Allied Universal appoints Josh Ball to lead event operations
October 6, 2026
Allied Universal has appointed Josh Ball as vice president of field operations, quality control, and special events for its Allied Universal Event Services business unit.
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Las Vegas Convention Center adds two K-9s to security unit
October 2, 2026
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) has added two explosive-detection K-9s to its security unit at the Las Vegas Convention Center: Olaf, a yellow Labrador Retriever, and Mufasa, a black Labrador Retriever.
Visit Colorado Springs wins Governor’s Award for creative marketing campaign
September 30, 2026
Visit Colorado Springs (Visit COS) has received a 2026 Governor’s Award for Outstanding Colorado Tourism Efforts for its “Pikes Peak Neighborhoods Project,” a marketing campaign designed to encourage visitors to explore communities throughout the region.
Visit Albuquerque outlines FY26 results, 2027 priorities
September 26, 2026
Visit Albuquerque hosted and supported 210 meetings, conventions, and sports events during fiscal year 2026, welcoming more than 295,000 attendees and generating approximately 163,000 hotel room nights and $83 million in estimated direct spending.
San Diego offers meeting incentives for early 2027 bookings
September 25, 2026
Meeting planners booking groups in San Diego for the first four months of 2027 can choose from incentives at more than 30 participating hotels through a new San Diego Tourism Authority program.
Sports Salt Lake promotes Cassidy Thomas to director of operations
September 22, 2026
Sports Salt Lake has promoted Cassidy Thomas to director of operations, expanding her leadership role with the sports tourism division of Visit Salt Lake.
Greater Palm Springs earns Wheel the World accessibility verification
September 17, 2026
Visit Greater Palm Springs has partnered with accessible travel platform Wheel the World to become an Accessibility Verified Destination, providing travelers with verified accessibility information for participating hotels, restaurants, attractions, and experiences across the region.
SITE CEO announces resignation
September 16, 2026
The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) has announced that Annette Gregg will step down as CEO of SITE and SITE Foundation, concluding her tenure on Oct. 1, 2026.
Under Canvas to open first New Mexico camp in Santa Fe in 2027
September 15, 2026
Under Canvas will open its first New Mexico property in April 2027, bringing its upscale outdoor hospitality concept to 640 acres of high desert outside Santa Fe.
JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass unveils renovated guest rooms and suites
September 12, 2026
JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa has completed renovation of its guest rooms and suites, marking the latest phase of a property-wide transformation designed to strengthen the resort’s connection to the Sonoran Desert and southern Arizona.
