Viceroy Miami is set to open here in February 2009. The 168-room hotel will include a rooftop pool, a 28,000-square-foot spa and a two-acre
March 01, 2003
Hotel Industry Posts Declines
The U.S. hotel industry posted double-digit declines in two of the three key performance measurements for the November 2008 reporting period,
March 01, 2003
Hilton Toronto Names G.M.
Edwin Frizzell was appointed general manager of the 600-room Hilton Toronto, effective Jan. 19. Frizzell will be responsible for overseeing the
March 01, 2003
Hilton Americas-Houston Hires Sales Manager
Alicia Miller joined Hilton Americas-Houston as senior sales manager. Miller previously served on the sales team at the Hilton Palacio del Rio in
March 01, 2003
More Event Space Coming to D.C.
The Walter E. Washington Convention Center here will add an additional 40,000 square feet of meeting space by the end of 2009. The center already
March 01, 2003
Cancun Resort Set to Host MPI Conference in 2010
Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort in Cancun, Mexico, will host the MPI’s MeetDifferent conference Feb. 20, 2010. Moon Palace boasts the
March 01, 2003
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Completes Facelift
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch completed the third and final phase of a $50 million renovation. Refurbishments at the 27-
March 01, 2003
Joie de Vivre’s Silicon Valley Hotels Certified Green
Joie de Vivre’s properties in California’s Silicon Valley were certified green by Santa Clara County. The properties certified as
March 01, 2003
New CC Delayed in Memphis
A new convention center will not be built in Memphis in the next five years, city councilman Shea Flinn announced.Flinn sits on the convention center
March 01, 2003
Embassy Suites Planned in Atlanta Suburb
Embassy Suites Kennesaw here is slated for completion this October. The 192-suite property will include 9,580 square feet of meeting space. Ruth
March 01, 2003
Revamped Doubletree Opens in Motor City
The 204-room Doubletree Guest Suites Fort Shelby/Downtown Detroit is up and running after a $90 million renovation. The property was built in 1917
March 01, 2003
Miami Mart Reopens as Doubletree Hotel
The Miami Mart Airport Hotel here reopened as the Doubletree Miami Mart Airport Hotel & Exhibition Center. The hotel is three miles from Miami
March 01, 2003
Hilton Garden Inn Opens in Ames, Iowa
The Hilton Garden Inn Ames is up and running here. The hotel offers 112 rooms and 2,300 square feet of meeting space. The facility also includes a
March 01, 2003
Marriott Announces Super Bowl Promotion
Planners who submit a qualified meeting RFP (any group meeting that requires 10 or more guest rooms on peak night) by Jan. 16 to a participating
March 01, 2003
Prince William County/Manassas CVB Names Interim Director
Sharon Cavileer was named interim director for the Prince William County/Manassas CVB. Cavileer replaces Tabatha Mullins, who resigned in October
March 01, 2003
Tropicana Las Vegas Selects President
Ron Thacker was named president of Tropicana Entertainment’s casino and resort property here. Thacker previously served as vice president of
March 01, 2003
New CC Set to Debut in Jackson, Miss.
The new Jackson Convention Complex celebrates its grand opening Jan. 17. The property boasts 128,000 square feet of meeting space including a 25,
March 01, 2003
Loews Introduces VALUE Program
Loews Hotels introduced a new VALUE program, available for bookings made now through April 30, 2009. The program offers meeting planners and
March 01, 2003
Sales Pro Hired at New Ritz in Sonora Desert
Dawn Benedict was appointed director of group sales for the new Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain, which will debut here this fall. Benedict has 23
March 01, 2003
Harmon Opening Delayed at Vegas’ CityCenter
Developers of CityCenter, the massive 65-acre complex being built on the Las Vegas Strip, announced that The Harmon Hotel and Spa opening will be