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
March 01, 2003
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
March 01, 2003
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
March 01, 2003
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
March 01, 2003
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
March 01, 2003
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
March 01, 2003
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
March 01, 2003
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