Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) and PCMA Education Foundation have launched its Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund, which will provide assistance to members in the meetings and events industry who have been impacted by the storm. Deborah Sexton, president and CEO, PCMA said: “I invite everyone in the business events community to help our colleagues who are struggling with the … Read More about PCMA Launches Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund
VoX International is now the Canadian representative for Visit Houston, the largest city in the southern United States and the fourth largest in America. "We are thrilled to be representing such a diverse and exciting Texas destination that will entice Canadians with world-class arts, culture, dining, attractions, shopping—tax-free for Canadians—golf and sporting events," said Susan Webb, … Read More about VoX to Rep Houston
WestJet has launched a new non-stop service between Calgary and Houston, which will run six times a week. The inaugural flight left Calgary International Airport at 10:25 a.m. MDT on September 8, 2015. "As the two largest oil cities in North America, Calgary-Houston is the most-requested route from our corporate travel clients in Western Canada," said Chris Avery, WestJet vice-president, … Read More about New WestJet Route Connects NA Oil Capitals
The relationship between Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) and Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has expanded with the addition of five more of Sonesta's luxury, meetings-focused hotels to the ALHI portfolio. The five properties joining Royal Sonesta Harbour Court Baltimore (Baltimore, ML) as members of ALHI are: Royal Sonesta Houston (Houston, TX): A $30 million … Read More about ALHI Adds More Sonesta Properties to Portfolio
Hilton Worldwide today announced the launch of Curio – A Collection by Hilton. The new brand was created for travelers seeking "local discovery and authentic experiences." It will consist of a curated collection of four to five star hotels. "Our customers and owners have expressed strong interest in a brand from us that includes hotels that can retain their unique identity but also deliver the … Read More about Hilton Worldwide Launching New Brand
BY ANNE DIMON Following an $80.8 million renovation of the historic Samuel F. Carter Building in downtown Houston, the landmark property will resurface as the JW Marriott Houston Downtown in the spring of 2014. The luxury hotel will feature 323 guest rooms, restaurant and full-service bar, spa, health club, executive lounge and 10,000 square feet of meeting space plus a 1,800-square-foot … Read More about JW Marriott Houston to Open Spring 2014
