Hotels and motels
Ramada Franchise Systems Inc., a subsidiary of Cendant Corp., has announced the launch of the Michael Andretti & Mike Piazza Sports Cafe, a sports-themed restaurant concept exclusive to the Ramada chain. The first location opened at the Ramada Inn Resort Maingate in Kissimmee, Florida, marking a new era in celebrity
Hotels and motels
Standard & Poor's, a leading credit rating agency, has affirmed its ratings of Meditrust Corp. after the company announced its intention to acquire La Quinta Inns Inc. Additionally, Standard & Poor's assigned ratings to Meditrust Cos. and Meditrust Operating Co. The acquisition is expected to provide
Hotels and motels
On December 30, 1997, at 5:15 p.m., the Imperial Palace Biloxi, located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, opened its 70,000 square foot casino. The three-story floating casino features 24-hour gaming action, with more than 1,600 slot machines and 64 table games, including blackjack, craps, and poker.
Hotels and motels
Equity Inns, a self-advised real estate investment trust, has announced the exercise of an over-allotment option by Salomon Smith Barney and J.C. Bradford & Co. to purchase an additional 350,000 shares of common stock, generating $5.3 million in additional gross proceeds. This brings the total gross proceeds
Hotels and motels
Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc. gave the Hacienda Hotel & Casino a spectacular farewell on New Year's Eve, clearing the site for the construction of the company's latest project, Project Paradise. This 4,000-room resort and casino, slated to open in the fall of 1998, will feature
Hotels and motels
Beginning January 1, 1997, the Seattle Super Saver Package allows travelers to enjoy up to 50% off room rates at 25 downtown Seattle hotels, as well as significant savings on top visitor attractions, shopping, and dining. The package is valid through March 31, 1997, and can be reserved by calling
