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
March 01, 2003
Industry Tech Companies Merge
Certain Software, based here, and Brisbane, Australia-based Amlink Technologies merged under the Certain Software umbrella. Certain Software
March 01, 2003
St. Regis Slated for Bal Harbour, Fla.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide broke ground March 5 on the new St. Regis Resort & Residences, located about 33 miles north of Miami in
March 01, 2003
Southern Connecticut Welcomes Hilton Garden Inn
The Hilton Garden Inn Mystic/Groton opened Feb. 27 about an hour south of Hartford, Conn., in Groton. The property offers 124 guest rooms and 1,
March 01, 2003
Chicago to Welcome Hotel Sax
Hotel Sax Chicago will hold its grand opening celebration March 13. The hotel offers 353 guest rooms and 11,000 square feet of meeting space.
March 01, 2003
Monterey Plaza Finishes Upgrade
The Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa recently completed a refurbishment of its meeting space. The property, located on Cannery Row, offers about 17
March 01, 2003
Westin Slated for Beaver Creek
The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa is scheduled to open this August at the bottom of Beaver Creek Mountain in Avon, Colo. The hotel, which
March 01, 2003
Chicago’s The Blackstone Reopens
The Blackstone, a historic hotel located in Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood, reopened March 1 after a $128 million refurbishment. The
March 01, 2003
Agua Caliente Resort Slated for Palm Springs Area
The Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa is expected to open April 18 about six miles from Palm Springs in Rancho Mirage, Calif. The resort will offer
March 01, 2003
SoCal’s Rancho Las Palmas Completes Upgrade
The Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa, located here, recently finished a $35 million makeover. The hotel offers 444 guest rooms, a 20,000-square
March 01, 2003
PCMA Selects Sites for Annual Meetings
The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) plans to hold its 2011 meeting in Las Vegas and its 2012 meeting in San Diego. The Las
March 01, 2003
St. Louis Welcomes Drury Inn
The Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Forest Park opened in early March. The hotel offers 164 guest rooms and 4,000 square feet of meeting space