Hyatt Regency Frisco set to open doors on June 1
May 15, 2020
The team behind Hyatt Regency Frisco has announced its doors are expected to open on June 1, 2020.
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Dallas hospitality industry focused on cleanliness and safety
May 13, 2020
VisitDallas and the Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District (DTPID) has announced a collaborative initiative to become the first destination to receive Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR accreditation designating Dallas hotels, the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD), and selected city-owned arts and cultural institutions as sanitary and safe.
Irving Convention Center welcomes Staff Meal
May 11, 2020
Staff Meal, a non-profit that provides 2,400 free chef-crafted meals per weekend to hospitality industry members, recently moved its program to Irving Convention Center.
Irving Convention Center welcomes Staff Meal
May 11, 2020
Staff Meal, a non-profit that provides 2,400 free chef-crafted meals per weekend to hospitality industry members, recently moved its program to Irving Convention Center.Texas opening ‘pop-up hospital’ at Dallas convention center
April 10, 2020
A Dallas convention center will serve as a temporary hospital to house new beds during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Palmer Events Center receives USGBC LEED Silver certification
March 30, 2020
The Palmer Events Center, a 132,700-square foot multi-purpose flexible space venue, has earned the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification.
New interim director at Austin Convention Center Department
March 27, 2020
Trisha Tatro, assistant director of the Austin Convention Center Department (ACCD), has been named interim director.
Hotel Crescent Court Renovation Exceeds Expectations
April 19, 2018
In late March, ConventionSouth Contributing Editor Shannon Rasmussen visited the newly renovated Hotel Crescent Court in Dallas. Read about her experience below.
During a recent visit, I had the opportunity to view the results of The Hotel Crescent Court’s $33 million renovation as it neared its April completion.
Throughout …
Featured Site Visit: Houston’s Expanding Convention District
November 3, 2015
Following is our continuing updates on ConventionSouth site visits from Marcia Bradford.
Downtown Houston is buzzing with activity, thanks to recent changes–added green space, an expanded mass transit system, reimagined historic buildings and new housing options–which have been in the works for several years. Like other large cities, Houston is …
Benchmark Names Greg Champion President & COO
October 21, 2015
The Woodlands (Houston TX)— Benchmark Hospitality International announced the promotion of Greg Champion to President and Chief Operating Officer (COO).
“Bringing Greg on board as a senior executive for Benchmark Hospitality is one of the most important decisions our company has made in its 35-year history,” said Alex Cabañas, …
