By Elizabeth Behrman, Times Staff Writer
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Here's what hotel executives know about the week of the Republican National Convention: All or most of their rooms have been booked, the delegates won't return from meetings until late at night and security may be an issue.
But they don't know exactly how many people will actually check in or what the final convention schedule is, making it difficult to make specific plans.
"We know we're going to be busy, and we're prepared for that," said Russell Bond, general manager at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort. "We're just waiting for the details."
Stephen Cummings, general manager of the Loews Don CeSar Hotel in St. Pete Beach, said the hotel will be extending restaurant and bar hours, offering food and drink specials and extending the breakfast service later into the morning.
But because he doesn ...