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
March 01, 2003
Mandarin Oriental Slated for New L.A. Development
Plans are in the works for the construction of a 275-room Mandarin Oriental hotel as part of L.A.’s upcoming Grand Avenue development. The
March 01, 2003
Louisiana Holiday Inn Completes Upgrades
The Holiday Inn Lafayette recently completed a $4.2 million facility-wide renovation. The project added a business center to the property and
March 01, 2003
Upgrades Planned for LaGuardia Marriott
RLJ Lodging Fund acquired the New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott for $69 million and plans to invest $11.5 million into renovating the property
March 01, 2003
Makeover Planned for S.F.’s Stanford Court Hotel
Discussions are in the works for a $32 million renovation of The Stanford Court, A Renaissance Hotel, located in San Francisco. The renovation is
March 01, 2003
Sage Resort to Break Ground in Orlando
Ground is expected to be broken next month on the 10-story Sage Resort, Orlando. The 5.4-acre property, expected to debut in spring 2009, will
March 01, 2003
Religious Travel Association Launched
Citing statistics claiming that religious-related travel is an almost $18 billion industry, the new World Religious Travel Association (WRTA) was
March 01, 2003
$95 Million Renovation Slated for Maui Ritz
Construction is expected to begin July 2 on a $95 million facelift of The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua on Maui. The makeover is scheduled to include
March 01, 2003
Courtyard by Marriott Opens in Fort Smith, Ark.
John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts unveiled the Courtyard by Marriott Fort Smith Downtown Jan. 10. The $25 million hotel, located one block
March 01, 2003
IAEE Launches Website
The International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE), formerly IAEM, debuted its new website:
March 01, 2003
Hotel and Two Water Parks Slated for Sevierville, Tenn.
Discussions are in the works for the construction of hotel and two water parks to be built next to the Sevierville Events Center. The hotel,