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
March 01, 2003
Dolce Shuffles Management
Dolce International announced the appointments of two top officials. Mark DePiero was appointed senior vice president of global acquisitions and
March 01, 2003
Richer Departs Miss. Gulf Coast CVB
Steve Richer is retiring from his position as executive director of the Mississippi Gulf Coast CVB to do consulting work with the Kansas City, Mo.-
March 01, 2003
Jacksonville CVB Unveils New Name
Jacksonville & the Beaches CVB officially rebranded itself Visit Jacksonville at its annual Destination Outlook meeting, held Nov. 7 at the Prime
March 01, 2003
'Non-Fire' Sale: Arrowhead Cuts 10%
To spread the word that the recent Southern California fires did not damage the facility, UCLA Lake Arrowhead Conference Center here is cutting 10
March 01, 2003
Residence Inn Kansas City Airport Opens
John Q. Hammons recently opened the Residence Inn by Marriott Kansas City International Airport. The four-story hotel offers 152 guest suites and
March 01, 2003
Detroit’s Hotel Pontchartrain Reflagged a Sheraton
The Hotel Pontchartrain, located here, was transformed into the Sheraton Detroit Riverside Hotel Oct. 25 after a complete facelift. Located
March 01, 2003
Ritz Slated for Tahoe
Construction is under way on the new Ritz-Carlton Highlands, with an opening date set for fall 2009. The $300 million resort will be situated as
March 01, 2003
Sacramento Joins Fort Worth/Baltimore Partnership
The Sacramento [Calif.] CVB has teamed up with the Baltimore Area CVA and the Fort Worth CVB in an effort to sell all three destinations to meeting
March 01, 2003
CIC Names Doughlin CMP Director
The Convention Industry Council (CIC) appointed Heather Doughlin, CMP, its new Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) program director. Doughlin
March 01, 2003
Orlando Marriott Adds Massive Ballroom
The Orlando World Center Marriott opened its new Cypress Ballroom. The ballroom offers 105,000 square feet of pillarless space, and according to
March 01, 2003
Northern Kentucky CVB Launches New Website
The Northern Kentucky CVB (NKYCVB) launched a new website: www.nykcvb.com. Along with its new
March 01, 2003
Luxury Hotel Slated for Menlo Park
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts plans to develop a resort near Stanford University in Menlo Park, Calif., and open it in early 2009. The 21-acre