The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte, the firm’s first hotel built for LEED certification, will open Oct. 1. The 146-room property is seeking LEED Gold
July 27, 2009
The Greenbrier Reveals Casino Plans
Plans for the new casino at The Greenbrier here were unveiled, which is slated to open April 1, 2010. In the meantime, a temporary venue that
July 27, 2009
Waikiki Beach Hotel Reopens
The Ilikai Hotel in Waikiki opened under new management, according to an announcement by hotel owner iStar Financial. The 203-room hotel was closed
July 27, 2009
American Express Launches ‘Meetings Month’
American Express Business Travel unveiled a month-long online event called “Meetings Month," which features discussion forums, white papers,
July 27, 2009
Hyatt Place Reno-Tahoe Set to Debut
Hyatt Place Reno-Tahoe Airport is scheduled to open in September. The 127-room hotel includes space for small meetings. The property is located
July 27, 2009
Montana Ranch Completes Revamp
The 320 Guest Ranch here finished an extensive renovation. Some upgrades at the 110-year-old property include new roofs, new menu concepts at the
July 27, 2009
Gaithersburg [Md.] Marriott Hires GM
Michele Pajot was appointed general manager for the Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center. Pajot will oversee strategic and daily operations of
July 27, 2009
Miami’s EPIC Hotel Offers Meeting Perks
EPIC, Kimpton’s new boutique waterfront hotel here is offering discounts for new groups and meetings booked between now and September 30, 2009
July 27, 2009
Crowne Plaza Englewood [N.J.] Names GM
Antoine Berberi was named general manager for the Crowne Plaza Englewood. Berberi previously served as general manager for the Gild Hall Hotel in
July 27, 2009
Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Hires DoSM
David Casey was appointed director of sales and marketing for the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Center & Spa here. Casey will lead the
July 27, 2009
Crowne Plaza Planned in Chattanooga
A Crowne Plaza hotel is planned at the historic Chattanooga Bank & Trust here, the Chattanooga Times Free Press reported. The 11-story
July 27, 2009
Two Hotels Proposed at McAllen [Texas] CC
Two hotels are planned at the site of the McAllen Convention Center. Within two months, city officials should learn whether it will receive more
July 27, 2009
Hyatt Regency Bellevue [Wash.] Set to Unveil Expansion
The 733-room Hyatt Regency Bellevue will unveil its expansion July 31. The $185 million expansion features the 17,745-square-foot Grand Ballroom,
July 27, 2009
Ritz-Carlton Launches “Meetings Within Reach”
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company introduced its “Meetings Within Reach” package. The initiative includes a number of perks, such as select
July 27, 2009
El Paso Hotel Set to Open
Downtown Artisan Hotel is expected to open here this summer, after setting several prior openings that never occurred, the El Paso Times
July 27, 2009
Hyatt Place Planned in Sugar Land, Texas
Hyatt Place Sugar Land is slated for construction in Lake Pointe Town Center, a mixed-use development here. The hotel will feature 214 rooms, a 24-
July 27, 2009
Sin City’s Mandarin Oriental Readies for December Debut
The Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas is scheduled to open Dec. 4 at CityCenter here and will begin accepting room reservations Aug. 17. The nongaming
July 27, 2009
Harrah’s Begins Expansion in Cherokee, N.C.
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel broke ground on a new 532-room tower that will make the property the largest hotel in the state, The
July 27, 2009
Walt Disney World Resort Offers Incentives
The Holiday Inn, Walt Disney World Resort launched its “Pick Your Incentive” program. Features of the program include a savings of up to
July 27, 2009
Georgia World Congress Center Authority Names COO
Kevin Duvall was appointed chief operating officer of the Georgia World Congress Center Authority, effective Aug. 1. Duvall has served as assistant