Brand USA Names New CEO

Brand USA today announced Chris Thompson, former president and CEO of Visit Florida, will become its new president and CEO.  Thompson brings a

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New Tampa Hotel Goes From Bank to Boutique

TAMPA, Fla.Liberty Group and Starwood Hotels announced that the

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Miami Resort Signs onto Autograph

Autograph Collection has announced that Turnberry Isle Miami, a luxury resort in South Florida, has joined the brand’s portfolio of

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Destinations Hit by Natural Disasters Thrive Again

As catastrophic hurricanes, unprecedented flooding, massive fires, deadly earthquakes and even disruptive volcanoes increasingly dominate the

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Wyndham Orlando Resort Delivers Distinctive International Drive Group Experiences

Touria Ouaddahou set out to change the event planning experience for the Wyndham

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Palms Theater at Wyndham Orlando Resort

Josh Hoce, Associate Director of Sales, Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.Hyatt Regency

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Short Takes

Museums & Attractions Houston recently introduced CityPass, a discounted ticket booklet featuring access to

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Palm Beach & Treasure Coast

More CoverageSetting Up ShopSandwiched

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Flooding Poses Danger After Matthew Departs

While Hurricane Matthew, which was downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone, has departed the southeastern U.S. coastline, the storm’s effects are

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Fla., Texas Hotel Owners Fume Over Proposed BP Spill Deal

HOUSTONOwners of small hotels on the Florida and Texas Gulf coasts say a proposed settlement unfairly excludes thousands in the tourism industry who

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The Palm Beaches Debuts Million-Dollar Meetings Incentive

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.Discover The Palm Beaches has announced $1 million in incentives for meeting planners.The news precedes the new 403-room Hilton

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Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast

They may not be total opposites, but let’s just say Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast share the ideal complementary relationship. While one

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What a Decade It's Been!

More CoverageA Look BackFor meeting planners

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Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach

Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach is the newest meetings hotel in the St. Pete/Clearwater area, and houses 22,000 square feet of meeting space, right in

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Going Places

Alabama Christy Berryman recently joined Birmingham-based Integral Hospitality Solutions as corporate director of sales. Previously,

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Liz Hogan & Jessica Pekarik

ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH, Fla.The

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Short Takes

Programs & Packages The new Hilton Bella Harbor hotel in north Texas is offering a Sailing into the

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Going Places

Florida Visit Jacksonville hired Alex Michaels as special markets sales manager. Michaels most recently

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Tropical Storm Cindy Threatens Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Cindy is slowly making its way toward the Gulf Coast, bringing with it the potential for life-threatening flash flooding stretching

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Benchmark’s Burt Cabanas Honors Hospitality School Legend Rocco Angelo in Latest Charitable Effort

The U.S. and the meetings industry have given a lot to Burt Cabanas, founder and chairman of

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