C&IT Industry News

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego is now accepting reservations for its redesigned Seaport Tower guest rooms, set to welcome visitors beginning June 2025. Following the unveiling of its updated signature restaurant Sally’s, this milestone advances the bayfront hotel’s comprehensive transformation by introducing the first wave of reimagined accommodations. Designed in collaboration with award-winning firm Parker […]

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 […]

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. […]

Vienna has never been in greater demand as a meeting destination: 6,619 congresses and corporate events added up to a new record for the city in 2024. The induced economic impact from meetings in Vienna reached an all-time high of EUR 1.32 billion. Nationwide, the sector generated EUR 365 million in tax revenue and secured […]

  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/.

  El Paso, Texas, is the perfect location for meetings, conventions, and more. Our extensive hotel inventory, array of meeting accommodations, our inventive and inviting culinary scene, diverse museums and cultural experiences, and incredible outdoor attractions will impress your guests and keep them talking long after your event. Let us help you plan your next […]

  If you’re looking for a unique destination for your next meeting or conference, corporate retreat, or incentive trip – look no further. Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach, the Charlotte Harbor Gulf Island Coast is a bit off the beaten path but offers experiences and amenities not available elsewhere. Without the crowds. Yet very accessible. Conveniently located […]

Florida’s Space Coast celebrated another strong year in 2024, marking record-setting rocket launches, increased cruise passenger numbers, and steady hotel growth, all positioning the region for continued success in 2025. With even more hotels, launches, cruises, and attractions on the horizon, the Space Coast is poised to remain one of the nation’s most exciting and dynamic […]

Global DMC Partners (GDP), the largest global network of independent destination management companies (DMCs) and specialized event service providers, is proud to announce its newest DMC partners: TE DMC in Costa Rica; Delisle Walwyn Group in the Caribbean; and Between the Coasts Events in the U.S. Midwest. Ranging from culturally immersive CSR activities with local […]

On March 19, Sonoma County Tourism (SCT) announced the launch of Sonoma County Signature Experiences, a curated collection of immersive, behind-the-scenes offerings that connect visitors with the people, landscapes, and traditions that define Wine Country and beyond. Developed in collaboration with select local partners, these activities reinforce SCT’s Wine Country for All of Us initiative, […]