Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe named Texas’ best incentive hotel
October 19, 2026
Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston has been named Texas’s Best Incentive Hotel at the 2026 World MICE Awards.
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Dollywood’s 2027 season adds concerts, family events, and returning favorites
October 14, 2026
Dollywood will open its 42nd season in March 2027 with new family experiences, returning festivals, and a spring country concert series. Season Passholder Preview Day is scheduled for March 10, with the park’s grand opening for all guests on March 11.
Visit Raleigh names Loren Gold as next president and CEO
October 13, 2026
Visit Raleigh has named executive vice president Loren Gold as its next president and CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2027, following a unanimous vote by the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (GRCVB) Board of Directors. Gold will succeed Dennis Edwards, who announced last month that he will retire at the end of 2026.
The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village unveils new waterfront exhibit hall
October 12, 2026
The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village has opened Horizon Exhibit Hall, adding more than 9,000 square feet of dedicated waterfront exhibit space to its meetings and events offerings in southwest Florida.
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point names Kory Foltz F&B director
October 2, 2026
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa has named Kory Foltz F&B director. The resort is located near Naples, Fla.
factor 110 marks Tulsa milestones with Partner of the Year Award and industry accreditation
September 30, 2026
factor 110 has earned the Visit Tulsa Partner of the Year Award and Accredited Destination Management Company (ADMC) status for its Tulsa Hub, marking two milestones for the destination management company.
Atlanta CVB names Nathan Reiser destination services executive
September 29, 2026
Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) has appointed Nathan Reiser as destination services executive.
Tenn. cities plan special tributes to Dolly Parton
September 25, 2026
On Friday, Sept. 25, Nashville will mark “Dolly Day,” a special celebration honoring Dolly’s legacy of kindness, generosity, and music.
Destination Bryan’s Chris Riggins named 2026 Texas Trailblazer
September 23, 2026
Chris Riggins, director of marketing and communications for Destination Bryan, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Texas Trailblazer Award by Destinations Texas, the statewide association representing destination marketing organizations across Texas.
Visit Loudoun welcomes Heidi Hallows to lead destination sales
September 21, 2026
Visit Loudoun has welcomed Heidi Hallows to its team, bringing more than 20 years of hospitality and tourism experience to the destination’s meetings and group business efforts.
