November 13, 2025
Saddlebrook Resort recently unveiled a $92 million renovation that reimagines the storied 480-acre property as a modern destination for leisure travelers, athletes, and groups seeking large-scale meeting and event capabilities.
September 17, 2025
The Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) has been awarded a prestigious 4 Green Keys rating by Green Key Global, recognizing the venue’s ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable practices in the meetings and events industry.
September 16, 2025
Thompson Miami Beach has appointed Mariana Hauri as senior sales manager of groups, in charge of securing group business and corporate events, as part of the hotel’s opening team. The hotel is expected to open this fall on Washington Avenue in Miami Beach.
September 15, 2025
Saddlebrook Resort is adding a new, interactive sports-broadcasting program to its guest offerings as part of a $92 million transformation. In partnership with Play-by-Play Sports Broadcasting, the 480-acre resort near Tampa invites guests to step behind the mic and experience the fast-paced world of sports media firsthand.
July 28, 2025
Acclaimed chef and restaurateur Michael Mina has opened Bourbon Steak Orlando, an expansion of his celebrated Bourbon Steak brand, at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin.
June 20, 2025
Visit Florida Keys & Key West has named Ed Simon as executive vice president and chief sales officer. Simon will drive the strategic direction of both sales and business development efforts, and focus on leisure sales, group meetings, events, and long-term partnerships.
June 3, 2025
Hyatt Hotels Corp. recently opened Andaz Miami Beach, following a complete transformation of The Confidante Miami Beach. Andaz Miami Beach marks the brand’s debut in Florida and its first opening since forming Hyatt Lifestyle Group.
May 29, 2025
Cvent, the meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, named Orlando as the No.1 Top Meeting Destination in North America. This marks the tenth time Orlando has topped the globally recognized Cvent Top Meeting Destinations list.
May 2, 2025
SkyBeach Resort, a historic beachfront property on the southern-most tip of St.Petersburg, Fla., has finished a series of new enhancements, including a renovated lobby, the new SkyBeach Event Center, and the addition of Paradeco Coffee Roasters.
April 30, 2025
Charles Harris is taking over as chief operating officer of Visit Orlando. Harris is an award-winning global operations management executive with extensive experience in fostering business growth in sales and marketing within the tourism and hospitality, technology and sports management industries.
