Upscale New-Build Hotel Slated for San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCOSOMA Hotel LLC, a privately held hotel development company, announced that it has acquired for an undisclosed amount a prime development

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New Convention Hotel Opens in Anaheim

ANAHEIM, Calif.The 294-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Anaheim, Calif., opened on Friday, July 29. Located at 640 West Katella Ave., the all-suite

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Indian Wells Launches Meetings Sweepstakes

INDIAN WELLS, Calif.The City of Indian Wells, Calif., home to four full-service resorts and more than 270,000 square feet of meeting space, has

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Big Changes for North Hollywood Hotel

HOLLYWOOD, Calif.Next summer, The Beverly Garland will debut its new look and new name—The Garland. This will take place after the completion

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Boise, Idaho: A 'City of Trees' and the Unexpected

“When you are raised by sock puppets you can be socially awkward.”Not something I can actually visualize, but that is part of the strategy used in

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Historic Vancouver Hotel Reopens Rooftop Venue

Rosewood Hotel Georgia reopened its al fresco rooftop bar and

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Changes Coming for Lux Sonoma Resort

SONOMA, Calif.Carey Watermark Investors Incorporated (CWI) announced that it has acquired a joint venture interest in the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn

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Mark Wykes

DALLAS Omni Hotels & Resorts announced that Mark Wykes, a 30-year veteran of the hospitality

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Sacramento Welcomes New Westin

STAMFORD, Conn.Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced plans to open its first Westin hotel in Sacramento, Calif. The Westin

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New Florida Train Service Expects 2017 Launch

All Aboard Florida—developer of the only privately owned passenger rail service

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The Concierge

Eric EdenfieldSan Francisco Hilton Financial District San FranciscoWhat are your group restaurant recommendations? There are over 4,000 restaurants

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Connie Hagston

Benchmark named Connie Hagston director of sales and marketing for Chaminade Resort & Spa

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Grande Colonial Readies for 100th Anniversary

 LA JOLLA, Calif. The Grande Colonial in La Jolla, California, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary next year, has completed a $500,000

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Sonesta International Unveils Chicago Hotel

Sonesta International Hotels added the

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Checking In: Meetings “R” Us

As we plunge headlong into summer, the season for some of the top meetings industry conferences and tradeshows starts to pick up steam. May featured

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San Diego Hotel Revamps Meeting Space and More

SAN DIEGOEmbassy Suites completed significant renovations to its

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Meetings-Friendly Hilton Takes Off in Tuscaloosa

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.Embassy Suites Hotels, the Hilton Worldwide brand of all-suite hotels, just opened its first property in Tuscaloosa, Ala.,

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How Health Challenges Infuse Wellness and Friendly Competition into Conferences

In a time when wellness has become an increasingly important part of the meetings landscape, one company is a step ahead when it comes to impactful

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Site Scene

Arizona After an extensive property renovation in 2010, the Chandler Center for the Arts updated its tech

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New and Recent Hotel Dining Offerings in San Francisco

By James Stolich of the Nob Hill Gazette Dining in hotel restaurants doesn’t necessarily have to be a formal or stuffy affair. Backed by

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