NATIONAL HARBOR, MD — The $1.4 billion MGM National Harbor, slated to open in December, has been accepted as the newest member of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI), it was announced Nov. 7. Close to Washington, D.C., on the banks of the Potomac River, the MGM National Harbor becomes the newest option in the ALHI Entertainment & Gaming Collection luxury segment. The resort … Read More about MGM National Harbor to Join ALHI
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Bringing the first luxury gaming resort experience to the Capital Region, the $1.4 billion MGM National Harbor will open Dec. 8, close to Washington D.C. on the banks of the Potomac River, it was announced Oct. 3. On the accommodation side, 308 rooms and suites, ranging in size from 400 square feet to 3,210 square feet will feature wood millwork accents and … Read More about MGM Resort Opening in U.S. Capital Region Dec. 8
WASHINGTON, D.C. and MCLEAN, Va. — Hilton Worldwide has opened the dual-branded Hampton Inn by Hilton Washington, D.C. NoMa Union Station and Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington, D.C. NoMa Union Station, it was announced Aug. 29. Offering 239 new guestrooms, the dual-brand hotel is located in the revitalized NoMa (North of Massachusetts Avenue) neighbourhood and continues the brand's expansion … Read More about Hilton Opens Dual Branded Property in D.C.
WASHINGTON, DC — Destination DC (DDC) has reported a record 21.3 million total visitors to Washington, D.C. in 2015, up 5 per cent over 2014, it was announced Aug. 25. With 21 citywide conventions and events, 2017 is poised to be a strong year. Citywide conventions are meetings that bring 2,500 room nights or more on peak to Washington, DC. The total economic impact for these meetings is $357 … Read More about Destination DC Announces Record 2015 Visitation
MGM Resorts International is launching its Meeting Planner Recipe Showdown in Toronto on Tuesday, August 19th, following the first day of IncentiveWorks, Canada's leading trade show and conference for the MICE industry. The competition invites meeting planners to prepare their best appetizer, entree or dessert for breakfast, lunch, dinner or late-night. Fellow meeting planners will serve as … Read More about MGM Resorts’ Launching Meeting Planner Recipe Showdown in Toronto
The Jefferson, Washington, DC, has appointed its first Canine Executive Officer (CEO). Lord Monticello, known as "Monti" to his friends, is a lovable beagle, adopted from PAW Rescue. Like Smudge, the canine ambassador at The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald in Edmonton, Monti is on hand to meet, greet and generally keep an eye on things in the hotel's historic lobby. Monti, who began life on a farm in … Read More about The Jefferson Gets Furry New CEO
April 26, 2011 The Fairmont Washington, D.C., has completed the renovation of the fourth-, fifth- and sixth-floor guestrooms. Featuring custom-designed, mahogany-toned furnishings, the rooms including expansive workspaces with ergonomic chairs. Large feather pillows and luxurious bed linens are also featured, along with high-speed Internet access, LCD flat-screened televisions, iHome docking … Read More about Fairmont Washington Completes Reno of Guestroom Floors
