Country Inn & Suites by Carlson Debuts in Inland Empire

The new 117-room Country Inn & Suites by Carlson Ontario is up and running here. The property features six meeting rooms with more than 2,100

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Greater Wichita CVB Gets More Funding and New Digs

The city council here unanimously voted to give the Greater Wichita CVB about $2.2 million next year, an 11 percent increase from last year, under an

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Second Tower Planned at Hyatt Regency in Windy City

The long-planned expansion of the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place moved ahead last week with the hiring of a team to design and construct a second

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Courtyard by Marriott in Bradenton, Fla., Gets Facelift

Following the completion of a multimillion-dollar renovation, the former 153-room Holiday Inn Riverfront was reflagged Courtyard by Marriott

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MGM Mirage Sells Treasure Island Casino

MGM Mirage agreed to sell the Treasure Island Hotel & Casino to billionaire Phil Ruffin for $775 million, the company announced. “This

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Bethesda Marriott Completing Facelift

Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center next month will unveil new guest rooms, expanded conference space and modern, tech-friendly

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Renovations Planned at Sheraton Denver

Sheraton Denver Downtown is undergoing a $70 million renovation, with completion scheduled by mid-2009. Improvements will include upgrades to its

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Fairfield Inn Debuts in Wilmington, N.C.

The 122-room Fairfield Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightville Beach has opened here. The four-story hotel is five miles from downtown and beaches

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Nolan Named President of Toledo CVB

David Nolan was hired as the new president and CEO of the Toledo CVB, succeeding retired bureau leader James Donnelly. Nolan previously served as

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HTA Seeks New President After Controversy

The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) narrowed its search for a new president down to 10 candidates. The new president will replace Rex Johnson, who

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Indianapolis CVA Names SVP of Sales

The Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association (CVA) appointed Ronnie Burt Jr. as senior vice president of sales. Burt served as vice

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Former Michigan Medical Society Chief Dies

Kevin A. Kelly, former executive director of the Michigan State Medical Society has passed away. Kelly served the 16,000-member society for his

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Spirit Airlines Adds Chicago-Myrtle Beach, S.C. Route

Spirit Airlines will offer nonstop service from Chicago to Myrtle Beach, S.C., from March 1 to Nov. 1, beginning in 2009. Special introductory

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Hilton Head Island COC Gets Cash to Boost Tourism

The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton COC received $200,000 from the city’s emergency fund to bolster its lagging tourism industry, The Island Packet

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New Hotel Tax Approved in San Francisco

City lawmakers voted to levy a special hotel room tax to fund capital projects at Moscone Convention Center and boost the San Francisco CVB’s (

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St. Louis Union Station Marriott Opens

The renovated St. Louis Union Station Marriott opened its doors. The 539-room hotel boasts views of downtown, the Gateway Arch and Union Station.

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Playa Hotels Revamps and Rebrands in Mexico, D.R.

Playa Hotels & Resorts announced it has rebranded three of its resorts and completed renovations on two additional resorts in Mexico and the

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Radisson St. Martin Opens

The Radisson St. Martin Resort, Marina & Spa is open here. The 252-room beachfront property includes a tapas bar, an infinity pool, a spa and

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Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Opens in Triad, N.C.

The new 67-room Country Inn & Suites By Carlson High Point is up and running here. The hotel features an indoor pool, a whirlpool and a

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Visit Topeka Hires President

Olivia Simmons has been appointed president of Visit Topeka, effective Jan. 19. Simmons has been the vice president of communications, marketing

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