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INDUSTRY NEWS NEW YORK: The Skin Cancer Foundation, a leading nonprofit organization for skin cancer education, has announced that actress, entrepreneur, and author Christie Brinkley will host this year’s Champions for Change Gala. Skincare brand La Roche-Posay will receive the foundation’s Champions for Change Award at the event, in recognition of its long-standing partnership and commitment to the foundation’s mission. The event will take place on May 14 at Ziegfeld Ballroom. PHOENIX: Arizona Biltmore, LXR Hotels & Resorts, announced updates to its leadership team. Bertrand Daluzeau is now the director of food and beverage; he will oversee the resort’s seven dining outlets and aim to elevate banquet dining and drive environmentally friendly initiatives to reduce food waste. Zeina Reinboldt is now the director of weddings and social events and will lead strategic initiatives to enhance the guest experience. SAN FRANCISCO: The San Francisco Travel Association released an updated 2025 tourism forecast and 2024 visitor impact results at its annual marketing conference, held last week at The Hibernia. San Francisco Travel projects modest growth in visitation and overall visitor spending in 2025, driven by a strong convention calendar and increased business travel. San Francisco is expected to welcome 23.33 million visitors this year, compared to 23.06 million in 2024. Visitor spending is projected to increase to $9.41 billion, up from $9.26 billion in 2024. WASHINGTON, D.C.: Marriott International has designated the recently opened Canal House of Georgetown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, as having the company's millionth room in the U.S. Marriott International President and CEO Anthony Capuano will hold a special ceremony this April to present the property with an honorary plaque to mark the occasion. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown recently unveiled the Nearest Green Suite in collaboration with Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey. The inspiration for the suite is the story of Nearest Green, the formerly enslaved African American master distiller who taught his process to Jack Daniel, founder of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey Distillery. Nearest Green was hired as the first master distiller for the Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey Distillery, making him the first African American distiller on record in the U.S. Located on the hotel’s Fairmont Gold Floor, the 1,500-square-foot Nearest Green Suite overlooks the courtyard garden.
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