Lexington [Ky.] Hotel and CC Undergoes Makeover

The Lexington Downtown Hotel and Conference Center began renovating its 367 guest rooms as part of a $13 million revamping project, which is expected

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Holiday Inn Planned at Walt Disney World

The 323-room Holiday Inn Walt Disney World Resort is scheduled to open in the fall of 2009. The property will be situated within walking distance

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Champaign County [Ill.] CVB Chief Resigns

The Champaign County CVB is seeking a new executive director to succeed Scott Hockman, who resigned after three years as head of the agency, The News

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Kauai Marriott Undergoes Revamp

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

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Peyton Manning to Represent Indy CVA

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning agreed to represent the Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association (CVA). Manning’s

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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

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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,

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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’

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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

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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

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Hospitality Veteran Zappatelli Dies

Bob Zappatelli, Benchmark Hospitality International’s vice president of food and beverage, unexpectedly passed away May 31. Zappatelli

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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

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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

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