August 19, 2025
Hotels Thompson Austin and tommie Austin have announced Christina Fry as their new general manager. In her new role, Fry will oversee the day-to-day functions of the downtown Austin hotel duo, including supervising in-house staff, managing monthly and yearly budgets, and implementing marketing strategies, among other responsibilities.
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August 18, 2025
The Pontchartrain Hotel has appointed Nickolas Thomas as general manager. Thomas will oversee day-to-day management and strategic direction of the historic 106-room property in New Orleans’ Garden District.
August 11, 2025
Jeff Hewitt, chief sales officer for Visit Savannah, is retiring after more than 40 years of service in the tourism and hospitality industry. He will officially retire on December 31, 2025.
August 7, 2025
The Raleigh Convention Center has been selected for the 2025 Venue Excellence Award from the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM).
August 2, 2025
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recommended Bryan Griffin as the next VISIT FLORIDA President and CEO. Currently, Griffin serves as the communications director in the State of Florida’s Executive Office of the Governor. In his new role, Griffin will oversee VISIT FLORIDA’s mission to market the state to Visitors nationally and internationally.
July 31, 2025
Graduate by Hilton has officially opened in Dallas, marking the brand’s first hotel in Texas. Graduate Dallas, located in Highland Park, directly across from Southern Methodist University (SMU), is a restoration of the former Lumen Hotel.
July 28, 2025
Acclaimed chef and restaurateur Michael Mina has opened Bourbon Steak Orlando, an expansion of his celebrated Bourbon Steak brand, at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin.
July 25, 2025
Destinations International (DI) reports key global challenges and shifts facing destination marketing organizations (DMO) as part of its 2025 DestinationNEXT Futures Study, released at its annual convention, held July 9–11 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
July 24, 2025
Origin Hotel Atlanta, from the Wyndam Hotel brand, has opened in south downtown Atlanta. Owned by The Thrash Group and operated by Tandem Hospitality Group, the 122-room, pet-friendly boutique hotel features an onsite restaurant and bar, a retail storefront selling ATL-themed gear and souvenirs, and a fitness center.
July 23, 2025
Grand Hyatt DFW Airport, inside Terminal D at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), will begin a full hotel renovation in July 2025. Completion is estimated for late 2025.
