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	THE PALM BEACHES: WHERE EVERY MEETING IS A MASTERPIECE font-face { font-family: "ＭＳ明朝"; mso-font-charset: 78; mso-generic-font-family: auto; mso-font-pitch: variable; mso-font-signature: -536870145 1791491579 18 0 131231 0; } font-face { font-family: "Ca ... read more
	WASHINGTON, DC UNITES FOR A MORE RESILIENT FUTURE AT SECOND ANNUAL SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC, and the District’s Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) recently hosted the second annual Sustainabilit ... read more
	CTO TO SHOWCASE THE CARIBBEAN AT WTM LATIN AMERICA 2025 The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is set to make a strong impact at WTM Latin America 2025, taking place in São Paulo, Brazil, from April 14-16, 2025. For the first time, CTO will host a dedica ... read more
	CHOOSE CHICAGO ANNOUNCES KRISTEN REYNOLDS AS NEW PRESIDENT & CEO Choose Chicago announced recently that Kristen Reynolds, a highly respected leader in the travel and tourism industry, will serve as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, effec ... read more
	GERDIA EXINOR A HARD-WORKING STANDOUT AT ROSEN HOTELS & RESORTS For more than 25 years, Gerdia Exinor has called Orlando’s Rosen Hotels & Resorts home. And home is where her heart is. Now the Global Travel Industry Sales Manager at Rosen Plaza, Exinor’s road t ... read more
	CONGRESSMAN KENNEDY URGES PRESIDENT TRUMP TO PERMANENTLY RESCIND TARIFFS ON CANADA Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement after President Trump paused tariffs on goods from Canada that are compliant with the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA): “S ... read more
	SOUTHERN BLACK GIRLS AND WOMEN'S CONSORTIUM NAMES CHANCEÉ LUNDY AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium (Southern Black Girls) proudly announces the appointment of Chanceé Lundy as its new Executive Director. A distinguished environmental engineer, entrepr ... read more
	THE BAHAMAS MINISTRY OF TOURISM NAVIGATES SUCCESSFUL SHOWING AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation made a significant impact at this year’s Palm Beach International Boat Show, reinforcing The Islands of The Bahamas as one of the world’s mo ... read more
	U.S. BLACK TRAVEL MARKET IS NOW A $145 BILLION AUDIENCE ACCORDING TO NEW RESEARCH New research by MMGY Travel Intelligence unveils compelling insights into the travel motivations, planning behaviors and spending patterns of U.S. Black travelers, highlighting notable shifts in prefe ... read more
	TAMPA BAY IS READY TO ENGAGE In Tampa Bay, unforgettable meetings come naturally. From America’s favorite airport to stunning waterfront views, world-class meeting venues and a MICHELIN-starred dining scene, you’ll find everythin ... read more
	EXPERIENCE A BOLD NEW ERA FOR MEETINGS & EVENTS IN MILWAUKEE Downtown Milwaukee’s Baird Center has reshaped the region's event landscape with a $456 million expansion that doubled its original size. Now, one of the largest and most versatile venues in the Midwe ... read more
	COASTAL MISSISSIPPI SPOTLIGHTS SPRINGTIME ADVENTURES FOR 2025 Coastal Mississippi is proud to spotlight many of the best springtime adventures to experience on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. As days grow longer and warmer, travelers can find the perfect blend of ou ... read more
	NCBMP AND EIC PARTNER TO CURATE EXCLUSIVE CMP EDUCATION FOR 2025 CONFERENCE IN PORTLAND The National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP) is proud to announce a strategic collaboration with the Events Industry Council (EIC) to enhance the educational programming with exclusiv ... read more
	TRAVEL INDUSTRY LEADERS EMPHASIZE UNITY AND STORYTELLING TO PRESERVE U.S.-CANADA TRAVEL Travel Alliance Partnership (TAP) held a virtual conversation, “Effects of Policy & Headlines on Cross-Border Tourism”. The five-person panel represented Canadian travel media, tour operators and ... read more
	U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS SHINES AS PRESENTING SPONSOR OF THE 2025 LPGA FOUNDERS CUP The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) proudly served as the Presenting Sponsor of the LPGA Founders Cup, held February 6–9, 2025, at Bradenton Country Club. The tournament, which honors the legacy of women’s ... read more
	VIRTUAL FAMILY REUNION PLANNERS WORKSHOP According to Suzanne Vargus Holloman, Co-Director of the National Family Reunion Institute, the upcoming workshop “ is another opportunity to meet with your fellow family reunion planners for informat ... read more
	CTO LAUNCHES REGIONAL NEX-GEN TOURISM SHOWCASE TO INSPIRE FUTURE CARIBBEAN TOURISM LEADERS The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has launched the Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase 2025, a dynamic competition designed to engage and empower the next generation of Caribbean tourism leaders. ... read more
	VISIT BALTIMORE PRESIDENT & CEO AL HUTCHINSON ANNOUNCES LONG-TERM TRANSITION PLAN AFTER MORE THAN EIGHT TRANSFORMATIVE YEARS Visit Baltimore, the official destination sales and marketing organization for the city of Baltimore, announced today that President & CEO Al Hutchinson has decided not to renew his contract when ... read more
	MESSAGE FROM NCBMP CEO Greetings, I greet you on behalf of Chairman Kevin L. S. Richardson, the Board of Directors, and in the spirit of our founders. NCBMP finds itself with a dual responsibility: fulfilling our profession ... read more
	A NEW ERA FOR MEETINGS: SAVANNAH CONVENTION CENTER'S EXPANSION NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS Since opening in 2000, the Savannah Convention Center has been a premier venue for various events and clients. However, growing demand highlighted the need for expansion. Completing the $276 million e ... read more