The River Club unveils major interior renovation in downtown Jacksonville
December 23, 2025
The River Club, located in downtown Jacksonville, has completed a major interior renovation aimed at enhancing the experience for members and event guests.
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Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa appoints new director of operations
December 21, 2025
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa has named Ryan Reynolds as its new director of operations. The 286-room resort is situated along the Gulf of Mexico and features water views.
Mobile Arena names leadership team ahead of 2027 opening
December 18, 2025
Oak View Group has named Erik Hudson as general manager and Willie J. Williams as assistant general manager of Mobile’s upcoming new arena. The new arena is scheduled to open in 2027.
Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami debuts new dining, spa after $100M renovation
December 16, 2025
The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami has officially reopened following a $100 million renovation, redefining the oceanfront resort with contemporary architecture, expanded dining options, and the debut of its new Ritz-Carlton Spa, Key Biscayne.
Virginia Guesthouse announces leadership appointments ahead of April 2026 opening
December 11, 2025
Virginia Guesthouse Hotel & Conference Center has announced the appointment of Gregg Hilker as general manager and Rich Keurajian as director of sales and marketing ahead of the hotel’s planned April 2026 opening.
IBTM’s 2025 Trends Report highlights resilient meetings and events industry
December 9, 2025
IBTM (Incentives, Business Travel & Meetings) unveiled the findings of its 2025 Trends Report at the IBTM World show in Barcelona, presenting an outlook of strong confidence and continued growth in the global meetings and events sector, despite geopolitical and economic challenges.
Hôtel Swexan named Hotel of the Year by Hotel Association of North Texas
December 4, 2025
Hôtel Swexan has been named Hotel of the Year by the Hotel Association of North Texas has been named Hotel of the Year by the Hotel Association of North Texas, earning the honor at the organization’s HOSPY Awards.
Visit Fairfax’s Dean Miller announces retirement after 20 years
December 3, 2025
Visit Fairfax announced today that longtime national sales manager Dean Miller will retire at the end of the year, closing out a two-decade tenure with the organization and a 35-year career in Fairfax County’s hospitality industry.
San Antonio’s St. Anthony Hotel to open new restaurant celebrating local culinary roots
December 2, 2025
The St. Anthony hotel is introducing the new Esencia restaurant, blending Spanish, Mexican, and Asian culinary traditions. Led by San Antonio chef Leo Davila, the 130-seat restaurant is scheduled to open this winter inside the historic downtown hotel. It will feature a two-level dining room, private dining spaces, craft cocktails, and a menu shaped by Davila’s Mexican and Chinese heritage.
Hotel Phoenix opens as premier hotel of Centennial Yards in Atlanta
December 1, 2025
Hotel Phoenix, a major new luxury property anchoring the $5 billion Centennial Yards redevelopment in downtown Atlanta, opened December 1 under Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ L.V.X collection. Hotel Phoenix is the premier hotel of the 50-acre Centennial Yards mixed-use entertainment development by Centennial Yards Company, in partnership with an affiliate of CIM Group and a group led by Tony Ressler.
