Plannernet, formerly PMPN, appointed Nicole Davis-Ellison as vice president of client services in December. Formerly a VP of operations and service

Michelle Starry took over as catering sales manager at Skamania Lodge in Stevenson. Before joining Skamania Lodge, she worked as events

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. The Beverly Garland in North Hollywood, has announced the debut of the newly redesigned garland ballroom (formerly the

Construction of a new 18,500-seat arena and 500-room hotel in downtown Baltimore could get under way before work to expand the Baltimore Convention

McLEAN, Virginia Hilton Worldwide is continuing to develop its portfolio of luxury properties. The company’s luxury footprint, which includes

MINNEAPOLIS , Minn. Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, one of the largest properties in the Twin Cities, will undergo a major renovation starting this

Bacara Resort & Spa, in Santa Barbara, Calif., has named Kathleen Cochran as general manager. Cochran previously worked for the Plaza Hotel

Alex Filiatrault was appointed director of sales and marketing for the Shangri-La hotel,Toronto. The Toronto locaiton is scheduled to open in summer

CHICAGO The Swissôtel Chicago is undergoing a $10 million renovation. The 661- room property is updating its meeting space as well as its

New data suggests room rates in Atlanta continue to be on the low side. The city’s average hotel room has fetched $128 a night so far this

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and Crown Center Redevelopment Corporation announce the opening of Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.  The Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission have released NEXT Santa Barbara, an iPhone,

The charming city of Victoria, BC has announced an array of news sure to intrigue groups and planners considering the destination. For starters, the

The International Association of Conference Centers added service standards to its Universal Criteria, according to exclusive information learned by

Cleveland is unusually awash in many large-scale projects, with the brand-new $465 million Cleveland Medical Mart and Convention Center emerging from

Welcome to the end-of-the-year issue of Meetings Focus East! We’re ending the year on a high note by welcoming a “new”

COON RAPIDS, Minn. Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company, has announced the further expansion of Country Inns & Suites By Carlson

SAN DIEGO Hilton Hotels Corp. has announced that Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa will open here in summer, 2012. Featuring 215 guest