Black Meetings & Tourism - Industry Briefs

Industry Briefs
	CARIBBEAN TOURISM ORGANIZATION MARKS WORLD TOURISM DAY 2026 The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) marketed World Tourism Day 2026 by calling for a Caribbean approach to technology that strengthens tourism while keeping people, communities and culture at the ... read more
	HOLLAND AMERICA LINE BRINGS MAGNOLIA BAKERY’S BANANA PUDDING BAR TO CARIBBEAN CRUISES New partnership introduces the iconic dessert on board during the 2026-27 Caribbean season in anticipation of 30 years of RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay read more
	BLACK AMERICA 250 According to the America 250 Congressional Commission, the U.S. Semiquincentennial commemoration period culminates on July 4, 2026, and officially concludes December 31, 2026. read more
	MESSAGE FROM NEW ORLEANS & COMPANY The following statement is attributable to Walt Leger III, President and CEO of New Orleans & Company: read more
	BEYOND THE BOARDROOM: THE RITZ-CARLTON, CHICAGO'S NEW WELLNESS EXPERIENCE FOR CORPORATE GROUPS As planners look for new ways to incorporate wellness and meaningful connection into meetings and retreats, group programming is increasingly moving beyond the traditional boardroom. Wellness is shift ... read more
	OCCC GOES PLATINUM: NORTH-SOUTH BUILDING EARNS TOP LEED CERTIFICATION The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) North-South Building has achieved LEED v4.1 O + M (Operations + Maintenance) recertification at the Platinum level, the highest level awarded by the U.S. Gre ... read more
	RENO TAHOE TOURISM REACHES RECORD HIGH WITH NEARLY $500 MILLION IN TAXABLE ROOM REVENUE Six Consecutive Monthly Records and Double-Digit Growth in Group and Tourism Sales Signal Continued Destination Momentum read more
	CONVENTION CENTER AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES NEW, REAPPOINTED BOARD MEMBERS The Convention Center Authority announces three new board members. Jim Cooper, Ethan Link, and Silvia San Martin were appointed by Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell and confirmed by the Metropolitan C ... read more
	JAZZ UP THE AGENDA WHEN YOU MEET IN DALLAS In a city that prides itself on style, great taste, and just the right amount of swagger, when you plan your meetings in Dallas, you can’t miss the chance to dive into the city's cultural events. Yes, ... read more
	IN ATLANTIC CITY, HISTORY INSPIRES INNOVATION, AND EVERY EVENT BENEFITS FROM A DESTINATION DESIGNED TO PERFORM WITH PURPOSE Nestled between the land and sea, Atlantic City’s unique location offers unmatched access to one-third of the nation’s population. Convenient highway access and NJ TRANSIT Rail Service provide direct ... read more
	HILTON ANNOUNCES JAMES BEARD AWARD-WINNING MASHAMA BAILEY AS CHEF PARTNER FOR SIGNIA HILTON SAVANNAH Hilton (NYSE: HLT) recently announce a culinary partnership for Signia Hilton Savannah with Grey Spaces, a Savannah-based hospitality and lifestyle company founded by James Beard Award-winning Chef Ma ... read more
	The Commemoration Continues A fter the festive fireworks, after the many majestic parades, and all the celebratory pomp and circumstance surrounding the USA's 250-year anniversary, A mericans are taking time to remember the extr ... read more
	MARTINIQUE’S MARINA DU MARIN, THE LARGEST NAUTICAL BASE IN THE WEST INDIES SET SAIL FOR THE ‘FRENCH RIVIERA’ OF THE CARIBBEAN IN MARTINIQUE Martinique offers one of the Caribbean’s most rewarding sailing experiences, inviting boaters to moor beneath the towering slopes of Mount Pelée one day and anchor among the tranquil islets of the Atl ... read more
	LA MAYOR, KAREN BASS ADDRESSES GROUP IN ICONIC LOCATION At a recent gathering of African-American business owners and community leaders, hosted by the Regional Cal Black Chamber of Commerce SFV and Los Angeles 9th Council District City Councilmember, the H ... read more
	RADISSON HOTEL GROUP LAUNCHES GLOBAL LONG-STAY PROPOSITION TO ACCELERATE GROWTH IN FAST-GROWING EXTENDED-STAY SEGMENT Radisson Hotel Group recently announced the launch of Long Stays by Radisson Hotels, a new global proposition designed to capture growing demand for extended-stay travel, while strengthening the Group ... read more
	REDISCOVER BLACK-OWNED HOTELS, MOTELS, AND RESORTS—AND THE HISTORY BEHIND THEM Throughout America’s history of slavery and segregation, Black travelers faced not just unwelcoming environments but the challenge of finding safe places to rest and recharge. In response to this basi ... read more
	BEAU SUTHERLAND NAMED GENERAL MANAGER OF PEORIA CIVIC CENTER The Peoria Civic Center Authority (PCCA) and Legends Global are pleased to announce the appointment of Beau Sutherland as General Manager of the Peoria Civic Center. Sutherland has served as Interim G ... read more
	IN TAMPA BAY, EVERY MEETING IS A BIG EVENT What makes Tampa Bay the perfect place for meetings of all sizes? Simply ask meeting professionals who’ve experienced the destination firsthand. A meeting professional said, “Our experience planning a ... read more
	MEETINGS (AND BEACHING) MADE EASY IN MYRTLE BEACH Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, may be best known for its 60 miles of beaches, but it’s also a destination where meetings come together with the ease of a sea breeze. The setting is relaxed but the meet ... read more
	DESTINATIONS INTERNATIONAL’S 2026 ANNUAL CONVENTION UNITES GLOBAL DESTINATION LEADERS IN PORTLAND, OREGON, USA Destinations International (DI) , the world’s leading and most trusted association representing destination organizations and convention and visitor bureaus (CVBs), recently celebrated the successful ... read more