New Orleans hosting a virtual ‘Mardi Gras For All Y’all’
February 2, 2021
Mardi Gras parades may be cancelled this year, but the spirit lives on through Mardi Gras for All Y’all, a virtual three-day celebration.
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Selma, Alabama’s historic St. James Hotel reopens after extensive renovations
February 2, 2021
The renovated St. James Hotel has recently reopened in Selma, Ala., adding to an already historic element of the state.
New Orleans’ Ernest N. Morial Convention Center named a top workplace
February 1, 2021
The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center has been named one of the top workplaces in the United States.
Hilton’s massive Evermore Resort to open beside Walt Disney World in 2023
February 1, 2021
Dart Interests has announced the launch of Evermore Orlando Resort, a comprehensive redevelopment of the former Villas at Grand Cypress.
Hyatt offering COVID-19 testing for U.S.-bound travelers at Latin American properties
February 1, 2021
Hyatt will be offering on-property COVID-19 testing for U.S. travelers at its 19 Latin American properties through May 31.
After a 2020 filled with turmoil, cautious optimism abounds in Houston
January 27, 2021
With a COVID-19 vaccine now available, there is cautious optimism across the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries in Houston.
Nation’s capital to welcome Cambria Hotel in the near future
January 27, 2021
The Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Capitol Riverfront is slated to open in the nation’s capital in February.
AHLA calls on Biden administration to select hotels as COVID-19 vaccination sites
January 22, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) has sent a proposal to the Biden-Harris administration asking that they select hotels as COVID-19 vaccination sites.
In a letter to the newly inaugurated administration, AHLA president and CEO Chip Rogers said the hotel industry has the “existing infrastructure …
Zac Craig named as new president and OKC CVB
January 21, 2021
Zac Craig has been named new president of the Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau, operated by the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber.
“Zac brings the right combination of skills to this position,” explained Roy Williams, CCE, chamber president and CEO. “First, he is an Oklahoma native and …
Texas’ first Moxy hotel opens near the University of Texas Austin campus
January 19, 2021
Moxy Austin-University has opened as the first Moxy hotel to debut in Texas, directly alongside the University of Texas at Austin campus.
