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MEETING IN DALLAS IS A PLANNER’S DREAM
Dallas’ Arts District is buzzing with culture, vibrance, and life: the ideal destination for a meeting to remember. Skip the conference filled with forced agendas and tired attendees, and create a dyn ... read more
WE MUST STAND TOGETHER FOR WHAT IS RIGHT AND JUST
In a troubling era when there are forces at work determined to erase and eliminate our Black History, it is incumbent upon us as African-Americans to come together and push back. This environment make ... read more
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INCORPORATED® CONVENES OVER 4,000 ATTENDEES FOR THE 93RD SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL CONFERENCE IN LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
93rd South Central Regional Conference at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. Themed “A R.E.A.L. Diamond Adventure in the Natural State,” the conference brought over 4,000 membe ... read more
VISIT CINCY EXPANDS INCLUSIVE HOSPITALITY PROGRAM WITH NEW LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY-FOCUSED PARTNERSHIPS
Visit Cincy has enhanced its strategy to become a national model for inclusive tourism through the expansion of its Inclusive Hospitality initiative. This expansion includes the newly established Visi ... read more
TERI HELENESE URGES UNIFIED CARIBBEAN STRATEGY TO BOOST TOURISM AMID GLOBAL ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY
Teri Helenese , the U.S. Virgin Islands’ Director of State-Federal Relations and Washington Representative, is calling on Caribbean nations to unite with urgency and purpose to grow the region’s globa ... read more
DESTINATION DC ANNOUNCES RECORD VISITATION, FUELING DC’S ECONOMY
More than 27 million people visited the nation’s capital in 2024 – a new record – Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC, announced recently. The figu ... read more
CARNIVAL CORPORATION REINFORCES CARIBBEAN COMMITMENT DURING SEATRADE CRUISE GLOBAL 2025
Carnival Corporation & plc , the world’s largest cruise company, concluded a successful week of engagement at Seatrade Cruise Global 2025, reinforcing its commitment to collaborative growth and lo ... read more
CHOOSE CHICAGO ANNOUNCES KRISTEN REYNOLDS AS NEW PRESIDENT & CEO
Choose Chicago announced that Kristen Reynolds, a highly respected leader in the travel and tourism industry, will serve as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer. Reynolds joins ... read more
VISIT SEATTLE CELEBRATES 2024 VISITATION GROWTH, RELEASES NEW VISITOR PROFILES AT ANNUAL MEETING
Visit Seattle , the official destination marketing organization for Seattle and King County, released new data at its Annual Meeting recently showing continued growth in visitor numbers. Held during N ... read more
THE PALM BEACHES: WHERE EVERY MEETING IS A MASTERPIECE
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WASHINGTON, DC UNITES FOR A MORE RESILIENT FUTURE AT SECOND ANNUAL SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT
Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC, and the District’s Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) recently hosted the second annual Sustainabilit ... read more
CTO TO SHOWCASE THE CARIBBEAN AT WTM LATIN AMERICA 2025
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is set to make a strong impact at WTM Latin America 2025, taking place in São Paulo, Brazil, from April 14-16, 2025. For the first time, CTO will host a dedica ... read more
CHOOSE CHICAGO ANNOUNCES KRISTEN REYNOLDS AS NEW PRESIDENT & CEO
Choose Chicago announced recently that Kristen Reynolds, a highly respected leader in the travel and tourism industry, will serve as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, effec ... read more
GERDIA EXINOR A HARD-WORKING STANDOUT AT ROSEN HOTELS & RESORTS
For more than 25 years, Gerdia Exinor has called Orlando’s Rosen Hotels & Resorts home. And home is where her heart is. Now the Global Travel Industry Sales Manager at Rosen Plaza, Exinor’s road t ... read more
CONGRESSMAN KENNEDY URGES PRESIDENT TRUMP TO PERMANENTLY RESCIND TARIFFS ON CANADA
Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement after President Trump paused tariffs on goods from Canada that are compliant with the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA): “S ... read more
SOUTHERN BLACK GIRLS AND WOMEN'S CONSORTIUM NAMES CHANCEÉ LUNDY AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium (Southern Black Girls) proudly announces the appointment of Chanceé Lundy as its new Executive Director. A distinguished environmental engineer, entrepr ... read more
THE BAHAMAS MINISTRY OF TOURISM NAVIGATES SUCCESSFUL SHOWING AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation made a significant impact at this year’s Palm Beach International Boat Show, reinforcing The Islands of The Bahamas as one of the world’s mo ... read more
U.S. BLACK TRAVEL MARKET IS NOW A $145 BILLION AUDIENCE ACCORDING TO NEW RESEARCH
New research by MMGY Travel Intelligence unveils compelling insights into the travel motivations, planning behaviors and spending patterns of U.S. Black travelers, highlighting notable shifts in prefe ... read more
TAMPA BAY IS READY TO ENGAGE
In Tampa Bay, unforgettable meetings come naturally. From America’s favorite airport to stunning waterfront views, world-class meeting venues and a MICHELIN-starred dining scene, you’ll find everythin ... read more
EXPERIENCE A BOLD NEW ERA FOR MEETINGS & EVENTS IN MILWAUKEE
Downtown Milwaukee’s Baird Center has reshaped the region's event landscape with a $456 million expansion that doubled its original size. Now, one of the largest and most versatile venues in the Midwe ... read more
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