Category: Hotels

AHLA's Hospitality for Hope Initiative Signs up Hotels to Support First Responders, Provide Housing

By Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau on Mar. 30, 2020

In an effort to support communities across the country during this unprecedented public health crisis, the American Hotel and Lodging Association announced AHLA's Hospitality for Hope Initiative to…

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Remind Guests of Crime Prevention Tips

By Tracy Kimberlin, President/CEO on Mar. 08, 2019

With thousands of guests in Springfield this month for two huge basketball tournaments, the CVB is reminding businesses to help keep our guests and their belongings safe. While Springfield is a safe…

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City Considering Ordinance Regulating Short-Term Stay Rental Properties

By Tracy Kimberlin, President/CEO on Jan. 11, 2018

A zoning ordinance regulating short-term rentals goes to the city’s Planning & Zoning Commission Jan. 11, then to City Council for public hearing on Jan. 29. If approved, the ordinance could go into…

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Street Rodders Expected to Spend $1.5 million in City

By Dana Maugans, Sales Director on May. 24, 2017

Springfield’s 2017 travel season kicks into high gear this weekend with the 34th Annual National Street Rod Association Mid-America Street Rod Nationals. More than 2,200 pre-1988 specialty vehicles…

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TownePlace Suites Earns Hotel of the Year Award from Marriott

By Tracy Kimberlin, President/CEO on Apr. 12, 2017

Congratulations to TownePlace Suites for receiving the Hotel of the Year Award for 2016 from Marriott International!Chris Rozier, director of sales at the hotel, said everyone at the hotel is honored…

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TownePlace Suites Garners Nine Awards

By Tracy Kimberlin, President/CEO on Apr. 03, 2017

Congratulations to TownePlace Suites for receiving nine 2016 Marriott Brand Awards. Through hard work, perseverance, and a concentrated effort, the TownePlace Suites was able to achieve top-ranking…

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DoubleTree by Hilton Receives 2016 Hilton Worldwide Brand Awards

By Tracy Kimberlin, President/CEO on Apr. 03, 2017

Congratulations to DoubleTree by Hilton Springfield for receiving the 2016 Food and Beverage Excellence, Crystal Cookie for Teaching Kids to CARE and Travel with Purpose Brand Awards! These annual…

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Hotel Vandivort Gets Kudos from Expedia.com

By Dana Maugans, Sales Director on Dec. 14, 2016

Congratulations to Hotel Vandivort, recently named a 2016 Best of +VIP Access property by Expedia.com®. Chosen from a curated collection of more than 3,000 +VIP Access hotels, winners must earn the…

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Hotel Vandivort Receives National Award

By Tracy Kimberlin, President/CEO on Oct. 28, 2016

Congratulations to Hotel Vandivort for being named the 2016 Boutique Hotel of the Year by the Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association. The owners of the upscale boutique hotel and restaurant - John…

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Construction Begins on Hotel and Convention Center

By Dana Maugans, Sales Director on Oct. 14, 2016

O’Reilly Hospitality has started construction on The DoubleTree Convention Center and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott. The 103-room Fairfield Inn & Suites will share a parking lot with the…

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