Walt Disney Parks & Resorts plans develop its first non-theme park-related resort on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. The resort is expected to
March 01, 2003
Eco-Friendly Hotel Company Launched
Candela Hotels, an environmentally-focused hotel company specializing in luxury properties, was recently launched out of Seattle. Plans are under
March 01, 2003
Country Inn Slated for Kansas City, Kan.
Construction is under way on the new Country Inn and Suites at The Legends at Village West, located here. The hotel, which will sit across the
March 01, 2003
Milwaukee Four Points Becomes a Wyndham
The Four Points by Sheraton Milwaukee Airport was transformed into the Wyndham Milwaukee Airport Hotel & Convention Center Sept. 28. As part
March 01, 2003
Houston CVB Names New Leader
The Greater Houston CVB (GHCVB) appointed Greg Ortale its new president and CEO, effective Dec. 3. “Greg brings to the table an extensive
March 01, 2003
$750 Million Schlitterbahn Resort Slated for Kansas City, Kan.
Ground was broken in mid-September on the 370-acre Schlitterbahn Vacation Village here. The resort is slated to open in 2009 with 1,800 guest
March 01, 2003
Arlington, Texas CVB Head Resigns
Linda Howell DiMario, president and CEO of the Arlington [Texas] CVB, will resign her post Dec. 31, the CVB announced. DiMario has led the bureau
March 01, 2003
Meet Minneapolis CEO Resigns
Greg D. Ortale, president and CEO of Meet Minneapolis, will resign his post effective Oct. 31. Ortale plans to begin his new position as
March 01, 2003
San Diego Welcomes Grand Del Mar Resort
The Grand Del Mar, located here, held its grand opening Oct. 11. The $270 million resort offers guests 218 rooms, 31 suites, 20,000 square feet
March 01, 2003
Travel Costs to Rise in 2008
Runzheimer International, a consulting firm specializing in travel management information and technology, predicts travel costs will rise slightly in
March 01, 2003
Trump Launches Hotel Brand
Donald Trump plans to launch his own version of luxury hotels with the introduction of the Trump Hotel Collection. The brand will unveil its
March 01, 2003
Upgrades Under Way at Aruba Marriott
The Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino plans to finish a $40 million renovation by next summer. The project is slated to improve the
March 01, 2003
Trump Hotel Slated for Toronto
Construction is under way on the new Trump International Hotel & Tower in Toronto. The hotel, expected to open in 2010, will house 118
March 01, 2003
Seattle-Area Heathman Hotel Opens
The Heathman Hotel, located about 11 miles outside of Seattle in Kirkland, Wash., opened Oct. 2. The property offers 91 guest rooms and suites and
March 01, 2003
Moneypenny Named Door County CVB Leader
The Door County [Wis.] Visitor Bureau, located about one hour from Green Bay, Wis., named Jack Moneypenny its new president and CEO, effective Oct.
March 01, 2003
Hotel Minneapolis Under Construction
Work is under way on the new Hotel Minneapolis, slated to open in mid-2008. The hotel will be located inside the restored Midland Building, a
March 01, 2003
Element Hotel Slated for Orlando
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide plans to build a new Element hotel in Orlando. A timeline for the hotel’s opening has yet-to-be
March 01, 2003
Santa Fe’s Inn and Spa at Loretto Acquired
Lowe Enterprises Investors purchased the Inn and Spa at Loretto for $47.5 million. Plans are in the works for a $6.2 million upgrade of the
March 01, 2003
Georgia Aquarium Expands Meeting Space
The Georgia Aquarium introduced a 7,000-square-foot expansion to its Oceans Ballroom Oct. 15. The aquarium offers groups more than 16,000 square
March 01, 2003
Westin Coming to Mammoth, Calif.
The Westin Monache Resort, Mammoth, located here, plans to open Nov. 29. The 230-room condo-hotel will house more than 2,000 square feet of