The SMERF market is generally known as the "old reliable" standby, which continues to book meetings even in the harshest of economic climates, while

BOGOTA, ColombiaStarwood is preparing to unveil a new South American property with the opening of the 168-key W Bogota Hotel on Dec. 12, 2014.The new

LONDONMarriott International continues to expand its AC Hotels by Marriott brand, with new properties opening in Valencia, Spain, and Istanbul,

BANGKOK, ThailandThe Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) recently revealed the appointment of

Nathan Kittrell, Visit Greenville South Carolina's newest sales manager, will focus on bringing meetings to Greenville, with a focus on corporate,

DETROITDetroit’s fresh emergence from bankruptcy is creating a vibrant city poised to host more tourism and conventions than any time in

URBANA, Ill.Wyndham Hotels has launched a new Wyndham Garden property in Urbana, Ill., showcasing 198 guest rooms and event space for conferences of

FARGO, N.D.A new Element hotel will open its doors in Fargo, N.D., on Feb. 12, 2015, offering 130 guest rooms and a meetings-ready, 450-square-foot

Reed Travel Exhibitions has announced a rebrand of its IBTM portfolio, which will now become “ibtm events – connections mean everything.

INDIANAPOLISThe former Canterbury Hotel in Indianapolis has been transformed into a Le Meridien property, and is slated for launch on December 4.The

NEW ORLEANSThe Loews New Orleans Hotel has announced the completion of its $4 million guest room and restaurant renovation.Following three months of

SANTA MARTA, ColombiaHilton Worldwide recently announced plans to move forward on construction of the new

MOSCOWAfter years of planning, the former Hotel Moskva reopened as the Four Seasons

BEIJINGThe recent opening of the Rosewood Beijing marks the beginning of the

PHILADELPHIARenovations are complete at the 331-room DoubleTree by Hilton

BOSTONThe 400-room Royal Sonesta Boston completed a redesign of its 200 guest