Marcus Hotels to Manage Orlando’s Venturella Resort

Marcus Hotels and Resorts plans to manage the Venturella Resort and Spa, located here, when it opens next year. The property, which previously

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Renovation Planned for Connecticut Hilton

Discussions are in the works for a $6 million renovation to the Hilton Mystic, located here. The hotel contains 184 guest rooms and 6,400 square

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Gansevoort Hotel Headed for South Beach

Construction is under way on the Gansevoort South Hotel, Spa and Residences, scheduled to open in Miami in January. The resort will offer 334

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$160 Million Ritz Slated for Tucson Area

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company is building a golf and spa resort in Marana, Ariz., located about 20 miles north of Tucson, Ariz. The Ritz-Carlton

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Renovations Planned for S.F.’s Parc 55 Hotel

Upgrades are under way at the Park 55 Hotel in San Francisco. The hotel started upgrading its health club and club lounge this month, and in

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Cleveland CVB Changes Name

The Convention and Visitors Bureau of Greater Cleveland recently changed its name to Positively Cleveland. “Our messaging is upbeat and it

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Massive MGM Grand Slated for Atlantic City

MGM Mirage plans to break ground next year on a multibillion-dollar resort in Atlantic City. The MGM Grand Atlantic City is expected to open in

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San Diego Fires Prompt Attraction Closures

Several attractions in San Diego County remain closed due to the wildfires that continue to blaze through Southern California. According to the

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Radisson Sunnyvale to be Reflagged

Plans are in the works to transform the Radisson Sunnyvale into The Domain Hotel in December. Joie de Vivre Hotels will operate the property

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San Diego Hotels, Casinos Evacuate Due to Fires

Several hotels and casinos throughout San Diego County have been forced to evacuate due to area wildfires. According to the San Diego CVB,

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Crestline Assumes Management of Houston’s Hotel Derek

Crestline Hotels & Resorts recently took over management of the Hotel Derek, located in Houston’s Uptown Galleria neighborhood. Hotel

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Pennsylvania’s Mount Airy Casino Resort Opens

Mount Airy Casino Resort, located two hours north of Philadelphia in Mount Pocono, Pa., held its grand opening Oct. 22. As part of the ceremony,

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Greensboro Welcomes Proximity Hotel

Proximity Hotel opened here Oct. 24. The property offers 147 guest rooms and 7,300 square feet of meeting space.

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Finnegan Joins Spokane Sales Team

The Spokane Regional CVB recently appointed Charlotte Finnegan its new sales manager. Finnegan comes to her new position with more than seven

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Blackstone Closes Hilton Deal

The Blackstone Group completed the purchase of Hilton Hotels for $26 billion Oct. 24. As a result, Hilton’s stock will no longer trade on

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Embassy Suites Slated for Norman, Okla.

Construction is under way on the new Embassy Suites Norman–Hotel and Convention Center, with a completion date set for fall 2008. The

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Renaissance Glendale Opens

John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts opened the Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa Oct. 23. The 320-room hotel and attached conference center

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MPI Opens Shop in Singapore

MPI opened an Asia-Pacific office in Singapore Oct. 25, and named Michael Tay as its director of operations, Asia-Pacific. Announced at the WEC in

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InterContinental To Relaunch Holiday Inn

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) plans to relaunch the Holiday Inn brand of hotels with a more contemporary brand image. The relaunch will

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Residence Inn Slated for Phoenix

Marriott International plans to open a Residence Inn by Marriott here in early 2009. The hotel will contain 208 guest rooms and a yet-to-be-

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