February 14, 2025
The Moran CITYCENTRE has completed multimillion-dollar renovations, debuting refreshed guest rooms, expanded meeting spaces, a new front desk, a lobby bar, and terrace space. Real estate investment and development firm Miday announced the completion of the renovations.
February 13, 2025
The new $270 million-plus Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana by The Cordish Companies officially opens for business today. The event center at Live! is a multi-use meeting, concert, and event venue is Shreveport-Bossier’s newest space for touring acts, comedians, and other entertainment.
February 10, 2025
The South’s newest trend cities have all the essentials plus lots of extras to make events extraordinary.
February 10, 2025
The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority (the Authority) approved a headquarters hotel development agreement and ground lease agreement with Omni Hotels & Resorts to develop a 1,000-room convention center headquarters hotel.
February 8, 2025
Horseshoe Bay Resort, a prestigious AAA Four-Diamond destination, announced the groundbreaking of the new Live Oak Pavilion, expected to open in January 2026.
February 5, 2025
With the belt tightening on household finances, many are looking to turn a business trip into a family vacation. Fortunately for planners, some of the most popular convention sites are also family-friendly destinations, offering free or affordable attractions, fun dining experiences, and plenty of outdoor activities.
February 5, 2025
As chief operating officer of Fontainebleau Development, Goldfarb oversees the hospitality group and capital projects team, including all aspects of Fontainebleau Miami Beach operations. The iconic resort hosts 300 to 400 events annually, from industry-leading conventions with thousands of attendees to weddings, social events, and much more. Here, Goldfarb shares how the new Coastal Convention Center is expanding meeting and event options at Fontainebleau Miami Beach and in Greater Miami.
January 29, 2025
A $7.5 million renovation has elevated The Hotel Zamora in St. Pete Beach, Fla., to a four-star luxury hotel. The renovation was completed by developer Sherman Associates; it was the company’s first completed project in Florida.
January 28, 2025
The Board of Commissioners of Explore St. Louis has selected Brad Dean as its new president and CEO. Dean is expected to start in this new role on Feb. 17, leading the organization’s efforts to attract visitors from around the world, including conventions, concerts, and events, to leverage America’s Center and The Dome.
January 23, 2025
Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) has appointed Stacey Church as its new chief operating officer (COO), effective Feb. 10, 2025. She is the first female COO in the organization’s 50-year history.
