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Destination DC announces new executive team and senior staff

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.  

Visit Tampa Bay rolls out new Treasured Savings convention incentive program

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.

DMOs introduce partnership to promote meetings in Maryland

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.

The Boca Raton to debut transformed Beach Club

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.

Hotelier and philanthropist Harris Rosen dies at 85

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.

Downtown San Antonio Hyatt hotels hire Michael Balyeat as director of sales and marketing

November 27, 2024

Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk and Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk announced Michael Balyeat as director of sales and marketing. Balyeat previously worked with the downtown San Antonio hotels, from 2012 to 2014. In his return, he will oversee all sales and marketing programs for the properties and implement strategies to increase brand awareness. 

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