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.
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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.
December 10, 2024
As part of Visit Tampa Bay’s “Ready” campaign, Treasured Savings is a new incentive program for organizations that plan ahead and confirm their preferred dates in Tampa Bay. Visit Tampa Bay will cover the initial deposit at contract signing for groups who book the Tampa Convention Center during eligible periods.
December 6, 2024
Omni Hotels & Resorts has appointed Gayla Guyse as general manager of Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel, set to open in Fall 2025. The 29-story hotel development will be the brand’s third property in Florida.
December 5, 2024
Virginia Tourism Corporation conducted an impact study with Tourism Economics which concluded that meetings and conventions visitation have fully recovered to pre-pandemic levels in Virginia, generating $5.8 billion in direct spending in 2023, with $2.1 billion contributed solely by visitors.
December 4, 2024
The heart of Maryland is coming together to showcase their areas as premier groups and meetings destinations. The new initiative, Meet in Maryland, is a collaborative approach to initiate interest in Maryland as a meetings destination. Meet in Maryland encompasses venues in Baltimore, Bethesda, BWI Airport, College Park, Columbia, Gaithersburg, National Harbor, Rockville, Silver Spring, and beyond to promote meetings and events in the greater capital region.
December 3, 2024
Boca Raton, Fla.—The Boca Raton announced the $120 million investment in the redesign of its Beach Club earlier this year, and reservations are now open. In addition to new restaurants, a fitness facility, and a cocktail lounge and café, the oceanside event spaces and all guest rooms and suites have been completely revamped. The grand reveal is set for January 2, 2025.
December 2, 2024
Harris Rosen, hotelier and philanthropist, passed away on November 25, 2024, at the age of 85. He was surrounded by family. Harris Rosen was founder, president, and COO of Rosen Hotels & Resorts—a band of seven hotel properties that services greater Orlando and central Florida.
November 28, 2024
A groundbreaking ceremony on Nov. 14 marked the start of construction for Hotel Tristan, Pensacola's first upscale boutique hotel in the middle of downtown’s East Garden District. It was hosted by Catalyst Healthcare Real Estate, The Thrash Group, and The 1559 Collective, in partnership with Tandem Hospitality Group.
