Black Meetings & Tourism - Industry Briefs

Industry Briefs
	JAMUL CASINO RESORT APPOINTS CLARA CARTER AS SENIOR HOSPITALITY & EVENT STRATEGY CONSULTANT Jamul Casino Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Clara Carter as its new Senior Hospitality & Event Strategy Consultant, further strengthening the resort’s commitment to delivering ex ... read more
	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
	MGM GRAND COMPLETES $300 MILLION ROOM AND SUITE REMODEL, WELCOMING NEW ERA FOR ICONIC LAS VEGAS RESORT All-New Rooms and Suites Now Bookable for Guests Marking a bold new chapter in Las Vegas hospitality, MGM Grand Hotel & Casino unveils an entirely new collection of 3,969 rooms and suites in its m ... read more
	KIM DOOLEY IS READY FOR KANSAS CITY TO SURPRISE YOU A member of Visit KC’s convention sales team for nearly 30 years, Dooley works to bring multicultural and religious groups to the Kansas City Convention Center and venues across the area. She also boo ... read more
	HOLLAND AMERICA LINE BRINGS MEXICO’S VIBRANT SPIRIT ON BOARD NIEUW AMSTERDAM WITH NEW CULTURAL AMBASSADOR PROGRAM Authentic experiences on Mexico cruises led by the Cultural Ambassador include Spanish language lessons, dance instruction and engaging presentations Holland America Line is immersing guests in the he ... read more
	CHOOSE CHICAGO LAUNCHES ALL FOR THE LOVE OF CHICAGO PODCAST New long-form storytelling platform elevates local voices and connects Chicago to a global audience through the power of podcasting Choose Chicago , the city’s official destination marketing organizat ... read more
	CARIBBEAN RESILIENCE ON FULL DISPLAY IN MIAMI AS JAMAICA AND HAITI VOW RECOVERY AFTER HURRICANE MELISSA In an impassioned address delivered at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) annual Holiday Dinner & Fundraiser recently, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, called on the region ... read more
	DESTINATION DC ANNOUNCES SHIRLEY DEL CARPIO AS NEW DIRECTOR OF SALES Destination DC , the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC, recently announced the promotion of Shirley Del Carpio to Director of Sales. Shirley brings over 20 years of experi ... read more
	GREENSBORO, NC DELIVERS AFFORDABLE MEETINGS WITH FIRST-CLASS IMPACT In Greensboro, North Carolina, meetings mean business. As one of the Southeast’s most accessible and affordable destinations, Greensboro offers the scale, flexibility, and hospitality that planners ne ... read more
	ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA NAMED THE CARIBBEAN’S LEADING MEETINGS AND CONFERENCE DESTINATION 2025 AT THE WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS In a first for the destination, Antigua and Barbudahas been named as the Caribbean’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination 2025 at the World Travel Awards Caribbean and North America Gala Cere ... read more
	CINCY WELCOMES NEW DINING + ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONS ALONGSIDE $800M CONVENTION DISTRICT TRANSFORMATION Meetings in Cincy are heating up with new and award-winning dining options to accompany the $800 million transformation of the city’s Convention District. The reimagined Convention Center, brand-new M ... read more
	2025 TRAILBLAZER HONOREES: MPI 8 Taking action. Strengthening trust. Change isn’t always a smooth ride, it can feel like driving over a cobblestone road. But every bump brings us closer to progress. Today, we honor eight trailblazers ... read more
	NEW WAVE OF LUXURY VILLAS POSITIONS MARTINIQUE AS CARIBBEAN’S PREMIER PRIVATE ESCAPE Martinique is redefining Caribbean luxury travel with a new wave of ultra-exclusive villas that fuse French sophistication, world-class service and unrivaled privacy. Fast emerging as the region’s pre ... read more
	SCOTT FRAZZETTA NAMED GENERAL MANAGER OF WILMINGTON CONVENTION CENTER The Wilmington Convention Center recently announced the promotion of Scott Frazzetta to general manager, marking a significant career journey that began 15 years ago when he joined the facility as its ... read more
	FCCA 31ST ANNUAL CRUISE CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW CONCLUDES IN PUERTO RICO WITH STRONG CALLS FOR COLLABORATION, INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABLE GROWTH The 31st Annual Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Cruise Conference & Trade Show concluded in San Juan, Puerto Rico recently, following a week of high-level discussions, productive one-o ... read more
	HOLLAND AMERICA LINE AND PAN AM® INVITE GUESTS TO EXPERIENCE THE GOLDEN AGE OF TRAVEL WITH EPIC 28-DAY CARIBBEAN CRUISE Two icons of travel—Pan Am® and Holland America Line—announced the launch of the first-ever cruise that will trace original flying Clipper routes across the Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America. The 28 ... read more
	ATL AIRPORT DISTRICT CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU ANNOUNCES FAIRBURN, GEORGIA AS NEWEST CITY PARTNER The ATL Airport District Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), the destination marketing organization for the cities of College Park, Hapeville and Union City, Ga., has welcomed the City of Fairburn ... read more
	LOS ANGELES TOURISM USHERS IN A NEW ERA FOR MEETINGS AND CONVENTIONS Los Angeles is entering a bold new chapter in its meetings and conventions story, marked by fresh leadership and transformative investment. Los Angeles Tourism has recently appointed Mario Thompson as ... read more
	CTO SIGNS MOU WITH TRAVEL UNITY TO ADVANCE INCLUSIVE TOURISM The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with New York-based nonprofit Travel Unity to strengthen the region’s commitment to sustainable tourism by integ ... read more
	THE TESS OPENS IN ATLANTA’S BUCKHEAD, REIMAGINING SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY THROUGH THE SPIRIT OF ITS NAMESAKE MUSE Peregrine Hospitality recently announces the opening of The Tess, a bold new boutique hotel in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood, joining Marriott’s Autograph Collection of more than 300 independent hot ... read more