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.
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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.
Sip, Shop, Savor: It’s a thing in Plano, Texas
May 24, 2018
Our destination was Legacy West, a recently opened 225-acre development anchored by the magnificent new Renaissance Dallas at Legacy West Plano. Like Legacy, its older sister property a couple blocks over, Legacy West is a true multi-use development, home to the headquarters of major corporations such as Toyota North America, Liberty Mutual, JP Morgan Chase & Company.
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, …
Texas Meeting Planning Guide, 2015-2016
September 8, 2015
Go Big At Your Next Meeting. Go Texas.
Texas offers a choice of exciting meeting locations as big as the state itself. With several diverse geographical regions, groups can explore the Old West in Big Bend Country, relax in the beauty of Hill Country and have fun in the …
ConventionSouth – News Across The South, July 2015
July 18, 2015
Florida
Kimpton Introduces “Pashmina Program”, Miami – To address situations in which some participants feel chilly in meeting rooms, Kimpton’s Florida hotels have rolled out a “Pashmina Program.” This complimentary offering for groups attending meetings at Kimpton’s Florida properties is designed to provide a fashionable approach to keep guests warm. According to Eric Jellson, …
