AC&F Industry News

Milwaukee prides itself on being a place that welcomes all people. No matter who you are or what you celebrate, Milwaukee has something for you. From Bublr Bikes to Harley Davidson motorcycles, catching a show at the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra to rocking out at Summerfest, or walking through booths at the Juneteenth Day Festival to […]

Caesars Entertainment, Inc has promoted Kelly Gleeson Smith to Vice President of Sales, Meetings and Events. In this new role, Gleeson Smith leads the global sales strategy for meetings and events for the enterprise and oversees a team of more than 120 sales executives. “Kelly’s career with Caesars Entertainment has been exceptional, and we could not […]

The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center was presented with the Corporate Leadership Award from the environmentally-focused non-profit organization Keep Louisiana Beautiful. This accolade recognizes a business organization rooted in community engagement paired with a consistent dedication to Keep Louisiana Beautiful’s mission of influencing positive policy and infrastructure changes to prevent litter, reduce waste, […]

IBTM has announced Salesforce event lead Gareth Kelly as the first keynote speaker for IBTM World 2022, which takes place at Fira, Barcelona, from November 29 to December 1. As head of Salesforce’s entire events and experiences portfolio across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Gareth Kelly is also responsible for overseeing EMEA at its legendary […]

Jet Blue’s TrueBlue members will see enhancements in 2023. The changes include: • Non-Mosaics can earn valuable perks • New ways to earn Mosaic status • Ability to customize your perks, so you can choose what’s most valuable to you • New perks for Mosaics, in addition to many of the current favorites To make […]

PROMTUR Panamá, the international destination marketing organization (DMO) of Panamá, participated in IMEX America in Las Vegas, which was held from October 11-13, to spotlight its ongoing efforts to grow the country’s meetings and conventions sector. The organization has much to showcase, with solid initiatives that include a new convention center, the launch of its […]

Recognized as one of the country’s preeminent meeting and trade show destinations, Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino unveiled details around the $100 million remodel of its 2.1 million-square-foot convention center. Reflecting the evolving needs and preferences of contemporary meetings, significant technology upgrades, dynamic digital signage and a fresh, new design complementing Mandalay Bay’s tropical ambiance highlight the […]

A new stunning hotel development by The First Group, Ciel Tower at Dubai Marina will comprise of luxurious and state-of-the-art hotel rooms and suites in Dubai, UAE. The development will feature a total of 1,042 units, with each of them offering 360-degree views of the Palm Jumeirah and Arabian Gulf, according to their website. It […]

Hilton announced that Hilton Columbus Downtown has officially opened the doors to its second tower, making the hotel now the largest in Ohio. The hotel signifies the continued growth of Columbus and the ability to welcome major events and conventions in the city. Hilton Columbus Downtown, part of Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Hilton’s flagship brand, boasts […]

Condé Nast Traveler announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with a total of five Omni Hotels & Resorts properties, including Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa, Omni Amelia Island Resort, Omni Mount Washington, The Omni Homestead and The Omni Grove Park Inn recognized as the Best Resorts in the Southwest, the Northeast, the South and Florida. More than 240,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers submitted responses rating their […]