A $50 million renovation at the 356-room Kauai Marriott Resort and Beach Club is expected to be completed Aug. 31. The $50 million revamp includes
June 19, 2009
Peyton Manning to Represent Indy CVA
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning agreed to represent the Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association (CVA). Manning’s
June 19, 2009
Sheraton Phoenix Plants Fourth-Floor Garden
The Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel planted a large garden on the fourth-floor deck of the 31-floor hotel, as part of efforts to become more energy
June 19, 2009
theWit Unveiled in the Windy City
TheWit, A Doubletree Hotel debuted in Chicago’s Loop District. The new hotel includes 238 rooms and 60 suites, a roof lounge, a spa and 7,
June 18, 2009
Sutton Place Vancouver Offers Meetings Savings
The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver launched a new meeting package. Groups booking meetings with the hotel receive 5 percent off the master account
June 18, 2009
Crowne Plaza Opens in Reading, Pa.
The 253-room Crowne Plaza Reading is up and running after a renovation and conversion from a Sheraton hotel. Upgrades at the facility include
June 18, 2009
Fairfield Inn & Suites Debuts in Dallas Suburb
The Fairfield Inn & Suites opened here. The 83-room hotel is situated between Dallas and Fort Worth, and is close to more than 240 acres of
June 18, 2009
Radisson L.A. Westside Completes Revamp
Radisson Hotel Los Angeles Westside completed a multimillion-dollar renovation that includes new dining and a new lobby. The new restaurant, Share
June 17, 2009
U.S. Travel Association Names Hall of Leaders
The U.S. Travel Association has named three new members to its Hall of Leaders. The honorees are Adam Goldstein, CEO of Royal Caribbean
June 17, 2009
San Antonio Hotel Names DoSM
Cheryl Ferguson was named director of sales and marketing for Hotel Contessa here. Ferguson formerly served as vice president of sales for
June 17, 2009
Chairwoman Resigns at Buffalo Niagara CVB
Jennifer J. Parker, the chairwoman of the Buffalo Niagara CVB, resigned her post, while citing the county executive’s increasing role in the
June 17, 2009
CC Hotel Planned in Dallas
A 1,016-room convention center hotel here could open as soon as late 2011 or early 2012, The Dallas Morning News reported. The city council’
June 15, 2009
Country Inn & Suites Opens in Norfolk, Va.
The 67-room Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Norfolk Airport South is up and running. The hotel offers meeting space for up to 150 people. The
June 15, 2009
Hyatt Regency Buffalo [N.Y.] Completes Makeover
The 396-room Hyatt Regency Buffalo completed a $15 million renovation. Improvements at the hotel included upgrades to all guest rooms, meeting
June 15, 2009
Hospitality Veteran Zappatelli Dies
Bob Zappatelli, Benchmark Hospitality International’s vice president of food and beverage, unexpectedly passed away May 31. Zappatelli
June 15, 2009
Cambria Suites Set to Open in Minneapolis Suburb
Cambria Suites Maple Grove is set to open here in July. The hotel includes catering service for meetings, a business center and more than 2,600
June 12, 2009
New Underground Casino Planned at The Greenbrier
The Greenbrier’s new casino here is going to be built underground, but not in the luxury resort’s famous Cold War-era bunker, reports The
June 12, 2009
San Jose CVB Hires National Sales Manager
Angela Smart was appointed national sales manager for the San Jose CVB. Smart will work with the regional director of national accounts in the Mid
June 12, 2009
Hilton Garden Inn Opens in Arlington, Texas
The 132-room Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Arlington is open here. The hotel offers more than 3,000 square feet of event space, including a 2,475-
June 12, 2009
Palm Springs CC Appoints Sales Manager
Hilary Hissong joined the Palm Springs Convention Center as a sales manager. Hissong will target Southern California, as well as managing special