Southern grandeur: 13 of the most magnificent venues in the South

...th everything. Grandest Downtown Luxury Stay: JW Marriott Austin, Texas The luxurious and ultra-upscale JW Marriott Austin sits in the heart of downtown, just steps ...vention Center. Grandest Aspects: The largest JW Marriott in the Americas, the hotel boasts more than 120,0... experiences are on a whole other level at the JW Marriott Austin. The hotel features Burger Bar, which is l... + Read More

Raj Khubchandani joins Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota as general manager

...ch celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. A seasoned hotelier who has worked in numerous countries, Khubchandani brings a wealth of experience to his new position. An award-winning leader within Marriott International Inc., he most recently served as vice president of luxury brand operations. Prior to that, he held several leadership positions at other Ritz-Carlton properties including ... + Read More

Keen on green: As planners reimagine events, sustainability becomes a priority

...eate a healthier economy, rather than seeking to sustain what no longer functions.” “The Regenerative Revolution,” a 2020 report in the #natureworks research series by GDS, The IMEX Group, and Marriott International Inc., measured an increase in interest in sustainability after the pandemic had taken hold. When organizers were first surveyed in January 2020, 90 percent agreed that an ... + Read More

Sheraton Dallas celebrates National Dog Day with pet perks

DALLAS, Texas – Sheraton Dallas is recognizing National Dog Day Aug. 26 by offering a Very Important Pet (VIP) amenity when guests upgrade to a Junior Suite for $30 or an Executive Suite for $60. The amenity includes food and water bowls, a toy, and a treat. Hotel reps note that a dog must be present to redeem the offer. The Sheraton Dallas is located across the street from Pacific Plaza... + Read More

JW Marriot makes its debut in Charlotte, North Carolina

CHARLOTTE, N.C.  – JW Marriott, part of Marriott International, has made its d...rolina with the opening of JW Marriott Charlotte, located in the cit...e. “With the opening of JW Marriott Charlotte, we will make sure ...hr, global brand leader of JW Marriott. “With thoughtful details t...e prouder to introduce the JW Marriott brand to the Carolinas,” sa...d inspired culinary concept... + Read More

Enjoy unrivaled hospitality in Northern Kentucky

When it comes to conventions, meetings or events in NKY, planners and attendees enjoy unrivaled hospitality, personalized support and an array of engaging attractions to generate both share-worthy selfies & wow-worthy results. We invite you to meetNKY and see why more than 98% of our meeting planners say they'll return to this gem on the Ohio River.     + Read More

Fort Worth’s Hotel Drover appoints Chris Saputo as general manager

FORT WORTH, Texas – Hotel Drover, an Autograph Collection hotel, has appointed Chris Saputo to the role of general manager of the 200-room hotel, which opened in March 2021. The hotel features more than 40,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space. Saputo has held key leadership roles for several players in the luxury hotel industry, including Four Seasons, Las Alcobas,... + Read More

AC Hotel Greenville Downtown provides meeting space in the heart of the city

GREENVILLE, S.C. – The new AC Hotel Greenville Downtown is nestled in the heart of downtown on the city’s award-winning Main Street. The hotel, which opened earlier this year, boasts nearly 29,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Throughout the hotel’s eight floors is nearly 10,000 square feet of dedicated meeting and event space, providing a variety of interior spaces and outdo... + Read More

$158M expansion adds 100,000 square feet of meeting space to Gaylord Palms

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Drawing inspiration from architectural styles that define the Sunshine State, Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center is wrapping up the largest expansion in the hotel’s history. The $158-million project, which began in 2019 and opened in summer 2021, includes the addition of more than 100,000 square feet of meeting space and 306 guest rooms in the new Gulf Coast T... + Read More

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

...ns such as the World Golf Village and the Renaissance World Golf Village Resort, while the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa in Ponte Vedra offers access to the TPC Sawgrass, which hosts the PGA Tour Pl...otels, including The Bethesdan Hotel, Hilton’s new 270-room boutique offering. The Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, the county’s largest indoor conference ce... + Read More

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