Black Meetings & Tourism - Industry Briefs

Industry Briefs
	ONLY IN EAST POINT: 10 UNIQUE FACTS ABOUT THIS RISING STAR DESTINATION East Point, Georgia is becoming a premier destination for leisure & business travelers, small businesses, meeting planners, reunions, film & television industry production, art venues and much ... read more
	LRCVB NAMES MARKETING DIRECTOR OLUMIDE YEROKUN TO LEAD BUREAU’S MARKETING DEPARTMENT The Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) has announced the hiring of Olumide Yerokun as Director of Marketing. Bringing more than a decade of experience to the role, Yerokun will manag ... read more
	REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! USBC'S NATIONAL CONFERENCE & 15TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. is thrilled to announce its National Conference and 15th Anniversary Celebration is back at the prestigious Waldorf Astoria, DC, from July 17th to July 19th, 2024! This event ... read more
	CHTA LAUNCHES MARKETPLACE RESPONSIBLE TOURISM DAY The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) will launch the inaugural Marketplace Responsible Tourism Day during this year’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace, set to take place on Thursday, May 23 ... read more
	EVENTS INDUSTRY COUNCIL AND OAK VIEW GROUP ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP The Events Industry Council (EIC) recently announced a new strategic partnership with Oak View Group (OVG), the global leader in sustainable venue operations. The partnership – the largest of its kind ... read more
	HENDERSON TRAVEL WANTS YOU TO EXPLORE THE WORLD WITH THEM: THEIR EXCLUSIVE TOUR AWAITS! The tour will be held September 4-14, 2024, with the cost of $3,539 per person double occupancy. Ghana is know for its warm hospitality, rich history, and diverse heritage. Here are some of the highli ... read more
	CTO’S CARIBBEAN MEDIA AWARDS 2024 TO CELEBRATE EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced the return of its Caribbean Media Awards, the prestigious honor given to journalists and influencers whose work has significantly contributed to ... read more
	VISIT GREATER PALM SPRINGS ANNOUNCES NEW STAFF POSITIONS TO SUPPORT GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES Visit Greater Palm Springs proudly announces the appointment of two new pivotal staff positions to support expanded government and industry relations activities as well as economic development initiat ... read more
	UNVEILING HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI: A HIDDEN GEM FOR CORPORATE EVENTS, CULTURE, AND INCLUSIVITY Nestled in the heart of Mississippi, Hattiesburg is a city that captivates with its rich history, vibrant culture, and warm hospitality. Beyond its charming southern allure, Hattiesburg proves to be a ... read more
	CHTA’S CARIBBEAN TRAVEL MARKETPLACE TO INTRODUCE NEW FEATURES IN JAMAICA The 42nd staging of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA)’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace, scheduled to take place at the Montego Bay Convention Center from May 20-23, 2024, will feature n ... read more
	VIOLA NCUBE THE ULTIMATE PROFESSIONAL Viola Ncube has more than three decades of experience in executive corporate roles, specializing in hotels and start-ups sales and marketing. Viola has held VP and Director roles specializing in the l ... read more
	HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY TOURISM REVENUES CONTINUE TO POSITION THE DESTINATION AS INDUSTRY LEADER Independent reporting for Hillsborough County's tourism sector continues to show resilience and growth. After five months of the 2024 fiscal year, the County continued to show modest growth in ADR, Re ... read more
	ATLANTA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU PROMOTES FOUR MEMBERS OF ITS MARKETING TEAM Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) announces promotions for Aubree Dumas as video production creator/producer; Jo Ann Haden-Miller as senior director, partner activation & engagement ... read more
	INBOUND OPERATORS SHARE MARKET INTEL IN ROUNDTABLE WITH U.S. GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS VISA PROCESSING WAIT TIMES IMPROVE, BUT NOT THERE YET Washington, D.C. U.S.-based inbound tour operators representing international markets around the world met with officials from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, Homeland Security, and Interior ... read more
	GATEWAY CENTER CAMPUS APPOINTS TERRIN SAMPEY MARKETING MANAGER & GRAPHIC DESIGNER The Gateway Center Campus - comprised of the Georgia International Convention Center (GICC), Gateway Center Arenaand Historic College Park Golf Course – recently announced the appointment of Terrin Sa ... read more
	DESTINATION ARABIA JOINS HOSTS GLOBAL ALLIANCE, EXPANDING DMC SERVICES IN UAE Hosts Global, the leading destination management company (DMC), proudly announces the addition of Destination Arabia to its esteemed Alliance. With its extensive expertise and service offerings in Dub ... read more
	CENTER OF ATTENTION: LAS VEGAS Las Vegas is always the place where business gets done. With the most hotel rooms and convention space in North America, it’s basically a given. But this destination continues to evolve—and through th ... read more
	ATLANTA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU PROMOTES SHERETHA BELL TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) promotes Sheretha Bell to senior vice president, recognizing her exceptional dedication and invaluable contributions to the organization. Bell has been ... read more
	THE BUFFALO SOLDIERS IN YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK At the turn of the 20th Century several regiments of Buffalo Soldiers patrolled the high mountain ranges of the Sierra Nevadas in California, and protected the recently designated Yosemite National Pa ... read more
	THE BUCCANEER BEACH AND GOLF RESORT CELEBRATES NEW FLIGHT SERVICES TO ST. CROIX TheBuccaneer Beach & Golf Resort, nestled in the pristine beauty of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, celebrates the launch of new flight services on Frontier Airlines and Fly the Whale betwee ... read more