GRAND CAYMANThe Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort is up for the challenge of a major guest room makeover, with its four-month renovation now in the

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. The President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - a DoubleTree by Hilton has opened in historic downtown Springfield, Ill. Previously an

TORONTOInternational Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre Toronto Airport, a member of Preferred Hotel Group's Sterling Hotels brand, has opened its

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COLUMBUS, OhioHomewood Suites by Hilton has announced the opening of its newest property in Columbus, Ohio. The five story, 109-suite hotel is owned

PENSACOLA, Fla. The 106-suite SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Pensacola, Fla., is now open. Located at 487 Creighton Road, the SpringHill Suites

MIDDLEBURG, Va.Salamander Resort & Spa has opened in Middleburg, Va., offering a blend of equestrian, spa, culinary, winery, nature and historic

The General Services Administration (GSA) has unfrozen the government-wide per diem reimbursement rates for government travel, and will raise such

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KAHUKU, HawaiiTurtle Bay Resort on Oahu’s North Shore is nearing the final stages of its multi-million-dollar renovation just in time for the

NEW YORKIn response to meeting industry trends of smaller and more frequently held meetings, Convene is now offering a specialized small meeting

MARINA DEL REY, Calif. Pacifica Hotels has announced the full renovation of the Marina del Rey Hotel, the Marina's very first hotel. The waterfront

WASHINGTON, D.C. If current patterns persist, Labor Day-like traffic will soon plague U.S. highways on the average day of the week, says a report

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CHICAGOThe International Special Events Society (ISES) has elected Brian Acheson CSEP, as its new International President for the 2013-14 year.

LINCOLN, Neb. Hilton Garden Inn has announced the opening of the 104-room Hilton Garden Inn Lincoln Downtown/Haymarket, representing an addition to

MINNEAPOLISThe new Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown is set to open on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013. Located at 1500 Washington Avenue South, the 265-room

OKLAHOMA CITY, Ok. Hilton Worldwide announced the recent groundbreaking for an Embassy Suites Hotels in Oklahoma City, slated to open its doors

ORLANDOHyatt Hotels Corporation has announced plans to purchase the 1,641-room Peabody Orlando hotel for $717 million from UST Hotel Joint Venture,