The Waldorf=Astoria Collection and DuVal Development plan to open a new resort here in spring 2009. Dakota Mountain Lodge, a Waldorf=Astoria
March 01, 2003
Upgrades Slated for Dolce Valley Forge Hotel
Renovations are under way at the 225-room Dolce Valley Forge Hotel, located about 21 miles outside of Philadelphia in King of Prussia, Pa. The
March 01, 2003
Foxwoods to Open Bahamas Resort
Foxwoods Development Company plans to refurbish the former Royal Oasis Resort, located on Grand Bahama Island, The Bahamas, and reopen it in spring
March 01, 2003
Houston Crowne Plaza Completes Upgrade
The Crowne Plaza Houston West, located in the city’s Energy Corridor, finished a $4.4 million makeover. The property offers groups 343
March 01, 2003
InterContinental San Francisco Opens
The InterContinental San Francisco was unveiled Feb. 28. The 32-story hotel, located adjacent to Moscone West, offers 550 guest rooms and 43,000
March 01, 2003
Tulalip Hotel and Spa to Open
The Tulalip Resort Casino plans to open a hotel and spa this summer about 40 miles north of Seattle in Tulalip, Wash. The facility will feature
March 01, 2003
Crowne Plaza Slated for Hampton, Va.
MHI Hospitality Corporation plans to purchase the Hampton Marina Hotel, located here, for $7.75 million and reflag it a Crowne Plaza following a
March 01, 2003
ASAE Names Kerle Diversity Director
ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership appointed Trish Kerle its new director of diversity and inclusion.In her new position, Kerle will
March 01, 2003
Upgrades Under Way at Orlando’s International Plaza
The International Plaza Resort & Spa, located in Orlando, completed the first phase of its multimillion-dollar renovation Feb. 27. The first
March 01, 2003
Chicago to Welcome Dana Hotel & Spa
The Dana Hotel & Spa is expected to open May 28 on North State Street in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. The $60 million hotel is
March 01, 2003
Las Vegas to Welcome Encore Suites
Encore Suites, a property situated next to the Wynn Las Vegas, is expected to open in December. The property is slated to house 2,034 guest suites
March 01, 2003
Harrah’s Atlantic City to Open New Tower
Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City is scheduled to open its new Waterfront Tower March 6, marking the completion of the resort’s $550 million
March 01, 2003
StarCite CEO To Step Down
Michael Boult, president and CEO of StarCite, Inc., a meetings technology company, plans to resign March 18. Boult will remain on StarCite’
March 01, 2003
Waldorf Slated for Sarasota
Construction is expected to begin later this year on a new Waldorf=Astoria hotel in Sarasota. The 18-story hotel, expected to open by late 2010,
March 01, 2003
Frisco Welcomes New Sheraton
The Sheraton Stonebriar Hotel, located here, opened Feb. 27 with 119 guest rooms and 1,000 square feet of function space. Plans are in the works
March 01, 2003
Reno Completes CC Plaza Expansion
The Reno-Sparks Convention Center finished its west plaza expansion Feb. 28. The $2.37 million project refurbished its Virginia Street entrance,
March 01, 2003
Pennsylvania Dutch CVB Expands Sales Staff
The Pennsylvania Dutch CVB appointed Lena L. Goodley its new meetings and convention sales manager. Goodley comes to her new position from the
March 01, 2003
US Airways to Connect Philly and Vancouver
Beginning June 3, US Airways plans to initiate seasonal service between Philadelphia International Airport and British Columbia’s Vancouver
March 01, 2003
NYC’s Plaza Reopens
New York City’s famed Plaza hotel reopened March 1 after a two-year, $400 million overhaul. The hotel now features 282 guest rooms and 21,
March 01, 2003
Atlanta CVB Head to Retire
Spurgeon Richardson, president and CEO of the Atlanta CVB, plans to retire at the end of the year. Richardson has led the CVB for the past 17