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
March 01, 2003
Manassas Sheraton Opens
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide opened the Four Point by Sheraton Manassas [Va.] Battlefield Nov. 6. The hotel, formerly the Holiday Inn
March 01, 2003
$90 Million Fess Parker Resort Slated for Santa Barbara
Construction is under way on a new $90 million Fess Parker resort in Santa Barbara. The 3.4 acre resort is expected to open in fall 2009 with 150
March 01, 2003
Staybridge Suites Headed for Lafayette, La.
Crews are expected to break ground in mid-2008 on a new Staybridge Suites here. The $12.5 million hotel is expected to open in mid-2009 with 118
March 01, 2003
Crowne Plaza Opens in Somerset, N.J.
The Crowne Plaza Hotel Somerset-Bridgewater opened in Somerset, N.J. Oct. 9. Formerly a Marriott hotel, the property offers 439 guest rooms and
March 01, 2003
American Airlines to Connect Miami and Tallahassee
Beginning March 2, American Airlines plans to begin service between Miami International Airport and the Tallahassee Regional Airport with two daily
March 01, 2003
Southwest to Add San Francisco and San Diego Flights
Beginning March 8, Southwest Airlines plans to expand its flights out of the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and the San Diego
March 01, 2003
Southwest to Expand Philly Flights
Beginning March 17, Southwest Airlines plans to add flights out of the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). The carrier plans to initiate
March 01, 2003
Upgrades Under Way at Hilton Anaheim
The Hilton Anaheim recently finished phase one of a $60 million renovation. The first phase included an upgrade of the California and Pacific
March 01, 2003
Dolce to Manage Georgia’s Aberdeen Woods Conf. Center
Aberdeen Woods Conference Center, located in Peachtree City, Ga., was sold for $30 million and Dolce International has taken over management of the
March 01, 2003
Panama City Names New Tourism Chief
Daniel J. Rowe was appointed CEO of the Panama City Beach CVB. Rowe brings 22 years of industry experience to his position, and most recently
March 01, 2003
Cambria Suites Opens Near Mall of America
The Cambria Suites opened Nov. 15 here. The all-suite hotel, located less than a mile from the Mall of America, offers 114 guest units and 1,000
March 01, 2003
Massive Resort Headed for Chicago Southland
Construction is scheduled to begin in 2008 on the 25-acre Hickory Creek Resort and Indoor Water Park here. The resort is expected to open in late
March 01, 2003
Springfield to Expand Wildlife Museum
Wonders of Wildlife, the National Fish and Wildlife Museum located here, plans to begin a major renovation and expansion Dec. 3. The museum
March 01, 2003
Phoenix Crowne Plaza Acquired
Alexa Hospitality, a newly formed subsidiary of WexTrust Capital, purchased the Crowne Plaza Hotel Phoenix for an undisclosed amount. The
March 01, 2003
$1.3 Billion Remodel Under Way at San Jose Airport
Crews are busy working on a complete renovation and rebuilding project at Mineta San Jose International Airport, and are scheduled to finish in mid-