Ohio school district approves building sale to Drury: The Cleveland School District approved the sale of a former administration building to Drury Hotel Co. for US$4.5 million. Drury will redevelop the building into a 180-room hotel.
Dorsett, Diamond form affiliation program: Dorsett Hospitality International and Diamond Resorts formed an alliance that will allow Diamond’s members to use their points to stay at Dorsett hotels.
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Atlantic City launches $20 campaign: Atlantic City Alliance launched a US$20 million advertising campaign “Do AC” that will feature TV, radio, print and online ads.
TripAdvisor buys Jetsetter: TripAdvisor bought the members-only sales site Jetsetter from Gilt Groupe.
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Houston Marriott Marquis approved: Houston First Corp. and Rida Development Corp. announced that the financing is in place to begin work on a 1,000-room Marriott Marquis to be located next to the George R. Brown Convention Center.
Read more at the Houston Business Journal