October 15, 2024
KANSAS CITY, Mo.—A new AC Hotel has opened in Kansas City, Mo., in the historic Rialto Building. Located at 906 Grand Boulevard in downtown Kansas City, AC Hotel Kansas City Downtown is co-owned and developed by Hotel Equities and Beechwood Pinnacle. Additional co-owners include the hotel’s general contractor, VCC, and architect, Campo Architects.
April 30, 2024
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Kansas City is authentic, innovative, and bursting with new investments, such as a new single-terminal airport (opened in 2023), new hotels, and expansion of the free streetcar, according to Nathan Hermiston, senior vice president of sales and services for Visit KC. “We …
February 6, 2024
A new year launches a new beginning for many properties across the South. Last year was a banner year for the return of in-person gatherings, and properties are stepping up to meet the renewed demand for space.
November 6, 2023
The pulse of the South beats with musical destinations of international stature and influence. Rock and country, bluegrass and hip hop are just a few of the sounds coursing through the blood of these lyrical cities.
September 15, 2023
Grand venues spread across the South like Spanish moss on a majestic oak. That’s why it was tough to narrow down this year’s list to just 17, one property from each state in ConventionSouth’s coverage area, which includes Washington, D.C.
September 15, 2023
Southern states host dozens of fan conventions each year. The Southern Fandom Resource Guide is an online convention calendar that lists gatherings from Chupacabracon to ArmadilloCon to Comicpalooza.
February 14, 2023
A new $1.5 billion, one-million-square-foot terminal will open at Kansas City International Airport (MCI) on Feb. 28.
August 16, 2022
Visit KC has welcomed Kathryn “Kat” Taylor as a national account manager of the organization's convention sales team.
August 2, 2022
Charlestowne Hotels is continuing with the expansion of its Origin Hotels brand with new venues in Austin, Texas, Atlanta, Ga., Baton Rouge, La., and Kansas City, Mo.
November 2, 2015
KANSAS CITY, MO.—As Kansas City celebrates the Royals’ 2015 World Series Championship over the New York Mets, tourism industry data reveal record overall visitor rates and expenditures in the region for last year.
Research findings issued by Tourism Economics and Longwoods International found that the Kansas City region welcomed a …
