AC&F Industry News

During the Chairman’s Dinner of the annual VISIT FLORIDA Governor’s Conference on Tourism, Carol Dover, President and CEO of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, was inducted into the Florida Tourism Hall of Fame. Since 2001, the VISIT FLORIDA Tourism Hall of Fame has recognized both contemporary and historic figures “whose vision, creative, and drive […]

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) celebrated the beginning of major work on its nearly $9 billion capital improvement plan, called “DFW Forward,” which will transform terminals, add new facilities and amenities, grow the number of gates, improve roadways and connectivity, enhance the airfield and mark the airport’s largest capital investment since opening in 1974. […]

IMEX America’s learning program, which underpins the business and networking at the heart of the show, is now live online. Designed to both educate and entertain the global business event community, from seasoned veterans to first-timers, the 150+ session-strong program also offers progressive new formats and a few surprises. Learning sessions are delivered across seven tracks: […]

After a nationwide strike that just continued to grow, many workers are now back on the job. Around 700 hotel workers at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront have decided to remain on an open-ended strike, and workers will be on the picket line until they win their contract. Over 9,500 hotel workers who struck other […]

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched its 2024 Economic Impact Trends Report, which has revealed the U.S. as the world’s most powerful Travel & Tourism market, contributing a record-breaking $2.36 TN to the nation’s economy last year. Despite the slow return of spending from international travelers, the U.S. keeps pole position, with almost double […]

The Davenport Hotel, previously known as The Historic Davenport and the crown jewel of Davenport Hotels’ boutique collection of properties in Spokane, Washington, unveils two new arrivals to the lobby during the grand opening on September 20, 2024. The renovation thoughtfully preserves the Pacific Northwest hotel’s beloved historical design elements, while debuting a new Lobby Bar and Emporium. […]

Total tax revenue generated by tourism-driven economic activity in Arizona topped $4 billion for the first time ever in 2023, signaling the multifaceted industry’s position as a consistent supporter of communities of all sizes across the state, according to new data released today by the Arizona Office of Tourism. In 2023, the Arizona tourism industry […]

  The City is planning to redevelop and expand the existing Convention Center, delivering a larger, more efficient facility on a smaller footprint that will be a more active and community-friendly event space in the heart of Downtown Austin, Texas! Learn more at www.austinconventioncenter.com/expansion-and-redevelopment.

In 2023, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas announced the $188 million renovation of its Convention Center and last week, unveiled the transformation of the first completed floor of the renovation. The dramatic renovation, which will be completed in stages through 2026, showcases an effortless combination of classic and contemporary architecture. The stunning transformation of the […]

  Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Hollywood, FL offers 120,000 square-feet of meeting space and is committed to providing not just spaces, but unforgettable settings designed to elevate your gatherings with seamless precision. The flexible meeting space can be reconfigured into 32 different rooms to accommodate groups as large as 5,000 attendees or […]