Athens’ Classic Center re-purposed to build hand sanitizing stations
March 26, 2020
It is no surprise many industries in Athens have been affected by the outbreak of COVID-19 and The Classic Center is no exception.
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Walt Disney World Swan And Dolphin Resort Names New Director Of Sales
February 27, 2020
Jim Curtis has been named director of sales and marketing for the entire complex of The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort.
Big Cypress Lodge Expands Event Options
February 27, 2020
Big Cypress Lodge recently added the 7000-sf Mississippi Terrace, an outdoor lodge and social gathering spot overlooking the Mississippi River.
Andretti Indoor Karting And Games Readies To Open
February 27, 2020
Andretti Indoor Karting and Games is set to open in March, bringing high-speed electric superkarts, laser tag, mini golf, virtual reality (VR) gaming, arcade games, a ropes course, unique dining, and legendary event space.
Four Sites Added To Civil Rights Trail
February 27, 2020
Four new attractions and one new city were added to the U.S. Civil Rights Trail (USCRT) in February. According to Lee Sentell, director of the Alabama Tourism Department and chairman of the USCRT Marketing Alliance, these destinations further enrich the trail experience and the story of the Civil Rights Movement.
Orange County Convention Center Names New Executive Director
January 10, 2020
Industry veteran Mark Tester is the new executive director of the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC).
Stonebridge Buys Le Meridien New Orleans Hotel
January 10, 2020
Stonebridge Companies has bought the 410-room Le Meridien New Orleans hotel for $84 million, the group’s third acquisition in the New Orleans market. Le Meridien has more than 13,000 square feet of event space and is near the French Quarter, Bourbon Street and Warehouse Arts District.
Oklahoma City’s new Convention Center to Open in 2020
January 9, 2020
Oklahoma City's new $288-million convention center is slated to open for business in late 2020. Said to be the largest single construction project in the city’s history, the MAPS 3 Downtown Convention Center will replace the city’s current convention center.
PCMA, CEMA Alliance to Support, Educate and Grow Audiences
January 8, 2020
The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) and the Corporate Event Marketing Association (CEMA), have announced a strategic alliance that will introduce each organization to new audiences.
Events DC Creates New Position to Boost Demand, Expand Reach
January 6, 2020
Events DC, the official convention and sports authority of the District of Columbia, has named Jinhee Kim as the organization’s first-ever Chief Creative Officer, a new position established to create innovative strategies to drive new business.
