Universal Orlando’s newest hotel, Universal Terra Luna Resort, opened in February adjacent to the highly anticipated Epic Universe theme park (opening May 22).

Marriott Bonvoy’s Tribute Portfolio hotel brand debuted in the Chicago Loop, a historic Michigan hotel is reopening after two years of renovations and Pacers Sports & Entertainment (PS&E) unveiled plans to break ground this summer on a state-of-the-art, $78 million exclusive sports performance center.

Keith Lefkof, a luxury and corporate travel consultant for Cruise Planners, wrote Navigating Brand Success; Amplifying Company Growth through Cruise Events to teach companies how to leverage luxury cruise experiences to create high-impact corporate events. 

Following the news that current president and CEO of Visit Baltimore Al Hutchinson would be stepping down from the role at the end of June, the organization announced Kireem Swinton as interim CEO.

Matthew Pivarnik has been appointed as the new president and CEO of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) and CVB.

The Hotel at the University of Maryland is offering meeting planners a unique experience for attendees to explore more than 100 pieces of artwork with its new “Meetings in a Museum” program.

More than 500 incentive travel professionals traveled to Tulum, Mexico, for SITE’s annual Global Conference, taking place March 3-6 at the Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort.

The U.S. Travel Association appointed the president and CEO of MGM Resorts International, Bill Hornbuckle, as the new national chair of its board of directors.

ASAE appointed Christopher Moore as the association’s new chief learning and meetings officer (CLMO). Moore will assume the role March 24.