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The rundown on Gaylord Palms’ $134 million renovation

March 17, 2025

Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center has debuted recently completed renovations, including a new lobby, remodeled restaurants, renovations to two major event ballrooms, and more than 1,400 of the resort’s 1,718 guest rooms.

Talking Points: New Coastal Convention Center Expands Meeting Options in Miami

February 5, 2025

As chief operating officer of Fontainebleau Development, Goldfarb oversees the hospitality group and capital projects team, including all aspects of Fontainebleau Miami Beach operations. The iconic resort hosts 300 to 400 events annually, from industry-leading conventions with thousands of attendees to weddings, social events, and much more. Here, Goldfarb shares how the new Coastal Convention Center is expanding meeting and event options at Fontainebleau Miami Beach and in Greater Miami.

The Hotel Zamora reopens as luxury property after renovation

January 29, 2025

A $7.5 million renovation has elevated The Hotel Zamora in St. Pete Beach, Fla., to a four-star luxury hotel. The renovation was completed by developer Sherman Associates; it was the company’s first completed project in Florida.

Visit Florida’s president/CEO to retire

December 26, 2024

Dana Young, president and CEO of Visit Florida, has announced her retirement after six years of service leading the state’s official tourism marketing organization. The longest-serving agency head in the DeSantis Administration, Young will remain in her role until a new president and CEO is appointed and onboarded.

Visit Tampa Bay rolls out new Treasured Savings convention incentive program

December 10, 2024

As part of Visit Tampa Bay’s “Ready” campaign, Treasured Savings is a new incentive program for organizations that plan ahead and confirm their preferred dates in Tampa Bay. Visit Tampa Bay will cover the initial deposit at contract signing for groups who book the Tampa Convention Center during eligible periods.

The Boca Raton to debut transformed Beach Club

December 3, 2024

Boca Raton, Fla.—The Boca Raton announced the $120 million investment in the redesign of its Beach Club earlier this year, and reservations are now open. In addition to new restaurants, a fitness facility, and a cocktail lounge and café, the oceanside event spaces and all guest rooms and suites have been completely revamped. The grand reveal is set for January 2, 2025.

Hotelier and philanthropist Harris Rosen dies at 85

December 2, 2024

Harris Rosen, hotelier and philanthropist, passed away on November 25, 2024, at the age of 85. He was surrounded by family. Harris Rosen was founder, president, and COO of Rosen Hotels & Resorts—a band of seven hotel properties that services greater Orlando and central Florida.
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