A makeover is under way at the National Civil Rights Museum, located here. The museum, situated at The Lorraine Motel—where Dr. Martin
March 01, 2003
Atlanta Marriott Finishes Redo
The Atlanta Marriott Marquis finished a $138 million, facility-wide upgrade. The property also plans to introduce the 25,000-square-foot Atrium
March 01, 2003
Grand Hyatt Debuts in San Antonio
The Grand Hyatt San Antonio opened March 22. The 1.5 million-square-foot hotel sits adjacent to the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center with 1,
March 01, 2003
Aloha Airlines Shuts Down
Aloha Airlines shut down its passenger operations March 31 after filing for bankruptcy. The airline, founded in 1946 and which flew routes from
March 01, 2003
Hilton Eugene Wraps Redo
The Hilton Eugene & Conference Center completed a $3.5 million renovation. The project included updates to the hotel’s guest rooms and
March 01, 2003
Renovations Set for K.C. Marriott
Noble Investment Group purchased the Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza, located here, for an undisclosed amount and plans to give it a makeover
March 01, 2003
Boston’s Regent Hotel to Open
The Regent Boston at Battery Wharf Hotel and Residences is scheduled to open this spring. The hotel will house 150 guest rooms, 103 residential
March 01, 2003
Dallas’ Hilton Anatole Wraps Renovation
Dallas’ Hilton Anatole completed a $57 million renovation. The project refurbished its 700 Tower guest rooms, meeting space and public
March 01, 2003
Benchmark Assumes Mgt. of Orlando-Area Hotel
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