PORTLAND, ORE. — 241-room Crowne Plaza Portland-Downtown opened in downtown Portland’s Lloyd Business District near the Oregon Convention Center.

MONTVALE, N.J. — Dolce International changed its name to Dolce Hotels and Resorts in what is part of a commitment to refresh its brand and achieve new service standards, according to Chairman and Managing Director Andy Dolce.

COLUMBUS, OHIO — Experience Columbus, formerly the Columbus CVB, hired Regina Gray to serve as sales manager in its Washington, D.

FRESNO, CALIF. — The Holiday Inn Fresno Downtown reopened following a $6.5 million renovation of all of its 200 guest rooms and 10,000 square feet of meeting space.