New Orleans Marriott debuts guest room renovations and M Club redesign
September 4, 2026
New Orleans Marriott has completed a property-wide renovation of its 1,333 guest rooms and suites, along with a redesign of its M Club lounge.
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Loews Hotels & Co. names Stephen Cummings senior vice president of operations at Universal Orlando
September 3, 2026
Loews Hotels & Co. has promoted hospitality executive Stephen Cummings to senior vice president of operations for Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando, where he will oversee operations and strategic direction for the resort destination’s portfolio of 11 hotels and 11,000 guest rooms.
Drury Plaza Hotel opens in Nashville’s Century Farms development
September 1, 2026
Drury Hotels has opened the Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Southeast Century Farms, adding 180 guest rooms and suites, flexible meeting space, and group-friendly amenities to the growing Century Farms development in Nashville’s Antioch neighborhood.
The Laurel Hotel & Spa unveils new group experiences
August 26, 2026
The Laurel Hotel & Spa, Alabama’s first and only AAA Five Diamond hotel, has introduced a new collection of group experiences designed to bring meeting attendees and other groups together through culinary, wellness, and educational programming.
ConventionSouth pays tribute to the legendary Dolly Parton
August 25, 2026
ConventionSouth pays tribute to the legendary Dolly Parton, following the news of her passing on August 25, 2026. Revisit our 2023 interview with Dolly prior to the grand opening of Dollywood's HeartSong Lodge & Resort.
Houston First elevates leadership to support venue operations, convention district growth
August 23, 2026
Houston First Corp. has announced a reorganization of its venue operations and development functions, including the promotion of three longtime leaders to expanded executive roles. The changes are designed to strengthen day-to-day functions across Houston First’s portfolio of venues while providing dedicated leadership for the organization’s ongoing Convention District Transformation project.
Destination El Paso names Veronica Castro executive director of Visit El Paso
August 22, 2026
Destination El Paso has appointed Veronica Castro as executive director of Visit El Paso, recognizing her more than two decades of leadership with the organization and her contributions to El Paso’s tourism industry.
Atlantic Park Surf names vice president of sales
August 20, 2026
Atlantic Park Surf has named Mike Wallace vice president of sales for the Virginia Beach surf lagoon and entertainment destination.
Dollywood opens NightFlight Expedition coaster
August 19, 2026
Dollywood has opened NightFlight Expedition, a $60 million indoor coaster that combines a nighttime flight over the Smokies, whitewater rafting effects, a mountain-ridge climb, and a lake splashdown.
Orange County Convention Center earns LEED Platinum certification
August 18, 2026
The Orange County Convention Center’s (OCCC) North-South Building has earned LEED v4.1 Operations and Maintenance recertification at the Platinum level, the highest designation awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council.
