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Spotlight On: Ivy Mpofu, General Manager, Embassy Suites Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park

3 min read May 2023 — In an interview with Focus:, Ivy Mpofu, general manager at Embassy Suites Centennial Olympic Park, talked about the use of technology to become more sustainable, the shift in visitor expectations for more human interaction and higher standards for the price they pay and strategies

Spotlight On:
William Pate, President and CEO, Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau

By: Max Crampton- Thomas 2 min read April 2020 — As the full wrath of the COVID-19 pandemic strikes the country, tourism is among the worst-hit sectors. Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau President & CEO William Pate calls the impact “unprecedented” and points to an expected 95% drop in business in

2022-07-11T07:20:12-04:00April 23rd, 2020|Atlanta, Economy, Spotlight On, Tourism|

Orlando’s convention center starting 2020 strong

By: Yolanda Rivas 2 min read December 2019 — The Orange County Convention Center, one of Orlando’s economic engines, is entering 2020 with a robust variety of events and conventions. As the end of 2019 has been a busy one for the OCCC, the beginning of 2020 is starting strong

South Florida’s Top Five Events for the Holiday Season

By: Sara Warden 2 min read December 2019 — South Floridians may not expect a white Christmas, but there are still a plethora of entertainment options to get the kids into the holiday spirit. From Enchanted Forests to visits from Santa, there is plenty for all ages going on across the Miami,

All Aboard! Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade Ready to Set Sail

By: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read December 2019 — The annual Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade is just around the corner, and event organizers are adding the finishing touches to “The Greatest Show on H2O.” That’s no understatement, with an estimated economic impact of $50 million and 1 million live

2022-07-15T03:31:11-04:00December 16th, 2019|Economy, Greater Fort Lauderdale, Tourism|

Top 5 Tourism Drivers for The Palm Beaches

By Max Crampton-Thomas 4 min read October 2019 —  With more than 8 million visitors to Palm Beach County in 2018, it’s no secret that tourism is the driving force behind the economy in The Palm Beaches. Last year, these visitors generated $7.4 billion in economic impact and are the