Sands Casino Opening in Bethlehem, Pa.

Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem is set to open May 22 here. The resort is located about one hour from Philadelphia, on the former site of the

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Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki Beach Names GM

Jim Heather was named general manager of the Wyland Waikiki, which is being rebranded as Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki Beach this summer. Heather

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New JW Marriott San Antonio Appoints GM

The JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa named Arthur Coulombe as general manager. The 1,002-room resort is under construction

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Marina del Rey, Calif., CVB Launches New Site, Logo, Tagline

The Marina del Rey CVB launched a new website, logo and tagline: “Coastal Warmth. L.A. Cool.” Website navigation has been streamlined

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Hilton Garden Inn Opens in Warner Robins, Ga.

The 91-room Hilton Garden Inn is up and running here. The property features four meetings rooms with 2,000 square feet of meeting space, a

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Lorien Hotel Opens in Alexandria, Va.

The 107-room Lorien Hotel & Spa here is open. The hotel includes more than 3,500 feet of meeting space. The property also includes a 4,000-

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‘M’ Debuts in Sin City

M Resort Spa Casino is up and running on the Las Vegas Strip. The 390-room resort includes gaming, nine restaurants, five bars and a 23,000-square

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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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Hotel Indigo Opens in Tampa Bay Area

The 76-room Hotel Indigo St. Petersburg Downtown is up and running here, after converting the 1920s-era Heritage Hotel. The hotel is close to the

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Long Beach Venue Gets Facelift

Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center completed a $7 million renovation. The ocean view inspired the revamped interior design of the

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Hotel Maya Opening in Long Beach

The former Coast Long Beach Hotel here will reopen as Hotel Maya July 1. The property will be the newest boutique hotel in the Joie de Vivre

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‘Three for Free’ Offered at Temecula [Calif.] Hotel

Temecula Creek Inn here launched its “Three For Free” promotion that allows meeting planners to choose three additional enhancements when

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Hilton Garden Inn Names DoS in St. Paul

Allison M. Harke was appointed director of sales for the Hilton Garden Inn St. Paul City Center. Harke previously served as director of sales for

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ASNE Cancels 2009 Convention

The American Society of Newspaper Editors (ASNE) cancelled its 2009 convention, which was scheduled for April 26-29 in Chicago, citing low membership

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CEMA Announces Speakers for 2009 Summit

The Corporate Event Marketing Association (CEMA) announced the speakers for its CEMA Summit 2009, which will take place July 19-21 at the Hard Rock

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ASAE Urges Senator to Reconsider TARP Legislation

ASAE delivered a letter to Sen. John Kerry, urging him to reconsider his proposal to penalize firms that receive TARP (Taxpayer Protection and

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Shangri-La Hotel Suspended in Chicago

Construction of the Shangri-La Hotel, Chicago was suspended, according to a press release from Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts. “Under the

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MGM Mirage Faces Default

MGM Mirage, based here, may default on its debt agreements, raising concerns the company may file for bankruptcy, the Detroit Free Press reported

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Hilton Americas-Houston Debuts Venue

Skyline, a venue for groups, is open at the Hilton Americas-Houston after an extensive renovation. The space is located on the 24th floor of the

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Hotel Indigo Debuts in Fort Myers, Fla.

Hotel Indigo Fort. Myers-River District is set to open March 23 here. The riverfront hotel is reportedly the first new-build hotel in the district

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