U.S. hotels reached 52 percent of 2019 gross operating profit levels in 2021
February 9, 2022
Gross operating profit for U.S. hotels reached 52 percent of the comparable 2019 level last year, according to recently released data from STR.
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AC Hotel by Marriott makes its Mississippi debut in Ridgeland
February 8, 2022
AC Hotel Jackson Ridgeland began welcoming guests on January 27, marking the Marriott brand’s first location in Mississippi.
Shannon Williams joins Nashville’s Holston House as executive chef
February 3, 2022
Shannon Williams has joined Nashville’s Holston House as executive chef, bringing more than 16 years of experience to the property.
Gretchen Hall pegged as new Destinations International COO
February 1, 2022
Gretchen Hall, current president/CEO of Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau, will serve as COO of Destinations International effective April 1.
Hyatt Regency Hill Country offering outdoor teambuilding experiences
January 28, 2022
Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa is offering a number of outdoor teambuilding activities this year, including beach volleyball tournaments, among others.
Registrations open for Destinations International and PCMA’s Destination Showcase
January 26, 2022
Destinations International and PCMA have opened registration for the annual Destination Showcase scheduled for later this winter.
PCMA honors Explore St. Louis president Kitty Ratcliffe
January 25, 2022
The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) Foundation has selected Kathleen (Kitty) Ratcliffe, president of Explore St. Louis, as its Lifetime Achievement Supplier honoree.
Fairmont Dallas adds two new team members to kick of 2022
January 24, 2022
Tanner Austin has been appointed conference services manager and Pawin “P.J.” Souksanith has been appointed executive meeting manager.
U.S. hotel room construction down 19 percent year-to-year in December 2021
January 24, 2022
According to December data from STR, the number of U.S. hotel rooms in construction was down 61,000 from the county’s all-time high in April 2020.
Colonial Downs Groups breaks ground on Rose Gaming Resort
January 24, 2022
Colonial Down Groups has broken ground on Rose Gaming Resort, a hotel and gaming facility set to have 305 guest rooms and 1,500 square feet of conference/meeting space.
