SAN DIEGO The Loews Coronado Bay is in the middle of a $5.7 million renovation that will bring guests one step closer to the shores of San Diego
April 20, 2012
HSMAI’s Meet West Coming to Anaheim
With success at the inaugural HSMAI’s MEET National last September, and at HSMAI’s MEET Mid-America in April, the Hospitality Sales and
April 20, 2012
Washington Slashes Government Meetings Spend
WASHINGTON, D.C. At least three bills introduced the week of April 16th—in the wake of the GSA scandal—would dramatically slash
April 20, 2012
Checking In - Mexico and More
Welcome to the May issue of Meetings Focus West. I hope you enjoy all of the great stories in this issue, and believe me, they cover a lot
April 20, 2012
Todd Merry
Delaware North hospitality management and food service company appointed Todd Merry chief marketing officer. He will lead global sales and
April 20, 2012
Marcus Mueller
Marcus Mueller was named general manager of Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel in Beverly Hills. He brings 20 year of international hospitality experience to the
April 20, 2012
Marriott Bullish on Group Business
BETHESDA, Md. Group booking pace is picking up momentum at Marriott International, executives said during the company’s earnings call
April 20, 2012
World’s Busiest Airport Adds Terminal
ATLANTA Atlanta is about to open the Maynard H. Jackson International Terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. The $1.4 billion
April 20, 2012
Liberty Hotel Revamps Meeting Breaks
BOSTON The Liberty Hotel, which is gearing up to celebrate its fifth anniversary in September 2012, recently upgraded its meeting breaks. Here
April 20, 2012
Liberty Hotel Revamps Meeting Breaks
BOSTON The Liberty Hotel, which is gearing up to celebrate its fifth anniversary in September 2012, recently upgraded its meeting breaks. Here
April 19, 2012
Baccarat Hotel to Open In Big Apple
NEW YORK Already under construction and estimated to open in 2014, the 120-room hotel and condominium at 20 W. 53rd St., a prominent address in
April 19, 2012
Daniel Egan
Daniel Egan will oversee all sales, marketing, and public relations efforts for the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile in his new role as
April 19, 2012
Minneapolis Hyatt Regency Undergoes Green Renovation
MINNEAPOLIS Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, which is undergoing a $25 million renovation of its guestrooms, suites, public areas, and restaurants
April 19, 2012
Dorea Ann Ferris
The Tampa Museum of Art welcomes Dorea Ann Ferris as its new director of development. Ferris most recently served as director of development at
April 19, 2012
Prices, Demand Take a Hike
Smith Travel Research just issued its latest research on hotel room occupancy and rates and, according to the findings, bookings and rates are
April 19, 2012
Hyatt Regency Louisville Is Redone
LOUISVILLE, Ky. The Hyatt Regency Louisville is showing off its $5.8 million renovation, which features a new canopied entrance and a new ground
April 19, 2012
Stress Relief on the Strip
Being a road warrior may be good for your career, but research conducted by Columbia University shows that lack of sleep, inadequate exercise and a
April 19, 2012
IMEX in Frankfurt Reworks Association Day
Frankfurt, Germany After nine years of year-on-year increases in the number of association meeting planners attending the IMEX Association Day,