Black Meetings & Tourism - Industry Briefs

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	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
	JASMINE BELLAMY NAMED SENIOR SALES MANAGER AT THE GOODTIME HOTEL, MIAMI BEACH The Goodtime Hotel, Miami Beach, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, located in a central, historic section of South Beach, announces the appointment of Jasmine Bellamy as senior sales manager. Known for her c ... read more
	BERMUDA TOURISM AUTHORITY APPOINTS ERIC KINCAID AS VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT The Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) recently announced the appointment of Eric S. Kincaid as Vice President of Sales and Business Development. In this role, Kincaid will lead the BTA’s global sales an ... read more
	AMERICAN CRUISE LINES MAKES WAVES AT SEATRADE REVEALING NEW DETAILS ABOUT AMERICAN ENCORE SAILING MAY 2026 American Cruise Lines held a press conference recently, at Seatrade in Miami, Florida, revealing new details about American Encore—the finest new riverboat in the world, which launched on the Columbia ... read more
	MARCH TOURISM IN TAMPA BAY SETS NEW MONTHLY MILESTONE The impact of dynamic marketing campaigns, incisive sales missions and focused incentive investments all proved themselves with exceptional Tampa Bay tourism results for March. Both taxable hotel reve ... read more
	BM&T’S JULY/AUGUST ISSUE TO INCLUDE A SPECIAL BA 250 SECTION 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 which co ... read more
	COLUMBUS, MISSISSIPPI HONORS MEMORIAL DAY ORIGINS WITH WEEKEND OF TRADITIONS, TASTE & TUNES Columbus, Mississippi , long recognized as one of the birthplaces of Memorial Day, invites visitors and residents alike to experience a meaningful and memorable Memorial Day weekend kickoff on Friday, ... read more
	SUSTAINABILITY MEETS WORLD-CLASS EVENTS IN VICTORIA, BC Victoria, British Columbia stands out as a leader in environmental initiatives, ecological well-being, and community-focused economic development, and that commitment extends to its meetings and event ... read more
	SEATRADE CRUISE GLOBAL 2026 IN MIAMI BEACH AS EXECUTIVES FROM FCCA, AQUILA AND ARUBA’S TOURISM AND PORTS SECTORS LOOK ON Aquila Center for Cruise Excellence has awarded the Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA) the 2026 Whalesong Destination Award for Excellence in People Investment, presented at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami ... 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
	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