Lansdowne Resort appoints Babou Saine as director of hotel operations
June 24, 2025
Lansdowne Resort in northern Virginia has promoted Babou Saine to director of hotel operations, following his two-year tenure as resort manager.
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Visit Florida Keys appoints Ed Simon as executive VP and chief sales officer
June 20, 2025
Visit Florida Keys & Key West has named Ed Simon as executive vice president and chief sales officer. Simon will drive the strategic direction of both sales and business development efforts, and focus on leisure sales, group meetings, events, and long-term partnerships.
The Elser Hotel appoints new executive chef
June 19, 2025
The Elser Hotel, a 49-story property in downtown Miami, appointed Antony Awak as executive chef to oversee all of the hotel’s food and beverage operations.
Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa now offering full-venue buyouts
June 17, 2025
Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa’s 1912 Ocean Bar & Rooftop, the only rooftop restaurant on Ponte Vedra Beach, is now available for full-venue buyouts. The two-story venue can accommodate up to 120 guests for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or any special occasion for meeting attendees.
Greensboro CVB CEO Henri Fourrier steps down after 30 years of service
June 16, 2025
Henri Fourrier, president and CEO of Greensboro Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), has retired after three decades of leadership. The organization celebrated his retirement at a send-off party June 10 at Piedmont Hall, which included a number of city and county leaders, tourism partners, family, friends, and current and former CVB staff.
Horseshoe Bay Resort adds new luxury dining yacht for events
June 12, 2025
Horseshoe Bay Resort, part of the Crescent Hotels & Resorts Latitudes collection, nestled in the heart of Texas Hill Country, has launched a new luxury experience: the Lady Bird II dining yacht, an 85-foot floating venue designed to host events for 30-85 guests on the waters of Lake Lyndon B. Johnson (Lake LBJ).
Savannah Convention Center appoints Fredia Brady as new senior director of sales and marketing
June 10, 2025
The Savannah Convention Center in Savannah, Ga., recently appointed industry veteran Fredia M. Brady as senior director of sales and marketing. She will start officially on June 16. Brady previously helped open the facility and served in the same position until 2017.
Louisville Tourism announces recent staff additions and promotions
June 10, 2025
Louisville Tourism recently announced the promotion and addition of key members to its team, including Carissa Koral as director of northeast sales.
Andaz Miami Beach debuts at former The Confidante property
June 3, 2025
Hyatt Hotels Corp. recently opened Andaz Miami Beach, following a complete transformation of The Confidante Miami Beach. Andaz Miami Beach marks the brand’s debut in Florida and its first opening since forming Hyatt Lifestyle Group.
Southern destinations earn top spots on Cvent’s Top Lists 2025
May 29, 2025
Cvent, the meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, named Orlando as the No.1 Top Meeting Destination in North America. This marks the tenth time Orlando has topped the globally recognized Cvent Top Meeting Destinations list.
