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Baltimore Advances Initiative to Fund New Tourism District

by Andrea Doyle | May 07, 2019

Baltimore Advances Initiative to Fund New Tourism District A process begins by which the city's hotels will be asked to help pay for marketing efforts. Andrea Doyle An ordinance to begin a process that could create a new Baltimore Tourism Improvement District was signed into law at an

New Airport, Convention Hotel Coming to Salt Lake City

by Matt Alderton | May 03, 2019

Visit Salt Lake is introducing meeting professionals to a dynamic new Salt Lake City.

Puerto Rico Chosen to Host World Travel & Tourism 2020 Global Summit

by Cheryl-Anne Sturken | April 05, 2019

The high-profile event will help showcase the island's recovery from 2017's devastating Hurricane Maria.

Las Vegas Police Arrest Former LVCVA Exec Brig Lawson in Gift-Card Scandal

by Michael J. Shapiro | March 28, 2019

Law enforcement continues its investigation into misuse of Southwest Airlines gift cards at the bureau.

Visit Florida Faces Funding Shortfall, Closure in 2019

by Lisa A. Grimaldi | March 26, 2019

The Sunshine State's tourism authority, under attack from state lawmakers, shares facts and testimonials to make its case for staying alive.

Visit Spokane to Welcome New CVB Head Jan. 22

by Sarah J.F. Braley | January 07, 2019

Meg Winchester, CMP, who will take over as president and CEO of the Washington state destination marketing organization, most recently was at the Galveston Island CVB in Texas.

VisitPittsburgh Brings Jerad Bachar Back From Bahrain for Executive VP Post

by Michael J. Shapiro | December 05, 2018

One-time national sales director returns to fill the position formerly held by Visit KC head Jason Fulvi.

Milwaukee Unveils New Streetcar Service

by Michael J. Shapiro | November 05, 2018

The Hop runs daily and is free for its inaugural year of service.

New York City to Offer 140,500 Guest Rooms by 2021

by Lisa A. Grimaldi | October 19, 2018

Record number of visitors, new attractions also announced at IMEX America.

Discover Puerto Rico Launches Attrition Program for Events

by Lisa A. Grimaldi | October 18, 2018

The initiative aims to draw planners, attendees back to the island.

Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau President to Retire

by Sarah J.F. Braley | October 17, 2018

H. Scott Phelps, who was lured out of his first retirement in 2014 to run the agency, will step down Dec. 31.

Cheryl Kilday Will Leave Visit Spokane, Wash., to Head North Myrtle Beach CVB

by Sarah J.F. Braley | September 14, 2018

While a search firm seeks a new president and CEO, TJ Hake will serve as the bureau's interim leader.

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by Jessi Minneci | November 22, 2019

PeopleLanding Jessi Minneci 2019-11-05 Quick Chat Cathy Doyle has been named director of sales for the Hotel Vin, a Marriott Autograph Collection . The 120-key property is scheduled to open in summer 2020 as part of Grapevine Main , a mixed-use development in Grapevine, Texas. What

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