Black Meetings & Tourism - Industry Briefs

Industry Briefs
	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
	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