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Hilton Unveils Connected Room

January 26, 2018

In early 2018, Hilton Hotel properties in Memphis and Dallas will be the first to test Hilton Worldwide’s new Connected Room, unveiled in December 2017 as “a first-of-its-kind, high-tech guest room.” According to Christopher J. Nassetta, Hilton’s president and CEO, guests who stay at Connected Room-enabled properties will soon be able to use the Hilton Honors app to manage most things they would traditionally do manually in a room, from controlling the temperature and lighting to the TV and window coverings.

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Iconic Property Re-Opens

December 19, 2017

DALLAS — The Statler, an iconic downtown Dallas hotel, recently opened as part of the Curio Collection by Hilton following a $255 million redevelopment. Originally opened in 1956 as one of Conrad Hilton’s first convention properties, The Statler is heralded as a pioneer hotel, bringing …

Florida Keys Reopen to Visitors After Hurricane Irma

October 3, 2017

The Florida Keys have reopened to visitors, exactly three weeks after Hurricane Irma impacted the island chain Sept. 10. Local officials chose Sunday, Oct. 1, as the official reopening date based on the speedy completion of significant infrastructure repairs, almost total restoration of utilities, and necessity of resuming the tourism-driven economy that employs about 50 percent of the Keys workforce.

2017 Top Music Meccas of the South

September 18, 2017

“Top Music Meccas of the South”

Based On Reader & Fan Votes

This September, ConventionSouth magazine, a national multimedia resource for those who plan events held within the South, asked readers and Facebook fans to vote for the cities they felt were the best places to enjoy music …

Hurricane Harvey Emergency Centers And How You Can Help

August 30, 2017

As floodwaters continue to rise in Houston, a large rescue operation is underway as many in Texas are in need of assistance. Looking for a way to help, many individuals and organizations have stepped in to manage shelters, distribute food and water and more.

In Houston, Mayor Turner has opened

AC Hotel Atlanta Downtown Debuts

July 26, 2017

The 255-room AC Hotel Atlanta Downtown opened in mid-May following a yearlong transformation of the former Holiday Inn Atlanta Downtown Centennial Park. Located within walking distance of Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Phillips Arena, the College Football Hall of Fame and a host of restaurants, the hotel will …

Richmond Raceway Enhances Infield With $30 Million Project

July 11, 2017

The Richmond Raceway and International Speedway Corporation (ISC) are spending $30 million on an infield redevelopment project that will bring new attractions and amenities for fans, teams, sponsors and others. The upgrades will be revealed at Richmond Raceway’s first NASCAR weekend, Sept. 21-22, 2018.

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