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Opal Meetings: Elevate Your Events on Florida’s Premier Shores

From intimate executive retreats to grand corporate conferences, Opal Collection's diverse portfolio of Florida properties offers an unparalleled blend of luxury, seamless functionality, and coastal charm—setting the stage for unforgettable meetings and events

Visit Port Aransas to host first regenerative tourism conference for Gulf Coast

Tourism professionals from across the Gulf Coast will gather in Port Aransas this month for “Turning the Tide,” a first-of-its-kind summit focused on regenerative tourism. Hosted by Visit Port Aransas, in partnership with Madden Media, the two-day conference will take place Oct. 21–22, 2025, and will offer new strategies for building more sustainable and community-enriching tourism models.

Fairburn joins ATL Airport District as newest partner in regional tourism effort

The City of Fairburn has officially joined the ATL Airport District Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), becoming the fourth city to partner with the regional destination marketing organization. Fairburn joins College Park, Hapeville, and Union City as part of the growing effort to promote Atlanta’s Southside as a premier hub for tourism, events, and economic development.

2025 State of the Industry Report

Planners are seeking creative solutions to overcome budget cuts and travel restrictions threatening conference attendance

 

Geopolitical challenges and economic uncertainty have added urgency to meeting planners’ concerns over having to do more with less, results from ConventionSouth’s 2025 Industry Trends Survey show. Fortunately, there is no price on ingenuity. …

Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk unveils $9 million renovation

The Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk has completed a nearly $9 million renovation, unveiling extensive upgrades to its lobby, restaurants, and public spaces. The project introduces a new dining concept, Moda Fare, as well as an upscale coffee shop, Spoonful Provisions, and the Tejas Lounge, a Texas-inspired bar and gathering space.

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