Facilities Media Group

Facilities & Destinations (F&D), and Facilities & Event Management (F&EM), publications for meetings & events industry. Sharing industry stories of interest.

[Facilities Media Group @FacilitiesMedia]

At @IBTMevents' flagship event in #Barcelona this November, major destinations will have larger representation, including @ExperienceEgypt - a 76% larger stand, @Italia - a 12% bigger stand and @VisitScotBE increasing the number of partners it brings to the show, from 5 to 14.

[Facilities Media Group @FacilitiesMedia]

Who's News: @thefloridakeys names Daniel Cuellar Chief Marketing Officer. The former @Qantas & @nfl marketing executive will hit the ground running, leading the creative development, production and rollout of “Play in Your Own Key,” the destination’s new flagship brand campaign.

[Michael Caffin @MichaelCaffin]

Discover Santa Clara® Appoints Frances Hester as National Sales Manager. @DiscoverSCC Read full story: https://t.co/VgL4FPC0Fu

[Facilities Media Group @FacilitiesMedia]

In today's age of 24/7 connectivity Airport lounges are more of a necessity than luxury to globetrotting #eventprofs. @Iamsterdam's @Schiphol airport has just added an @AmericanExpress Centurion Lounge, increasing the card's international network.
https://t.co/xoG3BRdgd7

[Michael Caffin @MichaelCaffin]

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Becomes Largest Convention Hotel on US Eastern Seaboard. @wdwswandolphin @DisneyMeeting @VisitOrlando @FacilitiesMedia Read full story: https://t.co/jDwdVvUncv

[Michael Caffin @MichaelCaffin]

Steve Van Der Molen , VP Meetings Operations - Atlantic City Region for @CaesarsEnt, was an amazing host for the @Visit_AC @CaesarsMeetings MICE FAM trip this past week in Atlantic City. @harrahsresort @TropicanaAC and @CaesarsAC showed off their meeting facilities led by Steve.

[Facilities Media Group @FacilitiesMedia]

Mike - We're looking forward to reading all about your trip to @Visit_AC and the plethora of @CaesarsMeetings properties in America's Playground!

[Michael Caffin @MichaelCaffin]

At the Visit Atlantic City and Caesars Entertainment MICE FAM trip in AC. Enjoyed breakfast at the Tropicana next to @Visit_AC President & CEO Gary Musich, my longtime friend and as good of a CVB leader as there is in our industry. @CaesarsMeetings @TropicanaAC @CaesarsEnt

[Michael Caffin @MichaelCaffin]

Read our new 2026 SuperBook issue! #meetingprofs #eventprofs

https://t.co/y2Ggg07ceF

[KBH Convention Center Dallas @KBHCCDallas]

Prime Site Award honorees are chosen each year by association and corporate meeting planners, as well as by tradeshow professionals, based on a wide range of criteria. Being recognized as a 2026 Prime Site highlights our dedication to client satisfaction... (2/3)

[KBH Convention Center Dallas @KBHCCDallas]

𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗙&𝗗 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗲! 🎉 We're excited to share that Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas has been recognized as a Prime Site by @FacilitiesMedia for the sixth year in a row! (1/3)

[Michael Caffin @MichaelCaffin]

NYC TOURISM + CONVENTIONS ANNOUNCES FRED DIXON AS PRESIDENT AND CEO. @nyctourism @javitscenter Welcome back Fred! Read full story: https://t.co/HNsfV8PAGE

[Facilities Media Group @FacilitiesMedia]

What better example of #ConventionalKindness can there be than celebrating and boosting nonprofit organizations that promote charitable communal activities. Hats off to Charles Starks and his team at the @musiccitycenter for their good works!

[Music City Center @musiccitycenter]

Join in us in celebrating those who make a difference in our community. We’re proud to host nonprofit organizations & their guests for gatherings & galas throughout the year, providing space for meaningful work. Happy #NationalNonprofitDay #MoreThanMeetingSpace #DowntownNashville

[Michael Caffin @MichaelCaffin]

Nick Giannetti, CMP, @CaesarsEnt and @CaesarsMeetings, posed at the @LVCVA booth at #ASAE26 in Indianapolis. There is no better place to bring your association or corporate meeting to than Caesars’ amazing hotels/venues. @CAESARSFORUM @HarrahsVegas @ParisVegas @HorseshoeVegas

[Facilities Media Group @FacilitiesMedia]

Excited that #FandDmag's @MichaelCaffin is in attendance at @ASAEannual in @visitindy. Be sure to follow him (and us!) for event industry news. SHout out to the @JWMarriottIndy for great service during our team's stay.

[Michael Caffin @MichaelCaffin]

Kireem Swinton (r), President and CEO, Visit Baltimore, and Al Hutchinson, Founder/CEO AVH Enterprise and former @BaltimoreMD President and CEO, posed at the @JWMarriottIndy, a headquarter hotel for @ASAEannual in @VisitIndy

[Michael Caffin @MichaelCaffin]

Visit Indy VP Chris Gahl and Taylor Melangton, @VisitIndy, posed at the opening reception last night of @ASAEannual in Indianapolis. Much more to come from here in the next few days. @ChrisGahl @ASAEcenter

[Facilities Media Group @FacilitiesMedia]

Thanks @MichaelCaffin for this post about the soundproof event pods installed at the #FandDmag Prime Site award-winning @MosconeCenter. With so many #eventprofs needing a space to convene during a lively gathering, this can be a real gamechanger for particpants at @sfmeetings.

[Michael Caffin @MichaelCaffin]

ZenSpace Event Solutions Installs Meeting Pod Solutions at Moscone Center. @MosconeCenter @LegendsGlobal_ Read full story: https://t.co/XeXRSJfK9j

[Facilities Media Group @FacilitiesMedia]

All-inclusive resorts continue to expand their footprint in Latin America. @MarriottIntl and @TheReefResorts & Spa have partnered to debut the @TRIBUTEPRTFLO Hotels’ brand's All-inclusive offering in Playa del Carmen (#PDC), #Mexico.
@WeVisitMexico

[Facilities Media Group @FacilitiesMedia]

Who's News: Rick Lackland appointed as Vice President of the Convention & Visitors Bureau at @ColumbiaSC. Lackland will lead the organization’s convention sales efforts to attract meetings, conventions & events that will have an economic impact on the region.

[Michael Caffin @MichaelCaffin]

VENUWORKS NAMES JIM WYNKOOP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF DAVENPORT’S RIVERCENTER AND ADLER THEATRE. @VenuWorks @Adler_Theatre Read full story: https://t.co/0gLJvRaslN

[AlbanyCapitalCenter @AlbanyCapCenter]

Help us reach new heights by adding another 🥇 honor. Voting is open for the @FacilitiesMedia Prime Site Award, recognizing the top convention centers in the U.S.

Vote here: https://t.co/qPPsuAZUJT