John Q. Hammons plans to build a new Marriott near the Boise Centre on the Grove, a meetings facility located in Boise, Idaho. The new hotel will
March 01, 2003
New Resort Slated for Las Vegas
Plans are in the works for the new M Resort, to be located on the southern end of the Las Vegas Strip. Construction is slated to begin later this
March 01, 2003
Reno’s Grand Sierra Resort to Introduce On-Property Hotel
Discussions are in the works for the construction of a new hotel-within-a-hotel at the Grand Sierra Resort, located here. The new property, named
March 01, 2003
Expansion Planned for Swissotel Chicago
The Swissotel Chicago plans to initiate a $47 million meeting space expansion, expected to finish in June 2009. The expansion is expected to add
March 01, 2003
Santa Fe Names New Bureau Chief
The Santa Fe CVB appointed Keith Toler to be its new director, effective June 1. Toler brings more than 20 years of industry experience to his
March 01, 2003
Loews Miami Beach Completes Upgrade
The Loews Miami Beach Hotel finished a $21 million renovation of its guest rooms, lobby, meeting space, and dining facilities in April. The 790-
March 01, 2003
Skokie Doubletree Completes Facelift
The DoubleTree Hotel & Conference Center-Chicago North Shore, located in Skokie, Ill., celebrated the completion of its facility-wide renovation
March 01, 2003
Hyatt Introduces New Hotel Brand
Global Hyatt Corporation launched its new Andaz hotel brand, with plans to open the first hotel in London this year and in several U.S. locations in
March 01, 2003
New Haven CVB Head Resigns
Steven Paganelli, president and CEO of the Greater New Haven CVB, resigned, effective May 18. Paganelli served as the bureau’s leader for
March 01, 2003
Joie de Vivre to Open Hotel in S.F.’s Japantown
Joie de Vivre Hospitality plans to transform San Francisco’s Best Western Miyako Inn into Hotel Tomo on June 1. The reflagging comes after
March 01, 2003
Fort Lauderdale St. Regis Opens
Starwood Hotels & Resorts unveiled the St. Regis Resort, Fort Lauderdale May 1. The property includes 183 guest rooms, 28 private residences
March 01, 2003
Disney World to Ban Smoking
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