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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Sheraton Dallas Gets $90 Million Facelift

Sheraton Dallas is undergoing a $90 million renovation. All 1,840 guest rooms at the biggest hotel in town will be upgraded. Other improvements

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High Point [N.C.] Radisson Drops Name

The city’s largest hotel will no longer be known as the Radisson, the High Point Enterprise reported. As of Dec. 30, the owners of the hotel

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West Guide Ships in June

The tenth annual edition of the Complete Meetings Guide to the West, published by Meetings Media, will be sent to subscribers along with the June

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Miss. Gulf Coast Casinos Reopening

Three popular Biloxi, Miss., casinos have either reopened or plan to reopen by the end of the week. The Isle of Capri casino became the first

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Harrah’s to be Sold for $27.8 Billion

Texas Pacific Group (TPG) and Apollo Management plan to purchase Harrah’s Entertainment for $27.8 billion. The all-cash transaction is

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Marriott Resort Planned for Riviera Beach, Fla.

Developers signed contracts for a 28-story Marriott resort hotel as part of a $2.4 billion redevelopment of the Ocean Mall here, according to a

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Tollett Leaves Houston CVB

After 35 years of public service, Gerard J. “Jordy” Tollett left his job as president and CEO of the Greater Houston CVB (GHCVB) to

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