Atlanta Hospitality HOF welcoming four new members next month
September 24, 2021
The Atlanta Hospitality HOF will welcome four new members next month—Carl Adkins, Jeffrey L. Portman Sr., Nancy Gordy Simms, and Steve Smith.
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Hotel industry facing $59B drop in business travel revenue from 2019: AHLA report
September 21, 2021
A report released by AHLA and Kalibri Labs says the hotels will see a $59 billion drop in business travel revenue from 2019 this year.
Ground breaks on new hotel at Nashville International Airport
September 21, 2021
Ground has broken on a new 14-story, 296-room hotel located adjacent to Nashville International Airport. The hotel is set to open in 2023.
Orange County Convention Center supports Orlando-area foster home group
September 21, 2021
The Orange County Convention Center recently donated 14 bookcases to Great Oaks Village, an Orlando-area foster home group for children ages six to 18.
Charleston, S.C. named top U.S. city by Travel + Leisure
September 21, 2021
Charleston, S.C. was named the #1 U.S. city in Travel + Leisure’s 26th annual World’s Best Awards reader survey.
Nina Shokrian, Molly Hunter join JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country team
September 10, 2021
Nina Shokrian and Molly Hunter have joined the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa as senior marketing manager and associate director of group sales, respectively.
Apple Hospitality acquires Hyatt Place Greenville Downtown for $30M
September 10, 2021
Apple Hospitality has acquired the 130-room Hyatt Place in downtown Greenville, S.C. for a total purchase price of approximately $30 million.
Marriott International hosts largest in-person event since beginning of pandemic
September 8, 2021
Marriott International recently hosted “The Exchange,” the company’s largest in-person meeting since the start of the pandemic. The event was held August 24 to 27 at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin.
AMLA president/CEO Tami Reist recognized as a ‘woman of impact’
September 8, 2021
Tami Reist, president/CEO of Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association, has been named as a recipient of the Yellowhammer Woman of Impact Award.
Guest column: Five steps to prepare your event for severe weather
September 8, 2021
The quickly changing climate affects us all, and planning for severe weather is becoming a basic requirement for the success of any business.
