September 24, 2024
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla.—Jayna Leach, senior vice president of marketing and chief marketing officer for Visit Panama City Beach, has earned the Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) designation, the tourism industry’s highest individual educational achievement.
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September 23, 2024
Hotel 1928 in Waco, Texas, has claimed the top award for boutique hotels with fewer than 50 rooms in the annual Boutique Lifestyle Lodging Association (BLLA) Awards. Presented by BLLA since 2010, BLLA Awards honor the most daring and innovative achievements in the boutique hospitality industry, recognizing the world’s finest hotels, visionaries, and partners.
September 20, 2024
(KIRKLAND, Wash.)—Noble House Hotels & Resorts, the family-owned boutique hotel brand, has won two advertising awards for its “Write Your Love Story” television advertising campaign for Little Palm Island Resort & Spa. The ad campaign won LPI Muse Creative Platinum Award, from MUSE Design Awards, and Platinum Hermes Award, at the 2024 Hermes Creative Awards, for its achievements in television advertising and design. These achievements within the advertising and creative industries underscore Noble House and Little Palm Island Resort & Spa’s dedication to providing idyllic experiences for guests and travelers from all walks of life.
September 19, 2024
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga.—Explore Gwinnett, the destination marketing organization for Gwinnett County, Ga., has promoted Lisa Anders to chief operating officer (COO). Anders had previously served as executive director for Explore Gwinnett.
September 18, 2024
CLEARWATER BEACH, Fla.—Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa has named Ildebrando Salazar as director of sales and marketing. Salazar joins the Clearwater Beach hotel after most recently serving as part of the opening team for Hyatt Regency Conroe in Texas.
September 17, 2024
Islamorada, Fla.—Islamorada Resort Collection, a group of boutique resorts in the Florida Keys, has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of five executives. The appointments are being made throughout the resort collection’s three properties: Amara Cay Resort, La Siesta Resort & Villas, and Three Waters Resort & Marina, a Tribute Portfolio Resort, set to open in October.
September 16, 2024
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.—Dollywood recently won six Golden Ticket Awards after receiving finalist placement in eight total categories. The park’s six Golden Ticket awards in 2024 marked the most of any theme park in the world.
September 13, 2024
LONDON—The United States continues to dominate the world Travel & Tourism market, according to a World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) report. WTTC’s 2024 Economic Impact Trends Report reveals the United States contributed a record-breaking $2.36 trillion to the nation’s economy last year—almost double the economic contribution of its nearest rival.
September 12, 2024
FORT WORTH, Texas—Blueprint Hospitality and Remington Hospitality have partnered together to bring the first Le Méridien hotel to the downtown Fort Worth, Texas, area. Located at 811 Commerce St., Le Méridien Fort Worth Downtown is part of the Marriott Bonvoy brand.
September 11, 2024
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex has announced the start of the renovation of the Sheraton Birmingham hotel lobby and its public spaces. The facelift is part of a series of investments in the hotels owned by BJCC, which will include community areas and guest rooms. The design will celebrate Birmingham’s steel heritage with rich colors and textures while incorporating elements of Southern hospitality and tailored sophistication.
