West Virginia’s Lookout Post provides meeting space in a new national park
January 18, 2021
The Lookout Post is AOTG’s small-group conference center overlooking the New River Gorge—soon to be known as the New River Gorge National Park & Preserve.
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Hilton Miami Downtown offers new solutions for hybrid and virtual meetings
January 18, 2021
Hilton Miami Downtown has transformed its Symphony Ballroom into a full-service venue for the future of the meetings and events world.
Arlington, Texas earns GBAC STAR accreditation for 23 public facilities
January 18, 2021
ARLINGTON, Tex. –The City of Arlington, Tex., has achieved Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR accreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities.
Arlington is the first U.S. city to be recognized for implementing the most stringent protocols for cleaning, disinfection, and infectious disease prevention …
Arkansas A&Ps and CVBs benefitting from $3.5 million in CARES Act grants
January 18, 2021
Twenty-one Arkansas A&Ps and convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs) received more than $3.5 million in grants from the federal CARES Act.
Hilton aims to assist meeting planners with hybrid events through EventReady
January 14, 2021
To address the ongoing dramatic shift in how people meet and celebrate, Hilton has introduced Hilton EventReady Hybrid Solutions.
Continuing pandemic concerns increase popularity of drive-in destinations
January 12, 2021
Drive-in destinations are a mainstay for groups looking for the advantages of affordable, accessible, and convenient event options. Following a year of unprecedented travel complexities, the choice for roadway travel has seen a boost in interest from meeting planners.
Grand Hyatt Nashville named as USA Today’s Best New Hotel in 2020
January 11, 2021
A number of Southern venues were among USA Today’s Top 10 New Hotels in 2020.
A decade in the making, Oklahoma City Convention Center is now open
January 5, 2021
Construction of the $288 million Oklahoma City Convention Center is complete after more than a decade of planning.
Casandra Matej named as new president and CEO of Visit Orlando
January 5, 2021
Visit Orlando has hired a new president and CEO, Casandra Matej, to lead the destination marketing organization.
Hard Rock Hotels launches new Reverb hotel brand in Atlanta
January 5, 2021
Hard Rock Hotels has announced the launch of its latest hotel concept design, Reverb by Hard Rock.
