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