Visit Orlando names vice president of travel industry sales
October 22, 2026
Visit Orlando has named tourism industry veteran Adam Rogers vice president of travel industry sales, effective Oct. 26.
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I Survived My First IMEX America
October 21, 2026
The 2026 edition of IMEX America was the trade show’s largest event in its 15-year history.
5 Lessons from 50 Years of Welcoming the World: Georgia World Congress Center celebrates its 50th anniversary as a meeting destination
October 20, 2026
As the Georgia World Congress Center marks its 50th anniversary, Georgia World Congress Center Authority COO Joe Bocherer reflects on how the campus has evolved to meet the changing needs of planners and attendees alike—and looks ahead to its next 50 years.
Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. names Cahal Mowery chief sales officer
October 19, 2026
The Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. (NCVC) has appointed hospitality industry veteran Cahal Mowery as chief sales officer, effective Nov. 16. Mowery has more than 15 years of convention sales and hotel leadership experience, with previous roles in Chicago, Denver, and Houston.
Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe named Texas’ best incentive hotel
October 19, 2026
Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston has been named Texas’s Best Incentive Hotel at the 2026 World MICE Awards.
Dollywood’s 2027 season adds concerts, family events, and returning favorites
October 14, 2026
Dollywood will open its 42nd season in March 2027 with new family experiences, returning festivals, and a spring country concert series. Season Passholder Preview Day is scheduled for March 10, with the park’s grand opening for all guests on March 11.
Visit Raleigh names Loren Gold as next president and CEO
October 13, 2026
Visit Raleigh has named executive vice president Loren Gold as its next president and CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2027, following a unanimous vote by the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (GRCVB) Board of Directors. Gold will succeed Dennis Edwards, who announced last month that he will retire at the end of 2026.
The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village unveils new waterfront exhibit hall
October 12, 2026
The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village has opened Horizon Exhibit Hall, adding more than 9,000 square feet of dedicated waterfront exhibit space to its meetings and events offerings in southwest Florida.
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point names Kory Foltz F&B director
October 2, 2026
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa has named Kory Foltz F&B director. The resort is located near Naples, Fla.
factor 110 marks Tulsa milestones with Partner of the Year Award and industry accreditation
September 30, 2026
factor 110 has earned the Visit Tulsa Partner of the Year Award and Accredited Destination Management Company (ADMC) status for its Tulsa Hub, marking two milestones for the destination management company.
