The Tulalip Resort Casino plans to open a hotel and spa this summer about 40 miles north of Seattle in Tulalip, Wash. The facility will feature
March 01, 2003
Crowne Plaza Slated for Hampton, Va.
MHI Hospitality Corporation plans to purchase the Hampton Marina Hotel, located here, for $7.75 million and reflag it a Crowne Plaza following a
March 01, 2003
ASAE Names Kerle Diversity Director
ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership appointed Trish Kerle its new director of diversity and inclusion.In her new position, Kerle will
March 01, 2003
Upgrades Under Way at Orlando’s International Plaza
The International Plaza Resort & Spa, located in Orlando, completed the first phase of its multimillion-dollar renovation Feb. 27. The first
March 01, 2003
Chicago to Welcome Dana Hotel & Spa
The Dana Hotel & Spa is expected to open May 28 on North State Street in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. The $60 million hotel is
March 01, 2003
Las Vegas to Welcome Encore Suites
Encore Suites, a property situated next to the Wynn Las Vegas, is expected to open in December. The property is slated to house 2,034 guest suites
March 01, 2003
Harrah’s Atlantic City to Open New Tower
Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City is scheduled to open its new Waterfront Tower March 6, marking the completion of the resort’s $550 million
March 01, 2003
StarCite CEO To Step Down
Michael Boult, president and CEO of StarCite, Inc., a meetings technology company, plans to resign March 18. Boult will remain on StarCite’
March 01, 2003
Waldorf Slated for Sarasota
Construction is expected to begin later this year on a new Waldorf=Astoria hotel in Sarasota. The 18-story hotel, expected to open by late 2010,
March 01, 2003
Frisco Welcomes New Sheraton
The Sheraton Stonebriar Hotel, located here, opened Feb. 27 with 119 guest rooms and 1,000 square feet of function space. Plans are in the works
March 01, 2003
Reno Completes CC Plaza Expansion
The Reno-Sparks Convention Center finished its west plaza expansion Feb. 28. The $2.37 million project refurbished its Virginia Street entrance,
March 01, 2003
Pennsylvania Dutch CVB Expands Sales Staff
The Pennsylvania Dutch CVB appointed Lena L. Goodley its new meetings and convention sales manager. Goodley comes to her new position from the
March 01, 2003
US Airways to Connect Philly and Vancouver
Beginning June 3, US Airways plans to initiate seasonal service between Philadelphia International Airport and British Columbia’s Vancouver
March 01, 2003
NYC’s Plaza Reopens
New York City’s famed Plaza hotel reopened March 1 after a two-year, $400 million overhaul. The hotel now features 282 guest rooms and 21,
March 01, 2003
Atlanta CVB Head to Retire
Spurgeon Richardson, president and CEO of the Atlanta CVB, plans to retire at the end of the year. Richardson has led the CVB for the past 17
March 01, 2003
Industry Tech Companies Merge
Certain Software, based here, and Brisbane, Australia-based Amlink Technologies merged under the Certain Software umbrella. Certain Software
March 01, 2003
St. Regis Slated for Bal Harbour, Fla.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide broke ground March 5 on the new St. Regis Resort & Residences, located about 33 miles north of Miami in
March 01, 2003
Southern Connecticut Welcomes Hilton Garden Inn
The Hilton Garden Inn Mystic/Groton opened Feb. 27 about an hour south of Hartford, Conn., in Groton. The property offers 124 guest rooms and 1,
March 01, 2003
Chicago to Welcome Hotel Sax
Hotel Sax Chicago will hold its grand opening celebration March 13. The hotel offers 353 guest rooms and 11,000 square feet of meeting space.
March 01, 2003
Monterey Plaza Finishes Upgrade
The Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa recently completed a refurbishment of its meeting space. The property, located on Cannery Row, offers about 17