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.
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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.
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.
