Black Meetings & Tourism - Industry Briefs

Industry Briefs
	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
	CHTA PRESIDENT REFLECTS ON RECORD-BREAKING 2024 AND OUTLINES VISION FOR A TRANSFORMATIVE 2025 After a historic 2024 that shattered visitor records and delivered transformative advocacy wins, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), is setting the stage for meaningful progress and de ... read more
	TUSKEGEE AIRMEN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE: THEY CANNOT BE ERASED It felt like a dagger to my heart when I read the headline stating that the US Air Force was removing the Tuskegee Airmen from training videos, to comply with the new President’s orders. The idea that ... read more
	GREENSBORO CVB ANNOUNCES CEO’S RETIREMENT After three decades of leadership, Henri Fourrier, the President and CEO of the Greensboro Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), is retiring. Fourrier will step down at the end of June, marking ... read more
	ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER CONDUCTS FULL-SCALE SAFETY EXERCISE TO PREPARE FOR SECURITY THREATS The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) recently conducted a full- scale safety exercise to test their emergency response plans to a complex coordinated attack impacting the convention center. In p ... read more
	S HOTEL MONTEGO BAY ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE 2025 GROUP OFFER FOR MEETINGS & INCENTIVE TRAVEL S Hotel Montego Bay, an award-winning all-inclusive resort, invites groups to elevate business and leisure with its 2025 Group Special. With competitive rates, premium perks, and a stunning oceanfront ... read more
	THE 10TH ANNUAL BLACK STUDENT-ATHLETE SUMMIT HEADS TO CHICAGO FOR MILESTONE YEAR The Black Student-Athlete Summit (BSAS), a premiere four-day conference bringing together over 1,700 student-athletes, university professionals, and industry leaders, recently announced its 10th anniv ... read more
	NEW YORK CONVENTION CENTER OPERATING CORPORATION TO APPOINT JOYCE LEVESTON AS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE JACOB K. JAVITS CONVENTION CENTER The New York Convention Center Operating Cooperation (NYCCOC) announced recently that Joyce Leveston (CMM, CVP) will be appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Jacob K. Javits Convention C ... read more
	MYRTLE BEACH – THE PERFECT PLACE TO MEET Myrtle Beach , South Carolina – or “The Beach” as locals and repeat travelers call it – is the ideal place to host any meeting or convention. In Myrtle Beach, top-notch meeting and event facilities co ... read more
	ACT LEADS URGENT CALL FOR CRUISE BERTHING AT HEATED WEST BAY TOWN HALL The contentious debate over the future of cruise tourism in the Cayman Islands took center stage on recently at The Association of Cruise Tourism’s (ACT) Town Hall Meeting at John Cumber Primary Schoo ... read more
	CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH IN NORTH CAROLINA From the fight for civil rights to the creation of cultural landmarks and the current-day prowess of Black-owned businesses and events, North Carolina has been a pivotal location for many significant ... read more
	MARIE MCKENZIE NAMED FCCA OPERATIONS COMMITTEE CHAIR The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), the trade association that represents the mutual interests of destinations and stakeholders throughout the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America along ... read more
	PCMA ANNOUNCES 2025 VISIONARY AWARDS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT HONOREES AND PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE FINALISTS Sherrif Karamat, CAE, PCMA and CEMA President & CEO is pleased to announce the 2025 Visionary Awards Lifetime Achievement Honorees and Professional Excellence Finalists. The annual Visionary Award ... read more
	POTENTIAL RESULTS OF DECLINE IN CANADIAN TRAVEL TO UNITED STATES New tariffs on Canada could impact Canadian visitation to and spending in the United Sates. Canada is the top source of international visitors to the United States, with 20.4 million visits in 2024, g ... read more
	BLUE LAGOON ISLAND HOSTS FCCA PAMAC CRUISE SUMMIT DELEGATES, SHOWCASES BAHAMIAN HOSPITALITY AND UPGRADES Blue Lagoon Island, a leading destination for authentic and sustainable Bahamian experiences, hosted cruise line executives and Caribbean partners recently during the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Associat ... read more
	A MESSAGE FROM LA TOURISM’S ADAM BURKE To Our Valued Partners, While this past week has been heartbreaking for our community, the incredible outpouring of support from across the industry has been overwhelming and gives us the strength to ... read more
	TRIBUTE PORTFOLIO DEBUTS IN THE CHICAGO LOOP WITH THE OPENING OF THE MIDLAND HOTEL, CHICAGO Pyramid Global Hospitality and Tribute Portfolio, part of Marriott Bonvoy's global portfolio of more than 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announced the opening of THE MIDLAND HOTEL, Chicago, a Tribute ... read more
	REMEMBERING SOLOMON J. HERBERT II It is with profound sadness that we must share with you the devastating, tragic news that our 44 year-old son, Solomon II died just before Thanksgiving from an apparent recently detected heart conditi ... read more