December 9, 2025
IBTM (Incentives, Business Travel & Meetings) unveiled the findings of its 2025 Trends Report at the IBTM World show in Barcelona, presenting an outlook of strong confidence and continued growth in the global meetings and events sector, despite geopolitical and economic challenges.
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December 4, 2025
Hôtel Swexan has been named Hotel of the Year by the Hotel Association of North Texas has been named Hotel of the Year by the Hotel Association of North Texas, earning the honor at the organization’s HOSPY Awards.
December 3, 2025
Visit Fairfax announced today that longtime national sales manager Dean Miller will retire at the end of the year, closing out a two-decade tenure with the organization and a 35-year career in Fairfax County’s hospitality industry.
December 2, 2025
The St. Anthony hotel is introducing the new Esencia restaurant, blending Spanish, Mexican, and Asian culinary traditions. Led by San Antonio chef Leo Davila, the 130-seat restaurant is scheduled to open this winter inside the historic downtown hotel. It will feature a two-level dining room, private dining spaces, craft cocktails, and a menu shaped by Davila’s Mexican and Chinese heritage.
December 1, 2025
Hotel Phoenix, a major new luxury property anchoring the $5 billion Centennial Yards redevelopment in downtown Atlanta, opened December 1 under Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ L.V.X collection. Hotel Phoenix is the premier hotel of the 50-acre Centennial Yards mixed-use entertainment development by Centennial Yards Company, in partnership with an affiliate of CIM Group and a group led by Tony Ressler.
November 27, 2025
Destination DC has promoted Shirley Del Carpio to director of sales. Del Carpio joined Destination DC in 2021 as a senior national account director.
November 26, 2025
Dolly Parton was recently inducted into the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Fla.
November 23, 2025
Holder, who brings more than 20 years of experience in communications, marketing, and media relations, will lead efforts to promote Alpharetta as a destination and manage the bureau’s external messaging. Her role includes overseeing media strategy, working with national and regional journalists and influencers, and directing content creation across platforms.
November 19, 2025
Huchingson will oversee all marketing strategy, brand communications, and sales operations for the 473-room property, which serves group, transient, and meetings and events markets.
November 17, 2025
The Barnett, a JdV by Hyatt lifestyle hotel in New Orleans’ Warehouse Arts District, has completed a comprehensive redesign, reintroducing the property as a cultural and culinary hub reflecting the spirit of New Orleans.
