Industry news in the Southeast
Southern Living hotel planned for North Tuscaloosa, Alabama
A Southern Living-branded hotel has been announced for construction on the banks of the Black Warrior River. Planned for a 37-acre site between the now-shuttered Cypress Inn and the Rice Mine Road Loop, the estimated $60 million “Southern Living Hotel Tuscaloosa” could be open by February 2021. Read More
Richmond, Virginia unveils "Rumors of War" statue
A massive bronze sculpture of a young black man with dreadlocks astride a muscular horse was permanently installed last week in Virginia’s capital city, not far from one of the country’s most prominent displays of Confederate monuments. Read More
Emmy-winning PBS Potawatomi Chef Loretta Barrett Odom to Keynote at Indigenous Tourism Forum of the Americas
Potawatomi Chef Loretta Barrett Oden will serve up her inspiring blend of reflections on cooking, travel and Native American culture at the Indigenous Tourism Forum of the Americas. Oden, a Native American foods historian, educator and restauranteur, is the host of Seasoned With Spirit, an Emmy award-winning cooking show that features cultural and culinary insights from tribes across the country.
Lake Charles, Louisiana Hosts
USA Boxing National Championships
Pictured left to right : Michael Campbell (Events & Boxing Operations Manager – USA Boxing), Eric Zartler, CDME, TMP (Sales Director – Visit Lake Charles), Taryn Cass (Events & Boxing Operations Coordinator – USA Boxing), Emilee Hoenes (Sales Coordinator – Visit Lake Charles), Mike McAtee (Executive Director – USA Boxing). The boxing glove was signed by all 13 members of Team USA, who earned their way onto the team in Lake Charles. Read More
Destinations International Announces Launch of The Local and Public Events Module of The Event Impact Calculator (EIC)
Destinations International, International Association of Venue Managers, and Tourism Economics announced the launch of the Local and Public Events Module of the Event Impact Calculator (EIC), which will provide destination organizations with the tools they need to quantify the economic value of all events occurring at a convention center.
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