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PCMA appoints Neil Brownlee as 2025 Chair

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Neil Brownlee, head of Business Events at VisitScotland, has been inaugurated as the 2025 Chair of PCMA at Convening Leaders 2025, which took place in Houston this week. Brownlee, who has a wealth of experience gleaned from his more than 35 years’…
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Hilton announces four new properties in Lyon

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Hilton today announced the signing of four new hotels in Lyon, France, following franchise agreements with Arteloge. These signings marks the launch of the Spark by Hilton premium economy brand in France, as well as the city's second DoubleTree by Hilton hotel.…
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Show experience drives attendee satisfaction: IMEX

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Figures released today by the IMEX Group reveal how a strategic focus on enhancing the show experience has impacted overall attendee satisfaction at its two shows. Over the past two years, the company has targeted resources on elevating the customer experience and…
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The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok Debuts in Thailand

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The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok opened today in the 216-meter-high tower at One Bangkok, marking the debut of the brand in Thailand's capital city. “The opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok is a pivotal milestone for our brand, as we introduce the finest personalized service…
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Gran Meliá property planned for Tierra del Fuego

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Meliá Hotels International and Grupo Mirgor have formed an alliance to develop a five-star Gran Meliá branded property in the city of Ushuaia, the capital of Tierra del Fuego, Argentina.  It will be the Spanish hospitality company's southernmost property in the world. With…

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Creative Group, Inc. partners with Virtual Incentives

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Creative Group, Inc. has formed a strategic collaboration with Virtual Incentives, a leading provider of global digital reward solutions. "We're thrilled to collaborate with Virtual Incentives to provide our clients with more flexible and seamless global payout options," said Jamie Schwartz, Sr.,…
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Nashville welcomes Hyatt’s second Caption property in U.S.

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Caption by Hyatt Downtown Nashville - The Gulch opened on December 18, 2024. It is the second Caption brand property in the United States. Developed through a partnership between New Orleans-based real estate firm HRI Hospitality and Nashville-based C.B. Ragland Company, the…
Night view of the Torre Rise (on left) and Monterrey, Mexico. Photo courtesy of IHG Hotels & Resorts.

Kimpton expanding Mexico portfolio

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Kimpton Monterrey, the brand's sixth property in Mexico, is slated to open in 2026 in the new-build mixed-use Torre Rise skyscraper, which is set to be the tallest tower in Latin America. Owned by Grupo Alora and operated by Marca Hotel Solutions,…
This is an aerial view of the beach and resort in Puerto Rico reopening in late 2025 as Four Seasons Resort and Residences Puerto Rico. Photo courtesy of Four Seasons.

Four Seasons entering Puerto Rico market

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Four Seasons Resort and Private Residences Puerto Rico is expected to open in late 2025, marking the luxury brand's entry into Puerto Rico and a continuation of its expansion in the Caribbean. Four Seasons and Paulson Puerto Rico announced on December 12,…