Black Meetings & Tourism - Industry Briefs

Industry Briefs
	TAMPA BAY IS WHERE DYNAMIC MEETINGS HAPPEN NEARLY EFFORTLESSLY Hosting your meeting in Tampa Bay gives you an unforgettable combination of cutting-edge amenities and easy vibes that you won’t find anywhere else. It’s something we like to call The Tampa Bay Effect ... read more
	PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE Black Meetings & Tourism held its Apex Awards luncheon in Miami during the Multicultural during the International Multicultural & Heritage Tourism Summit & Trade Show in July. This is our ... read more
	NAVIGATING THE WAVES OF THE INDUSTRY THE NEXT GENERATION OF HOSPITALITY LEADERS Creating generational wealth is frequently discussed, but college students often face challenges in accessing mentorship, coaching, and opportunities for growth. This summer, select business and touri ... read more
	NCBMP INVITES YOU TO WORKSHOP AT IMEX AMERICA The National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals, under the leadership of CEO Jason E. Dunn, invites all comers to a workshop entitled “The Truth About Negotiating Your Value, being held during I ... read more
	LOCAL HERO IN LODGING INDUSTRY Evens Charles is the founder and managing principal of Frontier Development & Hospitality Group LLC. A native of Washington, D.C, Mr. Charles attended Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvan ... read more
	SPICE ISLAND BEACH RESORT IN GRENADA ANTICIPATES STRONG 2024 BUSINESS Despite the impact of Hurricane Beryl on Grenada’s sister islands in the Grenadines, Spice Island Beach Resort, one of Grenada’s premier resorts, is reporting strong bookings and is buoyed about the u ... read more
	GERRY A. FERNANDEZ, FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT OF MFHA, TO STEP DOWN AFTER 27 YEARS The Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA) recently announced that President and Founder Gerry A. Fernandez will be retiring effective December 31, 2023. Beginning next year, Gerr ... read more
	THE WESTIN ANAHEIM RESORT IS LOCATED DIRECTLY ACROSS THE STREET FROM DISNEYLAND® RESORT The Westin Anaheim Resort is recognized by Marriott International with their Guest Experience Award for 2024. This award acknowledges the hotels who receive the highest scores in overall guest service ... read more
	$40 MILLION ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT UNDERWAY AT NEW ORLEANS ERNEST N. MORIAL CONVENTION CENTER Yellow outline indicates areas of the roof renovation that are complete or in progress. The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) is replacing 1.9 million square feet of traditional ... read more
	DALLAS IS THE BELLE OF THE AKA BOULE The streets of downtown Dallas, Texas were a blur of pink and green excitement as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated held its 2024 Biennial National Convention, or 71st Boule as it’s known to mem ... read more
	EXPERIENCE GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA, WHERE BUSINESS THRIVES IN THE BOARDROOM AND IS CELEBRATED AT A BAR, ON THE COURT, OR THE SCENIC BACK NINE. Unleash your potential in Greensboro’s convention center and upscale hotels. With more than 600,000 square feet of meeting space citywide, Greensboro is the perfect place to host your next event. The ... read more
	MERCEDES MILLER NAMED NEW PRESIDENT OF THE ATL AIRPORT DISTRICT CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU The ATL Airport District Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) , the destination marketing organization for the cities of College Park, Hapeville and Union City, recently announced that Mercedes Mill ... read more
	THE IMPACT OF DEI LEGISLATION ON TOURISM The influence of DEI policies and legislation on the tourism and hospitality industry can vary widely, affecting many facets of the industry. Join us for a discussion that explores how multiple organi ... read more
	MARKETPLACE EXCELLENCE NAMED PR AGENCY OF RECORD FOR SPICE ISLAND BEACH RESORT Spice Island Beach Resort, a locally owned AAA Five Diamond luxury Caribbean retreat in Grenada, has appointed Marketplace Excellence (MPE) as its public relations agency of record. This partnership a ... read more
	AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE TOURISM MAKES DOLLAR$ AND $ENSE “As the U.S.A. prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary in 2026, r ecent reports confirm the most pronounced interest in African-American life and heritage since 1977, when Alex Haley’s classic “ ... read more
	CINCINNATI CONVENTION CENTER CONSTRUCTION KICK-OFF EVENT MARKS BEGINNING OF THE CONVENTION DISTRICT REINVENTION Cincinnati’s Convention Center is undergoing an innovative transformation, and government and community leaders held a special construction kick-off event in July. The new, state-of-the-art Duke Energ ... read more
	PATRICIA CORBIN APPOINTED NATIONAL SALES DIRECTOR FOR MEET LONG BEACH Meet Long Beach is pleased to announce the appointment of Patricia Corbin as National Sales Director, a role that will see her leading efforts to attract and host conventions, meetings, and events in ... read more
	THOUSANDS OF HOTEL WORKERS BEGIN STRIKE VOTES Around 5,000 Boston hotel workers began their strike authorization vote recently as workers in additional cities across the U.S. announced plans to take strike votes of their own. Over 10,000 hotel wo ... read more
	CARIBBEAN TOURISM DEMONSTRATES RESILIENCE WITH RAPID RECOVERY FOLLOWING HURRICANE BERYL The Caribbean tourism industry has shown extraordinary resilience in the wake of Hurricane Beryl, with data revealing a rapid rebound in travel bookings. Despite the initial impact of the storm, which ... read more
	TAMPA BAY IS WHERE DYNAMIC MEETINGS HAPPEN NEARLY EFFORTLESSLY With cutting-edge venues, upgrades to the Tampa Convention Center and a vibrant array of amenities — Tampa Bay meetings come together with an easy, stress-free vibe. It’s something we like to call The ... read more