Benchmark Hospitality International took over management of Mission Inn Resort & Club, located about 38 miles west of Orlando in Howey-in-the-
March 01, 2003
West Houston Welcomes Four Points by Sheraton
The Four Points by Sheraton Houston, Memorial City opened March 25. The hotel offers 171 guest rooms and 2,790 square feet of meeting space.
March 01, 2003
Hilton Garden Inn Breaks Ground in Arlington, Texas
Concord Hospitality Enterprises broke ground on a new Hilton Garden Inn in Arlington, Texas. The hotel is slated to open in early 2009 with 132
March 01, 2003
Renovations Set for Tucson Radisson
Upgrades are under way at the Radisson Suites Hotel Tucson Airport. Refurbishments are scheduled to finish by late summer and affect the property
March 01, 2003
Orlando Westin Opens
The Westin Imagine Orlando debuted April 3. The 12-story hotel offers 315 guest rooms and 7,200 square feet of meeting space.
March 01, 2003
Santa Fe’s La Posada to Wrap Renovations
La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa, A RockResort, plans to finish a $6.2 million renovation in May. The project will update guest rooms,
March 01, 2003
Starwood Names Coll President, North America Division
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide appointed Denise Coll president of its North America Division. She most recently worked for Starwood as
March 01, 2003
Carson City Welcomes Courtyard by Marriott
The Carson City Courtyard opened March 27. The hotel sits in the middle of Casino Fandango, an entertainment district that features a movie
March 01, 2003
Renovations Slated for Connecticut Hotel
Diamond Properties purchased the Wellesley Inn, located here, for $5.5 million and plans to update the property. The 181-room hotel is located
March 01, 2003
Entertainment District Breaks Ground in Cincinnati
Ground was broken April 2 on a new entertainment district in Cincinnati named The Banks. The district is expected to take 10 years to complete
March 01, 2003
Four Seasons Slated for Denver
Construction is under way on the new Four Seasons Hotel Denver. The property, slated to open in July 2010, will offer 230 guest rooms and 16,000
March 01, 2003
ATA Airlines Shuts Down
ATA Airlines filed for bankruptcy April 2 and discontinued operations. All flights have been cancelled. Customers who purchased tickets online
March 01, 2003
New Hotel Slated for Branson
John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts plans to begin construction this fall on a new hotel in Branson, Mo. The yet-to-be-named hotel is slated to
March 01, 2003
St. Louis Adam’s Mark Becomes Hyatt
The Adam’s Mark St. Louis was reflagged the Hyatt Regency St. Louis and plans for renovations are under way. The upgrades are slated to
March 01, 2003
US Airways to Connect Charlotte and Tucson
Beginning June 3, US Airways will offer nonstop flights between Charlotte Douglas International Airport, located here, and Arizona’s Tucson
March 01, 2003
United to Link S.F. and Victoria, B.C.
Starting June 5, United Airlines plans to begin nonstop service between Victoria International Airport, located in Victoria, British Columbia, and
March 01, 2003
Greenbrier Labor Dispute May Scuttle Meeting
Labor disputes at The Greenbrier may cause one of the property’s largest clients to look elsewhere for its fall meeting. According to local
March 01, 2003
Former Greenbrier Pres. Sues Resort for $50 Million
Paul Ratchford, former president of The Greenbrier, located here, filed a $50 million lawsuit against the resort owners CSX Corporation and other
March 01, 2003
TIA Names New Chair
Caroline Beteta, president and CEO of the California Travel and Tourism Commission, was named national chair of the Travel Industry Association (TIA
March 01, 2003
Frontier Airlines Files for Bankruptcy
Frontier Airlines filed for bankruptcy April 11, but said it plans to continue scheduled service. According to the low-cost carrier, its frequent