Florence Center names general manager
November 13, 2026
The Florence Center and Legends Global have appointed Vince Thomas as general manager of the Florence Center in Florence, S.C.
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Cedar Park Marriott names leadership team ahead of 2027 opening
November 4, 2026
The Cedar Park Marriott Hotel and Conference Center has appointed Juan Flores as general manager and Stephanie Shives as director of sales and marketing ahead of the hotel’s anticipated spring 2027 opening.
Grapevine CVB executive director receives lifetime achievement award
November 3, 2026
Paul W. McCallum, executive director of the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau, has been recognized with Texas Travel Alliance’s Lifetime Achievement Award, the organization’s highest individual honor. McCallum received the Lifetime Achievement Award during Texas Travel Alliance’s annual awards gala, held recently in Fort Worth.
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront names senior event planning manager
October 27, 2026
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront has appointed Debbie Famiglietti as senior event planning manager, bringing more than 20 years of hospitality and event management experience with Hyatt to the downtown Jacksonville hotel.
Visit Pensacola names Tony Lyle as president and CEO
October 26, 2026
Visit Pensacola has appointed Tony Lyle as its next president and CEO, effective Oct. 26. Lyle brings more than 25 years of experience in destination marketing and tourism leadership to the northwest Florida organization.
The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami names general manager ahead of 2027 reopening
October 25, 2026
The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami has appointed Fabien Gnemmi as general manager ahead of the oceanfront resort’s planned Feb. 1, 2027, reopening following its most significant transformation since joining The Ritz-Carlton brand in 2014.
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.
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.
