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SPOKANE, Wash. Red Lion Hotels Corporation has announced it is suspending its attrition clause for new meeting, convention and group business

The 184-room Hotel Lincoln recently opened after an eclectic, $10 million overhaul that breathes new life into the entire building—from guest

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DETROIT The Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau has announced the launch of a new website, www.meetdetroit.com, designed to highlight

Mark Huntley, the newly appointed general manager and regional vice president of Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, has worked with Fairmont Hotels

The Greater Phoenix CVB hired Lorne Edwards as director of sales. Edwards come to Phoenix after 16 years working in sales with Hyatt Hotels. Most

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced it is transforming the standard in-room television into a fully connected, interactive entertainment center

Brian Johnson has taken charge of the Loews Coronado Bay Resort with his appointment as general manager. Johnson has 25 years of hotel experience,

Kevin Robinson was named general manager of The Langham, opening mid-2013 in Chicago. The riverfront hotel will have 316 rooms and be housed in

David Schmidt was named executive chef of Enchantment Resort in Sedona. He will oversee all culinary operations and menu creations at the resort,

The Greater Madison CVB announced the promotion of Ann Shea to senior convention sales manager. Shea has been with the bureau since 2006 and

Tori Piersante was appointed vice president of sales at the Traverse City CVB. The former director of convention sales at Visit Salt Lake, Piersante

ASHEVILLE, NC The Renaissance Asheville Hotel is putting the final touches on an extensive, multi-million dollar redesign. The hotel features 275