Update from the South: Little Rock, Arkansas By: Marilyn Koehler, Director of National Accounts - Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau Little Rock hotel news; Be on the lookout for news of an ownership change and rebranding news for Little Rock’s headquarter hotel. The Peabody Little Rock has announced that, subject to approval and buyer’s due diligence, they are selling to Fairwood Capital. Plans for the property include a multi-million dollar investment in major renovations and an affiliation with a leading international hotel brand. Located in the heart of Little Rock’s RiverMarket entertainment district, the hotel has 418 sleeping rooms, 40,000 sq. ft. of meeting space and is physically attached to 200,000 sq. ft. of space at Statehouse Convention Center. Additionally, a new Residence Inn is currently under construction in the RiverMarket district with plans to open in the spring of 2013. This will be the third hotel opened by the McKibbon
Hotel Group in the RiverMarket. The other hotels include a Courtyard by Marriott and Hampton Inn and Suites. The Arkansas Arts Center will culminate a 50th Anniversary celebration next summer with their hosting of the final leg of the major exhibit “Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Gainsborough: The Treasures of Kenwood House, London” highlighting the incredible works collected by Edward Cecil Guinness (of the brewing family), the Earl of Iveagh. This exhibit comes to Little Rock from June 7 – September, 8, 2013, before returning home to England. This is TRULY an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see this incredible collection stateside (which also includes works by Vermeer), as this exhibit was only orchestrated due to major repairs being required to the roof of Kenwood House.
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Great happenings from the Hilton President Kansas City! Kansas City, MO | July 19, 2012 the air and kills bacteria, viruses and other irritants. The result is a fresh, crisp room where even sensitive guests can breathe freely and confidently. “We are pleased to be recognized as one of the only hotels in Kansas City to offer this wonderful program. After a day of travel in a car or recycled air in an airplane, the PURE room offers a spectacular retreat.” says Philip Strnad General Manager of The Hilton President Kansas City.
The Hilton President Kansas City, committed to providing their most sensitive travelers with confidence and peace of mind, is setting a new standard by offering 10 new PURE Rooms. These rooms, located on the ninth and tenth floor, create an allergy friendly environment by removing 98-100% of bacteria and viruses and up to 99% of allergens. Guests, especially those who suffer from allergies and asthma, can now enjoy the freshest air in their rooms and get a more restful sleep during their stay. In each PURE Room, all the surfaces have been sanitized and specially treated. Mattresses and pillows are encased to protect against dust mite related allergen triggers. Finally, a medical grade air purifier filters
“Statistically, one-third of travelers report having respiratory allergies or traveling with family members who have allergic reactions,” said Brian Brault, CEO of PURE Solutions. “We understand what causes these guests to be uncomfortable and have designed a system to handle almost any situation.” He added, “PURE is committed to offering the best air quality for hotel guests, allergy sufferers or not.” The Hilton President Kansas City is the only AAA 4 Diamond hotel located in the Power & Light Entertainment District. The Hilton President has 213 guest rooms and offers an extensive array of amenities, combined with a high degree of refreshing hospitality, service and attention to detail. MEDIA CONTACTS: Sher Wolf 816.221.9490 sher.wolf@hilton.com Philip Strnad 816.221.9490 philip.strnad@hilton.com
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