January 8, 2025
Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue Austin has appointed Travis Breen as director of sales, marketing and events. In this role, Breen will oversee sales, marketing, and event strategies for the hotel, reporting directly to interim general manager Claudia Dowdy.
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January 7, 2025
Michael Fojtasek, a Michelin-starred chef and three-time James Beard finalist for Best Chef: Southwest, debuted The Restaurant at Albert Hotel, coinciding with the opening of Albert Hotel on January 3.
January 3, 2025
Walt Leger III, president and CEO of New Orleans & Company, the official destination and marketing sales organization for the city’s tourism industry, issued a statement following the New Year’s Day rampage at Bourbon Street.
December 26, 2024
Dana Young, president and CEO of Visit Florida, has announced her retirement after six years of service leading the state’s official tourism marketing organization. The longest-serving agency head in the DeSantis Administration, Young will remain in her role until a new president and CEO is appointed and onboarded.
December 19, 2024
Sheraton Dallas Hotel, Dallas Marriott Downtown, and JW Marriott Arts District Hotel are coming together to welcome convention-goers and corporate travelers with Dallas Downtown Connection, a collaboration between the three hotels to offer access to versatile event and meeting spaces, upscale amenities, overflow guest rooms, and a wide range of services.
December 18, 2024
Two new developments—a Hilton Garden Inn and a new downtown amphitheater—are underway in Lake Charles, La. The Hilton Garden Inn will be built adjacent to Lake Charles Event Center as the event center’s first onsite hotel.
December 17, 2024
The San Antonio International Airport (SAT) broke ground on a new terminal, scheduled to finish completion in 2028. In addition to the new space, the airport will feature improved facilities to accommodate the region’s growth.
December 13, 2024
Cobb-Marietta Coliseum & Exhibit Hall Authority has announced Charles Beirne as its new general manager and CEO. His responsibilities include the growth and oversight of Cobb Galleria Centre, Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Galleria Specialty Shops, and ArtsBridge Foundation.
December 12, 2024
Rosen Hotels & Resorts announced Frank Santos will be the company’s new chief executive officer, following the death of founder and president Harris Rosen at the age of 85.
December 11, 2024
Destination DC (DDC) has announced new key promotions among the executive team and senior staff. Joining the executive team, Dianna Waldroup has been named vice president of convention services and Letizia Sirtori as vice president of tourism and global development. Alex Gnafakis has been promoted within senior staff to senior creative director, while Lindsay Hill joins senior staff with her promotion to director of visitor experience and group tour.
