AC&F Industry News

The Visit San Antonio Board of Directors has named Mario J. Bass as its new President and CEO, effective June 2, 2025. A San Antonio native, Bass brings over 30 years of distinguished experience in the tourism and hospitality industry, having held key roles in major markets across New York, Florida and Texas. “After thoughtful […]

The Czech capital of Prague has reaffirmed its position among the top 10 most sought-after meeting destinations in the world, despite growing competition from Asian cities. This year’s ranking is dominated by Vienna, followed by Lisbon, Singapore and Barcelona with Prague in fifth place. An analysis by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), which […]

MIDDLETOWN, CONN. — Kimberly Simone, the Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn., has been elected to the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau (CTMEETINGS). The Bureau is Connecticut’s only statewide meetings and sports event sales and marketing organization. Its mission is to attract conventions, meetings, and […]

  As political climates shift and trade policies disrupt global travel patterns, Destinations International (DI), the world’s leading association for destination organizations, arrives at IMEX Frankfurt to spotlight the powerful economic and societal impact of the meeting and events industry. Business events are crucial to destinations and local economies, generating more than a trillion U.S. […]

Choose Chicago hosted its 2025 Annual Meeting of Partnership May 14 at the historic James M. Nederlander Theatre, where leaders from across the local tourism, hospitality, business, and civic sectors gathered to celebrate their collective accomplishments and learn about the latest trends impacting the tourism industry. At the Annual Meeting, Choose Chicago announced that Chicago […]

A bold new chapter in meetings and conventions began May 16, as civic leaders, developers, and hospitality executives officially broke ground on the Grand Hyatt Miami Beach — a transformative 800-room hotel that will be directly connected to the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC). The project marks a milestone moment not only for Miami Beach, but for the region as […]

ASM Global, the world’s No. 1 development and full-service venue company, has promoted Mike Campo to general manager of the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland. Campo has more than 20 years of service with ASM Global, including almost 10 years at the Atlantic City Convention Center and over a decade as assistant general manager at […]

MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy®, the brand created by MGM Resorts International and Marriott International, today announces two additional Marriott Bonvoy earning opportunities to be offered at the brand’s destinations. Marriott Bonvoy Events offers rewards-eligible meeting and event planners who book new contracted group business at the resorts the opportunity to earn Marriott Bonvoy points. […]

  Welcome to Anaheim, where ANY event is THE event! Don’t miss out on all the excitement headed our way, start planning your next meeting today. To learn more visit www.visitanaheim.org/meetings/.

Offering 660,000 square feet of state-of-the-art space, this premier venue is set to elevate event experiences in the city known for vibrant Southern charm. Savannah, your favorite Southern city, is unveiling a key milestone in its growth with the completion of the newly expanded Savannah Convention Center. This development further establishes Savannah as a prime destination […]