Trump to Unveil Chicago Hotel

Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago is slated to open in December. Located in downtown Chicago, the new hotel will feature 339 guest

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Embassy Suites to Break Ground in Pleasant Grove, Utah

John Q. Hammons plans to begin construction Aug. 24 on an Embassy Suites and adjoining convention center in Pleasant Grove, Utah, located about 35

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Upgrades in the Works at Hyatt Regency Miami

The Hyatt Regency Miami is undergoing a $20 million guest room and lobby renovation, scheduled to be finished early next year. The hotel,

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$700 Million Margaritaville Casino & Resort Slated for Biloxi

Harrah’s Entertainment and singer Jimmy Buffett plan to break ground this month on the Margaritaville Casino & Resort here. Biloxi

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St. Louis CVC Promotes, Expands Staff

The St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission (CVC) shuffled several of its sales, marketing and public relations employees into new positions

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$235 Million Casino Coming to Seattle Area

The Snoqualmie Entertainment Authority recently broke ground on the new Casino Snoqualmie, located about 30 miles east of Seattle. The project,

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San Diego to Welcome Pearl Hotel

The Pearl Hotel is slated to open Aug. 30 in Point Loma, Calif., located about seven miles from downtown San Diego. Once open, groups will be

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Former Palm Beach CVB Controller Sentenced to Prison

Donna Duffer, former controller of the Palm Beach County CVB, was sentenced to 10 years in prison July 30 for embezzling $1.6 million from the bureau

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Chicago’s McCormick Place West Opens Ahead of Schedule

McCormick Place West, Chicago’s newest convention space addition, opened Aug. 2. Originally slated to open next year, the facility opened

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Palm Beach Names New Tourism Leader

The Palm Beach County CVB named Jorge Pesquera its new president and CEO, effective Nov. 1. Pesquera comes to his new position with 30 years of

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Fresno CVB Chief Resigns

Wayne Bennett, executive director of the Fresno CVB, resigned at the bureau’s board meeting July 26. His last day will be Aug. 31.

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Orlando-Area Travelodge to Become Holiday Inn

The Travelodge Hotel Main Gate, located here, renamed itself the Fun Spots Hotel June 29 and plans to change its name again in September to Holiday

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Upgrades Under Way at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis

A $138 million renovation is in full swing at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. Last year the hotel renovated its 1,663 guest rooms and 94 suites and

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Renaissance Orlando Resort Completes Makeover

The Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld, located near the Walt Disney World Resort and one mile from the Orange County Convention Center, recently

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O’Hare Doubletree Acquired

The Dow Hotel Company purchased the Doubletree Hotel Chicago-O’Hare Rosemont for an undisclosed amount. The hotel offers 369 newly

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Joplin CVB Head Resigns

Mike McAfee, director of the Joplin CVB, resigned and plans to take the reins of the Bloomington [Ind.] CVB. McAfee's last day will be Aug. 24

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Dallas Wins Bid for PCMA’s 2010 Annual Meeting

PCMA plans to hold its 2010 Annual Meeting at the Dallas Convention Center Jan. 10-13, 2010. “We are thrilled to be working with Dallas for

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Westin Slated for Napa

Construction is under way on the new Westin Verasa Napa Residences, a condo-hotel expected to open in winter 2008. The property will offer 160

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Upgrades Complete at Columbus Doubletree

The Doubletree Hotel Columbus/Worthington recently finished a $10 million facility-wide facelift. The 306-room hotel, formerly a Holiday Inn,

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Historic New York Hotel Finishes Refurbishment

The Mansfield Hotel, an historic hotel located in Midtown Manhattan, recently wrapped up a refurbishment project. The hotel, built in 1903,

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