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.
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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.
Visit Baltimore names new president and CEO
April 13, 2026
Visit Baltimore recently appointed Kireem Swinton as its new president and CEO. Swinton had served in an interim role since July 2025.
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill earns LEED Silver certification
April 8, 2026
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill has achieved LEED Silver Certification, a globally recognized standard for sustainable design that evaluates the environmental performance of buildings.
Four Seasons at The Surf Club debuts beachfront Beach Villa in Surfside
April 7, 2026
Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club has introduced The Beach Villa, a four-bedroom oceanfront residence it describes as the only fully serviced beachfront villa in Miami Beach.
Georgia tourism group honors Jo Ann Haden-Miller with legacy award
April 6, 2026
The Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus (GACVB) has awarded Jo Ann Haden-Miller its Tourism Legacy Award, recognizing her 30-plus-year career in the tourism industry.
Omni Hotels breaks ground on new luxury property in Midland
March 31, 2026
Omni Hotels & Resorts broke ground March 31 on its new 143-room luxury hotel in Midland, marking the company’s twelfth Texas property. The Omni Midland Hotel is scheduled to open in late 2027.
Visit Alexandria’s new campaign targets meeting planners
March 30, 2026
Visit Alexandria has expanded its new “Unlock Your Story” destination marketing campaign to include a meetings-focused strategy to attract planners and conference attendees to the northern Virginia city.
