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.
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Las Vegas hosts inaugural MICHELIN Guide Southwest ceremony
September 1, 2026
Las Vegas restaurants earned 24 distinctions in the inaugural 2026 MICHELIN Guide Southwest selection, including four MICHELIN Stars, as the city hosted the guide’s first ceremony recognizing restaurants across Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah.
Visit Albuquerque awards $500,000 in tourism grants
August 28, 2026
Visit Albuquerque has awarded $500,000 to 36 tourism projects and events through its 2026 Tourism Grant Program, including initiatives that could expand Albuquerque’s offerings for leisure travelers, meetings, and sports tourism.
San Francisco forecasts third straight year of tourism growth in 2027
August 27, 2026
San Francisco is on track for a third consecutive year of tourism growth in 2027, fueled by a strong convention calendar, major events, and an expected rebound in international visitation, according to San Francisco Travel Association’s updated 2026 and 2027 Visitor and Lodging Forecast.
Caesars Palace conference surplus supports Southern Nevada hunger relief
August 26, 2026
Meals on Wheels America, Caesars Entertainment, and The Just One Project are partnering to redistribute surplus prepared food from a Las Vegas conference to people experiencing food insecurity across Southern Nevada.
ADERO Scottsdale adds Sonoran Desert wellness experiences for groups
August 25, 2026
ADERO Scottsdale Resort has introduced a collection of wellness experiences designed to give meeting planners new ways to incorporate wellness, teambuilding, and the Sonoran Desert into group itineraries.
San Diego Tourism Authority names new board members
August 16, 2026
The San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA) has appointed new officers and board members for fiscal year 2027. The board comprises tourism industry professionals and community stakeholders who help guide the organization’s efforts to drive visitor demand and support the San Diego region’s tourism economy.
Visit Mesa leaders honored at Arizona Governor’s Tourism Awards
August 15, 2026
Visit Mesa president and CEO Marc Garcia was inducted into the Arizona Tourism Hall of Fame during the Arizona Governor’s Tourism Awards. The awards and Hall of Fame ceremony was held Aug. 14, as part of the 2026 Arizona Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Tucson.
Visit Greater Palm Springs launches customer advisory board with PCMA
August 11, 2026
Visit Greater Palm Springs has launched a Customer Advisory Board in partnership with the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA), creating a forum for meeting professionals to help shape the destination’s meetings strategy through 2028.
Visit Tucson adds new team members
August 6, 2026
Visit Tucson, the destination marketing organization for Tucson and Pima County, has expanded its team as part of its efforts to position the region as a destination for leisure travel, sports events, and film production.
