MPI and the MPI Foundation linked up with The Masie Center & Learning Consortium to offer expanded learning opportunities to MPI members. The
March 01, 2003
Westin Aruba Finishes Makeover
The Westin Aruba Resort recently completed a $22 million renovation. The project refreshed the property’s guest rooms, meeting space,
March 01, 2003
Rorrie Named CIC’s Interim President
The Convention Industry Council (CIC) named industry veteran Colin C. Rorrie Jr., Ph.D., CAE, its interim president and CEO. Rorrie brings vast
March 01, 2003
Courtyard Opens in Maple Grove, Minn.
The Courtyard by Marriott Maple Grove/Arbor Lakes, located here, opened Jan. 14. The hotel, located about 15 miles northwest of Minneapolis,
March 01, 2003
JetBlue to Expand Orlando Flights
JetBlue Airways plans to launch new flights out of Orlando [Fla.] International Airport (MCO) in March. Starting March 6, the low-cost carrier
March 01, 2003
JetBlue to Connect Boston and Jacksonville
Beginning March 15, JetBlue Airways will offer daily nonstop flights between Boston’s Logan International Airport and Jacksonville [Fla.]
March 01, 2003
Connecticut Holiday Inn Express Finishes Renovation
The Holiday Inn Express Southington [Conn.] completed an $875,000 upgrade. The project included refurbishments to its guest rooms, meeting space
March 01, 2003
Homewood Suites Opens in Omaha
The Homewood Suites by Hilton Omaha-Downtown opened Jan. 11. The property offers 123 guest rooms and one meeting room that can accommodate up to
March 01, 2003
Kimpton Launches Green Incentives
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants recently initiated its new “Great Meetings, Great Causes” incentive program, with a purpose of making
March 01, 2003
Palazzo Las Vegas Opens
The 3,066-suite Palazzo Las Vegas-Resort-Hotel-Casino opened Jan. 18. The Palazzo is part of the Las Vegas Sands Megacenter, which also includes
March 01, 2003
Upgrades Under Way at Philly Embassy Suites
A $10.2 million renovation is in the works at the Embassy Suites Philadelphia-Center City, and is slated to finish in March. The project will
March 01, 2003
D.C. to Welcome Affinia Hotel
The Liaison Capitol Hill, An Affinia Hotel, is slated to open here April 1. The property is planned to house 343 guest rooms and 10,000 square
March 01, 2003
NYLO Hotel Headed for Irving Area
NYLO Hotels plans to break ground soon on a new hotel about six miles from Irving, Texas, in Las Colinas. The hotel is slated to open in 2009 with
March 01, 2003
Phoenix Installs Convention Center Skywalk
As part of its $600 million expansion, the Phoenix Convention Center officially connected its West Building and North Building Jan. 22. The 150-
March 01, 2003
Expansion Under Way at Disney’s Grand Californian
Crews are busy at work on an expansion of the Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa here, scheduled to finish in late 2009. The
March 01, 2003
New Orleans JW Marriott Acquired
Clearview Hotel Capital and Starr International Co. purchased the JW Marriott Hotel New Orleans from Ashford Hospitality Trust for an undisclosed
March 01, 2003
Billings Welcomes Hilton Garden Inn
The Hilton Garden Inn Billings [Mont.] opened Jan. 24. The hotel offers 128 guest rooms and 4,000 square feet of function space, which includes a
March 01, 2003
Hotel to Open at Base of Golden Gate Bridge
Cavallo Point – the lodge at the Golden Gate, is scheduled to open this summer across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco. The
March 01, 2003
Holiday Inn Express to Open in Surprise, Ariz.
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, located here, is slated to open by early February. The hotel is expected to house 115 guest rooms and
March 01, 2003
Bahamas Sheraton Opens
Starwood Hotels & Resorts celebrated the grand opening of its Sheraton Cable Beach Resort here Jan. 28. The sprawling property offers 694