Debt pressure mounts on hotels Nov 14, 2009
3 million loan to Wachovia, now owned by (NYSE: WFC), on the 243-room Crowne Plaza in Worcester, Mass. it said, because in the past 12 months, cash flow from the hotel was not covering the debt on the property. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
How to find the perfect hotel online Nov 4, 2009
Specifically, Campbell was staying at the Crowne Plaza Newton, which, as he discovered when he looked closely, just happens to straddle the Massachusetts Pike. That is, the road goes directly under the hotel and under most of the hotel windows. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Crowne Plaza sells for $2.6M Oct 10, 2009
Crowne Plaza hotel sells for $2 ... Crowne Plaza hotel sells for $2 ... It s a good scenario, a good situation for the Crowne Plaza, Langdon said. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Bidders snap up Nouvelle at Natick condos Oct 6, 2009
A large crowd fills the Hampton Ballroom at the Crowne Plaza Natick-Boston for Sunday's auction of Nouvelle at Natick condos ... Hundreds packed into the Hampton Ballroom at Crowne Plaza Boston-Natick yesterday, where 43 luxury condominiums at Nouvelle Natick were auctioned off, some going for less than half the amount on the original price tag. (Framingham TAB, MA)
55 condos at Natick mall sold at auction Oct 5, 2009
It was standing room only inside a balmy, excitement-filled Crowne Plaza Boston ballroom yesterday as 55 of Nouvelle at Natick s remaining 178 luxury condos sold at auction. Buyers walked away with units at 36 percent to 64 percent off the original asking prices for the condos, which are adjacent to the Natick Collection mall. (Boston Globe)
Audubon to certify green hotels in New York Sep 23, 2009
One hotel, the Crowne Plaza in downtown Albany, has already been certified green with three leaves. Five leaves is the highest designation. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Davidson Hotel tapped to manage New Jersey Westin Sep 22, 2009
Memphis-based Davidson Hotel Co. currently owns or manages 37 upscale, independent and branded hotels with nearly 10,500 rooms across the U.S., with brands including: Westin, Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton, Sheraton, Embassy Suites, Doubletree, Renaissance, Crowne Plaza, Hilton Garden Inn and Holiday Inn. Most Read Stories. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Pat Flannery '80 to Be Inducted into Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame Sep 19, 2009
The induction ceremony for from across the state will be held at 6 p.m. on Oct. 24 at the Crowne Plaza Reading Hotel in Wyomissing. Flannery was Bucknell s head men s basketball coach for 14 years (1994-2008), and he compiled a record of 234-178. (Bucknellbison.com)
State union convenes in N.F. Sep 11, 2009
Six Niagara Falls venues will be used during the convention including Conference Center Niagara Falls, the Crowne Plaza hotel, Seneca Niagara Casino and Hotel, the Comfort Inn, the Days Inn and the Quality Hotel and Suites. The Public Employees Federation is New York s second largest state union with 56,000 members. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
For Albany: Take Four! Sep 10, 2009
Show from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Crowne Plaza, 40 Lodge St. Bring a photo. OTHER STORIES. (Albany Times Union)
Chandler's tallest buildings on the drawing board Sep 4, 2009
If and when the proposed 300-room hotel and 65,000-square-foot conference center goes into the 22-acre site near Chandler Fashion Center hinges on the city's negotiations with the downtown Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort - a consultant's first choice for the city's first conference venue. City Manager Mark Pentz said Rockefeller representatives know the historic downtown hotel is Chandler's first pick for a conference center, which is why their zoning application had an alternate site plan. (AZCentral -- News)
Webster emerges as Saint Mary's 'champion' Aug 31, 2009
That will change next Monday, when the foundation hosts the 2009 Dinner of Champions at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Southbury at 6 p.m. The following day, the foundation will hold its 14th Annual Golf Classic at the Country Club of Waterbury, one of the hospital's largest fund-raising events of the year. In announcing this year's choice for champion, the foundation cited the bank's commitment to serving the community, something the bank defines as "The Webster Way.". (Republican-American)
Luxury Hotel Owner Starwood Joins Hilton in Dropping Stars to Reduce Costs Aug 25, 2009
InterContinental, based near London, operates luxury hotels under its own name and the Crowne Plaza brand. Yap declined to comment on others that may be reduced. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Luibueno's replacing Rosie's Cantina Aug 21, 2009
IHG, the owner of hotel brands that include Holiday Inn Hotels, InterContinental, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn Express, is also part of the agreement. The majority of the facilities will operate under IHG brands. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Barbecue a rally for new veterans post in Framingham Jul 28, 2009
" The event yesterday was sponsored by the Temple Street Stop & Shop and Crowne Plaza Hotel in Natick. "David (Cohen) has been coming into the store for years and we'll usually chat," said Curtis Bradley, Stop & Shop Store manager. "And I have vets in my family as well, so this is something we definitely support. " Yesterday's event also featured entertainment by Rebecca Lou, a singer from Glocester, Conn., who specializes in country and patriotic tunes. Any veterans interested in joining... (Framingham TAB, MA)
2007: The year of King Tut Jul 17, 2009
By comparison, the Crowne Plaza Philadelphia and Westin Hotel each offer Tut packages starting at $189 a night. "Once people realize they can't get tickets, they buy hotel packages," said Jeff Guaracino, a spokesman for GPTMC.. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Review of Crown Plaza Hotel in Niag... Jun 29, 2009
The Crowne Plaza Hotel is a located in Niagara Falls, New York. The Crowne Plaza Hotel is directly across from the Seneca-Niagara Casino ... The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Niagara Falls, New York is a good place to stay for individuals looking for a hotel room in close vicinity to the Seneca-Niagara Casino. (Suite101.com)
CONTENDERS: Ten players with the best shot to win the Open Jun 18, 2009
Good putter, great with his wedges, hits a lot of greens in regulation, pretty good success at U.S. Opens, including three top-10s, and he won a few weeks ago at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. Not always as accurate as he'd like with his driver (65. (USA Today -- Sports)
Mickelson may play Open Jun 2, 2009
He had been scheduled to play the past two weeks - the Byron Nelson Invitational and the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial, where he was defending champion - before his tour schedule was interrupted with the news of Amy's diagnosis. When Gaylord Sports announced May 20 that Amy, 37, had breast cancer, it said her treatment was expected to begin with major surgery, perhaps within two weeks. (Boston Globe)
Report: Mickelson to return June 11 in Memphis Jun 2, 2009
Saturday at Colonial, the PGA Tour Wives Association worked with the tour and title sponsor Crowne Plaza to promote "Pink Out," in which players, wives, officials and fans were encouraged to wear pink. was dressed in pink from head-to-toe, and most players wore some form of pink. (ESPN -- Golf)
Playoff payoffs for Stricker, Johnson Jun 1, 2009
Stricker birdied the second hole of a sudden-death playoff to beat Tim Clark and Steve Marino and win the Crowne Plaza Invitational yesterday at Fort Worth. It was his first title after being second, third, fourth, sixth, and seventh at other tournaments this year. (Boston Globe)
Clark (66) surges to two-shot lead at Colonial May 31, 2009
Tim Clark birdied the 18th hole for a 4-under-par 66 yesterday, giving him a two-stroke lead going into the final round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth. Clark moved ahead of playing partner Steve Stricker with a birdie on the 11th hole, then strung together pars until No. 18. (Boston Globe)
Today's Sports Menu May 31, 2009
PGA: Crowne Plaza Invitational, KOVR (13) Noon. Champions: Principal Charity Classic (same-day tape), Golf Ch. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Stricker fires 63 again, but only leads by 1 May 30, 2009
Steve Stricker shot his second straight 63 yesterday, giving him a 14-under-par 126 total that set records for 36 holes and for any consecutive rounds at the Crowne Plaza Invitational - yet he was barely able to top a leaderboard filled with players taking advantage of light winds. Tim Clark, Vijay Singh, and Shaun O'Hair shot 64s and were lined up right behind Stricker: Clark was one shot back, Singh one more, and O'Hair yet another. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Mickelson buoyant about wifes cancer May 30, 2009
When we heard about the Tour Wives, PGA Tour and the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial organising the Pink Out, we both had tears rolling down our faces. Phil and Amy Mickelson married in 1996 and have three children aged nine, seven, and six. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Singh returns with 64 at Crowne Plaza May 29, 2009
Vijay Singh, playing at the Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth for the first time in six years, shot a 6-under-par 64 yesterday, leaving him a stroke behind Woody Austin, Tim Clark, and Steve Stricker after the first round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational. Singh played the event all but once from 1996-2002. (Boston Globe)
Golf: Mickelson, wife optimistic May 29, 2009
The PGA Tour Wives Association, with the tour and Crowne Plaza Invitational officials at Colonial, are asking players and their wives to wear pink clothing Saturday for a Pink Out designed to show support ... When we heard about the Tour Wives, PGA Tour and the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial organizing the Pink Out, we both had tears rolling down our faces. (MSNBC -- Sports)
This weekend on TV, radio May 29, 2009
3 p.m. - PGA: Crowne Plaza Invitational (third round), Ch ... 3 p.m. - PGA: Crowne Plaza Invitational (final round), Ch. (Boston Globe)
Lorien Hotel & Spa Selects SuiteLinq's(TM) Property-Wide Digital Solution May 29, 2009
"For more information about SuiteLinq, contact Darrin Davis, Vice President of Sales, at 703-953-2624, or via email at About SuiteLinqSuiteLinq, Inc. serves the needs of the hospitality and extended stay industries by providing integrated, on-demand entertainment and business productivity solutions that deliver The Ultimate In-Room Experience for guests and new revenue streams for property owners. SuiteLinq's core service offering is eRoomsuite(TM), comprised of turn-key components that can be... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Mickelson Cancer may have been caught early May 29, 2009
The PGA Tour Wives Association, with the Crowne Plaza Invitational officials at Colonial, are asking players and their wives to wear pink clothing Saturday for a "Pink Out" designed to show support. "It is hard to describe how much the outpouring of support has meant to us," Mickelson wrote. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Morning Leadoff May 28, 2009
TGC - PGA Tour, Crowne Plaza Invitational, first round, at Fort Worth, Texas. MLB. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
PRO TOURS AT A GLANCE May 28, 2009
PGAEvent: Crowne Plaza Invitational at ColonialSite: Colonial Country Club (7,054 yards, par 70), Fort Worth. Schedule: Today-Sunday. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
In need of start-up money? Just ask May 21, 2009
DiNapoli, who is sole trustee of the pension fund, told a venture capital conference at the Crowne Plaza on Wednesday that the $122 billion fund has plenty of money to invest in New York companies. He has $528 million to be exact part of nearly $1 billion the fund has set aside for the so-called In-State Private Equity Investment Program. (Albany Times Union)
Mickelson's wife has breast cancer; he leaves Tour May 21, 2009
Mickelson withdrew from the Byron Nelson Championship, which starts today, and is expected to miss next week's Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial, where he is the defending champion. Mickelson's management company, Gaylord Sports, said in a release that Amy Mickelson has undergone an extensive battery of tests, and that the treatment process is expected to begin with major surgery, possibly within the next two weeks. (Boston Globe)
She has cancer May 21, 2009
Mickelson, who now lives in his hometown of San Diego, was scheduled to tee off Thursday in the first round of the HP Byron Nelson Classic and then defend his title next week in the Crowne Plaza Championship. Both events are in Texas. (AZCentral -- Sports)
ECIDA signs off on hotel plan May 12, 2009
At the time, Visions Hotels partners said they hoped to switch the property s brand name affiliation from the Adam s Mark to the Crowne Plaza within the coming months. The ECIDA, on Monday morning, passed an incentive package that will help finance the initial round of renovations required by Crowne Plaza ... The entire Crowne Plaza conversion is expected to cost between several million dollars to complete, including major upgrades to the hotel s conference and convention facilities. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Unveiling Sasquatch May 10, 2009
The ninth annual SmartStart UNYTECH Venture Forum will be held May 20 at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Albany, and six local firms have been selected to present. This year's list includes Touche, Ener-G-Rotors, Intellidemia, Kiniticast, Upside Over and Free Form Fibers. (Albany Times Union)
Getting creative May 7, 2009
Crowne Plaza is offering loyalty club members the chance to earn a free set of high-end golf clubs, for instance ... Still, the most important factor in hotel choice is the price of the room, said Gina LaBarre of Crowne Plaza, and hotels are taking a serious look at how much they charge so they can stay competitive. (CNN)
Ultra Petroleum Reports First Quarter 2009 Financial and Operating Results, Updates 2010 and 2011 Hedges May 6, 2009
Ultra Petroleum's 2009 Annual Shareholders' Meeting will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 425 N. Sam Houston Parkway East, Houston, Texas, on May 21, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time. All shareholders are invited to attend the meeting. (PR Newswire)
Has Swine Flu Infected Your Travel Plans? May 5, 2009
The , which operates the InterContinental in Cancun and the Crowne Plaza in Acapulco, among other properties, is offering to waive cancellation fees for reservations at any of its Mexican properties through May 31. "We are seeing a mix of cancellations and re-bookings," says Brian Hoyt, a spokesperson for the travel booking and comparison site , which has also waived its rebooking fees for trips to Mexico through mid-May. (Time.com)
Qualified Expenses aren't always education-based Apr 30, 2009
Granted, five or six pitched in on the tab, but that didn't ease the frustration any more than when a cab driver took a group of us to the wrong Crowne Plaza Hotel in Columbus, Ohio. Those of us covering the Penn State-Ohio State football game the next day went out Friday night, and we called a taxi to get back to our hotel. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Where the boys aren't Apr 16, 2009
At the Crowne Plaza Bloomington in Minnesota, female travellers opting for the women-only floor enjoy fresh flowers, makeup mirrors and plush robes in their rooms as well as complimentary snacks and fashion magazines in a communal area ... The Hamilton Crowne Plaza in Washington, D.C., takes catering to women a step further by offering the services of a bellman or security staff to walk nervous female guests to restaurants or other destinations in the vicinity of the hotel ... "The women's level... (Globe and Mail)
GlobalFoundries land deal closing at hand Apr 15, 2009
Word of the imminent closing came as Steve Groseclose, the company's director of global environmental, health and safety, participated in an economic policy forum at the Crowne Plaza hotel in downtown Albany that was organized by ARISE, a local community coalition that advocates for the poor. Bullard accompanied him. (Albany Times Union)
DiNapoli looks to invest $528M in NY cos. Apr 8, 2009
The event will be held at the Crowne Plaza. I have a fiduciary obligation to find sound investments that will provide strong returns, DiNapoli said in a statement. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Sun, sand, and a second wedding Apr 4, 2009
Making historyA beaming Laura Linney breezed through the Crowne Plaza in Natick last night to accept the Ken Burns Lifetime Achievement Award for her Emmy-winning performance as Abigail Adams. Burns presented Linney with the award in person on behalf of Old Sturbridge Village, which honors folks who spark a public interest in the past. (Boston Globe)
Action! Reed Smith Negotiates Ad Industry Deal With Actors Apr 3, 2009
The , hashed out during five weeks of sometimes contentious negotiations at New York City's Crowne Plaza Hotel in Times Square, involved members of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA). SAG and AFTRA represent a combined total of about 135,000 actors, but the contract at issue here is only for actors that work in commercials. (Law.com)
Break-ins reported along Rte. 9 in Framingham, Natick, police say Apr 1, 2009
The vehicles that were broken into were parked at Crowne Plaza on Rte. 9. (Framingham TAB, MA)
The Bottom Line Mar 29, 2009
Nandan Nilekani, co-founder and chairman of India's high-tech consulting and outsourcing colossus, Infosys Technologies Ltd., is in Silicon Valley promoting his new book, "Imagining India: The Ideas of a Nation Renewed." He'll be talking about what he sees happening with the emerging economic superpower Monday evening at a Commonwealth Club gathering at the Crowne Plaza in Palo Alto ( for details), and again at a Tuesday lunchtime meeting of the Indus Entrepreneurs at the organization's... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Rachel Elliott, 96, authority in breeding, movement of dogs Mar 27, 2009
Viola recalled Mrs. Elliott's last public appearance at a retriever event, at the Golden Retriever National Speciality at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick, R.I., in September. Mrs. Elliott was there signing copies of her memoirs. (Boston Globe)
MetroWest Chamber seeks nominees for Women's Initiative Leadership Awards Mar 3, 2009
The winners will be honored at a dinner to be held April 28 at the Natick Crowne Plaza. Last year's winners were. (Framingham TAB, MA)
MEGLIOLA: A different sort of fantasy baseball for Holliston's Butch Mandino Feb 24, 2009
The dreamers, about 125 in all, were put up at the Crowne Plaza. "I roomed with a 65-year-old guy from Providence," said Mandino. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Sunstone Hotel Investors Reports Results of Operations for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Feb 13, 2009
As part of a strategic plan to dispose of non-core hotel assets, the Company sold the Crowne Plaza Grand Rapids on December 10, 2008 for gross proceeds of $4. 3 million. (PR Newswire)
GOLF: Unexpected rewards for doing what's right in golf Feb 12, 2009
" He will be playing this week at Pebble Beach, and at four other tournaments that gave him unsolicited exemptions: the John Deere Classic, the site of his only PGA Tour win in 2002; the U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee; the HP Byron Nelson Championship; and the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. "So that's five tournaments, and with my past champion status, I'll probably get in, I'm guessing, 10 more, so it's not the end of the world," he said. "I've played a lot of tournaments for a lot... (International Herald Tribune)
A look back: the Scribe Vibe blog Feb 11, 2009
The event launched a few hours after the WGA East concluded a mostly upbeat membership meeting at the Crowne Plaza Hotel to review terms of the tentative WGA deal ... Members said the room at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in the Broadway theater district came alive with cheers at various points ... The Crowne Plaza Hotel, where the Writers Guild's East Coast members gathered to vote on the proposed contract, had a few more security people with earpieces patrolling the lobby. (Variety)
As Hotels Struggle for Business, Some Guests Find an Upside Feb 7, 2009
"I just stayed in Times Square at the Crowne Plaza for $250 a night -- on New Year's Eve!" says the author and speaker from Baltimore. Schmincke and other guests are reaping the benefits of the worst downturn in the nation's $140 billion hotel industry since the travel industry's collapse in the months after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. (ABC News)
