Orlando sets visitation record with 76.7 million visitors in 2025
May 13, 2026
Orlando welcomed a record 76.7 million visitors in 2025, maintaining its position as the most-visited destination in the United States, according to Visit Orlando.
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Little Rock reopens B. Finley Vinson Plaza downtown for events
May 12, 2026
City leaders, tourism officials, and community members gathered downtown May 11 to celebrate the reopening of the newly renovated B. Finley Vinson Plaza, highlighting Little Rock’s ongoing investment in public spaces and tourism infrastructure.
Raleigh Convention Center unveils first look at expansion interiors
May 7, 2026
Raleigh Convention Center has released new interior renderings of its planned expansion, offering event planners and visitors a preview of the upgraded venue, expected to open in 2029.
Global Meetings Industry Day highlights economic, social impact of meetings
May 5, 2026
On May 6, the global business events sector spotlights its economic and social impact as part of Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), an annual initiative that brings together industry professionals to promote the value of meetings, conferences, and exhibitions, in partnership with the Events Industry Council.
Sheraton Dallas Hotel expands experiential programming as demand grows for immersive meetings
May 4, 2026
Sheraton Dallas Hotel is expanding its meetings and events offerings with new experiential programming, culinary activations, and a multi-property collaboration, as planners increasingly seek more engaging and flexible formats.
New ELM event venue opens in historic Nashville church
April 30, 2026
A restored 19th-century church in downtown Nashville has reopened as a new event venue, with ELM officially celebrating its grand opening on April 30.
Grapevine CVB appoints leisure and international sales manager
April 23, 2026
The Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) has named Tara Hippensteel as its new leisure and international sales manager.
Marriott Dallas Uptown opens new flexible event space in Uptown
April 20, 2026
Marriott Dallas Uptown has opened Y’all Plaza, a 4,000-square-foot event space designed to host a range of gatherings in one of the city’s most walkable neighborhoods.
Pigeon Forge tourism director to retire after 38 years
April 18, 2026
Longtime tourism leader Leon Downey is retiring soon as executive director of the Pigeon Forge Dept. of Tourism after nearly four decades in the role.
Caesars Entertainment officially debuts Harrah’s Oklahoma
April 16, 2026
Harrah’s Oklahoma has officially opened in Chandler, marking the first Caesars Entertainment-managed property in the state and establishing a new destination for tourism and entertainment.
