December 21, 2025
In 2026, California will see major convention center expansions, new entertainment districts, and additional group-focused hotels. Learn more about this evolving sector and the key projects shaping it.
December 20, 2025
This holiday season, Bardessono Hotel & Spa in Napa Valley offers the Holiday Movie Magic package, letting guests enjoy a luxury stay while creating a professionally filmed short holiday movie. Learn more.
December 10, 2025
The San Francisco Peninsula tourism organization has appointed Narimel Tarver as its new director of sales, bringing more than nine years of hotel and destination management sales experience to the role.
December 8, 2025
IBTM (Incentives, Business Travel & Meetings) unveiled the findings of its 2025 Trends Report at the IBTM World show in Barcelona, presenting an outlook of strong confidence and continued growth in the global meetings and events sector, despite geopolitical and economic challenges.
December 5, 2025
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) soon will give air travelers without REAL ID-compliant forms of identification the option to pay a fee under a new identity verification system called TSA Confirm.ID. Beginning Feb. 1, 2026, air passengers who cannot present the REAL ID verification at TSA security checkpoints can choose to pay a $45 fee to verify their identity.
December 4, 2025
Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton is expected to open in early 2026 following a multimillion-dollar redesign of the downtown property.
December 3, 2025
Carmel Valley Ranch has appointed executive chef Ty Thaxton and pastry chef Molly Coen to lead its signature restaurant, Valley Kitchen, marking the latest step in the resort’s ongoing culinary revamp.
December 2, 2025
Hilton recently launched Outset Collection by Hilton, the company’s 25th brand and the eighth in its lifestyle portfolio, with the opening of Slackline Moab, Outset Collection by Hilton in Moab, Utah.
December 1, 2025
Scottsdale Golf Retreat at Troon North has appointed Thomas Ulrich as resort manager and Tom Pavao as director of sales and golf experience. The 26-suite luxury resort, situated adjacent to Troon North Golf Club, is currently under construction and is scheduled to open in early 2026.
December 1, 2025
The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (Los Angeles Tourism) has appointed Eileen Hanson as its new chief marketing officer. Hanson, a marketing executive with more than 25 years of experience, previously served on the organization’s marketing committee during her time with Westfield.
