Meeting and event volume in June was up 30 percent from 2022 levels
July 18, 2023
Hospitality industry insight provider Knowland reports June meeting and event volume was up 30.3 percent over June 2022.
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Marriott Hilton Head completes second phase of extensive renovation
July 17, 2023
Marriott Hilton Head Resort & Spa in Hilton Head Island, S.C. has completed the second phase of its large renovation, transforming all guest rooms and suites.
Talking Points: A conversation with Raghav Sapra, owner of The Drayton Hotel
July 17, 2023
When first-generation American Raghav Sapra stepped into the vacant American Building in Savannah, Ga., he immediately saw its potential.
Plan to bring four-star hotel to Columbia, S.C., revamped again
July 17, 2023
A proposed development to bring the first four-star hotel to Columbia, S.C., is undergoing more changes.
Explore St. Louis’ Kitty Ratcliffe honored by Meeting Professionals International
July 14, 2023
Kitty Ratcliffe, president and CEO of Explore St. Louis, was recently honored by Meeting Professionals International (MPI) at the President’s Dinner in June.
Visit Sarasota County to welcome Erin Duggan as president/CEO this fall
July 14, 2023
Erin Duggan will take over as president and CEO of Visit Sarasota County on Sept. 30. She will succeed Virginia J. Haley, who is retiring.
Marriott contributes $550,000 towards AHLA’s fight against human trafficking
July 14, 2023
Marriott International has made a significant contribution to the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s (AHLA) fight against human trafficking.
Amy Boek promoted to vice president at Amelia Island CVB
July 12, 2023
Amy Boek has been promoted to vice president at the Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau. Boek will continue with her responsibilities as chief marketing officer as well for the foreseeable future.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown welcomes Jack Benton as sales director
July 11, 2023
Jack Benton has been named the new sales director at the 188-room Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown, which is scheduled to open this winter.
Baltimore Convention Center recognized for excellence in operations and management
July 8, 2023
The Baltimore Convention Center has been recognized with a 2023 Venue Excellence Award by the International Association of Venue Managers.
