Facelift Planned for Maui Ritz

The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, located on Maui, plans to begin a $95 million makeover in July. The hotel, located within Maui’s 23,000-acre

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Former Palm Beach CVB Controller Surrenders to Police

Donna Duffer, 54, former controller of the Palm Beach [Fla.] County CVB (PBCVB), surrendered to police Jan. 11 on charges of grand theft over $100,

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Arlington Residence Court Hotel Opens

The Arlington Residence Court Hotel, located here, opened Jan. 15. The hotel, formerly the Quality Hotel & Suites, debuted under its new name

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N.J.’s Heldrich to Open in March

Benchmark Hospitality plans to open The Heldrich, a mixed-use facility located here, in March. The $110 million venue will include the a 248

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Marriott Slated for Prince George’s County, M.D.

Construction is under way on the new Residence Inn by Marriott, located in Maryland’s Prince George’s County. The hotel is slated to

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Wyndham Colorado Springs Reflagged a Marriott

The Wyndham Colorado Springs was renamed the Colorado Springs Marriott after a guest room renovation. The 309-room hotel contains 23,000 square

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Four Seasons Chicago Begins Major Upgrade

The Four Seasons Chicago began $30 million renovation in December aimed at turning the hotel’s classic European style into a more urban,

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Washko Appointed Sales and Marketing VP at The Broadmoor

John Washko, director of sales at The Broadmoor, a luxury property located here, was promoted to vice president of sales and marketing. Washko

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$500 Million Revitalization Planned for Beverly Hilton Site

Oasis West Realty and the Hilton Hotel Corporation plan to begin a $500 million project to renovate The Beverly Hilton, located here, and build a

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MPI Hits Its Number

MPI’s 2007 Professional Education Conference–North America (PEC-NA) wrapped up in New Orleans Jan. 23, with more than 2,600 delegates in

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The Curse of MPI PEC-NA?

Much to the disappointment of New Orleanians, the hometown Saints lost the NFC Championship game to the Chicago Bears Sunday. The fateful game was

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Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort Opens

The Hilton Fort Lauderdale [Fla.] Beach Resort debuted Jan. 20. The 25-story beachfront hotel sports 373 guest suites, 10,000 square feet of

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Louisville to Welcome New Westin Hotel

Construction is expected to begin this summer on a new Westin hotel here. The facility, designed to be part of Louisville’s highly

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aloft Hotel Breaks Ground in Rancho Cucamonga

Starwood Hotels and Resorts broke ground Jan. 22 on the aloft Rancho Cucamonga [Calif.]. The hotel, slated to open in early 2008, will be part of

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Orlando CVB Chooses New Leader

The Orlando/Orange County CVB appointed Gary C. Sain its new president, effective Feb. 12. He will replace Bill Peeper, who retired late last

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Atlantic City Casinos May Snuff Out Butts, Partially

Following an initial vote Jan. 24, Atlantic City casinos may soon be faced with a partial smoking ban. Press reports indicate the final vote is

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New Orleans CVB Launches New Marketing Campaign

With the tremendous loss of tourism revenue in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the Greater New Orleans CVB (GNOCVB) launched a new marketing

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Rancho Mirage Ritz-Carlton Schedules December Opening

Construction is under way on the conversion of the Lodge at Rancho Mirage [Calif.] into The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage. The Lodge at Rancho

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New Tourism Head Named in Salem, Ore.

The Salem Convention and Visitors Association appointed Angie Morris its new CEO, effective Feb. 12. Morris’ previous work experience

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Northern Houston Community Launches CVB

The Woodlands, a master-planned community just north of Houston, launched its own CVB in an effort to promote the destination to business and leisure

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