October 3, 2024
HOUSTON—The Westin Houston, Memorial City, a 289-key hotel within the 300-acre mixed-use Memorial City development in Houston, has completed a multimillion-dollar reimagining of its 33,000-square-foot meeting and event venues. Located on the second, third and fourth floors, The Westin Memorial City’s renovated venues are curated for corporate meetings, weddings, and business travelers.
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October 2, 2024
With reports of at least 166 deaths throughout six Southern states and countless others displaced due to flooding and other storm-related damage, the impact of Hurricane Helene last week is unbelievable—and still unfolding.
October 1, 2024
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.
September 30, 2024
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.
September 27, 2024
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.
September 26, 2024
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.
September 25, 2024
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.
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.
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.
