Marriott president and CEO Arne Sorenson passes away at 62
February 16, 2021
Arne M. Sorenson, president and CEO of Marriott International, unexpectedly passed away on February 15 at the age of 62.
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Austin Convention Center highlights artists during Black History Month
February 16, 2021
The Austin Convention Center Department is commemorating Black History Month by recognizing the contributions of four Black artists.
Daytona Beach’s Ocean Center welcomes Gasparilla Classic Gymnastics Invitational
February 16, 2021
From a humble start in 1989 in the Tampa YMCA basketball gym, the Gasparilla Classic Gymnastics Invitational has grown leaps and bounds.
Marilou Halvorsen named VP of governmental affairs, state relations for AHLA
February 16, 2021
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) has named Marilou Halvorsen vice president of government affairs and state relations.
JW Marriott opens 100th property worldwide in Tampa Bay’s Water Street district
February 16, 2021
JW Marriott’s 100th property, JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, is now open. A formal grand opening is expected to take place in April.
Billion-dollar expansion of Fort Lauderdale convention center now underway
February 16, 2021
The $1 billion expansion project of the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center is underway.
Kimpton Sylvan Hotel officially opens its doors in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighbourhood
February 15, 2021
ATLANTA, Ga. – The Kimpton Sylvan Hotel in Atlanta opened its doors to guests on Wednesday, February 10.
Tucked away in the elegant neighborhood of Buckhead, The Kimpton Sylvan Hotel is a 1950s-era adaptive reuse boutique hotel. It includes 217 guest rooms, a living room lobby, a private pool, and …
Soon-to-open Marriott Dallas Uptown appoints general manager and executive chef
February 15, 2021
The Marriott Dallas Uptown team has appointed Robbie Tawil as general manager of the soon-to-open hotel property.
Moxy Miami South Beach is the first resort-style property in the brand
February 15, 2021
The first resort-style property within the Moxy brand portfolio will be the 202-room Moxy Miami South Beach.
World Swan and Dolphin Resort offering COVID-19 testing for meeting professionals
February 15, 2021
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is offering a selection of health protocol options, including COVID-19 testing.
