Black Meetings & Tourism - Industry Briefs

Industry Briefs
	BLACK PORTLAND EXPERIENCE Nestled in a lush urban forest, Portland, Oregon is a bustling city enveloped in natural beauty and vibrant culture. From Portland’s trendy coffeehouses and dimly lit jazz clubs to its cultural garden ... read more
	LOS ANGELES URBAN LEAGUE ANNOUNCES 51st ANNUAL WHITNEY M. YOUNG, JR. AWARDS CELEBRATION The Los Angeles Urban League (LAUL) proudly announces its prestigious Whitney M. Young, Jr. Awards Celebration, taking place on June 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM. at the Skirball Cultural Center. This ... read more
	SPECIAL EDITION OF BLACK MEETNGS & TOURISM The July/August 2026 issue of Black Meetings & Tourism will be a special magazine edition showcasing the Black America 250 ™ ( www.theblackamerica250.org ) national media /marketing initiative whi ... read more
	BLUE LAGOON ISLAND CELEBRATES HISTORIC WATCH TOWER 100TH ANNIVERSARY Blue Lagoon Island officially marked a century of Bahamian history recently with the centennial rededication of its iconic Watch Tower. A special ceremony featured the unveiling of a new commemorative ... read more
	PHILADELPHIA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU AND PENNSYLVANIA CONVENTION CENTER AUTHORITY UNVEIL 2025 ANNUAL REPORT Recently, the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) and Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority (PCCA) published their joint 2025 Annual Report, releasing key data points and major mil ... read more
	CARNIVAL CORPORATION CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF GRAND TURK CRUISE CENTER Carnival Corporation - Opens in new window celebrated the 20 th anniversary of Grand Turk Cruise Center recently, marking two decades of partnership, shared growth and memorable vacation experiences i ... read more
	SHERATON MAUI RESORT & SPA WELCOMES NEW WAVE OF LEADERSHIP Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, situated on award-winning Kā‘anapali Beach at iconic Pu‘u Keka‘a (Black Rock), welcomes Raphael Malcolm as Director of Sales & Marketing, Lanakila Graves as Directo ... read more
	SAINT LUCIA TO HOST FIRST CTO LATIN AMERICAN MARKET SUMMIT The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) announced that Saint Lucia will host the inaugural CTO Latin American Market Summit next year on May 5-6, 2027. The announcement was made recently at World Tra ... read more
	CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT OPENS THE VANDERPUMP HOTEL IN LAS VEGAS \The wait is nearly over for Lisa Vanderpump’s firstever hotel, The Vanderpump Hotel. This reimagined boutique property—replacing The Cromwell—will elevate both the heart of the Las Vegas Strip and Ca ... read more
	PLACEMAKING AND SUSTAINABILITY TAKE CENTER STAGE AT DESTINATION DC’S 3RD ANNUAL SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC, recently hosted its annual Sustainability Summit at the historic Howard Theatre. The event, held in partnershi ... read more
	LITTLE ROCK CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU ANNOUNCES NATIONAL BIKERS ROUNDUP COMING TO LITTLE ROCK IN SUMMER 2026 City leaders gathered recently at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds to officially announce that Little Rock will serve as host city for the 49th National Bikers Roundup taking place at the Arkansas State ... read more
	NEW YORK CITY TOURISM + CONVENTIONS 2025 VISITATION SURPASSES FORECAST, GENERATING $84.7B IN ECONOMIC IMPACT New York City Tourism + Conventions , the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, released its 2025 Annual Repor t . Tour ... read more
	CHOOSE CHICAGO ANNOUNCES SEVERAL INTERNAL ADVANCEMENTS TO ACCELERATE GROWTH AND GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS Choose Chicago announces a series of strategic staff promotions across its sales, marketing, communications, human resources, and Chicago Sports Commission teams—strengthening the organization’s leade ... read more
	CARNIVAL CORPORATION SIGNS MULTI YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL Advancing its commitment to sustainability, Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) recently announced a three‑year grant to Conservation International to restore mangrove forests in ... read more
	NEW ORLEANS: BUILT TO HOST, POWERED BY CULTURE AND COMMUNITY New Orleans continues to strengthen its position as a premier meetings and conventions destination by pairing significant new investment with the culture, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit that sh ... read more
	TRAVELING WITH DENELLA RETURNS FOR SEASON 9 WITH “STORIES WORTH THE JOURNEY” Traveling With Denella , the award-winning syndicated travel television series hosted by travel broadcast journalist and travel expert Denella Ri’chard, returns for Season 9 with a new theme, “Stories ... read more
	BELL CONTINUES IMPRESSIVE CAREER AT ATLANTA CVB Sheretha Bell leads integrated marketing and brand strategy for Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) across the company’s owned channels, including Discover Atlanta platforms and print publ ... read more
	GREATER COLUMBUS CONVENTION CENTER DELIVERS WORLD-CLASS OPERATIONS FOR 2026 ARNOLD SPORTS FESTIVAL The Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC), managed by Legends Global, premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands, successfully hosted the 38th Annual Arnold Sports Fes ... read more
	ONE SLAVE SHIP AWAY: LINKS TO THE CARIBBEAN As all Americans prepare to celebrate our nation’s grand Semiquincentennial, commemorating 250 years since the signing of the declaration of independence, African-Americans particularly, are looking a ... read more
	NABHOOD SUMMIT SCHEDULED FOR JULY The 30th Annual International African American Hotel Ownership & Investment Summit & Trade Show os slated to take July 22-24, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Miami. Miami, FL NABHOOD’s Mission is to ... read more