Derby City Gaming in Louisville, Ky., officially opens its first hotel
June 21, 2023
Derby City Gaming in Louisville, Ky., has officially opened its first hotel, featuring 123 rooms.
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Grace and grit: The SMERF segment proves where there’s a will, there’s a way
May 11, 2023
Most market segments continue to rebound and climb back to pre-pandemic levels, but there’s one segment that never really slowed down: SMERF.
The art of luxury: Museum-hotels create a new take on state-of-the-art space
April 11, 2023
Call it a twist on state-of-the-art hotels. More and more properties are popping up throughout the South featuring curated collections of modern masterpieces. These galleries with guest rooms let planners sculpt memorable meetings that reach new heights in Southern hospitality.
Building back better: Corporate meetings return to champion authentic experiences
April 9, 2023
With so many corporate employees spending more time alone—and many co-workers having never even met in person—it’s not surprising corporate meetings and events were among the strongest meeting segments to return post-pandemic.
The Brown Hotel in Louisville, Ky., to celebrate 100th anniversary all year long
March 21, 2023
The Brown Hotel announced plans for its 100th-anniversary year-long celebration, beginning with a customized Tableside Mint Julep experience this spring.
The continued popularity of drive-in markets fuels desire to hit the road
January 12, 2023
With rising airfares, continued flight disruptions, and lingering health concerns, many attendees are sticking closer to home, leaving drive-in markets on the road to continued success.
Massive renovation proposed for Kentucky Exposition Center
December 15, 2022
The Kentucky State Fair Board has put forth an eight-year, $711 million master plan to upgrade the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky.
Charlestowne Hotels continues expansion of Origin Hotels brand
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.
Small markets with big impact: These under-the-radar gems offer a host of surprising and timely benefits
July 19, 2022
With prices rising, concerns over social distancing lingering, and competition for space increasing, smaller markets are having their moment. In fact, these attractive options deserve more than a moment. Making them mainstays on the list of potential meeting and event destinations offers attendees the opportunity to explore new places, experience …
Cambria Hotels makes Bluegrass State debut with downtown Louisville venue
March 3, 2022
Cambria Hotels made its official debut in the Bluegrass State with the recent opening of the Cambria Hotel Louisville Downtown-Whiskey Row.
