The Louisiana legislature voted to grant the New Orleans CVB $3.5 million, a sum far less than the $23 million requested by the bureau, to meet
March 01, 2003
Destination Hotels Tapped to Manage Rizzo CC
Hotels and Resorts has taken over management of the Carolina Inn and the IACC-certified Rizzo Conference Center on the campus of the University of
March 01, 2003
Holiday Inn Slated for Midland, Mich.
Construction is under way on a 180-room Holiday Inn scheduled to open in downtown Midland in early 2009. The property will feature a full-service
March 01, 2003
Hampton Inn Set for Rochester, Minn.
Viking Hospitality Fund announced the development of a new 124-room Hampton Inn and Suites in Rochester, Minn., scheduled to open in mid-2009. The
March 01, 2003
Grand Forks, N.D. Welcomes Country Inn & Suites
A 100-room Country Inn & Suites, which includes a meeting room seating up to 40 people, opened in downtown Grand Forks near the University of
March 01, 2003
Resort Under Way in San Miguel de Allende
Construction has started on the 63-room Rosewood San Miguel de Allende luxury resort in the historic colonial city of San Miguel de Allende in
March 01, 2003
Aqua to Manage Park Shore Waikiki Hotel
Hotels and Resorts has been selected to take over management of the 226-room Park Shore Waikiki Hotel, a 40-year-old property slated for a major
March 01, 2003
Big Sur Hotels Open: No Fire Damage
Despite raging wildfires in the region, most Big Sur area hotels, restaurants and attractions remain open, according to a statement issued by the
March 01, 2003
CIC, ASTM to Set Green Meeting Standards
The Convention Industry Council’s Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) and ASTM International, a voluntary standards development organization,
March 01, 2003
Bakersfield CVB Reopens
After a year-long transition period, the Bakersfield CVB reopened and is now fully staffed and operating under city management. “I am very
March 01, 2003
Carmel Mission Inn Reopens After Redo
The Carmel Mission Inn has reopened following a $6.5 million renovation of all guest rooms and public spaces and the addition of a new outdoor
March 01, 2003
Luxury Hotel Readies for Portland Debut
The Nines, a 331-room hotel that will be part of Starwood Hotels’ Luxury Collection, is scheduled to open in an historic department store
March 01, 2003
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Makeover Nears Completion
The Hyatt Regency Scottsdale will wrap up a $50 million renovation by year’s end that includes a new executive boardroom, lobby bar, Camp Hyatt
March 01, 2003
Charlotte Area Welcomes Hilton Garden Inn
The 122-room Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte/Mooresville, which features three meeting rooms offering a total of 2,500 square feet of event space, made
March 01, 2003
Holiday Inn Express Comes to Jacksonville Beach
An 82-room Holiday Inn Express opened in Jacksonville Beach, Fla. Amenities at the property include meeting space accommodating up to 100 people and
March 01, 2003
Sheraton Makes Debut in Columbia, S.C.
A historic skyscraper is the setting for the new Sheraton Downtown Columbia, a 135-room hotel located in the Palmetto Building, a Gothic Revival
March 01, 2003
Former Ramada Now a Clarion in Manchester, N.H.
Following a $3 million renovation, the former Ramada Inn at Amoskeag Falls in Manchester, N.H., has been rebranded the Clarion Manchester Hotel.
March 01, 2003
Rebranded Premier Hotel Opens in NYC
The former Premier at Millennium Broadway is now The Premier Hotel, following a rebranding and renovation project that included new design features,
March 01, 2003
Dayton Doubletree Completes Makeover
The Doubletree Dayton has wrapped up a renovation that included the refurbishment of all 156 guest rooms, the Polo Grill restaurant and 6,000 square
March 01, 2003
Fairmont Launches Meaningful Meetings Program
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts launched its Meaningful Meetings program, which enables groups to donate to community or international organizations