Sanibel Harbour steps out Nov 23, 2009
The most noticeable changes begin Dec. 4 when the Marriott flag is raised, and temporary signs go up with the new name, "Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort Sanibel Harbour already is an AAA four-diamond-rated resort; however, Marriott plans upgrades. Among them: Marriott-approved mattresses, box springs and luxury bedding. "They'll be in all rooms by the second week of December," Clark said. High-definition, flat-panel TVs for all rooms. They're projected to arrive by February, historically the... (The News-Press -- Business)
Package deals see upswing Nov 20, 2009
Michael Reynolds, director of sales for the Hotel Indigo and the Holiday Inn, both in downtown Fort Myers, has also had success with packages this year. One consists of four days and three nights at either hotel, along with a tour of the Edison estates, a show at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, and more. (The News-Press -- Business)
Business Digest: Lee County home sales pace up 88 percent in year Nov 20, 2009
Getting contracts with the federal government is the topic for the Southwest Regional Manufacturers Association's dinner meeting 6 p.m. Wednesday, at Holiday Inn Fort Myers Airport @Town Center, 9931 Interstate Commerce Drive, Fort Myers. That's at Alico Road and I-75, exit 128. (The News-Press -- Business)
Orlando Discount Cards and Coupons Nov 15, 2009
It features coupons for chains in the Orlando area, including Comfort Suites, Hawthorn, Hilton, and Holiday Inn. Discounts are available, subject to availability, for both advance reservations and walk-in requests. (Suite101.com)
Women's Golf Team Shoots Lowest Fall Round to Place Fourth at Stetson Invitational Nov 4, 2009
The Owls shot their lowest round of the season to close out the fall season to a fourth place showing at the Holiday Inn Express/Hatter Invitational ... Posting the lowest round of the fall season, the Florida Atlantic University's women's golf team finished fourth in Stetson University's Holiday Inn Express/Hatter Invitational, which concluded on Tuesday with 18 holes in Deland. (Fausports.com)
Local college scores Nov 4, 2009
Holiday Inn Express Hatter Women's Invitational. Final Round. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
Women's Golf Team Has Strong First Day in Holiday Inn Express/Hatter Invitational Nov 3, 2009
Junior Elisabetta Bertini shot two rounds of 76 to be tied for seventh place after the opening day of the Holiday Inn Express/Hatter Invitational ... The Florida Atlantic University women's golf team finds itself 12 strokes from the lead following the first 36 holes of Stetson's University Holiday Inn Express/Hatter Invitational on Monday in Deland, Fla. (Fausports.com)
Holiday Inn Express open for business Oct 25, 2009
Published: Saturday, October 24, 2009 10:08 AM EDT City officials and dignitaries gathered Wednesday evening for a ribbon cutting at the Holiday Inn Express, and couldn t be happier that the town now sports yet another new hotel ... Rosemary Pollard, HIE director of sales, said the hotel advertises more amenities than the average Holiday Inn ... Elizabeth O Leary, general manager of the Lake Wales Holiday Inn Express, said this was the second hotel she has opened this year in Florida. (Lake Wales News, FL)
13.9 percent jobless in Lee County Oct 24, 2009
Hotel Indigo in downtown Fort Myers and the Holiday Inn Fort Myers Airport@Town Center in San Carlos Park have added workers this year. So, too, has the Resort at MarinaVillage in Cape Coral, which has hired 145 people recently following a two-day job fair. (The News-Press -- Business)
Dance to feed needy families Oct 23, 2009
The Alliance of Active Women doesn't care which dance you prefer as long as you attend its inaugural Cha for Charity fundraiser at 6 p.m. today at the Holiday Inn, 350 E. International Speedway Blvd. in DeLand. The fundraiser will help the organization provide food to families during the upcoming holidays, said Ana Bolaños, director of the Alianza de Mujeres Activas, or Alliance of Active Women, a nonprofit group serving farm workers in Central Florida. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Officials see local economy on mend Oct 22, 2009
Gallup reported on the several new projects within Lake Wales, including the newly-completed Holiday Inn Express, and the planned development of the second phase of the adjacent Shoppes on the Ridge. Article Rating. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Kohls will break ground soon Oct 18, 2009
Approval for the Gates gas station and Holiday Inn Express also were part of the plan at that time. Both have since opened. (Lake Wales News, FL)
LCPD honors officer of year Sep 20, 2009
The event was held at the Holiday Inn and Suites with close to 100 people in attendance. Its an honor, Milligan said shortly after receiving the award plaque. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Association director: Asian hoteliers must be more visible Sep 19, 2009
Kirit Patidar, Florida regional director for the Asian American Hotel Owners Association, was one of several speakers at the Daytona Automall Holiday Inn who urged area members to become more involved in the political process. Besides residents from Volusia and Flagler counties, the meeting also attracted hotel owners from Jacksonville and Melbourne. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Chef Q & A: Dock and dine at Rusty's in Port Canaveral Sep 17, 2009
Samir Patel is the president and (general manager) of the Holiday Inn in Viera. Any famous person you would love to have dine at Rusty's. (Florida Today)
Forum crowd cheers message of restraint Sep 3, 2009
Originally, the event was scheduled for the Holiday Inn Melbourne-Viera Conference Center Hotel, but a rush of reservations overshot its capacity. During opening remarks, Posey and Brevard Community College President Jim Drake asked attendees to observe respectful behavior -- regardless of differing political viewpoints -- during the forum. (Florida Today)
Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Ocala,... Aug 30, 2009
Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Ocala, Florida. Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Ocala, Florida ... Located in the center of horse country, the Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Ocala Conference Center is perfect for business, vacation and dining at Sky Asian Fusion. (Suite101.com)
Matt Reed: Which public option was that? Aug 23, 2009
It will be at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 2 at the Holiday Inn, 8298 N. Wickham Road, Viera. Debate: Who pays. (Florida Today)
Lockport to host 'T-Bird" reunion Aug 19, 2009
The Holiday Inn Lockport on Transit Road will serve as the home base for the convention ... Not only will this event be a significant economic boost to our businesses and attractions, but the Lockport community will also have the opportunity to view the classic cars throughout the week, said Terri McDonald, Holiday Inn Lockport director of sales ... Special events include a Thunderbird Show & Shine on Aug. 23 at the Medina Railroad Museum, a special Thunderbird night during the Aug. 24 Lockport... (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Free and cheap: Tacos | Music | Clothes | Braves Aug 8, 2009
The event is at the Holiday Inn, 130 Clairemont Ave. Some of the brands you ll see: Evolve, Fickle Manor, Jac, Mooncake and Squash Blossom. Half-Price Braves Games. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Leave those (turtle) kids alone on beach Aug 4, 2009
Hochberg heard about tourists mishandling a stray hatchling recently near the Holiday Inn in Cocoa Beach. "They were just playing with it, passing it around," he said. (Florida Today)
BBL tempts meeting and event planners with new Troy hotel Aug 3, 2009
With 25,000 square feet of meeting space including a ballroom that can accommodate about 500 people the new hotel will compete with The Crowne Plaza in downtown Albany, and The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center, Albany Marriott Hotel and Holiday Inn Wolf Road in Colonie. Those hotels have relied on a double-barreled approach to booking large corporate meetings and other events: spacious conference areas and plenty of rooms for overnight guests. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Tourism officials unveil Daytoncation Aug 1, 2009
Holiday Inn Dayton Mall: $59, regular rate $92. Holiday Inn Dayton Airport: $59; regular rate $89. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
All-Star donations total $7M Jul 21, 2009
Through the Hit Tracker at the All-Star Game, MLB and Holiday Inn donated $75,000 to youth charities. The had the most hits at the end of the game earning a $50,000 donation that benefited Boys & Girls Clubs of America, while the s hit tally earned MLB s RBI program presented by a $25,000 donation. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
NORTH COUNTY: 40 years later, Apollo engineers proud of moon landing roles Jul 20, 2009
Naranjo remembered Grissom as a down-to-earth guy who socialized with engineers after work and once yelled at some drunken reporters who were drowning out a comedian's act at a Holiday Inn lounge in Cape Canaveral. Naranjo also remembers when he and astronaut Jim Lovell got on their hands and knees to pore over a roll of paper stretched down a hallway that contained data related to a problem with the Apollo 8 lunar module. (North County Times)
Ibanez to be featured on TWIB Jul 17, 2009
Holiday Inn Winning Road Trips will look at the first-place Dodgers and their 28-19 record away from Dodger Stadium. Gillette Rookies will feature Athletics closer Andrew Bailey, who made the All-Star team after sporting a 1. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Tourism: Donald Harris Jul 9, 2009
Donald Harris, Director of food and beverage operations, MMI Hotel Group, which operates several area hotels including the Holiday Inn Airport Hotel. Do you see any signs of the industry improving. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Lake City Police Officer Jay Golub collects police tape draped around the perimeter of First Federal Bank on U.S. Highway 90 west after investigators left the bank, which was robbed Tuesday morning. Reports say that the suspect, a 25-30 year old white male, slid the teller a note demanding an undetermined amount of money. No one was hurt. JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter Jul 9, 2009
Someone did get the vehicles tag number, but we found out the tag was stolen from a vehicle at the Holiday Inn, Davis said. We suspect he stole the tag for the robbery and then put his tag back on. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
2010 Air Lauderdale Beach Fest and Fleet Week Events Both Set for Week of April 23 Through May 3; Two Popular Events to Honor U.S. Military and Bring Community Together Jul 8, 2009
The Parrot is at 911 Sunrise Lane, Fort Lauderdale, with free parking to immediate north at the Sunrise Beach Inn (old Holiday Inn. . (PR Newswire)
Beach beckoned colorful characters Jul 2, 2009
Henris doings on Cocoa Beach at the Starlite Motel, Holiday Inn and Cape Colony Inn have become legend. (Tom Wolfe mentions him in The Right Stuff and misspells his name. (Florida Today)
Chick-fil-A set to open fourth Brevard eatery Jun 29, 2009
The chain's second stand-alone location, being built in front of the Holiday Inn near Interstate 95, will be one of its newer models. Introduced in 2008, these stores feature earth-tone colors and an indoor playground. (Florida Today)
Holiday Inn eyeing September opening Jun 18, 2009
Shoppes on the Ridge Phase II - Holiday Inn Express, just south of the Home Depot Home Improvement store, is well underway. The opening of the 82 room hotel is scheduled for mid September. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Holiday Inn joins Delaware North family Jun 16, 2009
At a "Tasting" Tuesday evening at the West Yellowstone Holiday Inn, invited guests were introduced to the new menu and management. As of May 15, Delaware North, one of the largest privately owned corporations in the world, is the new owner of the Holiday Inn ... "The majority of the Holiday Inn employees are still with us,". (W. Yellowstone News, MT)
Business events Jun 16, 2009
THE CHAMBER, DAYTONA BEACH HALIFAX AREA grand opening and ribbon cutting, 5 p.m., Holiday Inn, 137 AutoMall Circle, Daytona Beach. Food and beverages will be served. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
BayStar Holiday Inn targets business travelers, cultural groups Jun 5, 2009
BayStar, which developed, owns and operates the nearby & Suites Largo Central Park, developed the 65,000-square-foot Holiday Inn Express ... The Holiday Inn Express, located at 210 Seminole Blvd., has a 100-seat, 1,240-square-foot meeting room that can be divided for smaller meetings along with an executive boardroom ... Holiday Inn Express hotels participate in the guest loyalty program. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Disabled Veteran Making Trip Across U.S. Jun 5, 2009
Whittaker said that he has met a lot of good people so far along the way like Lake City's American Legion, who are putting him up at the Holiday Inn. They put me up here; man, it's like a palace to me, exclaimed Whittaker. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Fees please, in advance Jun 4, 2009
Under construction with fees already paid are Lake Wales Public Health, Holiday Inn, Water s Edge, Sunset II, Lake Ashton 5, and Lake Ashton 6. Commissioners were to consider a second reading of the new amendment at their June 2 meeting at City Hall. (Lake Wales News, FL)
A victim of unrealistic expectations? Jun 1, 2009
With her hotel and the Holiday Inn both expected to become overbooked, Lewis said Marriott began developing plans to build a Spring Hill Suites hotel near the mall, but abandoned the idea after increased demand for the hotels failed to materialize. There was no change in our occupancy, not even a blip, Lewis said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
NAACP chapter set to honor Morse at banquet May 30, 2009
The event is set for 6 p.m. Friday at Holiday Inn, 8298 N. Wickham Road in Melbourne ... Where: Holiday Inn, 8298 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne. (Florida Today)
Paterno talks expansion, Bowden before Lehigh Valley event May 29, 2009
Paterno addressed a small contingent of media while in town to speak to a crowd of more than 800 at the Holiday Inn in Fogelsville as part of the "An Evening with Joe Paterno" tour. Topic No. 1: who to add to the conference. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Toast of the Coast: 2 salsas shine in contest May 21, 2009
Holiday Inn Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Resort won second place in the judges' and People's Choice categories with its "Fire and Ice" salsa. The Sharing Center's "Traditional Goodness" salsa tied for third place in both categories. (Florida Today)
Titusville High Prom. May 17, 2009
Titusville High School students Alex Hamilton, 17, and Paris Rice, 16, dance during their prom held at the Holiday Inn in Viera on Saturday, May 16, 2009. . (Florida Today)
Time to salsa at Fiesta Brevard May 8, 2009
The Cocoa Beach Area Chamber of Commerce's fifth annual Fiesta Brevard will be from 5:30 to 9 tonight at the Holiday Inn Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Resort ... What: The Cocoa Beach Area Chamber of Commerce's fifth annual Fiesta BrevardWhen: 5:30 to 9 tonightWhere: Holiday Inn Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Resort, 1300 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa BeachCost: $10 in advance at the chamber, 400 Fortenberry Road, Merritt Island, or at participating nonprofit organizations (for a list of nonprofits, visit cocoabeach... (Florida Today)
All for mom: Things to do for Mother's Day May 7, 2009
Moms who enjoy salsa, both the dancing and eating kinds, will thank you for taking her to Fiesta Brevard, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Resort ... In addition to the salsa, mariachis, margaritas, games, prizes and drawings, the night features Latin delicacies prepared by the Holiday Inn chefs. (Florida Today)
High demand for skills May 1, 2009
The survey was part of a Career and Technical Advisory Summit that brought 100 employers to a meeting Thursday at the Holiday Inn in Melbourne. Information gleaned from the companies will help Brevard Community College determine what kind of training to offer students in the future. (Florida Today)
American WWII Fighter Aces Visit Fantasy of Flight May 2 Apr 29, 2009
After returning to civilian life, Amsden earned a degree in hotel management from Cornell University and worked for hotels corporations Sheraton and Holiday Inn for many years. Also joining the symposium is Lt. Col. A.T. House, a former Marine who re-enlisted in the Army, trained as a pilot, and claimed his first aerial victory in March 1942, in his P-40 he nicknamed Poopy, while flying over the Torres Strait, north of Australia. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Fla. resorts at 50% off Mar 14, 2009
Orlando: Holiday Inn Maingate East, $59 w/Breakfast. Orlando: Best Western Disney, $89 w/Breakfast redit. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Students provide economic break Mar 13, 2009
Shay Baranowski, general manager of the Holiday Inn Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Resort, said the economy hasnt affected occupancy rates at her hotel. The hotel caters to families who go on spring break vacations rather than college students, and she said that the number Canadian and German tourists has increased. (Florida Today)
Swiss blackmail 'gigolo' jailed Mar 10, 2009
The reclusive 46-year-old mother-of-three handed the money to him in a cardboard box in the basement of a Holiday Inn hotel in Munich. He later asked her to put a 290m euros in a trust fund for him, which he said would enable them to start a new life together, but she refused to do so. (BBC News)
GOP here discusses stimulus Feb 20, 2009
Risch placed the 1,100-page economic stimulus package bill on a podium as he addressed a nearly packed Holiday Inn ballroom Thursday evening. The junior senator from Idaho was among three national lawmakers who addressed the annual Lincoln Day Banquet. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Arizona a land of plenty for Indians Feb 17, 2009
Minor Leaguers had to take their physicals at the local Holiday Inn because there was no room at Chain of Lakes. In a new building rife with conference rooms and classrooms, the above is no longer an issue. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Jacksonville hotels - including Hyatt, Holiday Inn and Sheraton - are suffering from recession more than others in Florida Feb 17, 2009
Harris is also director of food and beverage operations for , which operates several hotels in Northeast Florida including the Holiday Inn Jacksonville Airport hotel. The downturn has forced nearly every hotel into a hiring freeze and many have laid off employees. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Daniel Adams, 17, walks past tables being set up by Kiwanians at Columbia High School Friday afternoon. About 175 Kiwanians will visit Lake City for the organizations Zone II conference. JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter Feb 8, 2009
The numerous Kiwanis Club members have been arriving in Lake City since Friday and many will be staying at the Holiday Inn and Suites ... We work through Harvey Campbell and hes always been extremely cooperative, as have the Holiday Inn and Ruby Tuesday. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
