Charleston, S.C. named top U.S. city by Travel + Leisure
September 21, 2021
Charleston, S.C. was named the #1 U.S. city in Travel + Leisure’s 26th annual World’s Best Awards reader survey.
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Nina Shokrian, Molly Hunter join JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country team
September 10, 2021
Nina Shokrian and Molly Hunter have joined the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa as senior marketing manager and associate director of group sales, respectively.
Apple Hospitality acquires Hyatt Place Greenville Downtown for $30M
September 10, 2021
Apple Hospitality has acquired the 130-room Hyatt Place in downtown Greenville, S.C. for a total purchase price of approximately $30 million.
Marriott International hosts largest in-person event since beginning of pandemic
September 8, 2021
Marriott International recently hosted “The Exchange,” the company’s largest in-person meeting since the start of the pandemic. The event was held August 24 to 27 at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin.
AMLA president/CEO Tami Reist recognized as a ‘woman of impact’
September 8, 2021
Tami Reist, president/CEO of Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association, has been named as a recipient of the Yellowhammer Woman of Impact Award.
Guest column: Five steps to prepare your event for severe weather
September 8, 2021
The quickly changing climate affects us all, and planning for severe weather is becoming a basic requirement for the success of any business.
Study suggests virtual events are a viable format for associations
August 31, 2021
he Association Communication Benchmarking Report, recently released by Naylor Associations Solutions, shows many association executives see virtual events as a viable alternative to live events.
Knoxville’s Ancient Lore Village invites visitors to “Create Your Own Adventure”
August 31, 2021
ncient Lore Village is Knoxville, Tenn., has added an option for small groups to ‘create their own adventure’ without having to organize through a meeting planner.
Pinehurst Resort promotes Karen DiCarlo to director of group sales
August 31, 2021
Karen DiCarlo has been promoted to director of group sales at the Pinehurst Resort. She has been with the resort for more than 20 years.
Raleigh Convention Center launches menu featuring products grown by female, BIPOC farmers
August 31, 2021
The Raleigh Convention Center, along with its in-house caterer Centerplate, have a launched a new menu featuring products from local female and BIPOC small-scale farmers.
