AC&F Industry News

  Meetings in Greater Miami & Miami Beach A meetings destination that provides experiences that are as unique as you. Have you ever enjoyed a Spavention – the combination of relaxing in a five-star spa before attending a captivating convention. Ever heard of a Symposiyum, which is when hours of networking get your appetite going […]

  Welcome to APEC PERU 2024: For the third time, Peru proudly hosts the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum, reaffirming its commitment to global progress and international collaboration. We welcome leaders and delegations to explore the cultural, culinary, and natural wonders of our country. Peru promises a truly unique and unforgettable experience. Welcome! Learn more […]

  Meeting in Tucson, Arizona is an experience that goes far beyond the ballroom. We have top-rated destination resorts and full-service meeting properties and a wide range of other event venues to choose from (including new and renovated properties). Great food? Check. Cool attractions? Check. And the weather? Check, Check and Check. Tucson is a […]

  Gaylord Hotels — Meetings & Events With decades of expertise in meetings and events, we are experts at designing extraordinary events of every size and purpose. Our spectacular spaces and team of event experts are focused on helping you achieve the extraordinary through meticulous planning, world-class creativity, and flawless execution. For more information visit www.gaylordhotels.com/meet.

  The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin announced the largest renovation and expansion in the property’s history, highlighted by the addition of 120,000 square feet of event space to its current meeting and convention floorplan. The entire project is an investment of $275 million over the next several years and will also include modernized […]

  For more on planning your next meeting in New Orleans, visit https://www.neworleans.com/meeting-planners/.

The New York City Tourism + Conventions Board of Directors announced its selection of Julie Coker as President and CEO. She will begin the role on December 9, 2024. Coker currently serves as the President and CEO of the San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA), where she oversees the organization’s efforts to promote San Diego as […]

  In the heart of downtown Monterey, California, the Monterey Conference Center offers 85,000 sq. ft. of state-of-the-art meeting space. With 1,200 nearby rooms, including adjoining Monterey Marriott and Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay, attendees enjoy easy access and walkability to the waterfront Fisherman’s Wharf and 60+ restaurants. Learn more at SeeMonterey.com/MCC.

During the Chairman’s Dinner of the annual VISIT FLORIDA Governor’s Conference on Tourism, Carol Dover, President and CEO of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, was inducted into the Florida Tourism Hall of Fame. Since 2001, the VISIT FLORIDA Tourism Hall of Fame has recognized both contemporary and historic figures “whose vision, creative, and drive […]

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) celebrated the beginning of major work on its nearly $9 billion capital improvement plan, called “DFW Forward,” which will transform terminals, add new facilities and amenities, grow the number of gates, improve roadways and connectivity, enhance the airfield and mark the airport’s largest capital investment since opening in 1974. […]