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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Travel industry leaders Roger Dow, former president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association; Elliott L. Ferguson, II, president and CEO of Destination DC; and Peter F. Herschend, co-founder of Herschend Enterprises, were inducted into the U.S. Travel Association Hall of Leaders recently. Dow was the 2022 inductee while Ferguson and Herschend were […]

MCLEAN, VA - Curio Collection by Hilton, a global portfolio of handpicked hotels that immerse guests in one-of-a-kind moments in the world’s most sought-after destinations, is recognizing a robust year of openings that have paved the way for the brand to reach its 150th opening milestone by the end of 2023. The addition of 19 properties to […]

YONKERS, N.Y., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ – MGM Resorts International unveiled its vision to transition Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts into a world-class entertainment destination, MGM Empire City, if awarded a commercial casino license for its historic Yonkers, New York site. Key elements of the phase one design include a comprehensive casino floor redevelopment and expansion, 5,000-capacity entertainment venue, state-of-the-art BetMGM sportsbook, food and beverage outlets by […]

HOUSTON, TX – United Airlines has announced growth plans in Houston that include a $2.6 billion renovation and expansion of Terminal B at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), a new United ClubSM location and Early Bag Storage facility (EBS) as well as a new direct flight to Georgetown, Guyana. These investments are part of the airline’s United Next growth plan and […]

WASHINGTON, DC – The Events Industry Council recently announced that VISIT DENVER has achieved Platinum Level certification to the EIC Sustainable Event Standards. Denver is the first destination to achieve the highest level of certification. The EIC Sustainable Event Standards are specific standards for environmental and social responsibility within the events industry. Created by the EIC […]

According to multiple sources, the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) has announced the election of Nitin Sachdeva, CEO of Venture Marketing, as SITE President-Elect, effective January 2024. The SITE International Board of Directors (IBOD) has also announced a team of officers who will lead the organization in 2024: 2024 SITE President: Karim ElMinabawy, President […]

MIAMI, Nov. 27, 2023 – It’s official: After more than seven years of dreaming and 900 days of design and construction by thousands of experts, Royal Caribbean International welcomes the highly anticipated Icon of the Seas to the family in a momentous celebration at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland. The world’s largest cruise line hosted a ceremony on […]

PENN Entertainment, Inc. recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for the future Hollywood Casino Aurora. The entirely new land-based casino, hotel and entertainment facility will replace the Company’s nearby riverboat casino when completed. The $360 million regional destination is being developed adjacent to the Chicago Premium Outlets, which attracts over eight million visitors annually, and is […]

The Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau (AICVB) has hired Florida tourism veteran Paul Beirnes as Vice President of the organization, effective Nov. 20. His appointment was officially announced at the Nov. 1 meeting of the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC). Beirnes was most recently Executive Director of the Naples, Marco Island, Everglades CVB […]

  The International Association of Exhibitions and Events® (IAEE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Marsha Flanagan, M.Ed., CEM, as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. With a strong focus on leading innovative strategies and developing intentional and thoughtful collaborations, Marsha will lead IAEE into its next phase of service to the global […]