Ray Waters

Turnberry Hospitality promoted Ray Waters to president, where he will manage the South Florida-based company's hotel and resort portfolio. Waters

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Miami CVB Gets Funds to Address Oil Spill Fallout

The Greater Miami CVB was awarded $1.25 million in emergency marketing funds from the state of Florida to counter perception issues resulting from

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Trina Fox-Konz

Trina Fox-Konz joined the St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission (SLCVC) as its national convention sales manager. She will focus on the South

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New Management for Gainesville Hilton

Davidson Hotel Company took over management of the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center, located here. The hotel hosts 248 guest rooms

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NFPA 3000: A New Standard for Active Shooter Response

On Sunday, August 26, in Jacksonville, Florida, a 24-year-old suspect opened fire at a video game tournament, killing two people and injuring nine

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Aloft Tallahassee Set to Debut

Finishing touches are being completed at aloft Tallahassee Downtown, scheduled to open Aug. 27.The 162-room hotel includes 2,250 square feet of

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Peter Rice

Peter Rice named general manager of the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch. Rice began his career with Hyatt Hotels &

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W Fort Lauderdale Unveiled

The W Fort Lauderdale, the first W hotel to be built in Florida, is open here. The property includes 18,000 square feet of event space, including

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Orlando Resort Adds Major Meeting Space

ORLANDOAs one of the first resorts to open on Orlando's now rejuvenated International Drive, Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive is once again

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Cabanas Appointed Chair of FIU Hospitality School

Burt Cabanas was appointed chair of the Industry Advisory Board at Florida International University’s (FIU’s) School of Hospitality and

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Going Places

Florida Robert Villalta was appointed director of operations for Naples Bay Resort, which opened last

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Fort Lauderdale Marriott debuts new catering program

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Freddy Muller

Freddy Muller was appointed director, corporate, incentive and charter sales for Prestige Cruise Holdings. In this newly created position he will

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WOW! Tampa Bay

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Intercoastal Event Options

The boutique Il Lugano hotel in Fort Lauderdale announced the opening of its new Lugano Room, a meeting and event space overlooking Florida's

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SPINCon 2018: As Gloriously Giddy and Game-Changing As Ever

Unicorns? Check. A wizard? Check. Dance breaks? Check. Bingo pajama party? Check.Game-changing sessions and connections? That’s definitely a

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South Upgrades & Openings (March 2018)

FloridaHilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort completed a $25

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Checking In

Welcome to the May issue of Meetings South. While spring is now in full bloom, so is the blossoming of condo-hotel projects in every region of the

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Four Points by Sheraton Opens in Jacksonville

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide announced the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Jacksonville Baymeadows here. The 80-room hotel is

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Homewood Suites Debuts in Fort Myers, Fla.

Homewood Suites by Hilton-Fort Myers Airport is up and running here. The 133-suite hotel includes five suites that are accessible to individuals

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