El Paso

...reats,” Underwood says. There are more than 10,500 guest rooms throughout the city. Other hotels with event space include the 200-room DoubleTreee by Hilton El Paso Downtown, 151-room Courtyard by Marriott El Paso Downtown/Convention Center, and 119-room Hotel Indigo El Paso Downtown. Underwood says the city offers a wealth of creative recreation and teambuilding opportunities. “Groups... + Read More

Meet Us in Paradise

...’s plenty of room to meet, mingle, and make waves both indoors and out. When it’s time to close the laptops and throw on flip flops, nearby hotels like The Hilton Garden Inn and The Courtyard by Marriott make it easy to roll right from the ballroom to the beach. From luxury beachfront resorts with private balconies to cozy condos just steps from the sand, THE Island is full of rooms th... + Read More

Let’s Go Meet in Plano, Texas

...host of unique attractions. What truly sets Plano apart, and keeps planners returning, is the unmatched accessibility between its convention hotels and walkable entertainment districts. The 404-room Marriott Dallas/Plano Legacy Town Center anchors The Shops at Legacy, an urban village-style district filled with boutiques and restaurants. Just across the way, Legacy West, the city’s premie... + Read More

Trilith LIVE: Your All-in-One Destination for World-Class Events

...eakout sessions. The venue is also home to a luxury cinema, a 730-space parking deck, and a 51,000-square-foot outdoor plaza, perfect for conference functions and activations. With onsite catering, a Marriott Guesthouse Hotel, and retail and dining close by, Trilith LIVE seamlessly delivers a full-service, immersive experience. This premium event space was designed to offer both scale and f... + Read More

DistiNCtly Fayetteville appoints Michelle Williams as new president and CEO

...e after most recently serving as regional director of sales for Newport Hospitality Group. During her 15 years with the company, Williams oversaw sales operations for multiple hotel brands, including Marriott, IHG, Hilton, Wyndham, and Choice, as well as independent properties, and played a key role in opening three hotels in Fayetteville. Her career also includes senior leadership roles wit... + Read More

On the Right Track: Drive-in Destinations

...ention center, including Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown, Courtyard by Marriott, and Hotel Indigo. Meanwhile, local boutique properties, such as ...are feet. Connected directly to the convention center, Little Rock Marriott adds nearly 45,000 square feet of additional meeting space. Conve... rooftops with spectacular views, such as Charlie Park atop the AC Marriott, Level 8 Lounge at Hotel Duval... + Read More

Irina Terrell, SpringHill Suites Panama City Beach Beachfront

Irina Terrell Sales & Event Manager, SpringHill Suites Panama City Beach Beachfront irina.terrell@marriott.com Number of events in 2025: 150 Types of events: Corporate events and retreats, conferences, social events, weddings, reunions, receptions, holiday events Average number of attendees in 2025: 50... + Read More

2025 New or Renovated Award Winners Announced

...k Hilton Jacksonville at Mayo Clinic Omni Fort Lauderdale Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa Renaissance Orlando Resort at Disney Springs Sky...he Elser Hotel & Residences The Moore Miami   GEORGIA Element Marriott Hotel Bainbridge Hotel Phoenix Atlanta Origin Hotel, Atlanta The ...amp; Spa W Austin   VIRGINIA Caesars Virginia Hotel Petersburg JW Marriott Reston Station   WASHINGTON, ... + Read More

2025 Readers’ Choice Award Winners Announced

...a Sports Hall of Fame Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at G... Visitors Bureau Little Rock Marriott North Little Rock CVB Oakla...rt Hyatt Regency Orlando JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort &... Center Orlando World Center Marriott Palm Beach Marriott at Singer Island Panama City... & Beach Resort Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa Semino... Casino SpringHil... + Read More

Destination DC’s Shirley Del Carpio promoted to director of sales

...her guide our sales division into its next chapter of growth.” Del Carpio has more than 20 years of experience in hospitality and convention sales, including leadership roles at Hyatt, Hilton, and Marriott. She has been recognized as both a Hyatt Elite Performer in the top 10 percent worldwide and a Hyatt Super Elite Performer in the top 1 percent worldwide. Del Carpio said the director ... + Read More

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