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3.26.26 The Freeman Co. of Dallas rebranded as TFC—including a new logo—and united its divisions

The Freeman Co. Rebrands, Unites Divisions

The Freeman Co. (TFC) of Dallas relaunched as a new parent company under the TFC name for its live-experience brands—3D Exhibits, Alford Media, BaAM,...
Group of panelists at the 2026 AHLA Responsible Stay and Food & Beverage summits. March 25, 2026

AHLA Leaders Convene for Sustainability Summit

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) gathered two of its committees at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner in Virginia...
3.19.26 The Events Industry Council opened the once-every-three-years business events survey to all meetings and events professionals, through March 31

Events Industry Council Launches Business Events Planner Survey

On March 18, the Events Industry Council of Washington, D.C., launched an events industry survey for the 2026 Global Economic Significance of Business Events Study,...
3.19.26 YOTEL Boston and all other YOTEL hotels will join the Select by Hilton brand later this year

Select by Hilton and YOTEL Enter Franchise Agreement

Hilton of McLean, Virginia, reached an exclusive agreement with YOTEL of London, England, that will provide guests yet another way to stay within Hilton’s...
3.18.26 The Chicago River in downtown Chicago; the Chicago City Council created the city's first Tourism Improvement District

Tourism Improvement District for Chicago Established

The Chicago City Council approved a groundbreaking resolution establishing a Tourism Improvement District on March 18, a move that will provide a stable and...
3.11.26 Wyndham Hotels & Resorts launched a streamlined group booking and management platform

Wyndham Hotels Ramps Up Group Booking Platform

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, which is based in Parsippany, New Jersey, ramped up its direct group booking platform (groups.wyndhamhotels.com), introducing real-time visibility, customizable booking...
3.2.26 Rendering of the larger American Airlines Admirals Lounge at O’Hare International Airport

American Airlines to Launch Larger O’Hare Admirals Lounge

American Airlines has begun construction of a new, expanded Admirals Club lounge at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD) Concourse L. Spanning more than 10,000 square...
3.10.26 The expanded Chicago Blackhawks Ice Center reopened in early March with several event spaces

Blackhawks Ice Center Expansion Debuts

A new chapter begins for Chicago’s hockey community as the expansion of Blackhawks Ice Center presented by Fifth Third Bank opened in early March just...

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