New Omni Opens--Grand Texas Style--in Dallas

DALLAS Omni Hotels & Resorts opened a new property here last week, Dallas style. The new hotel’s ribbon cutting included celebrity

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Massive Meeting Space Expansion for Hill Country Hyatt

SAN ANTONIO State and local elected officials and tourism industry leaders recently gathered to celebrate the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and

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Austin Gears up for New Meetings Hotel

AUSTIN, TexasKimpton Hotels & Restaurants announced it will expand its footprint in Texas with the management of a new four-star hotel in Austin'

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Magnificent $25M Makeover for Chicago Hotel

CHICAGOHyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile has announced the completion of the hotel's comprehensive $25 million renovation. The hotel's 419 guest rooms,

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Atlantic City Extends Million-Dollar Meetings Incentive Through ‘16

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.The Atlantic City Alliance, in conjunction with the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority, is extending their

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AMEX Launches Program for Ad Hoc Planners

LAS VEGAS, NV American Express Meetings & Events yesterday at IMEX launched a new program for occasional meeting planners. The new

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The authentic cowboy atmosphere of Kalispell, Mont. charms visitors

This handsome Western town won this writer over with its low-key vibe and welcoming atmosphere. Authentic cowboy outfitters are among some likeable

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KSL Resorts Launches TARP Meetings Program

KSL Resorts, a company that runs seven resorts in California, Colorado, Texas and Virginia, launched its Smart Meetings program aimed at addressing

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Caesars Breaks Ground on AC Conference Center

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.Caesars Entertainment Corp. has announced it has begun construction on the largest meeting and conference facility in the

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CIC to Host Green Meetings Discussions

The Convention Industry Council (CIC) will host APEX City Discussion Groups on green meetings beginning this month. The first round of discussions

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Tucson CVB Offers Up to a $20,000 Incentive

The Metropolitan Tucson CVB is offering up to a $20,000 credit to groups booking meetings in Tucson in 2009. Earlier this month the bureau

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Westin Jersey City Debuts This February

The Westin Jersey City Newport is set to debut in February. The 429-room hotel offers views of the Manhattan skyline, the Hudson River, and the

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GEP Acquires Atlanta DMC, Names CEO in Utah

Global Events Partners (GEP), a partnership of worldwide DMCs based here, acquired Atlanta-based DMC, Atlanta Arrangements, Inc. The DMC will

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IAEE Launches Website

The International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE), formerly IAEM, debuted its new website:

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A California Hot Spot Bursting with Venues and Variety

Anaheim and Orange County, with its bevy of beaches and cool theme parks, is clearly on the radar of planners considering a West Coast locale. And a

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Noble House Adds Minneapolis Hotel to Portfolio

Noble House Hotels & Resorts assumed management of the University Hotel Minneapolis, formerly the Radisson University Hotel – Minneapolis

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Today’s agricultural meetings cover a world of subjects

"Agricultural Meetings" might sound quaint in an always-on iPhone world, but today's agricultural organizations cover an entire library of topics

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Omni Drops Attrition Fees for New Group Business

Omni Hotels launched its new ZERO Attrition program to meeting professionals and event clientele across its brand. The program waives the attrition

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Kimpton Acquires Lux Arizona Resort

SEDONA, Ariz.Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants today announced that it has purchased Amara Resort and Spa in Sedona, Ariz. The 100-room boutique

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Picture Yourself Meeting In VenturaCountyWest

Just up the coast from Los Angeles, VenturaCountyWest offers miles of beaches, vibrant downtown areas, whale watching and majestic Channel Islands

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