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- Kalahari Resorts Hires Cindy Foley, CMP for Assistant Director of Sales
Kalahari Resorts, a leader in the waterpark resort and conference industry in Wisconsin, has hired Cindy Foley, CMP, as the assistant director of sales. With nearly 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Foley will work closely with the director of sales in this newly created position to oversee sales, catering and conference personnel for Kalahari Resort, home to the largest independently owned convention center in the state.
Over the years, Foley has been an active and widely respected member of the hospitality community. She has held 18 leadership roles in Meeting Professionals International (MPI) - Wisconsin Chapter and has received countless awards from the organization including the Hall of Fame Award, Industry Advocate Award and Supplier of the Year. In addition, she served on the board for the Wisconsin Society of Association Executives from 2004 until 2010 and was presented with the Associate Member of the Year Award in 2007.
- Timmerman Becomes a Certified Meeting Professional
Shannon Timmerman, senior sales manager for the Glacier Canyon Lodge Conference Center at the Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells, has earned her Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) credentials.
- River City Casino Opening Draws Crowds
Pinnacle Entertainment, a leading owner and operator of resorts and casinos in the United States opened their latest endeavor, the River City Casino in St. Louis yesterday to a crowd of thousands. River City is a fabulous new tourist destination and entertainment venue for locals and visitors to the St. Louis area and represents an investment of approximately $380 million, one of the largest private investments in the region.
- Meet Minneapolis Announces New VP of Finance & Admin (03/08/10)
Meet Minneapolis, the Official Convention + Visitors Association™, has named David Knoll to the newly formed position of vice president of Finance and Administration.
- Changes Ahead at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort (03/08/10)
The Lincolnshire Marriott Resort has been a prime resort and events space in Chicagoland for over 35 years. ON March 1, the resort will break ground on its renovation project, completely redoing the lobby and upgrading many of the resort's most famous and popular features including ballroom and meeting space renovations and creating an M.I. Greatroom.
- Q Center is pleased to announce Armon L. Haagen (DOS)
Q Center, the largest conference center in the United States, today announced that Armon L. Haagen has joined its management team as Director of Sales and Marketing.
- SmithBucklin Promotes John Stoiber to Sr VP
SmithBucklin the world’s largest association management and professional services company, announced today the promotion of John Stoiber to Senior Vice President & Chief Executive—Business Trade Industry Practice. He is also a member of the SmithBucklin corporate management team and will continue to work out of the company’s Chicago office and report to SmithBucklin Chairman & CEO, Henry S. Givray.
- UCM to Open New Recreation and Wellness Center March 2011
Construction of a new state-of-the-art recreation and wellness center at the University of Central Missouri is well underway. The target opening date for the center is set for March 2011, and reservations are now being accepted for the new facility for summer 2011. The wellness center will greatly enhance the amenities currently offered at UCM and more than double the gymnasium space available for use at the university.
- Innovation through Collaboration (02/19/10)The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce, the Middle Michigan Development Corp., and the Mount Pleasant Area Convention & Visitors Bureau are now housed under one roof – creating an opportunity to not only share ideas and resources, but to pioneer new collaborations and ventures as well.
- Crowne Plaza Opens in Downtown Chicago(02/18/10)
The Avenue Crowne Plaza Hotel Chicago is one of Chicago's favorite choices of Luxury hotels in downtown Chicago, IL. Located in the heart of downtown Chicago, IL the Ave is steps away from Michigan Avenue's "Magnificent Mile" offering ultimate world-class shopping, dining, arts and entertainment.
- Doubletree Opens Tenth Chicagoland Location (2/15/10)
Doubletree Hotels has announced the opening of the Doubletree Hotel Libertyville-Mundelein in the northwest Chicagoland suburbs. Conveniently situated within an hour’s drive of both Chicago and Milwaukee, the 183-room hotel is located in the Village of Mundelein, just minutes from Lake Michigan, majestic state parks, quaint historic villages and first-class shopping and entertainment.
- Sioux Falls Guest House Inn & Suites Joins Guesthouse Intl (2/12/10)
BOOMERANG HOTELS announces the opening of the Guest House Inn and Suites, Sioux Falls, SD (formerly Kelly Inn). This is the first Guest House Inn and Suites franchise in South Dakota!
- FAVORITE FRENCH RESTAURANT REOPENS AS COLETTE BAR & BISTRO (02/11/10)
The new Coletter Barr & Bistro, formerly Chez Colette, opens today at the French luxury hotel Sofitel Minneapolis after a month of renovations, just in time for Valentine's day. The popular French restaurant's new name comes along with a hip, modern redesign, cutting-edge technology and an additional private dining area.
- Greater Greenbay CVB Receives International Accreditation (01/29/10)
The Greater Greenbay CVB was awarded with the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) accreditation. It is one of only 101 CVBs accredited in the world. This accreditation means that the CVB has attained a significant measure of excellence.
- Rough Riders Hotel and CC Expansion, Medora, ND (1/28/10)
Located in the heart of downtown Medora this charming, historic hotel is newly renovated with 68 additional tower rooms. Beginning the summer season of 2010 you can stay in one of eight Historic Rooms with one queen or king bed, or one of the sixty-eight new Tower Rooms with two queen beds or 1 king bed. The dining room has been expanded and is perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
- Eaglewood Resort 7 Spa Announces Its Green Sealâ„¢ Silver Certification Awarded For Its Environmental initiatives (01/26/10)
Eaglewood Resort & Spa, a Benchmark Hospitality property, has achieved the Green Seal™ certification, it was recently announced by Charles Reece, general manager for the property. This AAA – Four Diamond award-winning resort is just one of only 40 throughout the country to have earned this prestigious distinction. Green Seal is a 20-year-old, independent, non-profit organization dedicated to creating a more sustainable world. Green Seal created a rigorous, science-based environmental standard for the industry, which includes nearly three dozen environmentally responsible criteria for lodging properties.
- Kane County Announces New Exhibition Space. (01/25/10)
The Kane County Fairgrounds is proud to announce our new exhibition space. The new space is perfect for events, such as boat, RV and housewares shows, as well as weddings and other types of banquets / receptions. The new space includes...West Exhibition Hall, 130 X 120, 15,600 square feet of exhibit space, East Exhibition Hall-130 X 120, 15,600 square feet of exhibit space,32,000 total square feet of exhibit space,40 acres of parking, RV Parking utility Hook-up, Available 2nd Level Conference Room, Office space for show coordinators, Full kitchen area, Banquet hall suitable for weddings, gatherings and special events.
- Minnesota's Radisson Plymouth Completes Renovation (01/22/10)
The Radisson Hotel & Conference Center located in Plymouth, Minn., at 3131 Campus Drive, announced the completion of its year-long renovation.
- Radisson Hotel & CC Announces Completion of Renovation (01/21/10)
The Radisson Hotel & Conference Center located in Plymouth at 3131 Campus Drive today announced the completion of its year-long renovation. The million dollar renovation included redesign of the Creekside Café and Lounge, new lobby furnishings including some chandelier lighting, and renovation of the conference rooms on the main and lower levels which included some new ceilings, lighting and sound systems.
- Quad Cities CVB Launches New Website (01/21/10)
With a new year comes a new look, as the Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau launches a new website aimed to make it easier than ever to access all you could ever want to know about the Quad Cities.
- The Dearborn Inn, A Marriott Hotel Unveils Meeting & Event Space Renovation (01/18/10)
The Dearborn Inn, A Marriott Hotel has just revealed their newly completed meeting and event space renovations.
- Minnesota Lodging Association Selects Dave Brott as "2009 Hotelier of the Year"(01/15/10)
The Minnesota Lodging Association has honored Dave Brott (Hilton Garden Inn, Bloomington) with its "2009 Hotelier of the Year" Award.
- Congratulations to Judy Tallant (01/15/10)
Judy was awarded Star of the Quarter for the MPI Heartland Chapter. The award was presented to Judy Tallant at the January 13th Central POD meeting. Judy was recognized for her volunteerism to our Heartland Chapter. Judy was nominated by one of her fellow chapter members.
- Providence Group to manage Regency Lodge in Omaha, Nebraska (01/11/10)
Jed C. Heller, President of the The Providence Group, LLC, a Massachusetts-based full service hospitality management company, announced today that the company has been engaged to manage The Regency Lodge, a 145-room property in greater Omaha, Nebraska.
- Chez Colette Receives a Makeover (01/07/10)
Chez Colette, Sofitel Minneapolis’ popular French restaurant, is being redesigned and renovated for the first time since the hotel opened in 1975.
- Xanterra Assumes Management of the Deer Creek State Park Lodge and Conference Center (1/4/10)
National and state park concessioner Xanterra Parks & Resorts will assume management of the Deer Creek State Park Lodge and Conference Center on Feb. 1, 2010. The lodge will reopen for business on Feb. 26, 2010. The company has begun accepting reservations for lodge rooms after that date.
- Benchmark Hospitality Appoints Wende Blumberg GM for Hotel Contessa, TX(12/22/2009)
Benchmark Hospitality International has announced the appointment of Wende Blumberg as general manager for Hotel Contessa, the Personal Luxury Hotel(TM) on the Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas. Greg Champion, chief operating officer, made the announcement.
- Rotary Lauds Bruening's Service
The Rotary Club of Galesburg at its regular membership luncheon meeting Dec. 3 recognized Diane Bruening as the recipient of the cub’s Outstanding Vocational/Community Service Leader Award for the second quarter of the 2009-10 Rotary Year. Bruening is executive director of the Galesburg Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Welcome Center.
- 5 Leading Menu Trends for 2010 (12/10/09)
Challenged with one of the toughest years on record, restaurant operators may be looking ahead to 2010 with an eye towards further cost-cutting measures. Menu innovation, however, also plays an essential role for success over the coming year by enticing recession-weary diners with compelling reasons to eat out.
- Independence Events Center Opens (12/9/09)
The all new 68 million dollar Independence Events Center, a state-of-the-art, multi-purpose arena with 5,800 fixed seats, 25 luxury suites, a bar/grill and community ice rink has opened its doors for business. Planners have created a spacious feel, with wide concourses, seven full service box offices and plenty of bathrooms. As a plus, 2,000 free parking spaces are on site. Fans will appreciate that no seat is further away from the action than 16 rows.
- Wessels Living History Farm named top tourism attraction in state (12/7/09)
The Wessels Living History Farm, located on the southern edge of York, was named the Outstanding Tourism Attraction in the state, during the Nebraska Tourism Conference held in Norfolk this week.
- Lisa Peterson Named To Lead White Lodging's Region 9 Hotels as Vice President (12/3/09)
White Lodging has appointed Lisa Peterson to the position of Regional Vice President where she will oversee operational and financial performances for hotels in Utah, Arizona, and Grand Junction, Colorado.
- Radisson Plaza Hotel Minneapolis Appoints New General Manager
Radisson(R) Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of Tom Mason as the new general manager of the Radisson Plaza Hotel Minneapolis at 35 South 7th Street in the heart of the city's downtown area. Mason brings more than 25 years of property management experience in the hospitality industry to the position.
- Two Hotels Renovate & Grow in McHenry County, IL (11/24/09)
Overnight guests and conference attendees are enjoying the results of major renovation and expansion projects at two hotels in McHenry County, Ill. The Holiday Inn in Crystal Lake completed a $4 million renovation to the entire building, both inside and out, from the guestrooms to the ballroom, and from the lower level to the seventh floor. The Hampton Inn in McHenry added a second meeting room and 40 guestrooms, increasing total meeting space to 1,500 square feet and guestrooms to 117.
- Staybridge Suites Milwaukee West-Oconomowoc Now Open (11/17/09)
Pabst Farms Development Inc., developers of the largest master-planned community in southeastern Wisconsin, together with S&L Hospitality, a hospitality development and management company in Madison, Wis., welcomed business owners, chamber members and community leaders to a Grand Opening Ribbon Reception on June 2, commencing the opening of the new, 128-room Staybridge Suites(R) Milwaukee West-Oconomowoc located at 1141 Blue Ribbon Drive, Oconomowoc, Wis., 53066.
- New 21c Museum Hotel to Open in Cincinnati, Ohio
Building on its mission of engaging the public with contemporary art and supporting the revitalization of American downtowns, 21c Museum Hotels will renovate and restore the former Metropole Hotel - an historic landmark in downtown Cincinnati - to its original purpose as a hotel and a centerpiece of the city.
- Doubletree Arrives at Cincinnati International Airport (11/10/09)
Newest Doubletree Airport Hotel Located at Terminal Entrance for Easy Take-Offs and Landings.
- Marriott Bloomington - Normal Hotel & Conference Center Opens (11/04/09)
Mr. John Q. Hammons announces the opening of his third hotel this year with the debut of the nine-story, 230-room/suite Marriott Bloomington - Normal Hotel & Conference Center (www.marriottnormal.com) in the revitalized Uptown Normal, Ill. Located at 201 Broadway Avenue, the contemporary-designed hotel and adjoining 40,000 gross square feet of meeting space created nearly 150 new jobs.
- Flint HIlls Discovery Center in Manhattan, KS (11/2/09)
Kansas is very close to adding one more jewel to its crown of attractions with the Flint Hills Discovery Center in Manhattan. Construction on this estimated $23 million facility is expected to begin in the summer of 2011 and will focus on how the people and the land of the Flint Hills shape one another.
- Staybridge Suites Opens First Kansas Hotel in Wichita (10/27/09)
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG] announced that a new 88-room Staybridge Suites recently opened in Wichita. The Staybridge Suites location is the state's first Staybridge Suites hotel. The new Staybridge Suites Wichita is located at 2250 N. Greenwich Road, St. N, Wichita, Kansas 67226.
- Weber's Boutique Hotel and Restaurant Announces the Newest Meeting Facility in MI (10/12/09)
Weber’s Hotel and Restaurant announces the completion of a full-scale transformation of its Main Ballroom and surrounding areas. $500,000 worth of renovations make a noticeable alteration in the now-expansive, bright setting of Weber’s Main Ballroom.
The Main Ballroom exudes crisp, white elegance in a panoramic, yet intimate setting. The space is well-suited to accommodate weddings, meetings, and special events in a comfortable, upscale environment. Bright new paint, stylish carpeting, new ceiling
- LANGELLA JOINS THE ST. LOUIS CONVENTION & VISITORS COMMISSION (10/09/09)
The St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission (CVC) has hired Nicholas A. Langella, CFE, as its new Senior VP/General Manager of America’s Center. Langella will be responsible for the America’s Center® convention complex, which also includes the Edward Jones Dome, Ferrara Theatre and the Executive Conference Center.
- Introducing the Four Points by Sheraton Indianapolis Carmel
The city of Carmel, Indiana, on the affluent north side of Indianapolis, is one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the Midwest, with scores of international businesses and cultural landmarks having opened in the past ten years. It's also now home to the brand new Four Points by Sheraton Indianapolis Carmel, which recently opened its doors to guests eager to explore this exciting area.
- Buffalo Ridge Resort & Event Hall
Back in the first half of the 20th century, the South Dakota School for the Blind was located in Gary, South Dakota – a small town on the eastern edge of the state. In 1959, the school was relocated to Aberdeen, leaving Gary’s campus abandoned. Fast-forward to 2009. Fifty years later, the campus has been revitalized into Buffalo Ridge Resort & Event Hall. The facility has hotel rooms, camping, a convention center, and a recreational lake – all of which maintain its historical appeal. Dormitories have become hotel rooms and office space, and an auditorium has become a ballroom and event hall.
- Hilton Worldwide Launches New Corporate Identity
The new corporate name and logo follow the company's recent relocation of its global headquarters from Beverly Hills, Calif., to McLean, Va. Hilton Worldwide (formerly Hilton Hotels Corporation) today announced the launch of its new corporate name and logo. Hilton's new name, Hilton Worldwide, signifies the company's global breadth and reach, and the logo incorporates key design elements that reflect Hilton's rich heritage, vision for the future and commitment to excellence in service.
- Doubletree Hotel Rochester/Downtown Opens
To celebrate its new Doubletree name, the Minnesota hotel has completed a $10 million renovation project, which transformed the former Radisson(R) hotel into a modern hotel with stylish guest rooms, increased meeting and event space, delicious dining offerings and more.
- Kemper Museum Turns 15 (9/30/09)
The sleek exterior of Kansas City’s Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, designed by Gunnar Birkerts, only hints at the activity within its walls. The open, light-filled atrium provides a striking setting for art activities in the Museum, which is accessible to all, free of charge, year-round. The permanent collection, temporary exhibitions, free public programs, special events, and the ever-popular Café Sebastienne provide endless opportunities for education and entertainment.
- Mountain Iron Hotel to Add Conference Center
The owner of the new Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Mountain Iron announced plans Wednesday to build an adjoining 10,000-square-foot conference and event center -- adding about $1 million more in investment to what was already a $9 million project.
- Minneapolis Convention Center Offers Meeting Planners Option to ‘Green Your Event’
The Minneapolis Convention Center (MCC), today announced it has entered a partnership with Boulder, Colo.-based Renewable Choice Energy as the first convention center in the U.S. to offer meeting planners and conventions Green Your Event packages to balance the environmental impact of event-related emissions and electricity use.
- Great Wolf Lodge Names Melissa Bender Sales Manager (9/17/09)
Bender is responsible for developing and maintaining group sales accounts for leisure, business and corporate clients. Prior to joining Great Wolf Lodge, Bender was the marketing manager for Qdoba Mexican Grill in
- Here's Chicago 3rd Annual Meetings & Hospitality Industry's End of Summer BASH! (9/9/09)
Hereschicago.com's 3rd Annual Meetings & Hospitality Industry's End of the Summer BASH! at Hard Rock Cafe Chicago 2009
- Greater Lansing CVB Moving to New Address
That’s right! In an effort to better serve visitors to the Greater Lansing region, the Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau is moving downtown! At our new home in the first floor of the Stadium District building, guests to the area can get valuable information in our new Visitor Center and meeting planners will find the CVB conveniently located across the street from the 125,000 square foot Lansing Center.
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Homewood Suites by Hilton, the international brand of all-suite, residential-style hotels, today celebrates its 20th anniversary of providing extended-stay, business and leisure travelers with many of the comforts and conveniences of home.
- Arendt Named Grinnell Area Arts Council Director & CVB Coordinator (8/17/09)
The Grinnell Area Arts Council (GAAC) and Grinnell Convention and Visitors Bureau recently announced that Judy Arendt of Grinnell was the new GAAC director and Convention and Visitors Bureau coordinator. Members of the GAAC board and Chamber of Commerce had to choose from a large number of applicants, but felt Arendt would be perfect for the job because of her background and support of the arts.
- CHI Opens Cambria Suites Hotel in Maple Grove, MN (8/11/09)
Choice Hotels International has announced that the Cambria Suites hotel in Maple Grove, MN, has opened. Cambria Suites hotels feature a stylish design with guest suites that are 25 percent larger than standard hotel rooms. The 129-suite Maple Grove hotel is owned and operated by Grove Hospitality, LLC. Cambria Suites hotels offer the latest in technology, from a large-screen television in the open, airy two-story lobby to two flat-screen LCD televisions, Media Hub Technology, and MP3 jacks in the guest suites and complimentary wired and wireless high-speed Internet access throughout the property.
- King's Pointe Waterpark Resort Offers Opportunity (8/11/09)
King’s Pointe Waterpark Resort sits on the shores of Storm Lake’s (Iowa) 3,200-acre natural lake. It is part of Project AWAYSIS, a $39 million development project by the city of Storm Lake. The facility features indoor and outdoor waterparks, 24-hour fitness room, arcade and gift shop, the Regatta Grille, plus 100 rooms, including 58 with lake views. It offers 3,000 square feet of event and meeting space with tailored catering menus, technology services and executive boardrooms. The dining area features a 3-tiered layout to accommodate lake view dining with an outdoor patio, including a fire pit.
- Hotel Julien Dubuque Completes $30 Million Renovation/Restoration (8/11/09)
The Hotel Julien Dubuque has completed a $30 million renovation and restoration, which is a return to luxury and sophistication for this landmark. A hotel has been situated in the same Main Street location in Dubuque since 1839. The renovation blends historical character and modern refinement. As a remarkable boutique hotel, it is one of the area’s most elegant properties and offers flawless service. Hotel Julien Dubuque has reinvented itself as a prime venue for meetings, banquets, weddings and events. It features a Grande Ballroom, including a 17-foot ceiling and period chandeliers. Its meeting and banquet facilities are perfectly suited for 6 to 450 guests. This full service property includes multi-functional spaces, pre-function areas for receptions and exhibits, and state-of-the-art audiovisual technology. The hotel boasts 133 guest rooms and suites featuring outstanding amenities, such as Aveda concept products, iPod docks and complementary WIFI. It also offers Caroline's Restaurant, the Riverboat Lounge and Patio, room service, an indoor pool and fitness facility, a business center and shuttle services.
- Doubletree Hotel Rochester Downtown Announces Opening (8/5/09)
Doubletree Hotels has announced the opening of the Doubletree Hotel Rochester Downtown. To celebrate its new Doubletree name, the Minnesota hotel has completed a $10 million renovation project, which transformed the former Radisson hotel into a modern hotel with stylish guest rooms, increased meeting and event space, delicious dining offerings and more. Situated in the heart of the city center, this 212-room hotel is a convenient, one-hour drive from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The 100%, non-smoking, Doubletree Hotel Rochester Downtown is just two blocks from the world-renowned Mayo Clinic via the city’s convenient, climate-controlled skyway and pedestrian subway system.
- Hampton Hotels Opens 17 New Properties (8/4/09)
Hampton Hotels announced the opening of 17 new properties during June 2009, aggregating 1,514 new rooms. This represents the largest month of openings thus far in 2009. The new openings include nine Hampton Inn hotels and eight Hampton Inn & Suites properties, as well as one Hampton Inn by Hilton located in Canada. All openings are franchised, newly constructed hotels.
- Interstate Hotels & Resorts Opens Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport (7-29-09)
Interstate Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:IHR) announced the opening of the 194-room Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport, which recently completed a multi-million dollar renovation and brand conversion. The former Ramada Inn and Conference Center is owned by Amana Hospitality, LLC, and will be managed by Interstate.
- 5 things to know: 27 July 2009
Hotel performance data for June 2009 was released by STR and STR Global this week. In the Americas year-over-year comparisons, occupancy for the region dropped 9.8 percent to 61.3 percent; average daily rate declined 10.6 percent to US$97.96; and revenue per available room decreased 19.4 percent to US$60.05.
- Discover Kalamazoo is the new name of the Kalamazoo County Convention and Visitors Bureau. (7-6-09)
The name change and new destination brand was unveiled today by Discover Kalamazoo President Greg Ayers during a news conference at their Kalamazoo office.
- America’s Largest Convention Center Gets Coverage with Wireless Indoor Network by ExteNet Systems (7-6-09)
Cricket Communications Inc., the pioneer of unlimited wireless services with no long-term commitments or credit checks, has launched a new indoor wireless network by ExteNet Systems, Inc., that covers Chicago’s famed McCormick Place convention center.
- Hyatt Regency St. Louis Hotel opens After $65 Million Renovation
The 910-room Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront at the Gateway Arch,which is owned by The Chartres Lodging Group, LLC, announces its grand opening today after completing a $63 million renovation that included a top-to-bottom transformation.
- IAEE announces 2009 (6-30-09)
IAEE is pleased to announce that Donald S. (Don) Freeman, Jr. is selected as the 2009 "Legend of the Industry" from the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE).
- Tasty Catering Named Chicago’s 101 Best and Brightest
Tasty Catering has been named as one of Chicago’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR). In great company with customers such as Paylocity, RSM McGladrey, Turner Construction and Verizon Wireless, other companies on the list include Argonne National Laboratory, Golin Harris and VW Credit.
- St. James Hotel Announces New Culinary Team Headed by Michael Norman (6-29-09)
The St. James Hotel recently announced the appointment of a new culinary team headed by Executive Chef Michael Norman. Norman oversees day-to-day food service and purchasing operations for the hotel’s banquet and catering division as well as its three on-site restaurants, The Port, The Veranda Café and Jimmy’s Pub.
- Wyndham Milwaukee Airport Hotel & Convention Center Announces Susan Smolarek, Senior Sales Manager! (6-23-09)
- Two Indianapolis Hotels Reach Major Construction Milestone (6-19-09)
The Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown and the SpringHill Suites Indianapolis Downtown have reached a major construction milestone – both properties have been topped off, marking the completion of major exterior construction on both properties. The two new properties are part of the $450 million Marriott Place development, which will offer unprecedented flexibility and options to meeting planners and business and leisure travelers.
- Grand View Lodge Announces Grand Opening of Gull Lake Center (6-25-09)
Grand View Lodge, a premier golf, destination spa/wellness, and conference resort in the Brainerd Lakes area of Minnesota, announced the Grand Opening of the Gull Lake Center, a state-of-the-art conference and training center located within a few hours of the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
- The Iron Horse Hotel announces Smyth as another unique venue for events.
The Iron Horse Hotel’s rustic American restaurant offers meeting planners another memorable space fresh off a Milwaukee Business Journal feature on their already unparallel Milwaukee meeting spaces, The Iron Horse Hotel announces Smyth as another unique venue for events. This rustic American restaurant with seating for 60 promises a memorable experience in an irreverent space, featuring full A/V capabilities and an authentic menu pairing classic Midwestern cuisine with seasonal favorites. Meeting planners can choose from the Smyth menu or custom create a menu specific to their event.
- Positively Cleveland's Entire Convention Services Team Now CMP’S
Positively Cleveland is proud to announce a transformation in its Convention Services division. Amanda Bonvechio, Convention + Housing Manager, and Tamara Dyer, Convention + Events Manager, have earned their Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation from the Convention Industry Council (CIC).
- Doubletree Collinsville/St. Louis Debuts
With the completion of the $12 million renovation of a former Holiday Inn, the stunning new Doubletree Collinsville/St. Louis Hotel proudly welcomes visitors, businesses, and residents alike to experience the enhancement project in the heart of the suburban St. Louis community of Collinsville, Illinois.
- The Fairmont Chicago receives the Green Seal Bronze Certification
The Fairmont Chicago is proud to announce Bronze Certification by Green Seal. This distinguished honor recognizes organizations that meet stringent criteria. For more information on The Fairmont Chicago, please call (312) 565-8000, (800) 441-1414
- OSAE’s Annual Conference returns to Canton
The OSAE’s Annual Conference returns to Canton after a 13 year absence. The Ohio Society of Association Executives (OSAE) is returning to Canton in August of 2010 for it’s annual conference after a 13 year absence. Why is this important to our area? It will bring in about 250 attendees many of them are meeting planners for their perspective associations and could bring future conferences to this area.
- Chefs’ Fest 2009-Woodfield Chicago Northwest Conv. Bureau
Chefs’ Fest 2009 Serves Up Savory Samples From Over 50 Exhibitors. Chefs’ Fest 2009, the original food & beverage sampling event, produced by the Woodfield Chicago Northwest Convention Bureau, returns April 21, 2009 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Arlington Park Racecourse, Euclid Avenue and Wilke Roads, Arlington Heights, IL.
- Oshkosh CVB Hires New Director of Sales
The Oshkosh Convention & Visitors Bureau (OCVB) is proud to announce the recent hire of a new Director of Sales, Dana Ecker. Dana brings over 20 years experience in the hospitality industry, including Sales Manager positions at the Pioneer Inn, the Heidel House and the Radisson Paper Valley, very reputable properties in the Fox Valley area. She has covered the entire state of Wisconsin and the Chicago area, with a heavy emphasis on the corporate and association business in Milwaukee and Madison. We welcome her professionalism and vast industry knowledge and believe she will be a valuable asset to the OCVB.
- Pinehurst Inn certified by Green America’s Green Business Network
Pinehurst Inn has been approved for Green America’s Green Business Network, the oldest, largest, and most diverse network of socially and environmentally responsible businesses in America.
- Brookfield, WI CVB Welcomes New Executive Director
The Board of Directors of the Brookfield Convention & Visitors Bureau (BCVB) has selected Nancy Justman to begin as Executive Director of the BCVB on April 13th.
