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Walter E. Washington Convention Center awarded LEED Platinum certification

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., has been awarded LEED Platinum certification. Developed by U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED certification is the most widely used green building rating system in the world and is an international symbol of excellence.

From the River to the Lake, Kenner has it all!

Fly into the Louis Armstrong International Airport or road-trip your way in, to discover Kenner’s majestic Louisiana landscape steeped in history, culture, and entertainment.  Minutes from New Orleans & the French Quarter, Kenner is Jefferson Parish’s largest incorporated city and convenient to anything you want to access in Southeast Louisiana.

Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown completes multimillion-dollar revitalization

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown, located in the heart of “Music City,” has completed a comprehensive property renovation as part of Sheraton Hotels’ worldwide brand revitalization. The renovation was completed in a multi-phase approach throughout the last two years by award-winning interior design firm Looney & Associates.

Atlanta Hospitality Hall of Fame selects four new inductees

ATLANTA—Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) has selected four individuals as the newest inductees to Atlanta Hospitality Hall of Fame: the late Brian Davis, Ph.D., Bobby Donlan, Donata Russell Ross, and Mark Vaughan.

Renaissance Orlando Resort and Spa debuts recent renovations

ORLANDO, Fla.—Renaissance Orlando Resort and Spa recently completed a $25 million renovation, now boasting newly updated guest rooms and amenities. Located in the Disney Springs® Resort Area in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., the property is part of Marriott Bonvoy’s worldwide portfolio of more than 30 hotel brands.

MICHELIN Key expands selections across the South

The MICHELIN Guide has revealed the newest U.S. hotels named to its list of One, Two, and Three Key hotels. This is the second announcement of MICHELIN Keys, adding selections from all across the country to the previous list of hotels only from select locations.

Visit Panama City Beach’s Jayna Leach receives CDME designation

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.

Waco’s Hotel 1928 earns top boutique hotel award

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.

Little Palm Island Resort & Spa ad campaign wins two advertising awards

(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.

Explore Gwinnett names Lisa Anders COO

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.

Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa welcomes new DOSM

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.

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