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That hotel contract you signed a couple of years ago may give you confidence about sleeping room rates, availability and your event budget, but

NEW YORK CITYTime is of the essence when planning a meeting, which is why Loews Hotels & Resorts boldly promises to respond to group inquiries

ANN ARBOR, Mich.The 86-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Ann Arbor, Mich., is scheduled to open on Monday, June 23, 2014. Located at 3535 Green

BEDFORD PARK, Ill.White Lodging Services has announced that the 174-room Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Midway Airport, owned by RLJ Lodging Trust,

ST. LOUISThe Gateway Arch in St. Louis, America’s symbol of westward expansion, is currently undergoing major renovations that will bring an

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.James Wood will be the chief executive officer of the newly formed Meet AC, a private non-profit sales organization with a sole

KOHALA COAST, HawaiiThe renovation of Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows is complete. Guest rooms, suites and the pool were refreshed and in-room

LEXINGTON, Ky. Griffin Gate Marriott Marriott Resort & Spa completed a lobby and lounge renovation, as part of its $6.7 million

RIO MAR, Puerto RicoThe Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Beach Resort & Spa launched a multimillion dollar renovation that will improve meeting spaces,

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. The Prairie Capital Convention Center completed its $15 million renovation, the facility's first major update since it was

COLUMBUS, O.H. Brasfield & Gorrie celebrated a construction milestone at the 135-room Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph Hotel when the

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.Hilton Garden Inn has announced the opening of the 133-room Hilton Garden Inn Little Rock West, an addition to the brand's growing

COLUMBUS, O.H.  Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph Hotel

STAUNTON, Va.Crestline Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Damon L. Strickland, CHA, as general manager of the Stonewall Jackson

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.The all-new B Resort & Spa, located in Florida’s Walt Disney World Resort, officially opened its doors on Monday,

UBUD, Bali, IndonesiaThe Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company announced Bali, Indonesia, as the next location of a Ritz-Carlton Reserve. The exclusive resort

CHENGDU, ChinaThe St. Regis Chengdu it is set to open its doors in July 2014. The hotel will be the 32nd St. Regis hotel worldwide, and the sixth in