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
March 01, 2003
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
March 01, 2003
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
March 01, 2003
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
March 01, 2003
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
March 01, 2003
Bethesda Marriott Completing Facelift
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center next month will unveil new guest rooms, expanded conference space and modern, tech-friendly
March 01, 2003
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
March 01, 2003
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
March 01, 2003
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
March 01, 2003
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
March 01, 2003
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
March 01, 2003
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
March 01, 2003
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
March 01, 2003
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
March 01, 2003
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 (
March 01, 2003
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.
March 01, 2003
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
March 01, 2003
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
March 01, 2003
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
March 01, 2003
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