Banyan Tree Holdings has contracted with developers to operate a five-star beachfront resort in Samana Bay scheduled to open in 2010. Located in
March 01, 2003
New Name, Management for Orlando Resort
Tecton Hospitality has taken over management of the former Orlando Sun Resort, now called the Ramada Orlando Celebration Resort & Convention
March 01, 2003
W Hotel Opens in Midtown Atlanta
The W Atlanta Midtown, featuring 33,000 square feet of meeting space and a Bliss Spa, has opened near Piedmont Park. The 466-room property also
March 01, 2003
L.A. LIVE Marriott Taps Cano
The JW Marriott Hotel Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE appointed 29-year Marriott veteran Javier Cano as the general manager of the 878-room hotel scheduled
March 01, 2003
Hilton Commits to Sustainability
Hilton Hotels Corporation announced short- and long-term goals and objectives toward building sustainability into its businesses worldwide.
March 01, 2003
New Chief for French Lick Bureau
Bob Musil, a former marketing consultant, has been chosen to head the Orange County CVB in French Lick. He replaces former executive director Rob
March 01, 2003
Doubletree Comes to Downtown Chicago
Following a $21 million renovation, the Doubletree Chicago Magnificent Mile opened on the site of the former Chicago City Centre Hotel & Sports
March 01, 2003
Ground Breaks for Indy Marriott Complex
Construction is under way on a $425 million complex that will include four Marriott hotels, including a 1,005-room JW Marriott, 294-room Courtyard by
March 01, 2003
Wyndham Acquires Microtel, Hawthorne Suite Brands
Wyndham Worldwide Corp. is acquiring US Franchise Systems and its Microtel Inns & Suites and Hawthorne Suites hotel brands from a subsidiary of
March 01, 2003
Mt. Washington Resort Expanding Meeting Space
The Mount Washington Resort plans to unveil an additional 30,000 square feet of meeting space in December. The expansion, which includes 18
March 01, 2003
Philly-Area Holiday Inn Undergoing Makeover
A $4.5 million makeover is under way at the Holiday Inn Philadelphia-Cherry Hill, which includes the refurbishment of all 186 guest rooms.
March 01, 2003
Larkspur Hotel Coming to SF
The Larkspur Union Square Hotel will make its debut on June 19 in downtown San Francisco following a property-wide renovation. Formerly the
March 01, 2003
Embassy Suites Set for Murfreesboro, Tenn.
The Embassy Suites Murfreesboro-Hotel & Conference Center is on target for completion in September. One of the largest hotels in the area,
March 01, 2003
Hilton to Redevelop Landmark New Orleans Hotel
Hilton Hotels announced that redevelopment plans for the former Fairmont New Orleans will include a renovation in excess of $100 million for the
March 01, 2003
Stamats Business Media Anchors Down for Clients
Employees respond quickly to client needs among flood damage (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) – Tim Fixmer, president of Stamats Business Media, announces
March 01, 2003
Hotel Indigo Slated for Downtown Cleveland
Constructed is expected to start this fall on a 140-room Hotel Indigo, which will be located in a downtown Cleveland landmark, the mid-century Breuer
March 01, 2003
IACC Appoints Technology Task Force
The North American chapter of the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) has formed a technology task designed to raise the bar on
March 01, 2003
Philly Area Welcomes Westin Mt. Laurel
The Westin Mount Laurel, an 180-room, new-build hotel with 20,000 square feet of meeting space, opened in Mount Laurel, six miles from downtown
March 01, 2003
Redo Set for D.C.’s Sheraton National Hotel
Sheraton National Hotel is currently undergoing a $10 million renovation scheduled for completion by the end of the year. The project includes a
March 01, 2003
Vancouver Island Unveils Conference Facility
The Vancouver Island Conference Centre opened earlier this month in Nanaimo, British Columbia, 45 miles north of Victoria. Accommodating groups