Renee' Browning Named Arthur R. Outlaw General Manager
Renee’ Browning Named Arthur R. Outlaw General Manager

Respected former regional sales director for mobile venues returns to lead new efforts Submitted by Oak View Group MOBILE, Ala. – Oak View Group, operator of The Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center and Mobile Saenger Theater, today named Renee' Browning, a seasoned industry veteran and former Mobile Civic Center executive, as the facility's new manager. The operator has a new general manager. "Renee is an extremely talented leader who understands this market, understands these properties and will help the city continue to elevate Mobile as one of the nation's premier destinations," said Greg O'Dell, president of Oak View Venue Management. "group. "Since taking over operations of these outstanding properties on June 1, we have been working hard to identify new and exciting opportunities for the region. Renee' is the ideal leader to realize our vision for these buildings." Browning will lead Oak View Group’s unwavering focus on further enhancing operations and guest experiences at both venues as well as…

Northstar Meetings Group announces 2024 winners
Northstar Meetings Group announces 2024 winners

Submitted by Owensboro Convention Center Voted and judged by meeting professionals, Northstar's Stella Awards recognize the world's best hotels, airlines, convention centers, cruise lines, destination marketing organizations and destination management companies. Owensboro, Kentucky – Northstar Meetings Group and its leading brands, Meetings & Conferences and successful meetingannounced the winners of the 2024 eighth annual Stella Awards. The awards, which recognize 248 organizations around the world, recognize meetings and event professionals for their outstanding achievements in quality service and innovation. The Stella Awards recognize excellence in key industry sectors including hotels, conference centres, airlines, cruise lines, DMOs/CVBs and DMCs. This year's winners were selected from more than 8,000 votes and 1,001 nominations and exemplify overall excellence, top-notch food and beverage, staff professionalism, sustainability initiatives and other key aspects of the meeting and event experience. "The Stella Awards highlight the critical role of trusted vendor partners in raising the bar for service and innovation," said Loren Edelstein, vice president and director of…