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

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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’

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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,

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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

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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,

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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

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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

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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,

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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

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Industry Tech Companies Merge

Certain Software, based here, and Brisbane, Australia-based Amlink Technologies merged under the Certain Software umbrella. Certain Software

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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

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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,

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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