Deluxe Resort Set for Dominican Republic

Banyan Tree Holdings has contracted with developers to operate a five-star beachfront resort in Samana Bay scheduled to open in 2010. Located in

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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

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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

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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

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Hilton Commits to Sustainability

Hilton Hotels Corporation announced short- and long-term goals and objectives toward building sustainability into its businesses worldwide.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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,

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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