November 13, 2025
Saddlebrook Resort recently unveiled a $92 million renovation that reimagines the storied 480-acre property as a modern destination for leisure travelers, athletes, and groups seeking large-scale meeting and event capabilities.
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November 11, 2025
Visit Tampa Bay celebrated its 40th anniversary during its “Back to the Bay”-themed annual meeting, held Nov. 5 at Centro Asturiano de Tampa. The event came as Hillsborough County marked its third-consecutive year surpassing $1 billion in taxable hotel revenue.
November 6, 2025
The Events Industry Council (EIC) has awarded Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) Gold Level Certification under its Sustainable Event Standards, recognizing the venue’s leadership in advancing environmentally responsible practices across the meetings and events industry.
November 5, 2025
The Embassy Suites by Hilton Gatlinburg Resort has been named “New Hotel of the Year” by Hilton’s Embassy Suites brand, marking a standout achievement during what the company calls its busiest year of global expansion in more than a century.
November 4, 2025
The Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Complex has released new architectural renderings for a planned expansion of the Raleigh Convention Center, which will boost the city’s capacity to host major events and meetings.
October 30, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New Orleans has named Frank Cook as its new general manager. Cook brings more than 30 years of leadership in the hospitality industry. His experience includes serving as vice president of operations for Hospitality America, where he oversaw 19 Hilton and Marriott-branded properties.
October 29, 2025
The MICHELIN Guide has launched its first-ever Global MICHELIN Key distinctions, marking a new milestone in the publication’s 125-year history and establishing what it calls “a new global standard for hotel excellence.”
October 28, 2025
Oak View Group (OVG) has named hospitality veteran Matthew Bryant as general manager of the Mobile Convention Center as part of a series of leadership appointments across the company’s Mobile venues.
October 24, 2025
Visit Orlando announced plans to release the city’s first destination cookbook, Orlando’s Kitchens: Recipes and Stories From Our Neighborhoods, a collection celebrating central Florida’s diverse culinary scene with recipes and stories from more than 60 local, celebrity, and MICHELIN-recognized chefs.
October 23, 2025
Visit Baltimore highlighted record tourism numbers, community achievements, and a new local pride campaign during its annual meeting, held Oct. 16 at R. House in the city’s Remington neighborhood.
