The Hotel Ivy in Minneapolis Announces New Director of Sales and Marketing
May 2, 2012
Michael Kappel will oversee the hotel’s sales and marketing.
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Steve Janicek has been appointed General Manager at Ritz-Carlton Denver in Denver - CO
May 2, 2012
A hospitality career that began with Stouffer Hotels landed Janicek at the helm of his most recent post, as General Manager of The Lodge and Spa at Cordillera in the Vail Valley for the past three years.
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The Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau names Randy Prasse executive director
April 30, 2012
The Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau today named tourism veteran Randy Prasse as its new
executive director, replacing Lynn Peters
who announced her plans to depart in
December.
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Colorado Ski Resort Gets New Name
March 29, 2012
SolVista Ski Basin near Granby will henceforth be known as Ski Granby Ranch
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Ho-Chunk Nation changes casino names
March 12, 2012
The Ho-Chunk Nation is rebranding its casinos and changing the names to reflect its offerings beyond gambling, like food and hotels.
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Melvin Tennant Joins US Travel Assn. Board
March 12, 2012
Meet Minneapolis President and CEO Melvin Tennant, CAE, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the U.S. Travel Association.
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Spirit Airlines To Begin Service to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in May
March 2, 2012
Ultra low cost carrier Spirit Airlines announced today it will launch service between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and two of its focus cities, Chicago and Las Vegas, beginning May 31, 2012.
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Coon Rapids hotel completes $1 million renovation
February 21, 2012
A $1 million renovation project has been completed at Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, Coon Rapids, by its new owners.
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KI Center may soon expand in new deal
February 21, 2012
Officials plan to fund 3 items with hotel tax arrangement
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University of St. Thomas launches Event Services website
February 8, 2012
The University of St. Thomas Event & Conference Services announces the unveiling of a joint planning website between the University’s three campuses: St. Paul, Minneapolis and Owatonna (Gainey Conference Center).
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Potawatomi to Build $150 Million, 382-room Hotel in Milwaukee's Menomonee Valley
January 19, 2012
Development Expected to Spur Nearly 1,000 Direct, Indirect Jobs
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On the Road to Becoming a Marriott
January 16, 2012
Now that exterior changes are finished, the Northland Hotel and Conference Center in Brooklyn Park is launching the second phase of its $24 million renovation to become part of the Marriott hotel chain.
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Ho-Chunk plans for casino with up to 2,000 employees
January 16, 2012
Up to 2,000 permanent jobs, 500 construction jobs, a swath of spin-off development and somewhere between $150 million to $200 million in overall investment.
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McKenna named director at VISIT Milwaukee
January 10, 2012
Meg McKenna has been named director of development for VISIT Milwaukee, she previously served as executive director of the Wauwatosa Chamber of Commerce since January 2010.
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Denver Plans Union Station Hotel
December 29, 2011
Denver’s Regional Transportation District board approved plans for redeveloping Denver's Union Station with a new 130-room hotel.
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Il Gatto: CLOSED
December 21, 2011
Il Gatto, the Parasole-owned restaurant anchor in Calhoun Square at the corner of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue, served its last diner Saturday night.
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Maine Event and Lobster Boil Now Making Office Calls (or Visits)
October 24, 2011
Event Lab and Smack Shack have teamed up to offer you an outstanding East Coast experience.
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1800's Style, 58-room Boutique Hotel, and Micro Brewery Envisioned Along Shore of Lake Minnetonka
October 11, 2011
Situated on the shore of Lake Minnetonka, ornamented by historic homes and anchored by a quaint downtown near the water, the one-square-mile city of Excelsior is again proving enticing to new development -- a 58-room hotel and a micro brewery.
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History Colorado Center Announces Completion of Construction
October 11, 2011
History Colorado, previously known as Colorado Historical Society, providing information on heritage and cultural resources of Colorado, has celebrated the construction completion of its latest History Colorado Center in Denver.
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Northland Inn to Become Marriott Minneapolis Northwest in Mid-2012
October 11, 2011
StepStone Hospitality, manager of the Northland Inn Hotel and Conference Center, today announced that the all-suite hotel will convert to the Marriott hotel brand.
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Potawatomi plans hotel development at casino
September 21, 2011
The Forest County Potawatomi tribe is considering plans to build a hotel adjacent to its Potawatomi Bingo Casino in Milwaukee, according to numerous sources.
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Landmark's signs of life to include new business plan
September 21, 2011
The Landmark Hotel has a new developer and will soon have a new business plan.
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Radisson to get face lift, new name
September 21, 2011
The former Radisson Hotel space at 615 Washington Ave. has a new name, a new owner and will soon get a face-lift.
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Buildings sold for downtown Milwaukee Marriott
September 9, 2011
Jackson Street Management LLC closed the purchase of buildings in downtown Milwaukee and will begin construction this year on its planned 200-room Marriott Hotel.
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UW-Oshkosh Becoming Co-owner of City Center Hotel
September 9, 2011
The City Center Hotel in downtown Oshkosh sitting on the banks of the Fox River will soon be under new ownership.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch Appoints New GM
August 24, 2011
The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch has appointed Abdullah Vural to the position of general manager, and will oversee all strategic operations on behalf of the mountain resort.
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Meet Minneapolis Appoints DePhillips Director of Marketing
August 22, 2011
The Meet Minneapolis: Official Convention + Visitors Association recently named Amanda DePhillips as its new director or marketing.
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MPI MN Announces new 2011-2012 Board of Directors
August 16, 2011
The Minnesota Chapter of MPI is proud to announce its 2011-2012 Board of Directors. Previous Directors will now move into Vice President roles plus five new faces to the Board.
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Ho-Chunk look to lure high rollers with new suites
June 27, 2011
The inauguration of a five-star VIP wing at the Ho-Chunk Casino and Convention Center is a step forward in an economic vision that benefits the Ho-Chunk and their neighbors, tribal officials said Thursday.
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Snowmass Touism Hires Fred Brodsky as its New Group Sales Director
March 29, 2011
Entrepreneur Fred Brodsky of Las Vegas will take the helm at Snowmass Tourism Group Sales.
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Luxury casino for Block E?
March 29, 2011
Developer Bob Lux has an upscale gambling complex in mind for downtown Minneapolis.
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Telemark talks collapse, but lodge will re-open until March 1
February 1, 2011
Telemark Lodge and Resort is re-opening…but only for the rest of the winter season.
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Northland Inn hires Brunkow as GM
February 1, 2011
Mike Brunkow, the managing director for The Hotel Minneapolis, has taken the job of general manager of the all-suite Northland Inn Hotel and Conference Center in Brooklyn Park.
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Aloft Hotel Green Bay Wisconsin Ground Breaking
December 1, 2010
Arrive & explore: what’s nearby Aloha!
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New Luxury Hotel in Colorado Springs Will Join Wyndham Grand Collection
December 1, 2010
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation announces its expansion in Colorado and the continued growth of the prestigious Wyndham Grand(R) Collection in the United States with the signing of a new-construction, luxury hotel: the 119-room Mining Exchange, a Wyndham Grand Hotel in downtown Colorado Springs.
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Developers propose new hotel on Wisconsin Avenue
December 1, 2010
Jackson Street Management LLC, which includes Ed Carow and Mark Flaherty of Milwaukee-based hotel development firm Wave Development LLC, wants to build a 10-story, 200-room full service Marriott hotel wrapping around the Johnson Bank building southwest of Wisconsin Avenue and Milwaukee Street in downtown Milwaukee.
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Oshkosh Convention Center Hires New Events Manager
December 1, 2010
The Oshkosh Convention Center is proud to announce the recent hire of a new Events Manager, Audra Hoy.
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Poor Richard's Commonhouse replaces Majors in Bloomington
October 21, 2010
On September 1, 2010, the Bloomington location of local mini-chain Majors Sports Cafe closed down. On September 8, it reopened as Poor Richard's Commonhouse, a colonial American-themed pub.
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Palomino Charity Event for its Last Day in Current Location
October 21, 2010
Landlord Executes a 60-day Vacate Notice
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Four Seasons Hotel Officially Open In Denver
October 21, 2010
The new Four Seasons hotel in downtown Denver is now open for business. On Tuesday there was a reception for guests and tours of the new facility.
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Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Announces Latest Addition to Collection and First Twin Cities Property
October 21, 2010
New Owner Taps Kimpton to Manage Renowned Minneapolis Institution
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St. Regis Aspen hotel sold
October 5, 2010
The 179-room, luxury St. Regis Aspen hotel has been sold for $70 million, seller Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. said Wednesday.
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Minneapolis' historic Grand Hotel sold for $33 million
October 5, 2010
The $33 million purchase ends a roller-coaster chapter for the historic building.
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The Lodge At Vail Welcomes New Executive Chef Paul Wade
September 20, 2010
Paul Wade has been appointed executive chef at The Lodge at Vail, A RockResort in Vail, Colo.
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The Broadmoor Announces John Rovie as New Director of Sales
September 17, 2010
John C. Rovie has been named Director of Sales for The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs.
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Four Seasons Resort Vail Opening in December
August 30, 2010
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is set to expand its Rocky Mountain collection with the opening of its newest property, Four Seasons Resort Vail.
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New Oshkosh Brand Revealed at Community Event
August 30, 2010
Oshkosh’s new brand, “Oshkosh, Wisconsin’s Event City,” was unveiled Thursday, August 19th at a community launch event.
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Destination Hotels & Resorts to Manage The Villas at Snowmass Club in Colorado
August 20, 2010
Destination Announces Third New Property in Three Weeks; Adds to Growing Mountain Collection
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Radisson Blu or Sheraton possible brands for MOA hotel
August 17, 2010
A 501-room hotel planned for the Mall of America will not be branded as a Marriott Renaissance as originally planned. Instead, it will be either a Radisson Blu or Sheraton.
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Federal stimulus revives Mall of America hotel
August 12, 2010
Long-delayed plans for an upscale $130 million hotel at the Mall of America are back on track because of tax-exempt financing available through the 2009 federal stimulus bill.
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Grand opening for Central Wisconsin Convention and Visitors Bureau
August 12, 2010
The moving process is finally over for the Central Wisconsin Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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The Re-Launched Holiday Inn Denver East-Stapleton Hotel Opens to New Opportunities
August 3, 2010
The Re-Launched Holiday Inn Denver East-Stapleton Hotel Opens to New Opportunities in One of Denver's Latest Thriving Communities, the Stapleton-Northfield Area
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The Hotel Minneapolis joins Marriott International Inc.’s Autograph Collection
June 25, 2010
A fast-growing hospitality-investment company has agreed to acquire a majority interest in The Hotel Minneapolis and will rebrand it under Marriott’s newest hotel flag.
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Four Seasons Hotel Denver Set to Open in Fall 2010
June 24, 2010
Forty-five stories above the busy sidewalks and historic buildings of 14th Street soars a new beacon of light and modern urban life that invites one to stay, dine and play – or even live – at the new Four Seasons Hotel Denver.
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Davidson Hotel Company To Manage The Radisson Hotel Bloomington By Mall of America
May 20, 2010
Marks Company’s First Project with Wheelock Street Capital
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New Event and Conference Center in Wausau/Central Wisconsin
May 12, 2010
The Patriot Center is Wausau/Central Wisconsin’s largest and newest event and conference center, offering 60,000 square feet of versatile space.
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Booking the BREC: Interest building as event center opening draws near
May 5, 2010
About twice a day, Bob LeBarron gets a phone call from an excited, expectant bride.
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Northwestern Wisconsin lodge to close
April 29, 2010
A legendary northwestern Wisconsin resort is closing — again.
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Four Seasons Resort Vail opening delayed again!
April 29, 2010
The $250 million dollar Four Seasons Resort Vail has delayed its opening again and there is currently no new opening date for the project.
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Colorado’s Catering Consciously achieves Green America’s Business Seal of Approval
April 26, 2010
Catering Consciously, a Colorado catering service dedicated exclusively to an eco-friendly culinary experience, has been awarded the coveted Business Seal of Approval from Green America, the nation’s leading green economy organization, after undergoing an exhaustive screening process.
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Falls approves loan for long delayed hotel project
April 21, 2010
The Village of Menomonee Falls has entered the hotel business, thanks to $17.7 million public loan to complete a long-stalled project.
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Wedding, other event planning enters digital age at new storefront
February 9, 2010
Imagine if planning a wedding were as easy as flipping screens on an iPhone.
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Chambers Hotel joins Le Meridien flag
February 2, 2010
The Chambers Hotel in downtown Minneapolis has joined the Le Méridien chain, the brand’s parent company, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, announced Tuesday.
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Northern Suburbs Create New Convention and Visitors Bureau
January 13, 2010
The booming expansion taking place in the metro’s northern suburbs has necessitated the creation of a new convention and visitors bureau, dubbed Minnesota Metro North Tourism.
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Grand View Lodge Names Scott Fischburg Vice President of Sales
January 11, 2010
Grand View Lodge, a premier golf, destination spa/wellness, and conference resort in the Brainerd Lakes area of Minnesota, today announced the appointment of Scott M. Fischburg to the position of Vice President of Sales.
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Intrawest and Powdr Corp Announce a Definitive Purchase Agreement for Copper Mountain in Colorado
November 17, 2009
Intrawest and Powdr Corp today announced they have entered into a definitive purchase agreement to sell Intrawest's interests in Copper Mountain to Powdr Corp.
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Award-winning WOW! Events teams with Kraus-Anderson Construction to recreate GLITZ!
October 6, 2009
One-of-a-kind New York-style fashion concept opens at Mall of America
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Saint Cloud Now Open
September 24, 2009
Homewood Suites by Hilton, the international brand of all-suite, residential-style hotels, today announced the opening of its newest property in St. Cloud, Minn.
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Rodeway Inn of Madison Starts Renovations
June 18, 2009
Reintroducing the Rodeway Inn, with 154 guest room and over 10,000 square feet of meeting space.
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Ritz-Carlton Denver names new GM
June 18, 2009
The Ritz-Carlton Denver on Monday named the former manager for several of the resort company’s tropical properties as its new general manager.
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Grand View Lodge Open's Gull Lake Center
June 11, 2009
Minnesota's newest conference center is now open.
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Cambria Isn't Just About Countertops Anymore
May 27, 2009
Most know Cambria as the high-quality countertops made right here in Minnesota. In this instance, Cambria refers to the high-quality addition to the Choice Hotel family.
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Hospitality Veteran Patty Moser Launches Blue Eyes Consulting, Business Development Firm
May 20, 2009
Patty Moser announced today the launch of Blue Eyes Consulting, a business development firm specializing in the hospitality industry.
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Embassy Suites Minneapolis - Brooklyn Center Opens Doors
April 29, 2009
Marks Brand’s 200th Property and Opening of Milestone Design Option III Prototype & Flying Spoons
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Kevin Taylor Brings New Steakhouse to the aloft Hotel at Arista
April 22, 2009
Renowned chef’s newest restaurant location will be his seventh in Colorado
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Oshkosh Convention & Visitors Bureau Hires New Director of Sales
April 15, 2009
The Oshkosh Convention & Visitors Bureau (OCVB) is proud to announce the recent hire of a new Director of Sales, Dana Ecker.
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Southwest Airlines begins service to Minneapolis/St.Paul
March 9, 2009
Southwest Airlines today showed the Twin Cities what it means 'When LUV Comes to Town' as it celebrated the carrier's inaugural service to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
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Twenty-Five Million Dollar Project In Southwest Minnesota Is Now Complete
February 17, 2009
Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel announced the completion of the twenty-five million dollar expansion project.
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The Bradstreet Crafthouse Restaurant Opens in Minneapolis
January 23, 2009
The new Bradstreet Crafthouse Restaurant opened this week at the Graves 601 Hotel in downtown Minneapolis.
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FIVE Event Center Offers Unique Event Space In Uptown Minneapolis
October 29, 2008
FIVE Event Center brings a unique private event space to the Uptown Minneapolis area.
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Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Green Bay North Opens in Green Bay, WI
September 15, 2008
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Green Bay North has opened its doors for business.
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Aloft Minneapolis is Open
September 3, 2008
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. opened Aloft Minneapolis in the downtown Mill District in August.
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Kincaid's To Open In Milwaukee
August 12, 2008
Kincaid's Fish, Chop and Steak House to open in downtown Milwaukee.
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Foshay's Name to Shine Over Minneapolis Once More
August 12, 2008
The lighting of the Foshay sign signals the opening of the new W Hotel on August 13.
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restaurant Max Now Open In Downtown Minneapolis
August 8, 2008
restaurant Max, the new urban, chic restaurant in downtown Minneapolis, is now open. Located adjacent to The Hotel Minneapolis.
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The Hotel Minneapolis—A Doubletree Hotel, Now Open In Downtown Minneapolis
August 8, 2008
New hotel combines sophisticated warmth and up-to-the-minute technology in a stylish restoration of the historic Midland Building
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The Iron Horse Hotel To Open In Milwaukee September 2008
August 4, 2008
The Iron Horse Hotel is industry’s first geared for business travelers, motorcycle enthusiasts alike.
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Sheraton St. Paul Woodbury Hotel Opening August 30
July 18, 2008
New Sheraton hotel to open in Woodbury, MN.
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Chase on the Lake Now Open in Walker, MN
July 17, 2008
Phase one of the Chase on the Lake reonovation and addition opens in Walker, MN.
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Brackett's Crossing Country Club Breaks Ground on New 17,000 Sq Ft Addition and Renovation
July 15, 2008
Brackett's Crossing Country Club in Lakeville, MN, breaks ground on expansion and renovation project.
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The Harley-Davidson Museum Reveals Its Best Kept Secret: Motor and Cafe Racer
July 15, 2008
Two new restaurants at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, WI, bring the bold flavors of the open road to the table.
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Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Opens in Red Wing, MN
July 7, 2008
Country Inn & Suites with meeting room opens in Red Wing, MN.
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Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Opens in Marinette, WI
July 7, 2008
Country Inn & Suites with meeting space opens in Marinette, WI.
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Black Bear Casino Resort Opens Doors to $121 Million Expansion and Renovation
July 3, 2008
Black Bear opens new gaming floor, steakhouse, cabaret and addition to the Black Bear hotel.
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New Hampton Inn & Suites planned for Rochester, Minnesota
July 3, 2008
New Hampton Inn and Suites slated to open in Rochester, Minnesota, in mid-2009.
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Running Acres Harness Park Opens Card Room
July 3, 2008
On June 30 Running Acres opened its new card room, following its 50th day of live harness racing.
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meetingpages.com adds Business Development Director to Lead Expansion Efforts
June 16, 2008
meetingpages.com names Steve Swearengin as its new Director of Business Development.
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meetingpages.com Appoints Curtis Romano to VP & COO Position
April 2, 2008
Curtis Romano has accepted a new executive role at meetingpages.com
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Brian Schmechel Appointed General Manager for The Hotel Minneapolis
March 26, 2008
Brian Schmechel, a twenty-year veteran of the Twin Cities hospitality industry, was named General Manager for The Hotel Minneapolis.
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