Planners see value in steering groups to unique experiences in smaller markets

...entertainment complex is one example; it includes event venues for up to 500 guests and a Canopy by Hilton hotel. “We have found many groups enjoy either adding a day or two before or after their meeting...e area,” Beltramo said. Montgomery has also seen some new hotels, including The Bethesdan Hotel, Hilton’s new 270-room boutique offering. The Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Co... + Read More

South Florida’s Diplomat Beach Resort reopens after a 14-month closure

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – The Diplomat Beach Resort reopened its doors on June 1 after a 14-month closure. Local news outlets reported that the closure was largely due to the loss of conference business during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Diplomat Beach Resort features 1,000 guest rooms and suites, two pools, 26 poolside cabanas, two fitness centers, and 209,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor mee... + Read More

Plans to expand Austin Convention Center cancelled by city

...vertically’ in its current capacity. Former city council member Jimmy Flannigan is now president of Austin Convention Enterprises, a public facilities corporation created to manage the city-owned Hilton Austin hotel near the ACC. He told The Austin Monitor a vertical expansion would reduce space at the center for a longer span of time as well as lower tax revenue from nearby hotels. A r... + Read More

Discover 12 destinations that WOW! event planners and attendees alike

...evention, response, and recovery accreditation for facilities. Cumberland House Knoxville, Tenn. hilton.com, @cumberlandhouseknoxville Wow factor: Tail wags and puppy love The recently opened Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is taking their pet-friendly policy a paw further with pet bonding sessions for special events. COV... + Read More

Marshall Hilliard joining Explore Asheville as vice president of sales

...g experience in hospitality sales and marketing spanning nearly three decades, Hilliard has held leadership positions with major hotel brands in Boston, Atlanta, New Orleans, and Charlotte, including Hilton, Westin, Bissell Hotels, and Marriott’s The Ballantyne. Most recently, he served as area director of sales and marketing for Windsor Hospitality’s Marriott brands, including Renaissan... + Read More

Opening this summer, 106 Jefferson offers meeting space in a location steeped with history

...ounge. 106 Jefferson will be ideal for weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings. The property will feature the Century Ballroom, a fully customizable space. Part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, 106 Jefferson is rooted in the spirit of the community, with a look and feel harkening back to the era of the space race that lifted the community to new heights, according to hotel repr... + Read More

On Global Meetings Industry Day, Explore Georgia showcases facilities and safety

...al Olympic Park and Mercedes-Benz Stadium—both offering space for meetings and conventions. New expansion plans will add a pedestrian mall, a transportation depot, and a convention hotel, Signia by Hilton Atlanta. GWCC was the first convention center in the U.S. to achieve GBAC STAR accreditation. The Classic Center, Athens The Classic Center is in the middle of downtown Athens’ shoppi... + Read More

Victoria Walther named group sales manager for Innovation Hotel

...here she was recognized as a Golden Circle Achiever and Pinnacle Award Achiever for her performance in sales production and revenue management. Walther began her career at the InterContinental Hotel Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. When the property was purchased by Westin Hotels & Resorts, she was asked to stay on as sales manager and was later nominated Southeast Region Sales Man... + Read More

Innovations in the ‘bleisure’ sector create new business opportunities for hoteliers

...International, InterContinental Hotels Group, and Hilton Worldwide Holdings—suffered huge losses in mark...s Xavier University of Louisiana, which turned to Hilton New Orleans Riverside for student housing. Soon a...t match.” This is actually nothing new for the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, as it housed students from...Xavier University has been a win-win for not only Hilton Riverside,... + Read More

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