Despite a $400,000 cut in the annual state grant to the local visitors bureau, Lancaster County destinations will be marketed as strongly as ever,
March 01, 2003
Makeover Complete at The Peaks in Telluride, Colo.
The Peaks Resort & Golden Door Spa completed its renovation here. The property features more than 10,000 square feet of meeting and event
March 01, 2003
Mondrian in Miami Beach Getting TiVo
The Mondrian South Beach announced a partnership with TiVo to put TiVo recorders in all 335 rooms at the hotel. The facility features
March 01, 2003
The Chatwal Planned in Manhattan
The Chatwal, an 88-room hotel, is set to open in Manhattan in early 2009. The property includes 47 suites, and meeting facilities accommodate 120
March 01, 2003
Indy Airport Opens New Terminal
A new $1.1 billion terminal at Indianapolis International Airport is open. The Colonel H. Weir Cook Terminal includes 40 gates and has the
March 01, 2003
Mile-High Tourism Board Gets New Name
The Denver Metro CVB has a new name: Visit Denver. Along with the name change, the CVB’s official new website is
March 01, 2003
New Holiday Inn to Open in Birmingham
The 108-room Holiday Inn Birmingham/Homewood will open Nov. 21, InterContinental Hotels Group announced. The property will showcase the brand
March 01, 2003
Doubletree Introduces New Guest Service Program
Doubletree Hotels announced the launch of its latest initiative, Requests Upon Arrival, which provides guests with the opportunity to order a number
March 01, 2003
Mauna Kea Set to Open Dec. 20
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel is slated to reopen Dec. 20, Prince Resorts Hawaii announced. The hotel has been closed for the last two years due to
March 01, 2003
New Assistant Director at San Antonio CVB
Ronnie Price was named the new assistant director of the San Antonio CVB. Price currently serves as director of group strategy for Marriott
March 01, 2003
NBTA Predicts Business Travel Slowdown
Business travelers can expect increases in travel costs and slower than usual growth for the travel industry in 2009, according to the National
March 01, 2003
MGM Mirage CEO Retiring Amid Resume Questions
MGM Mirage CEO Terry Lanni announced he will retire this month as questions surfaced about his educational background, Bloomberg News reported.
March 01, 2003
Starwood Opens First aloft hotel in Virginia
The 136-room aloft Chesapeake is up and running here. The new property is the first aloft hotel in Virginia, according to the developer. Loft-like
March 01, 2003
Crowne Plaza Newark Airport Completes Renovation
Crowne Plaza Hotel Newark Airport opened after a $10 million renovation and conversion from a Four Points by Sheraton. The 260-room hotel is
March 01, 2003
Sense Spa Opens at The Carlyle in Manhattan
Sense, A Rosewood Spa is open at The Carlyle here. The bi-level spa is located on the third floor. The Art Deco-inspired design of the spa is in
March 01, 2003
Pennsylvania CC Launches $700 Million Expansion
The Pennsylvania Convention Center started work on its long-anticipated $700 million expansion. The makeover will include a new business center,
March 01, 2003
Gaylord Abandons Plans for San Diego Area Resort
Gaylord Entertainment Co. said it will no longer develop a resort a convention hotel in Chula Vista, Calif. The firm announced that an extended
March 01, 2003
Montage Beverly Hills Opens
Montage Beverly Hills is up and running here. The 201-room luxury hotel, which has a sister property in Laguna Beach, Calif., includes 9,000
March 01, 2003
Cambria Suites Opens in Pueblo, Colo.
The 105-suite Cambria Suites Pueblo is open here. The hotel is near the Pueblo Convention Center, Colorado State University-Pueblo and the
March 01, 2003
Joie de Vivre Promotes Summerfield to President
Joie de Vivre, California’s largest boutique hotel collection, promoted Ingrid Summerfield to president. Summerfield will be responsible for