn in Sugar Land, Texas, located 20 miles outside Houston. The hotel will be
March 01, 2003
Embassy Suites Slated for Montreal
Construction is under way on a new Embassy Suites in Montreal. The 210-suite hotel is expected to open in July across the street from Palais de
March 01, 2003
Hyatt Headed For Memphis
The Hyatt Regency Memphis Hotel and Spa at One Beale is expected to break ground by the end of this year and open in 2010. The property will be
March 01, 2003
Benchmark and the Estefans to Develop Florida Resort
Benchmark Hospitality, in partnership with entertainer Gloria Estefan and her producer husband Emilio Estefan, plans to build the Costa d’Este
March 01, 2003
Faust Joins Omni Hotels
Omni Hotels named Tom Faust its vice president of sales and distribution, responsible for global sales and revenue management. Faust brings 30
March 01, 2003
Northeast Ohio Launches Marketing Campaign
On April 26, a group of business and tourism leaders in northeast Ohio launched a marketing campaign named Cleveland+, aimed at promoting Cleveland,
March 01, 2003
Westin Minneapolis Opens
Starwood Hotels & Resorts unveiled the Westin Minneapolis May 3. The hotel is located inside the historic Farmers & Mechanics Bank
March 01, 2003
Atlanta-Area W Hotel to Open Next Year
Plans are in the works to transform the Crowne Plaza Hotel Atlanta-Buckhead into the W Atlanta-Buckhead next summer. The hotel, located in metro
March 01, 2003
S.D.'s Rancho Bernardo Inn Completes Renovations
The Rancho Bernardo Inn, located here, completed a $25 million renovation to its meeting space, spa and guest rooms. The project included the
March 01, 2003
S.F. Holiday Inn Finishes Makeover
The Holiday inn San Francisco-Fisherman’s Wharf completed an $11 million guest room and meeting space upgrade. The 585-room hotel contains 4
March 01, 2003
AA to Increase Flights to O.C.
American Airlines plans to initiate nonstop daily service beginning Sept. 5 between Austin/Bergstrom International Airport, in Austin, Texas, and
March 01, 2003
Dallas-Area Hilton Garden Inn Acquired
Campbell Lodging, based here, purchased the Hilton Garden Inn Addison [Texas], located about 15 miles north of Dallas, for an undisclosed amount
March 01, 2003
Facelift Under Way at Charlotte Hilton
Workers are adding the final touches to a $25 million makeover at the Hilton Charlotte Center City, located here. The project, scheduled to finish
March 01, 2003
Westin Atlanta Airport To Be Updated
Interstate Hotels & Resorts purchased the Westin Atlanta Airport for $74 million and plans to initiate a renovation. The project, expected to
March 01, 2003
Major Overhaul Planned for Las Vegas Convention Center
On May 8, the board of directors of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) approved an $890 million makeover of the Las Vegas
March 01, 2003
Gaylord National Appoints General Manager
The Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, which is scheduled to open early next year, named Sheldon Suga its new senior vice president and
March 01, 2003
Denver Marriott to Complete Upgrade
The Denver Marriott Tech Center plans to complete a $15 million makeover by the end of the summer. The project includes refurbishments to the
March 01, 2003
S.F.’s Hotel Vitale Finishes Makeover
The Hotel Vitale, located here, recently completed an upgrade of its technology offerings and introduced “green” hotel initiatives.