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Westin Hotels to Make Debut in Cleveland, Ohio
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announced plans to introduce its popular Westin brand to Cleveland, Ohio. The Westin Cleveland Convention Center will open in summer 2013 in a prime location, adjacent to the Cleveland Medical Mart and Convention Center complex.

Interstate Hotels & Resorts Forms Joint Venture, Acquires Crowne Plaza Columbus North Hotel in Ohio
Interstate Hotels & Resorts, the largest U.S.-based global hotel management company, today announced that it has acquired the 300-room Crowne Plaza Columbus North hotel through a joint venture with Waramaug Hospitality, LLC and a private investment group.

New Medical Tourism Hub Being Built in Abu Dhabi
When Rosewood Hotels and Resorts opens its new high-rise in Abu Dhabi at the end of this year, it will have a valuable next-door neighbor: the Cleveland Clinic. Both the Ohio-based medical center and the hotel group are newcomers to the United Arab Emirates, a new hub for the medical world. For the clinic, the move is even more of a milestone?the Abu Dhabi location is the Cleveland Clinic?s ...

ESPN's Erin Andrews talks sports, stalkers and getting back on your feet (and dancing): D-Man's World
Andrews will emcee the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission's annual awards banquet Thursday at the Renaissance Hotel downtown.

Casino Consultant Charged State $1.5 Million
Invoices show the consultant helping Ohio develop rules and regulations related to its four new casinos charged the state more than $1.5 million in 2011.

Toledo, Cleveland casinos look to spring opening
The billboards for Hollywood Casino Toledo on Interstate 75 start around Monroe near the Michigan-Ohio border and simply state "Exit'9, Spring 2012." Spring is about as exact as the new $300 million, east Toledo casino can get to stating its opening date because Ohio gaming officials have yet to give final permission for when the 125,000 square feet of gaming floor can begin operations.

Casino adviser’s bills cost $1.5M
A New Jersey consultant hired to help Ohio establish effective oversight of casinos billed the state more than $1.5 million last year, largely in fees topping out at $375 an hour.

15-year-old used in prostitution, Henrico police charge
A Henrico Police crackdown on prostitution in motels and hotels along the West Broad Street corridor has lead to charges of using a 15-year-old for prostitution.

Ohio casinos face weeks of delay over state regulations
Toledo — The billboards for Hollywood Casino Toledo on Interstate 75 start around Monroe near the Michigan-Ohio border and simply state "Exit'9, Spring 2012."