Meeting Professionals International (MPI) has selected Grapevine, Texas, as the destination for its World Education Congress (WEC) in 2020. The association will collaborate with the Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau to host the conference, which is scheduled for June 6 – 9, 2020, at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center. Grapevine is centrally located between Fort Worth and … Read More about MPI Chooses Texas Destination for WEC 2020
Registration is now open for the 2017 edition of SPINCon, the SPIN: Senior Planners Industry Network's annual conference. The conference, which is being held December 3-5 at Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, Texas, is targeted at senior-level planners. It features four education/experience tracks: Brain, Body, Being and Business. "As the first national conference in the industry to focus on … Read More about SPINCon 2017 Registration Open
Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) and PCMA Education Foundation have launched its Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund, which will provide assistance to members in the meetings and events industry who have been impacted by the storm. Deborah Sexton, president and CEO, PCMA said: “I invite everyone in the business events community to help our colleagues who are struggling with the … Read More about PCMA Launches Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund
Convening Leaders 2017 drew 4,175 delegates, making it the most successful edition of the conference ever, reports its organizer, PCMA (Professional Convention Management Association). The conference was held January 9-11 at the Austin Convention Centre in Austin, Texas. In addition to the conference delegates, nearly 1500 further delegates attended Convening Leaders LIVE on-line, and an … Read More about PCMA Reports Record Attendance at Convening Leaders 2017
NEW YORK — Miraval Group has acquired the 220-acre Travaasa Austin Resort in the Hill Country of Texas, which it will redevelop and expand into a 120-room destination wellness resort, its first in Texas and the South, it was announced last month. The purchase closed following the approval of Miraval’s development plans. The project is expected to be completed by January 2019. Miraval Group … Read More about Miraval Group to Develop Wellness Resort in Texas
A $7 million USD redesign and renovation of 34,000 square feet of meeting and event space is underway at the Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas, one of Texas' leading meetings resort destinations. The reno of the property's lower level conference centre space began in late December and is expected to be complete by late May. It is being designed by Richmond International. The … Read More about Meeting Space Reno Underway at Four Seasons Resort Dallas
VoX International is now the Canadian representative for Visit Houston, the largest city in the southern United States and the fourth largest in America. "We are thrilled to be representing such a diverse and exciting Texas destination that will entice Canadians with world-class arts, culture, dining, attractions, shopping—tax-free for Canadians—golf and sporting events," said Susan Webb, … Read More about VoX to Rep Houston
The $325 million expansion of San Antonio's Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center is now complete. It is the largest capital improvement project in the city's history and increases the footprint to 1.6 million square feet. The center's reopening activities included the the unveiling of “Liquid Crystal,” a public art installation by artist Jason Bruges that is located in its new lobby atrium. … Read More about San Antonio Convention Center Expansion Complete
WestJet has launched a new non-stop service between Calgary and Houston, which will run six times a week. The inaugural flight left Calgary International Airport at 10:25 a.m. MDT on September 8, 2015. "As the two largest oil cities in North America, Calgary-Houston is the most-requested route from our corporate travel clients in Western Canada," said Chris Avery, WestJet vice-president, … Read More about New WestJet Route Connects NA Oil Capitals
Hilton Worldwide today announced the launch of Curio – A Collection by Hilton. The new brand was created for travelers seeking "local discovery and authentic experiences." It will consist of a curated collection of four to five star hotels. "Our customers and owners have expressed strong interest in a brand from us that includes hotels that can retain their unique identity but also deliver the … Read More about Hilton Worldwide Launching New Brand
BY ANNE DIMON Following an $80.8 million renovation of the historic Samuel F. Carter Building in downtown Houston, the landmark property will resurface as the JW Marriott Houston Downtown in the spring of 2014. The luxury hotel will feature 323 guest rooms, restaurant and full-service bar, spa, health club, executive lounge and 10,000 square feet of meeting space plus a 1,800-square-foot … Read More about JW Marriott Houston to Open Spring 2014
