Black Meetings & Tourism - Industry Briefs

Industry Briefs
	ARE DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION STILL A PRIORITY: MAJOR INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS REPORT As the travel arena responds to the efforts of some elected officials to strike down and eliminate affirmative action programs, we at Black Meetings & Tourism felt the time was right to examine th ... read more
	NEW ORLEANS IS BUILT TO HOST New Orleans is Built To Host meetings and events. An authentic and diverse community that welcomes all to meet, gather and be inspired by the cultural richness that exists organically. The hospitality ... read more
	GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER APPOINTS DON E. SIMON AS SALES MANAGER The Georgia International Convention Center (GICC), the second-largest convention center in the state, recently announced the appointment of Don E. Simon as sales manager. Simon brings more than 30 ye ... read more
	CARIBBEAN WEEK 2024 SET TO SPARKLE IN NEW YORK CITY The much-awaited Caribbean Week, hosted by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) , is scheduled to light up New York City from June 16-21, 2024. This event, a highlight on the calendar for travel i ... read more
	CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT AND NOBU HOSPITALITY RELEASE RENDERINGS FOR NOBU HOTEL CAESARS NEW ORLEANS AS SOON-TO-BE CAESARS NEW ORLEANS TAKES SHAPE Caesars Entertainment and long-time hospitality partner Nobu Hospitality - the global luxury lifestyle brand founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro, and Meir Teper - are pleased to release renderin ... read more
	THE IMPACT OF DEI LEGISLATION ON TOURISM The ripple effects of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies and legislation are profoundly transforming the tourism and hospitality industry. This September 12th, step into a space where cha ... read more
	VISIT WILLIAMSBURG WELCOMES SELENA COLES AS NEW PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST Visit Williamsburg proudly welcomes Selena Coles as its newest Public Relations Specialist. With her expertise in communication strategies, Selena brings a wealth of experience to her new role. Her pu ... read more
	SAN DIEGO TOURISM AUTHORITY’S TOURISM ACCELERATOR A key to building a thriving tourism industry in San Diego is reflecting the diversity of the destination and promoting equity and inclusion. This award-winning program offers services designed to hel ... read more
	VISIT ANAHEIM APPOINTS MIKE WATERMAN AS PRESIDENT & CEO Visit Anaheim, the official destination marketing organization (DMO) for Anaheim, announced recently that Mike Waterman has been appointed the President and CEO of the organization, effective April 29 ... read more
	ATLANTA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU’S 111TH ANNUAL MEETING Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau’s 111th annual meeting was held in the Georgia Ballroom at Georgia World Congress Center. The meeting highlighted the city’s booming culinary scene, the upcomi ... read more
	DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION…WE CAN DO BETTER! I have reached out to leaders of four highly respected industry organization for their views on the current efforts (or lack thereof) to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the travel, meetings ... read more
	VALERY BROWN-ALCE APPOINTED DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL OF TOURISM, INVESTMENTS & AVIATION FOR BAHAMAS MINISTRY OF TOURISM Valery Brown-Alce is a veteran in the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism with more than 30 years of experience working in various leadership capacities in the Bahamas Tourist Offices overseas. She has been a ... read more
	DELTA HOTELS ORLANDO CELEBRATION CULMINATES $35 MILLION RENOVATION WITH MEETING SPACE COMPLETION Marking the completion of a $35 million renovation, Delta Hotels Orlando Celebration has unveiled a fully redesigned convention center, complete with attractive indoor and outdoor options. The convent ... read more
	CHTA PRAISES GRENADA’S HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY FOR RECORD GROWTH AND SECTOR-WIDE COLLABORATION The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) praised tourism stakeholders in Grenada for their dedication to fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors, a partnership that ha ... read more
	67% OF SURVEYED HOTELS REPORT STAFFING SHORTAGES As more than two thirds of hotels continue to experience staffing shortages, hoteliers are offering more pay and a host of incentives in order to attract and retain talent, according to a new survey c ... read more
	THE BUCCANEER TO HOST USVI CUP IN MAY The highly anticipated USVI Cup, part of the Caribbean Cup Tennis Series, is set to return to The Buccaneer in May. The prestigious tournament will feature consecutive ITF (International Tennis Federa ... read more
	VISIT SALT LAKE’S CRYSTAL COLLEAGUE AWARD PRESENTED TO BILL KRAUSE, DIRECTOR OF VISITOR SERVICES AND BRAND ACTIVATIONS During Visit Salt Lake’s recent Year in Review & Awards Luncheon on March 21, 2024, at the Utah State Fairpark and Event Center’s Grand Building, Bill Krause, VSL’s director of visitor services an ... read more
	SURVEY SAYS: TRAVEL REBOUND CONTINUES, NEW DESTINATIONS PREFERRED Travelers are planning three or more trips in 2024, according to the world’s most experienced travelers responding to the Global Rescue Winter Traveler Sentiment and Safety Survey. The overwhelming ma ... read more
	ONLY IN EAST POINT: 10 UNIQUE FACTS ABOUT THIS RISING STAR DESTINATION East Point, Georgia is becoming a premier destination for leisure & business travelers, small businesses, meeting planners, reunions, film & television industry production, art venues and much ... read more
	LRCVB NAMES MARKETING DIRECTOR OLUMIDE YEROKUN TO LEAD BUREAU’S MARKETING DEPARTMENT The Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) has announced the hiring of Olumide Yerokun as Director of Marketing. Bringing more than a decade of experience to the role, Yerokun will manag ... read more