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From intimate executive retreats to grand corporate conferences, Opal Collection's diverse portfolio of Florida properties offers an unparalleled blend of luxury, seamless functionality, and coastal charm—setting the stage for unforgettable meetings and events

San Antonio’s St. Anthony Hotel to open new restaurant celebrating local culinary roots

The St. Anthony hotel is introducing the new Esencia restaurant, blending Spanish, Mexican, and Asian culinary traditions. Led by San Antonio chef Leo Davila, the 130-seat restaurant is scheduled to open this winter inside the historic downtown hotel. It will feature a two-level dining room, private dining spaces, craft cocktails, and a menu shaped by Davila’s Mexican and Chinese heritage.

Hotel Phoenix opens as premier hotel of Centennial Yards in Atlanta

Hotel Phoenix, a major new luxury property anchoring the $5 billion Centennial Yards redevelopment in downtown Atlanta, opened December 1 under Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ L.V.X collection. Hotel Phoenix is the premier hotel of the 50-acre Centennial Yards mixed-use entertainment development by Centennial Yards Company, in partnership with an affiliate of CIM Group and a group led by Tony Ressler.

Dolly Parton inducted into IAAPA Hall of Fame

Dolly Parton was recently inducted into the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Fla.

Alpharetta CVB appoints new director of public relations and communications

Holder, who brings more than 20 years of experience in communications, marketing, and media relations, will lead efforts to promote Alpharetta as a destination and manage the bureau’s external messaging. Her role includes overseeing media strategy, working with national and regional journalists and influencers, and directing content creation across platforms.

Visit Tampa Bay announces new board leadership amid record tourism year

Visit Tampa Bay celebrated its 40th anniversary during its “Back to the Bay”-themed annual meeting, held Nov. 5 at Centro Asturiano de Tampa. The event came as Hillsborough County marked its third-consecutive year surpassing $1 billion in taxable hotel revenue.

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