Kathleen Herndon named executive director of SGMP
May 11, 2023
Kathleen “Katie” Herndon, Ph.D., has been named as executive director of the Society of Government Meeting Professionals (SGMP).
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IHG CEO Keith Barr to step away from the company next month
May 10, 2023
IHG CEO Keith Barr (left) has announced he will be stepping down effective June 30. He will be replaced by Elie Maalouf, the company’s current Americas CEO.
National Travel and Tourism, now in its 40th year, celebrates the U.S. travel industry
May 8, 2023
National Travel & Tourism Week is marking 40 years this year. The theme for 2023's celebrations is #TRAVELFORWARD.
Marriott, Hilton, and IHG dominate the U.S. hotel construction pipeline
May 5, 2023
According to a recent report from Lodging Econometrics, Marriott, Hilton, and IHG represent 70 percent of total projects in the U.S. hotel construction pipeline.
New Orleans announces first-ever month-long music celebration, including industry conference
May 4, 2023
New Orleans and Company has announced New Orleans Music Month in October, a month-long celebration of local music, culture, and technology. The month will also include NOLA MusicCon, a new industry conference.
Tony Johnson joins Hotel Crescent Court as executive chef
May 2, 2023
The iconic Hotel Crescent Court proudly announces the appointment of Tony Johnson as executive chef of The Crescent Club.
West Virginia puts a spotlight on its growing tourism industry
May 2, 2023
With 21,000 annual job openings expected, the State of West Virginia is putting a spotlight on its growing tourism industry.
Visit Baltimore expands on Warm Welcome Program
May 2, 2023
Visit Baltimore has released new resources as part of its Warm Welcome Program, which aims to establish the city as a destination for all people—regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnicity, or disability.
Industry veteran with ‘deep ties’ to Texas joins The Kimpton Pittman Hotel Dallas
May 2, 2023
Bill Jordan has been appointed director of sales and marketing for The Kimpton Pittman Hotel Dallas.
Accelevents acquires virtual event platform High Attendance
May 1, 2023
Accelevents., an event management platform for enterprises, has acquired High Attendance, a prominent virtual event platform based in Tampa, Fla.
