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Named in honor of the famous mile markers that lead the way to the southernmost city in the continental U.S., the new Marker Waterfront Resort is located at the foot of William Street in Key West, close to the waterfront boardwalk and legendary Duval Street and... [ read more ]
Kindred Resorts & Hotels, a collection of independent hotels and resorts focused exclusively on the group and meetings market, recently announced that nine new properties have been added to its North American portfolio. These include: Enchantment Resort in Sedona, AZ; Great Camp Sagamore, ... [ read more ]
The Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort, Golf Club & Spa has officially reopened, kicking off a multi-phase transformation and brand conversion. The expansions and enhancements are all part its eventual conversion to a JW Marriott brand resort in 2017 during the third and final phase of a $250 million expansion. The completed first phase includes ... [ read more ]
According to the American Express Meetings & Events 2016 Global Meetings Forecast, companies are predicted to expand their meeting budgets next year. In turn, hotels are expected to increase capacity in key cities, but lead times remain tight. The 2016 Forecast also examines three key areas of... [ read more ]
The Hyatt Regency DFW recently opened Aviators, a newly renovated 10,000-square-foot event and function space. The space has gone through several transformations over the years, from primarily being used... [ read more ]
Rosen Shingle Creek was recently honored with a 2015 Orbitz Worldwide 'Best in Stay Elite' award for being the highest-rated hotel in Orlando. The awards honor nearly 400 top-rated hotels in 125 popular destinations based on reviews by Orbitz Worldwide consumer brands customers. ... [ read more ]
San Antonio is investing $43 million into the 65,000-seat Alamodome, which is connected to the city's Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center by a walking path and is close to the infamous River Walk and Alamo, as well as thousands of hotel rooms and numerous shops, restaurants and attractions. Scheduled for completion in November 2017, the Alamodome is... [ read more ]
The Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, TX recently announced a $120 million expansion that will include 300 additional rooms and 86,000 square feet of meeting space, bringing the property's totals to 1,811 rooms and more than 490,000 square feet of meeting space. The expansion, expected to ... [ read more ]
The National Conference Center recently announced that it has hired Mary V. Murray as manager of the Black Olive Bar & Grill. Murray brings more than 35 years of food and beverage experience to the position, including owning her ... [ read more ]
Two new hotel brands will debut in New Orleans' Central Business District this spring. The Ace Hotel New Orleans opened March 14 in a historic 1928 Art Deco building with 234 rooms. The hotel's signature restaurant will be called Josephine Estelle and... [ read more ]
Located on 24 acres of beautiful woodlands and nature trails, Lost Corner Preserve is a destination for nature lovers and history buffs. The property dates back to mid-1800s and was once a working farm that has had only two owners since Native Americans inhabited the land. The park features... [ read more ]
The Boise CVB recently announced the opening of Esther Simplot Park. The 55-acre park is made up of 23 acres of interconnected ponds and play areas nestled beside the Boise River and... [ read more ]
The Adelphi Hospitality Group recently unveiled plans for the final phase of renovations of The Adelphi Hotel, the landmark boutique hotel in Saratoga Springs, NY. Originally built in 1877, the newly renovated Adelphi Hotel will reopen in... [ read more ]
Keswick Hall and Golf Club, a luxury resort set in southern Virginia's scenic Hunt Country, has announced an "Experience Package" ideal for getaways to the Charlottesville area. The Experience Package features overnight accommodations, plus a choice of ... [ read more ]
Trivago.com has named two Key West hotels among America's Best for 2017, based on guest reviews. Trivago ranked the 27-room Marquesa Hotel third among 10 hotels in its 4-star category, and the 22-room Almond Tree Inn placed sixth among... [ read more ]
Ziplines at Pacific Crest, the owner and operator of zipline courses in the San Gabriel mountains, is offering a unique opportunity to experience adventure in a rare setting: ziplining through mountain canopies at nighttime and under beautiful moonlight!... [ read more ]
Lodge Kohler, the exclusive hotel of the Green Bay Packers Titletown, held its Grand Opening July 19. The property offers 134 guest rooms and 10 suites, all with custom-designed Kohler bathrooms and bedrooms.... [ read more ]
Pulse Experiential Travel at PulseExperientialTravel.com, one of the world's leading providers of individual travel experiences, and Short Escapes at Shortescapes.net, one of the first websites to focus on authentic getaway experiences for small meetings, events, and experiential travelers, have joined forces to create Shortescapes.net Destination Experiences packages... [ read more ]
