Plans are in the works to transform the Radisson Sunnyvale into The Domain Hotel in December. Joie de Vivre Hotels will operate the property
March 01, 2003
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,
March 01, 2003
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
March 01, 2003
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,
March 01, 2003
Greensboro Welcomes Proximity Hotel
Proximity Hotel opened here Oct. 24. The property offers 147 guest rooms and 7,300 square feet of meeting space.
March 01, 2003
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
March 01, 2003
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
March 01, 2003
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
March 01, 2003
Renaissance Glendale Opens
John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts opened the Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa Oct. 23. The 320-room hotel and attached conference center
March 01, 2003
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
March 01, 2003
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
March 01, 2003
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-
March 01, 2003
Hard Rock Hotel Slated for Atlanta
Hard Rock International plans to begin work on the Hard Rock Hotel Atlanta in mid-2008 and open it by late 2010. The property will offer 270
March 01, 2003
Nassetta to Lead Hilton Hotels
The Blackstone Group and Hilton Hotels appointed Christopher J. Nassetta president and CEO of Hilton, replacing Matthew J. Hart. The management
March 01, 2003
Renovations Planned for Jersey Sheraton
The Buccini/Pollin Group purchased the Sheraton Raritan Center, located here, for an undisclosed amount and plans to upgrade the property. The
March 01, 2003
S.F. Sheraton Completes Upgrade
The Sheraton Fisherman’s Wharf here recently finished a $33 million renovation. The upgrade included the addition of the 2,731-square-foot
March 01, 2003
L.A.’s Nokia Theatre Opens
The 7,100-seat Nokia Theatre opened in downtown Los Angeles Oct. 18. The venue, which houses 12,000 square feet of VIP and hospitality areas, a
March 01, 2003
MPI Appoints Tauvaa VP
MPI named Junior Tauvaa vice president, member care and chapter business development, effective Nov. 12. Tauvaa comes to his new position from LA
March 01, 2003
Ground Broken on Panama City Airport
Ground was broken Nov. 1 on the new Panama City–Bay County International Airport. The new facility is set to replace the area’s
March 01, 2003
Westin and aloft Hotels Slated for Arlington, Texas
Plans are in the works for the development of two Starwood-branded properties here, a Westin and an aloft hotel. The hotels are scheduled to open