Deep in the Heart

A $27 million renovation of the Oregon Convention Center is set to begin, as Portland prepares for the late 2019 opening of the Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center. The renovation, which is funded through the centers reserves built up from good financial management, includes upgrades to the interior of the 28-year-old center, as well as reconstruction of the plaza on the northeast corner, adjacent to MAX and the hotel.

St. Anthony Hotel concierge Jeff Moon shares his tourist tips for San Antonio activities and dining.

The numbers are in, and from bookings and delegate spend to capital investment and economic development, virtually every Lone Star State destination is reporting robust, often record, group growth and returns. In true Texas frontier spirit, the drive is on for even more.

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Tucked within an ecological and historical preserve, the all-Inclusive Occidental at Xcaret Destination is located adjacent to the spectacular, breathtaking natural wonder of the eco-archeological Xcaret Park in the heart of Riviera Maya, 45 minutes from Cancún and 10 minutes from Playa del Carmen.

Paradisus by Meliá announced the appointment of Jaime Piedras to general manager of The Grand Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real. As a long-term employee of Meliá Hotels International, Piedras’ 20 years of luxury experience will serve as a welcome wealth of knowledge for the property’s official launch.

Thousands of Marriott International union workers across eight U.S. destinations are planning massive demonstrations and civil disobedience on Labor Day, September 3 in response to an ongoing contract fight. UNITE HERE union Marriott workers, including hotel housekeepers, front desk reception, bellmen, cooks, dishwashers and servers will target downtown Marriott hotels in several major U.S. destinations.