Smart Meetings | Latest Headlineshttp://www.smartmeetings.com/headlines2008-04-14T15:13:32ZHarrah’s Entertainment Becomes Caesarshttp://www.smartmeetings.com/headlines/harrahs-entertainment-becomes-caesars2008-04-14T15:13:32ZHarrah’s Entertainment, Inc. has just announced the impending change of its name to Caesars Entertainment Corporation, pending regulatory approval. The name change, approved last week by the group’s board of directors, aims to leverage the well-recognized Caesars brand. The Harrah’s name will remain as one of the corporation’s three major casino brands in addition to Caesars and Horseshoe. <a href="http://harrahs.com" target="_blank">harrahs.com</a>
Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. has just announced the impending change of its name to Caesars Entertainment Corporation, pending regulatory approval. The name change, approved last week by the group’s board of directors, aims to leverage the well-recognized Caesars brand. The Harrah’s name will remain as one of the corporation’s three major casino brands in addition to Caesars and Horseshoe. <a href="http://harrahs.com" target="_blank">harrahs.com</a> JetBlue Offers Added Legroomhttp://www.smartmeetings.com/headlines/jetblue-offers-added-legroom2008-04-14T15:11:39ZJetBlue Airways has announced a new Even More Legroom seat configuration to provide passengers with additional comfort. Located at the front of aircraft on the emergency row aisles, the roomier seats are available for as low as $10 extra per flight, and provide 38 inches of space—as much or more than some airlines’ first-class seating. <a href="http://jetblue.com" target="_blank">jetblue.com</a>
JetBlue Airways has announced a new Even More Legroom seat configuration to provide passengers with additional comfort. Located at the front of aircraft on the emergency row aisles, the roomier seats are available for as low as $10 extra per flight, and provide 38 inches of space—as much or more than some airlines’ first-class seating. <a href="http://jetblue.com" target="_blank">jetblue.com</a> Palazzo Las Vegas Named World’s-Largest Green Buildinghttp://www.smartmeetings.com/headlines/palazzo-las-vegas-named-worlds-largest-green-building2008-04-14T15:10:17ZThe Palazzo Las Vegas has just had its “green” status made official by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), making it the largest LEED-certified building in the world. To help conserve energy, the property uses concepts like solar-heating in its swimming pools and air-conditioning systems that automatically set back when guests are not present. According to officials with the USGBC, the Palazzo is four times larger than the world’s second-largest LEED-certified structure. <a href="http://palazzo.com" target="_blank">palazzo.com</a>
The Palazzo Las Vegas has just had its “green” status made official by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), making it the largest LEED-certified building in the world. To help conserve energy, the property uses concepts like solar-heating in its swimming pools and air-conditioning systems that automatically set back when guests are not present. According to officials with the USGBC, the Palazzo is four times larger than the world’s second-largest LEED-certified structure. <a href="http://palazzo.com" target="_blank">palazzo.com</a> SMARTER EDGE - Ziszor.comhttp://www.smartmeetings.com/headlines/smarter-edge-ziszorcom2008-04-14T15:08:26ZWith identity theft a quickly growing crime, and mail and other documentation a prime source of stolen information, a brand-new, hand-held paper shredder has hit the market to help travelers and others alleviate the problem. The slick-looking Ziszor, only 10 inches long and weighing 1.5 pounds, is designed for countertop use and conveniently collects the shredded waste in a disposable plastic catch bag. <a href="http://ziszor.com" target="_blank">ziszor.com</a>
With identity theft a quickly growing crime, and mail and other documentation a prime source of stolen information, a brand-new, hand-held paper shredder has hit the market to help travelers and others alleviate the problem. The slick-looking Ziszor, only 10 inches long and weighing 1.5 pounds, is designed for countertop use and conveniently collects the shredded waste in a disposable plastic catch bag. <a href="http://ziszor.com" target="_blank">ziszor.com</a> ATA Discontinues Operations, Files Chapter 11http://www.smartmeetings.com/headlines/ata-discontinues-operations-files-chapter-112008-04-03T13:39:58ZATA announced this morning they are shutting down all flights after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Wednesday. The airline will no longer honor any reservations or tickets, and urges customers to seek alternative travel operations. ATA has created a list of other airlines serving ATA’s previous destinations and also asked these airlines to provide assistance to their former customers. <a href="http://ata.com" target="_blank">ata.com</a>
ATA announced this morning they are shutting down all flights after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Wednesday. The airline will no longer honor any reservations or tickets, and urges customers to seek alternative travel operations. ATA has created a list of other airlines serving ATA’s previous destinations and also asked these airlines to provide assistance to their former customers. <a href="http://ata.com" target="_blank">ata.com</a> Abrupt Adieu to Aloha Airlineshttp://www.smartmeetings.com/headlines/abrupt-adieu-to-aloha-airlines2008-04-01T15:51:50ZAfter 61 years of service to and from the Hawaiian Islands, Aloha Airlines operated its final flights March 31, following its March 20 filing for bankruptcy. Aloha’s code-share partner, United Airlines, plus Hawaiian Airlines and other carriers are prepared to help Aloha passengers affected by the situation. The Hawaiian Tourism Authority has been coordinating with these airlines as well as hotels statewide—Marriott Resorts among them—to minimize the fallout of Aloha’s shutdown on travelers. <a href="http://hawaiitourismauthority.org" target="_blank">hawaiitourismauthority.org</a>
After 61 years of service to and from the Hawaiian Islands, Aloha Airlines operated its final flights March 31, following its March 20 filing for bankruptcy. Aloha’s code-share partner, United Airlines, plus Hawaiian Airlines and other carriers are prepared to help Aloha passengers affected by the situation. The Hawaiian Tourism Authority has been coordinating with these airlines as well as hotels statewide—Marriott Resorts among them—to minimize the fallout of Aloha’s shutdown on travelers. <a href="http://hawaiitourismauthority.org" target="_blank">hawaiitourismauthority.org</a> The King of The Strip?http://www.smartmeetings.com/headlines/the-king-of-the-strip2008-04-01T15:49:13ZNew York-based developer FX Real Estate and Entertainment recently revealed its intentions to create a massive casino resort on the nearly 18 acres of land it owns on the Las Vegas Strip. Located across from the MGM’s CityCenter, the development’s first phase is expected to include an Elvis-themed hotel casino and five-star nongaming hotel. More than 3,000 hotel rooms and substantial meeting space are anticipated as well. <a href="http://flagluxury.com" target="_blank">flagluxury.com</a>
New York-based developer FX Real Estate and Entertainment recently revealed its intentions to create a massive casino resort on the nearly 18 acres of land it owns on the Las Vegas Strip. Located across from the MGM’s CityCenter, the development’s first phase is expected to include an Elvis-themed hotel casino and five-star nongaming hotel. More than 3,000 hotel rooms and substantial meeting space are anticipated as well. <a href="http://flagluxury.com" target="_blank">flagluxury.com</a> Sheraton Goes Global with Sweeping Upgradeshttp://www.smartmeetings.com/headlines/sheraton-goes-global-with-sweeping-upgrades2008-04-01T15:47:21ZSheraton Hotels & Resorts, part of the Starwood brand, has launched a global revitalization that will include investing more than $3 billion in new hotel openings and renovations to current properties. The $1.3 billion in renovations will include improvements to 100 U.S. hotels—including upgrades to approximately 50,000 guest rooms and redesigns of all lobbies; lobby enhancements will include the Link@Sheraton, a communications hub allowing guests the ability to stay fully connected during their stay. <a href="http://starwoodhotels.com" target="_blank">starwoodhotels.com</a>
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, part of the Starwood brand, has launched a global revitalization that will include investing more than $3 billion in new hotel openings and renovations to current properties. The $1.3 billion in renovations will include improvements to 100 U.S. hotels—including upgrades to approximately 50,000 guest rooms and redesigns of all lobbies; lobby enhancements will include the Link@Sheraton, a communications hub allowing guests the ability to stay fully connected during their stay. <a href="http://starwoodhotels.com" target="_blank">starwoodhotels.com</a> Remarkable RockResort Renovationhttp://www.smartmeetings.com/headlines/remarkable-rockresort-renovation2008-04-01T15:45:45ZLa Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa, a RockResort, will complete a $6.2-million property upgrade this May. The improvements include enhancements to all 157 guest rooms and suites, public spaces and a brand-new additional restaurant. The resort teamed with the Museum of New Mexico to incorporate fabrics and prints indigenous to the region; other changes include additional new furnishings and flat-screen TVs in every room. <a href="http://rockresorts.com" target="_blank">rockresorts.com</a>
La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa, a RockResort, will complete a $6.2-million property upgrade this May. The improvements include enhancements to all 157 guest rooms and suites, public spaces and a brand-new additional restaurant. The resort teamed with the Museum of New Mexico to incorporate fabrics and prints indigenous to the region; other changes include additional new furnishings and flat-screen TVs in every room. <a href="http://rockresorts.com" target="_blank">rockresorts.com</a> SMARTER EDGE - JourneyPod.comhttp://www.smartmeetings.com/headlines/smarter-edge-journeypodcom2008-04-01T15:43:46ZNow you can download electronic travel guides featuring top hotels, remarkable restaurants and amazing attractions at 21 airport locations, courtesy of journeyPod and InMotion Entertainment. The travel podcasts can be loaded into Apple iPods and various MP3 players from in-store airport kiosks, where travelers can also download free music, games, film previews and more. Major destinations currently featured among the electronic travel guides include Los Angeles and Las Vegas, with San Diego on the horizon. <a href="http://journeypod.com" target="_blank">journeypod.com</a>
Now you can download electronic travel guides featuring top hotels, remarkable restaurants and amazing attractions at 21 airport locations, courtesy of journeyPod and InMotion Entertainment. The travel podcasts can be loaded into Apple iPods and various MP3 players from in-store airport kiosks, where travelers can also download free music, games, film previews and more. Major destinations currently featured among the electronic travel guides include Los Angeles and Las Vegas, with San Diego on the horizon. <a href="http://journeypod.com" target="_blank">journeypod.com</a>