November 2011

PAULETTE NICHOLSON WINS NASHVILLE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU HITMAKERS AWARD

May 2011, in recognition of National Tourism Week, the Nashville Convention and Visitor’s Bureau introduced the NEW front-line hospitality recognition program - Music City Hitmakers.  There's no doubt that what makes Nashville's hospitality industry so successful is its front-line employees who often go above and beyond to provide noteworthy service and make a great impression on our visitors. The Music City Hitmakers program recognizes their vital contributions to the industry and fosters excellence in customer service. The November 2011 recipient of this prestigious award is Destination Nashville's very own Paulette Nicholson.
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July 2011

NACE HONORS DESTINATION NASHVILLE WITH THREE NOMINATIONS

The National Association of Catering Executives, the oldest and largest catering association in the world, has honored Destination Nashville with three nominations at the 2011 NACE Awards.  The NACE Awards are a long-standing tradition, which recognizes excellence in catering and events and honors the superstars of the industry.  As a proud member of the Nashville Chapter of NACE, we are extremely excited and humbled to have received this prestigious recognition by the organization. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, July 26 during the highly anticipated Experience! conference in Reno Tahoe. 
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November 2010

DESTINATION NASHVILLE OFFICE IN GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT REOPENS

Ten Destination Nashville employees displaced after the May floods in Tennessee have returned to their Gaylord Opryland Resort home. The Destination Nashville office is located in the Magnolia Lobby directly across the hall from WSM Radio. Stop in and say "Hello" the next time you are in the hotel.


June 2010

GLOBAL EVENTS PARTNERS DMCs SCORE 94% SATISFACTION RATE

Global Events Partners (GEP), a partnership of 65 destination management companies (DMC) worldwide, and its partner DMCs scored 92% or higher on all questions in a client satisfaction survey, according to results early this month.
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June 2010

GAYLORD OPRYLAND WILL REOPEN FOR BUSINESS ON NOVEMBER 15

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center has been closed since May 2 when a series of storms caused historic flooding throughout Middle Tennessee. This week Gaylord announced that the hotel will reopen for business on November 15, 2010.
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April 2010

DESTINATION NASHVILLE OPENS 3RD OFFICE IN DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE

Music City is growing once again and so is its leading Destination Management Company, Destination Nashville.  As Nashville celebrates breaking ground on its new Music City Center convention facility; Rhonda Marko, President and CEO, is pleased to announce the opening of a Downtown Nashville office location April 5, 2010.
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January 2010

DESTINATION NASHVILLE NOMINATED FOR TWO ADME AWARDS

In January, the Association for Destination Management Executives (ADME) announced the nominations of the 2010 ADME Achievement Awards. Destination Nashville is nominated for 2 ADME Achievement Awards. Winners will be announced at the ADME Annual Conference on February 20, 2010, at the Westin Buckhead Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia.
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December 2009

FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR, DESTINATION NASHVILLE RANKED #13 ON NASHVILLE
BUSINESS JOURNAL "25 LARGEST WOMEN OWNED BUSINESSES IN NASHVILLE"

In 2009, Nashville Business Journal once again recognized Destination Nashville as one of Nashville's Largest Women Owned Businesses. This is the fourth time Destination Nashville has appeared on this prestigious list. In 2006, Destination Nashville was first recognized as #21, moved up to #15 in 2007 and is ranked #13 in 2008 and 2009. Destination Nashville enjoys one of the most distinguished and preeminent reputations in the meetings and hospitality industry. 

March 2009

DESTINATION NASHVILLE NOMINATED FOR FIVE...WINNER OF THREE...2009 ADME AWARDS

Winners of the 2009 ADME Achievement and Recognitiion Awards were announced at the ADME Annual Conference on March 3, 2009, at the Westin Riverwalk Hotel in San Antonio, Texas.  Destination Nashville, nominated for 3 ADME Achievement Awards and 2 ADME Recognition Awards took home 3 awards.
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February 2009

DESTINATION NASHVILLE NOMINATED FOR FIVE ADME AWARDS

In February, the Association for Destination Management Executives (ADME) announced the nominations of the 2009 ADME Achievement Awards. Destination Nashville is nominated for 3 ADME Achievement Awards and 2 ADME Recognition Awards. Winners will be announced at the ADME Annual Conference on March 3, 2009, at the Westin Riverwalk Hotel in San Antonio, Texas.
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