Trisha Tatro becomes first woman director of Austin Convention Center Department
July 15, 2021
Trisha Tatro has been appointed as the first woman director of the Austin Convention Center Department. She served as interim director for 16 months.
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Jorge Franz named president of Greater Houston CVB
July 15, 2021
The Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau (GHCVB) has appointed Jorge Franz as the organization’s new president.
Orange County Convention Center hosts record-breaking volleyball championships
July 13, 2021
The Amateur Athletic Union’s annual Junior National Volleyball Championships, welcoming more than 135,000 over a span of two weeks.
Union Station Nashville Yards reopens after first round of renovations
July 13, 2021
The historic Union Station in Nashville Yards is reopened for business after receiving a significant upgrade in a first round of renovations.
Department of Commerce pledges $750M to travel and tourism industry
July 6, 2021
Gina Rainmodo, secretary of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, has pledged $750 million in funding for the travel and tourism industry.
Historic Buffalo Point Retreat opens this month to the public
July 6, 2021
Having served as a private estate since 2011, Buffalo Point Retreat will soon become accessible to the public for the first time.
AHLA eases face covering, physical distancing requirements for hotel employees
July 6, 2021
American Hotel & Lodging Association is easing face covering and physical distancing requirements for hotel employees in response to updated CDC and OSHA guidance.
Destination DC president/CEO receives Destinations International’s top honor
July 6, 2021
Destinations International has announced Elliott L. Ferguson, president and CEO of Destinations DC, as this year’s recipient of its Destination Organization Leadership Award. The organization also announced its 2021 Hall of Fame inductees including Wayne Chappell and the late Marion Frances Szurek.
Manufacturers stage solo trade shows with mobile showrooms
June 30, 2021
With the return of trade shows, mobile showrooms are pivoting to provide an additional way for manufacturers to engage with their customers.
Discover Dunwoody among Georgia DMOs receiving $1.5M to spur post-pandemic recovery
June 30, 2021
Discover Dunwoody is one of 34 organizations in Georgia to receive a grant from Explore Georgia aimed at bolstering the recovery of tourism.
