Wednesday -- June 20, 2001

Convention centers march ahead

Convention centers are expanding in many major cities, reflecting high hopes for attracting tourism dollars. But the economic slowdown is also hurting the hospitality industry in most place, Business Journals report.

Philadelphia: Embattled center to explore cost cuts
Seattle: Expanded trade center books smaller groups
Boston: An empty beginning for center?
Washington: Execs back off convention target date
Milwaukee: Marcus hotel helps Monona Center attract events