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City Express by Marriott expands with brand’s first U.S. hotel

Marriott International Inc. introduced City Express by Marriott Duluth (GA), the first City Express by Marriott property in the United States. Located approximately 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta, the 83-room hotel is the company’s official debut in the affordable midscale segment in the United States and Canada.

Jackson County’s new campaign unveils new visitor-friendly offerings

Jackson County Tourism Development Authority (JCTDA) has launched a new marketing brand campaign, “More Peak Moments.” Inspired by the county’s eight mountain towns—Balsam, Cashiers, Cherokee, Cullowhee, Dillsboro, Glenville, Sapphire, and Sylva—the new campaign invites visitors to embrace their own “peak moments”  in the western North Carolina destination.

The Trend Report from our Annual CVB & Planner Relationship Survey

Despite the uncertainty among much of the industry due to rising costs, staff shortages, and competition for venues in the past year, 2025 is on an upward trend, according to responses from ConventionSouth’s annual CVB & Planner Relationship Survey.

Stronger Together: The CVB-Planner Connection

When it comes to planning a successful event, the relationship between a meeting planner and the host city’s convention and visitors bureau (CVB) is the ultimate power partnership.

The rundown on Gaylord Palms’ $134 million renovation

Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center has debuted recently completed renovations, including a new lobby, remodeled restaurants, renovations to two major event ballrooms, and more than 1,400 of the resort’s 1,718 guest rooms.

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