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2025 State of the Industry Report

Planners are seeking creative solutions to overcome budget cuts and travel restrictions threatening conference attendance

 

Geopolitical challenges and economic uncertainty have added urgency to meeting planners’ concerns over having to do more with less, results from ConventionSouth’s 2025 Industry Trends Survey show. Fortunately, there is no price on ingenuity. …

Opal Meetings: Elevate Your Events on Florida’s Premier Shores

From intimate executive retreats to grand corporate conferences, Opal Collection's diverse portfolio of Florida properties offers an unparalleled blend of luxury, seamless functionality, and coastal charm—setting the stage for unforgettable meetings and events

Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk unveils $9 million renovation

The Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk has completed a nearly $9 million renovation, unveiling extensive upgrades to its lobby, restaurants, and public spaces. The project introduces a new dining concept, Moda Fare, as well as an upscale coffee shop, Spoonful Provisions, and the Tejas Lounge, a Texas-inspired bar and gathering space.

Historic Gunter Hotel reopens in San Antonio following $57M renovation

The historic Gunter Hotel in downtown San Antonio has officially reopened following a $57 million renovation, which blends modern luxury with its storied past. Now part of Marriott Bonvoy’s Tribute Portfolio, the 116-year-old hotel debuts new culinary concepts, upgraded guest amenities, and a renewed focus on its musical heritage.

JW Marriott opens first Virginia hotel at Reston Station

JW Marriott has opened its first property in Virginia, introducing a new standard of luxury hospitality to northern Virginia with the debut of JW Marriott Reston Station. The 247-room hotel is located in the heart of Reston Station, a major mixed-use, transit-oriented development just outside Washington, D.C.

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