The Pokagon Band Announces Grand Opening of New Hotel at Four Winds South Bend Casino

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians’ Four Winds Casinos recently announced the new 23-story hotel tower at Four Winds South Bend in Indiana will open to the public on March 1.

Pier Sixty-Six Renovation Underway in Fort Lauderdale

Pier Sixty-Six hotel with its recognizable 66-spire tower was built in the 1960s, but it has been closed since 2019. Tavistock Hotel Collection is redeveloping the property, which will be managed by CoralTree Hospitality when it reopens in 2024.

New Conference Center in Tyler, Texas, to Open This Spring

The new W.T. Brookshire Conference Center that’s under construction in Tyler, Texas, is on track to open this spring. It will be the new centerpiece of the city's Rose Complex.

Eventbrite: Persistent Optimism Will Continue to Bolster Events Industry in 2023

Much of the positivity that helped the industry rebound in 2022 will continue into 2023 – and will continue to benefit planners according to Eventbrite’s 2023 Event Trends Report.

Marriott International Launches Groups360 Instant Booking Solution for Meetings and Events

Marriott International and Groups360 recently launched Instant Booking for Marriott’s portfolio of hotels in the United States and Canada.

Vassar College Building New Inn, Conference Center

Construction is underway on Vassar College’s new inn and conference center in Poughkeepsie, New York, and the facility is slated to open next year.

Costs Rising, COVID No Longer a Concern for Most

Meeting volumes continued to rise in 2022, with COVID no longer a concern for most. Cost-leveling, the return of business travel and budget increases will support the industry's recovery in 2023.

New Data Reveals Significant Shifts in U.S., Global Convention City Comparisons

Northstar's Convention Cities Index Interim Report reflects recent changes in hotel costs, airlift and safety affect convention city competitiveness.

STS Celebrates the South During Anniversary Year

In 2023, all STS events take on an additional luster due to the organization’s 40th anniversary celebration.

Cruise on in to Galveston

Galveston is a welcoming destination for both meeting professionals and tourists. Because of that, it will be the host city for the 2023 Small Market Meetings Summit, May 10–11 at the San Luis Resort Hotel, Spa and Conference Center on the city’s Gulf shore.