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March 30, 2023

COBB-MARIETTA COLISEUM & EXHIBIT HALL AUTHORITY WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

ATLANTA – The Cobb-Marietta Coliseum & Exhibit Hall Authority is pleased to announce the hiring of Robin Canada to the position of Director of Human Resources. Canada has more than 15 years...

March 29, 2023

NYC & COMPANY IS NOW NEW YORK CITY TOURISM + CONVENTIONS

New York City’s Official Destination Marketing Organization and Convention and Visitors Bureau Introduces New Name and Brand Identity System WHATSGOODNYC Social Campaign Launches Today Harnessing the “Opinion Power” of Millions...

March 28, 2023

VISIT SEATTLE WELCOMES KENNEDY JAMES AS VICE PRESIDENT OF TALENT & CULTURE

Devoted people and operations strategist of 20 years joins Visit Seattle today SEATTLE – Visit Seattle has hired Kennedy James as Vice President of Talent & Culture, effective March 27, 2023. In...

March 27, 2023

SODEXO LIVE! AND RUM ROOM LAUNCH SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT WITH HERB AND VEGETABLE GARDEN AT MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. MIAMI BEACH, FL (March 23, 2023) – Sodexo Live! and the soon-to-open...

March 24, 2023

Hilton West Palm Beach Announces Chris Inman as General Manager

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – March 22, 2023 – Chris Inman has beenappointed General Manager of the 400-room Hilton West Palm Beach [2]located in the heart of West Palm Beach,...

March 23, 2023

Visit PITTSBURGH Unveils New Destination Branding

The bold look, created in partnership with Landor & Fitch, demonstrates the many features that attract travelers to the city PITTSBURGH – VisitPITTSBURGH, the Destination Management Organization(DMO) for Allegheny County...

March 22, 2023

Charlene Lopez to become Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Chief Sales Officer in 2024

ATLANTA (March 22, 2023) – Charlene Lopez, veteran hospitality sales leader and vice president of sales at the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB), will be promoted to executive vice...

March 21, 2023

Stanton Social Prime Opens at Caesars Palace Today

Reservations are now available for the new dining concept from Tao Group Hospitality and Chef Chris Santos LAS VEGAS – Stanton Social Prime will soon open its doors at Caesars Palace....

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March 20, 2023

MANCHESTER GRAND HYATT SAN DIEGO ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTOR OF MARKETING

Megan Madrigal Joins the Team as Hyatt San Diego’s Area Director of Marketing Representing Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine, and Hyatt Regency Mission Bay...

March 17, 2023

HYATT CENTRIC FRENCH QUARTER NEW ORLEANS DEBUTS EXTENSIVE RENOVATION

French Quarter hotel features newly designed guestrooms and public spaces in addition to introducing Holmes, a new all-day open-concept dining experience. NEW ORLEANS (MARCH 14, 2023) – Hyatt Centric French...

March 16, 2023

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection Selects ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions As Official Security And Accessibility Provider

BETHESDA, MARYLAND (MARCH 15, 2023) – Curator Hotel & Resort Collection [9] (“Curator”) is announcing its naming of ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions [10] as a preferred provider to supply its...

March 15, 2023

MEET BOSTON LAUNCHES NEW PARTNERSHIP MODEL

BOSTON (March 14, 2023) – Meet Boston [1], formerly known as The Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau (GBCVB), is proud to announce that it is shifting from a membership...

March 14, 2023

Liliana Dale, Director of National Accounts, Atlantis Paradise Islan

PARADISE ISLAND, BAHAMAS (March 13, 2023) – [1]Atlantis Paradise Island [1] in the Bahamas appoints Liliana Dale as Director of National Accounts in the international segment. Liliana Dale joins Atlantis...

March 13, 2023

WISCONSIN CENTER DISTRICT BOARD AUTHORIZES NAMING RIGHTS PARTNERSHIP WITH MILWAUKEE-BASED BAIRD FOR THE WISCONSIN CENTER

MILWAUKEE (March 10, 2023) –In a meeting today, the Board of the Wisconsin Center District (WCD), which owns and operates the Wisconsin Center, Miller High Life Theatre, and UW-M Panther...

March 10, 2023

Savannah Convention Center Celebrates Construction Milestone

On March 8, the Savannah Convention Center held a “Topping Out” ceremony, a tradition to celebrate the last beam being placed for a project. Representatives from the Savannah-Georgia Convention Center...

March 9, 2023

VISIT SEATTLE WELCOMES CHRIS CONNELLY AS SENIOR DIRECTOR OF SALES

Dedicated hospitality sales professional of 11 years joins Visit Seattle team in March 2023 SEATTLE – Visit Seattle has hired Chris Connelly as Senior Director of Sales, effective March 13, 2023....

March 8, 2023

MUSIC CITY CENTER CHEF RECEIVES IFMA SILVER PLATE AWARD

Award Honors Top Foodservice Operators NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Music City Center Executive Chef Max Knoepfel isthe recipient of the 2023 International Foodservice ManufacturersAssociation Silver Plate Award. The coveted award recognizesextraordinary...

March 7, 2023

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Appoints John Beriker as Executive Chef to Lead Culinary Team

Carlsbad, CA (March 6, 2023) – Omni La Costa Resort & Spa [1] is pleased to announce the appointment of Chef John Beriker to its culinary team as Executive Chef, overseeing the...

March 6, 2023

MOHEGAN NAMES CODY CHAPMAN PR DIRECTOR & CHARISSE HUFF AS THE NEW PR MANAGER

Mohegan’s Corporate PR Team Supports Mohegan Sun, Mohegan Pennsylvania & other Mohegan properties UNCASVILLE, CT – March 2, 2023 – Mohegan [1], world-renownedentertainment and gaming brand is formerly known as...

March 3, 2023

Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver Rounds out Sales Team with New Business Travel Sales Manager

Katie Williams brings over a decade of hospitality and sales experience to Denver’s boutique lifestyle hotel DENVER, CO — FEBRUARY 17, 2023 — The Mile High City’s boutiquelifestyle property Hyatt...

March 2, 2023

CHICAGO TO HOST ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION IN 2030

Global event will return to Chicago for the first time since 2005 to celebrate its 125th anniversary in the city it was founded CHICAGO (February 23, 2023) – Choose Chicago...

March 1, 2023

JW Marriott Dallas Arts District Appoints Jonah Friedmann as Executive Chef

DALLAS – February 23, 2023 – JW Marriott Dallas Arts District, scheduled to open in the spring of 2023, has announced that Jonah Friedmann has been appointed Executive Chef for...

February 28, 2023

LOTTE HOTEL SEATTLE APPOINTS IAN RING, DIRECTOR OF SALES & MARKETING

SEATTLE, WA – February 28, 2023 – Lotte Hotel Seattle [2], the luxury hotel prominently situated in the business district of downtown Seattle, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Ring...

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February 27, 2023

Visit Oklahoma City Announces New Hires

Staff Added as OKC’s Visitor Economy Paces Ahead of Pre-PandemicLevels OKLAHOMA CITY- Visit Oklahoma City (Visit OKC) has added three newstaff members to the team to support the sports and convention demandfor...

February 24, 2023

Caribe Royale Orlando Resort Debuts New Mobile App

The latest enhancement in the AAA Four Diamond Resort’s ongoing reimagination, Caribe Royale Orlando Digital Guest Experience provides elevated services offer exclusive in-app perks ORLANDO, FL (February 22, 2023) –...

February 22, 2023

KINGSTON RESORTS COMPLETES $65M RENOVATION WITH THE OPENING OF BLACK DRUM BREWING

Carolina coastal cuisine, regionally-sourced brews, and new event venues elevate Myrtle Beach’s dining scene Myrtle Beach, S.C. (Feb. 16, 2023) – Kingston Resorts [1] today announces the completion of its...

February 21, 2023

UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT SURPRISED TRAVELERS WITH A POP-UP MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION AT ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO INSPIRE THEM TO LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL

ORLANDO, Fla. (Feb. 21, 2023) – Earlier this month, Universal Orlando Resort took its biggest party, Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, to unexpecting guests at the Orlando International...

GICC Georgia International Convention Center

February 20, 2023

Georgia International Convention Center Promotes Darcel Ivey to Senior Sales Manager

Industry Veteran to Enter Enhanced Role Responsible for Selling Gateway Center Campus Venues ATLANTA – February 17, 2023 – The Georgia International Convention Center (GICC), the second largest convention center in...

February 17, 2023

The Beverly Hilton Appoints Sam Kim as Hotel Manager

Experienced Hospitality Expert to Lead the Iconic Hotel’s Operations Sam King – Hotel Manager BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – (February 15, 2023) – The Beverly Hilton [2] is pleased to announce...

February 16, 2023

ACVB Announces Two New Managerial Hires

ATLANTA (Feb. 15, 2023) – Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) announces the hiring of Daniel Treuman as destination services executive and Tanya Hamel as national sales manager. Daniel...

February 15, 2023

DELAVAN LAKE LAWN MANAGEMENT, LLC ANNOUNCES BRANDON MCCONNELL AS ITS CORPORATE EXECUTIVE OF MARKETING

In His New Role, McConnell Oversees Marketing Initiatives for the Historic Lake Lawn Resort Delavan Lake Resort, and the New Residential Development, Harbor Club at Lake Lawn Resort DELAVAN, Wisc....

February 14, 2023

Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau Launches “Experience Little Rock in Color” Video Series Celebrating Black History Month

New interactive video series features locals honoring the Black experience in Little Rock LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Feb. 13, 2023) — In celebration of Black HistoryMonth, the Little Rock Convention &...

February 13, 2023

2022 RENO TAHOE ROOM TAX COLLECTIONS ARE THE HIGHEST EVER

Nine individual months set room tax records in 2022 ENO, Nev. (February 9, 2022) – Reno Tahoe released transient lodgingand room tax statistics show 2022’s total of $467,849,408 as the...

February 10, 2023

Whiteface Lodge Appoints Jonathon Peels as New General Manager

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. – Feb. 2, 2023 – Whiteface Lodge [1] is pleased toannounce that Jonathan Peels has been appointed the new general managerof the Four Star Forbes-rated, luxury all-suite resort in...

February 8, 2023

HAWKS CAY RESORT APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR OF CATERING AND CATERING SALES MANAGER

DUCK KEY, Fla. – Feb. 7, 2023 – Hawks Cay Resort [9], home to the largest meeting and event space offering in the Florida Keys, appointed Kaila Nasci as the...

February 7, 2023

Destination DC Announces Executive Team Promotions

Washington, DC – Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC, today announced key promotions at the executive team level. Robin A. McClain is chief marketing officer;...

February 6, 2023

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection Introduces New Members in Austin, Napa Valley, and Coastal Connecticut

Bethesda, Maryland (February 2, 2023) – Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”) today announced the addition of South Congress Hotel in Austin, Texas, Silverado Resort and Spa in Napa Valley, California, and Saybrook Point Resort & Marina in Old...

February 3, 2023

Las Vegas Welcomed Nearly 39 Million Visitors in 2022

Nearly five million convention attendees hosted, more than double that last year LAS VEGAS (JANUARY 31, 2022) Las Vegas welcomed 38.8 million visitors in 2022, according to researchpublished today by...

February 1, 2023

Visit San Antonio Announces Internal Promotions

Key departmental moves strengthen strategic focus SAN ANTONIO (January 6, 2023) – With a focus on continued growth and forward momentum, Visit San Antonio announces some key promotions elevating internal staff...

January 31, 2023

CHRISTINE LAWSON JOINS DISCOVER SANTA CLARA(R) AS PRESIDENT & CEO

Sales and marketing leader and Bay Area native plans to bring the Silicon Valley destination to the forefront for conventions, group, and leisure travel. Christine Lawson, President and CEO of...

January 30, 2023

CONNECTICUT CONVENTION & SPORTS BUREAU ADDS CANDY IANNUCCI-GUAY AS DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL ACCOUNTS FOR SMERF MARKETS

MIDDLETOWN, CONN., January 30, 2023 – Candy Iannucci-Guay, anaward-winning hospitality industry professional with more than 20 yearsof Connecticut experience, has joined the Middletown, Conn.- basedConnecticut Convention & Sports Bureau (CTMEETINGS)...

January 27, 2023

ATLANTIS PARADISE ISLAND APPOINTS GABRIELA LAM AS VICE PRESIDENT OF LEISURE SALES AND GINNY LONG AS DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL ACCOUNTS

PARADISE ISLAND, BAHAMAS (January 25, 2023) – [1]Atlantis Paradise Island [1] in The Bahamas appoints Gabriela Lam as Vice President of Leisure Sales and Ginny Long as Director of National Accounts,...

January 25, 2023

FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO OPENS NEWLY RENOVATED RAINMAKER EXPO CENTER

Expansive Expo Center Reopens Featuring Large Meeting Space withEndless Capabilities for Upcoming Events in the New Year Mashantucket, CT (January 24, 2023) – Foxwoods® Resort Casino [1] is pleased to announce the...

January 24, 2023

Fairmont Dallas Introduces Benjamin De La Rosa as Director of Revenue Management and Christina Mertz as Director of Catering and Conference Services

DALLAS – January 23, 2023 – Fairmont Dallas welcomes two staff membersto new positions in 2023, Benjamin De La Rosa has been appointedDirector of Revenue Management and Christina Mertz has...

January 23, 2023

La Jolla Shores Hotel Unveils Major Upgrades to Oceanfront Shores Lawn and Acapulco Deck Rooftop Spaces

Reimagined venues offer indoor and outdoor spaces for groups (San Diego, CA) January 18, 2023 – La Jolla Shores Hotel, located stepsfrom the iconic beaches of La Jolla Shores, has...

January 20, 2023

Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Sports Kitchen Opens This Summer at Horseshoe Las Vegas

Resort adds another celebrity chef concept to its culinary lineup LAS VEGAS (Jan. 18, 2023) – Savory food and the ultimate sports-viewing venue are coming to Horseshoe Las Vegas. Guy Fieri’s Flavortown...

January 19, 2023

Huntington Place Re-certifies as the Largest LEED Facility in Michigan

DETROIT— Jan. 18, 2023 – Today, Karen Totaro, general manager for Huntington Place/ASM Global, is pleased to announce that Huntington Place has again achieved LEED Gold status by recertifying under the...

January 18, 2023

Visit Spokane Names Maureen Dodroe Interim CEO

[SPOKANE, Wash., January 2023] Visit Spokane has named Maureen Dodroe as its interim President & CEO. Outgoing CEO Meg Winchester officially retired on January 1, 2023. Dodroe grew up in Spokane...

January 17, 2023

ANGIE CLIFTON APPOINTED GENERAL MANAGER OF THE PALACE HOTEL IN SAN FRANCISCO

OF THE PALACE HOTEL IN SAN FRANCISCO Making History as the First Woman GM at the Historic Hotel San Francisco, CA – The Palace Hotel is pleased to announce AngieClifton...

January 16, 2023

Vertical Construction on Colorado Convention Center Expansion Culminates with Commemorative “Topping Out.”

– Project remains on schedule for late 2023 completion – Denver, CO (Jan. 12, 2023) – Reaching a key construction milestone, crews installed one of the final structural steel beams...

January 13, 2023

Visit Spokane is pleased to announce it has made two new hires in its marketing department.

Hannah Deubel joins as marketing coordinator. Deubel is a Colorado State University grad with a degree in Business Administration. Before working at Visit Spokane, she was the Advancement and Marketing Specialist...

January 10, 2023

COBB GALLERIA CENTRE & COBB ENERGY PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE WELCOME NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF

ATLANTA – The Cobb-Marietta Coliseum & Exhibit Hall Authority is pleased to announce the hiring of Nick Alvarez as Executive Chef at the Cobb Galleria Centre and Cobb Energy Performing...

January 9, 2023

Destination DC Highlights Meeting with Purpose in the Nation’s Capital and What’s New in DC at PCMA Convening Leaders 2023

Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC, provides an update on the benefits of meeting in DC and the organization’s convention sales and services strategies to...

January 6, 2023

Georgia International Convention Center Appoints Ricki VanDuvall as the New Director of Sales, Marketing

Certified Hospitality Sales Professional Joins Gateway Center Campus Sales and Marketing Team ATLANTA – January 6, 2023 – The Georgia International Convention Center (GICC), the second largest convention center in the...

January 5, 2023

W Scottsdale EXPANDS PREMIUM ROOM OFFERINGS WITH COLLECTION OF EXCLUSIVE PENTHOUSE SUITES

SCOTTSDALE (January 4, 2023) – W Scottsdale [8], located in the heart of the city’s booming Entertainment District is thrilled to announce the forthcoming unveiling of a new collection of...

Nassau Oaraduse Uskabd Wube and Food Festival

January 4, 2023

ATLANTIS PARADISE ISLAND ANNOUNCES NASSAU PARADISE ISLAND WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (January 3, 2023) – Atlantis Paradise Island [2], the Caribbean’s most iconic destination resort in the Bahamas is thrilled to announce its inaugural Nassau Paradise Island Wine...

December 30, 2022

Mayor Scott Nominates Mac Campbell As Executive Director

After a nationwide search, Mayor Brandon Scott has nominated Mac Campbell, CVP as the Baltimore Convention Center’s new Executive Director. Mac’s appointment comes following the September 1st retirement of Peggy...

December 28, 2022

NYC & COMPANY ANNOUNCES NEW YORK CITY TOURISM TO REACH 56.4 MILLION VISITORS IN 2022

Tourism Industry Contributes Approximately $60 Billion in Economic Impact Supporting the City’s Rebound New York City (December 22, 2022) – NYC & Company, the official destination marketing organization and convention,...

December 27, 2022

Monterey Regional Airport Announces Grants Totaling $4.2 Million for Design and Construction of New Terminal Building

MONTEREY, CA. (Dec. 26, 2022) — With a $2.14 million grant from the Department of Transportation received in late November, the Monterey Regional Airport now has $4.2 million toward the...

December 26, 2022

Visit Wichita Promotes One Team Member, Adds Two More

Wichita, Kan. (Dec. 21, 2022) – Visit Wichita has promoted one of the organization’s existing team members, Jessica Viramontez, to Senior Sports Sales Manager and has added two new team members. Viramontez...

December 23, 2022

JW MARRIOTT SAN ANTONIO REFRESHES MEETING AND EVENT SPACES

SAN ANTONIO – November 21, 2022 – JW Marriott San Antonio Hill CountryResort & Spa [1] has elevated their meeting and event space areas withnew carpet, wall coverings, light fixtures,...

December 22, 2022

Nashville Recognized as Influential Events City

Butch Spyridon Named to Top 100 Most Influential List for Events NASHVILLE – Nashville was recognized as a top city for events with ButchSpyridon, CEO of the Nashville Convention &...

December 21, 2022

Destination DC Announces New Executive and Senior Staff

Washington, DC – Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC, today announced new appointments to its leadership team. “As we think about continued tourism recovery and...

December 20, 2022

SEATTLE CONVENTION CENTER ANNOUNCES OPENING CELEBRATIONS OF SUMMIT FOR JANUARY 25, 2023

North America’s first high-rise convention center nearly doubles Seattle Convention Center’s capacity and ushers in the future of meetings SEATTLE – Summit, the Seattle Convention Center’s (SCC) $2 billiondowntown addition...

December 19, 2022

Fairmont Dallas Introduces David Sher as General Manager

DALLAS – December 12, 2022 – Fairmont Dallas welcomes David Sher as general manager of the iconic Dallas Arts District hotel which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2019. Sher is...

December 16, 2022

Niagara Falls Convention Centre becomes the first Convention Centre in Canada to be Certified Sensory Inclusive by KultureCity

Niagara Falls (December 7, 2022) – Niagara Falls Convention Centre (NFCC) has partnered with the non-profit organization KultureCity as a part of our commitment to make the Centre more accessible...

Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority DRCFA

December 15, 2022

Claude Molinari Installed as DRCFA Board Chairman

Claude Molinari has been elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority (DRCFA,) the governing five-member board authority of Detroit’s convention center, Huntington Place....

December 14, 2022

The Palm Springs Convention Center
Wins Champions of Hospitality 2022 Palm Award

Palm Springs, CA – December 6, 2022 – Visit Greater Palm Springs held its Champions of Hospitality Awards Gala at the Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa, Nov. 30,...

December 12, 2022

MUSIC CITY CENTER ANNOUNCES 2022 VENDOR OF EXCELLENCE

Industrial Staffing of Tennessee Honored at Annual DBE Breakfast NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Music City Center announced the Industrial Staffing ofTennessee as the 2022 Vendor of Excellence at the annual MCCPurchasing/Diversity...

December 9, 2022

Visit Winston-Salem President Announces Retirement and National Search

Winston-Salem, NC (Dec. 6, 2022) – After 13 years leading Visit Winston-Salem, President Richard Geiger, today announced his retirement from the Forsyth County Tourism Development Authority (FCTDA) Board effective June...

December 8, 2022

GREATER BOSTON CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

IS NOW MEET BOSTON; LAUNCHES NEW TOURISM CAMPAIGN BOSTON (December 6, 2022) – The Greater Boston Convention & VisitorsBureau (GBCVB) announced at its Annual Meeting today a neworganizational name and...

Major Conventions And Tradeshows Set To Take Place In Orlando

December 7, 2022

Orange County Convention Center Clients Prioritize Charitable Donations Ahead of Holiday Season

Second Harvest Food Bank volunteers collect food donations from exhibitors at the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo event in October 2022. ORLANDO, Fla. (Dec. 5, 2022) – During this...

December 6, 2022

WALDORF ASTORIA CHICAGO DEBUTS COMPLETED RENOVATION

Premier Gold Coast Hotel Introduces New Dining Concepts and Unveils Updates to Guestrooms, Suites, Lobby, and Spa CHICAGO – (December 5, 2022) – Waldorf Astoria Chicago [1] ispleased to celebrate...

December 5, 2022

Visit Seattle Welcomes Michael Woody as Senior Vice President, Community Engagement and Public Affairs

Esteemed leader in CVB/DMO, associations, and airline industry joins Visit Seattle team in 2023 SEATTLE – Visit Seattle has hired Michael Woody as Senior VicePresident, Community Engagement and Public Affairs,...

December 2, 2022

THE GEORGIAN, SANTA MONICA APPOINTS BRE SMITH AS DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS & AMBER ARBUCCI AS CULTURE AND GUEST RELATIONS LEAD

THE LUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTEL BY BLVD IS SET TO UNVEIL ITS RESTORATION INJANUARY 2023 [Los Angeles, California | November 2022] – Bre Smith and Amber Arbuccihave been appointed as Director...

November 30, 2022

City of Fort Worth Names North Texas’ AECOM Hunt, Byrne, EJ Smith Construction Firms

Industry-leading companies selected for Construction Manager At Risk based on proven expertise and deep roots in the local community The City of Fort Worth todayannounced it has selected three leading...

November 28, 2022

ASM GLOBAL NAMES KELVIN D. MOORE REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER OF MCCORMICK PLACE CONVENTION CENTER

ASM Global—the world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences, venue management, and event strategy—has named industry veteran Kelvin D. Moore as regional vice president and general manager of McCormick Place Convention...

Las Vegas NCAA Mens Final Four Bid Team 1

November 25, 2022

Las Vegas Wins NCAA Bid to Host First Men’s Final Four

The Big Dance’s™ Most Exciting Games Will Soon Take Place in The Greatest Arena on Earth™ Las Vegas has been selected as a host site for the 2028 NCAA Men’sFinal...

1878 on the Lake with Delavan Lake Views Lake Lawn Resort

November 23, 2022

AFTER A $1.5 MILLION UPGRADE, LAKE LAWN RESORT LAUNCHES A NEW SIGNATURE RESTAURANT

1878 on the Lake” Combines Elevated Menu and Cocktails with Spectacular Lakeside Views DELAVAN, Wis. – (Nov. 15, 2022) – The completely remodeled diningroom at Lake Lawn Resort [2] is...

November 22, 2022

Beauty & Essex Restaurant to Open new Location inside Mohegan Sun

This Marks Tao Group Hospitality’s Second Partnership with Mohegan Sun and the Fourth opening of the Unique and Popular Beauty & Essex Restaurant UNCASVILLE, CT (November. 17, 2022) – Mohegan...

November 21, 2022

Harrah’s Las Vegas Debuts Ramsay’s Kitchen
by Gordon Ramsay

LAS VEGAS (Nov. 17, 2022) – Multi-Michelin-starred chef and televisionpersonality Gordon Ramsay has made his flavorful mark in Las Vegas withCaesars Entertainment for the sixth time. Ramsay’s Kitchen, a conceptinspired...

November 17, 2022

VisitPITTSBURGH, Craft Beverage Expo and Distribution Conference Announce CBX 2023

The weeklong Festival Will Highlight Every Element of the Craft Beverage Industry PITTSBURGH – VisitPITTSBURGH and the Craft Beverage Expo andDistribution is proud to announce CBX, a weeklong festival of...

November 16, 2022

Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau Reports $3.3 Billion in Economic Impact of Tourism for 2021

Visitor Spending Surpasses Two Billion Dollars for First Time VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (November 15, 2022) – The Virginia Beach Convention& Visitor Bureau (VBCVB) [2] is pleased to report record-breakingresults of...

November 14, 2022

EXPERIENCE GRAND RAPIDS AWARDED CVB STAR OF THE YEAR BY THE MICHIGAN RESTAURANT & LODGING ASSOCIATION

EXGR successfully reaches the pre-pandemic meeting and conventionattendance numbers Grand Rapids, Mich. – _Experience Grand Rapids, the area’s officialdestination marketing organization, celebrates receiving the _CVB Starof the Year_ award at...

November 11, 2022

THE PIERRE WELCOMES ROBERT F. DEMARIA AS DIRECTOR OF CATERING

Robert F. Demaria – Director of Catering The Pierre NY, a Taj Hotel, is pleased to announce that Robert DeMaria has joined the iconic five-star hotel as Director of Catering,...

November 10, 2022

EMORY CONFERENCE CENTER HOTEL REIMAGINED WITH A MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR INVESTMENT

The 325-room hotel and conference center now features a people-centric redesign to inspire innovation and collaboration in a stress-reducing environment Atlanta – November 1, 2022 – The Emory Conference Center...

November 9, 2022

VISIT SARASOTA WELCOMES NEW GROUP SALES MANAGER

Visit Sarasota County Group Sales Manager Shantel Norman SARASOTA, Fla. (Nov. 3, 2022) – Visit Sarasota County (VSC) recentlypromoted Shantel Norman to Group Sales Manager. She is responsible forselling the...

November 7, 2022

MEETINGS AND EVENTS WITH AN ARTISTIC FLAIR AT THE ROCKPORT CONFERENCE CENTER

Bookings underway; inaugural event scheduled for Nov. 10 ROCKPORT, TEXAS (NOV. 4, 2022) — CONSTRUCTION IS NOW SUBSTANTIALLYCOMPLETE ON THE ROCKPORT CONFERENCE CENTER [1] (THE ROCC), AN8,000-SQUARE-FOOT MEETING AND EVENT...

Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau

November 4, 2022

Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau Announces Promotions

Marketing & Sales Staff Celebrated for Contributions to the Organization Maryam Kari – Senior Digital Marketing Manager OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau (Visit OKC) has promoted...

November 3, 2022

KIMPTON SHOREBREAK FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH RESORT OPENS

The Boutique Resort Formerly Known As The Kimpton Goodland Will Now Operate Under the Shorebreak Brand, Creating New, Immersive Experiences in South Florida Images Available HERE [2] FORT LAUDERDALE, FL...

November 2, 2022

THE HILTONS OF CHICAGO WELCOME NEW AREA DIRECTOR OF SALES & MARKETING, MARIO THOMPSON

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (October 31, 2022) — Hiltons of Chicago Sales & Marketing Complex representing Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel [1], Hilton Chicago [2], and The Drake Hotel [3] are pleased...

November 1, 2022

IACC announces strategic alliance with MPI

IACC announces strategic alliance with MPI IACC, the global association representing the top 1% of small to midsize conference and meeting venues have announced details of a strategic partnership with...

October 31, 2022

Dayton Convention & Visitors Bureau Named A Non-Profit of the Year by Dayton Magazine

DAYTON—- Dayton Magazine has named 117 Miami Valley nonprofits to the 2022 list of Greater Dayton Nonprofit of the Year Awards. The Dayton Convention & Visitors Bureau was named the...

Hilton Hotel New York Times Square NYCTS 2

October 28, 2022

Hilton New York Times Square Reopens Its Doors

478-Room Property Welcomes Back Guests to the Crossroads of the World NEW YORK (October 27, 2022) – Hilton [3] (NYSE: HLT) announced today the reopening of the 478-room Hilton New...

October 27, 2022

Huntington Place Rolls Out Enhanced Public Safety and Security Measures

DETROIT— Oct. 27, 2022 – Today, Karen Totaro, general manager for Huntington Place / ASM Global, is pleased to announce the rollout of new public safety and security measures starting with the Nov....

Caesars Palace Royal Court Sean McBurney Chef Dominique Ansel and Terrence ODonnell Jr Celebrate the Grand Opening of Dominique Ansel Las Vegas 9

October 25, 2022

Caesars Palace Celebrates the Grand Opening of Dominique Ansel Las Vegas

Inventor of the Cronut® and award-winning pastry chef Dominique Ansel welcomed guests to his new bakery on the Las Vegas Strip LAS VEGAS ( Oct. 24, 2022) – Creative confectionaries, decadent...

Georgia International Convention Center CICC

October 24, 2022

Gateway Center Campus Promotes Diann Jackson to Senior Catering Sales Manager

Jackson to Drive Networking, Relationship-Building & Sales for Proof of the Pudding Catering Team at Georgia International Convention Center (GICC) ATLANTA – October 24, 2022 – The Georgia International Convention Center (GICC) is...

October 21, 2022

JW MARRIOTT ORLANDO, GRANDE LAKES UNVEILS COMPLETED MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR RENOVATION

Luxury Resort Welcomes Guests with New Waterpark, Celebrated PoolsideRestaurant, Refreshed Accommodations, and an Enhanced Lobby Bar ORLANDO (October 20, 2022) – JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes [1]has revealed its multimillion-dollar...

October 20, 2022

ROSA MEXICANO TO BRING ITS ELEVATED FIESTA TO WALT DISNEY WORLD SWAN AND DOLPHIN IN 2023

The iconic Mexican fine dining restaurant will be serving up signaturemenu items at its first Orlando location LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA – Today, Rosa Mexicano Restaurants [3] announcedplans to open...

October 19, 2022

The 23rd Annual Atlanta Hospitality Hall of Fame will Induct Four New Honorees

ATLANTA (Oct. 12, 2022) – Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB)will recognize four new individuals during the 23rd annual AtlantaHospitality Hall of Fame ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 2. was Held atIntercontinental...

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