The Adolphus introduces new culinary team leaders
February 20, 2025
The Adolphus, a landmark hotel in Dallas, has promoted Blaine Eads to director of catering and appointed Gricel Duran to executive pastry chef.
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Walt Disney World Resort opens Disney Creative Studio for event planners
February 19, 2025
Walt Disney World Resort has opened its newly reimagined Disney Creative Studio, serving as a headquarters for event planners to work with Disney “event architects” on meetings and events held at the theme park resort.
The Moran CITYCENTRE debuts multimillion-dollar renovation
February 14, 2025
The Moran CITYCENTRE has completed multimillion-dollar renovations, debuting refreshed guest rooms, expanded meeting spaces, a new front desk, a lobby bar, and terrace space. Real estate investment and development firm Miday announced the completion of the renovations.
Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana now open in Bossier City
February 13, 2025
The new $270 million-plus Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana by The Cordish Companies officially opens for business today. The event center at Live! is a multi-use meeting, concert, and event venue is Shreveport-Bossier’s newest space for touring acts, comedians, and other entertainment.
Omni 1,000-room headquarters hotel approved for New Orleans convention center
February 10, 2025
The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority (the Authority) approved a headquarters hotel development agreement and ground lease agreement with Omni Hotels & Resorts to develop a 1,000-room convention center headquarters hotel.
Horseshoe Bay Resort announces new $16 million venue
February 8, 2025
Horseshoe Bay Resort, a prestigious AAA Four-Diamond destination, announced the groundbreaking of the new Live Oak Pavilion, expected to open in January 2026.
The Hotel Zamora reopens as luxury property after renovation
January 29, 2025
A $7.5 million renovation has elevated The Hotel Zamora in St. Pete Beach, Fla., to a four-star luxury hotel. The renovation was completed by developer Sherman Associates; it was the company’s first completed project in Florida.
Explore St. Louis appoints new president and CEO
January 28, 2025
The Board of Commissioners of Explore St. Louis has selected Brad Dean as its new president and CEO. Dean is expected to start in this new role on Feb. 17, leading the organization’s efforts to attract visitors from around the world, including conventions, concerts, and events, to leverage America’s Center and The Dome.
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center plans $131 million expansion
January 27, 2025
Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc., a lodging real estate investment trust, has announced plans to add approximately 108,000 square feet of premium, carpeted meeting space to its flagship Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville.
Georgia World Congress Center Authority appoints new COO
January 23, 2025
Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) has appointed Stacey Church as its new chief operating officer (COO), effective Feb. 10, 2025. She is the first female COO in the organization’s 50-year history.
