September 23, 2025 

Savannah-Georgia Convention Center Authority Secures Funding for Signia by Hilton Headquarters Hotel 
 
Last week, the Savannah-Georgia Convention Center Authority (SGCCA) successfully closed on $398 million in bonds, securing funding for the new Signia by Hilton Savannah headquarters hotel. This milestone marks the culmination of years of planning and collaboration to bring the project to life. It represents a significant step forward for event tourism in Savannah. Read more▶

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SPLOST Campaign Launches to Build Transformative Community Projects
   
Community leaders and officials gathered last week to kick off the campaign to renew Chatham County's Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). This county-wide November 4 referendum will continue the existing 1% sales tax to generate an estimated $700 million over six years for critical improvements across Chatham County. Read more ▶    
Industry Council Marks Great Dane’s 125-Year Legacy and Reviews Childcare Study      
 
Attendees at last week’s Industry Council meeting received both a look back at the past and a view into the future as the Savannah Area Chamber, Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA), and the Regional Industry Support Enterprise (RISE) came together for the fall quarterly gathering. Read more▶
Let's Get Ready to Network - Chamber Business Expo, This Thursday! 
    
Grab your business cards and get ready to network at the Chamber Business Expo! This Thursday from 3–7 p.m. at the Kehoe Iron Works Building, more than 150 small businesses will showcase their products and services—perfect for making new connections and finding your next lead. Read more▶
Quebec Delegation Joins WTC Savannah for First-Ever Global Business Summit       
 
World Trade Center Savannah's inaugural Global Business Summit attracted attendees across the region—and even a few from across our northern border! Read more▶

VISIT SAVANNAH NEWS

Congressman Buddy Carter Honors Visit Savannah's Jeff Hewitt on U.S. House Floor 
 
Last week in Washington, D.C., Congressman Buddy Carter paid tribute to Jeff Hewitt, Visit Savannah’s retiring Chief Sales Officer, live from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. Read more▶
Savannah Recognized as a Destination Verified City for Accessible Travel       
 
Visit Savannah has officially partnered with Wheel the World to launch a new campaign positioning Savannah as a Destination Verified city for accessible travel. Read more▶
Marinelli Meets with GMA and ACCG Leadership 
 
While attending the Visit Savannah staff leadership retreat, Visit Savannah President Joe Marinelli caught up with Larry Hanson, CEO of the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) Read more▶
Brand USA French FAM Group Falls in Love with Savannah     
 
Savannah recently welcomed a group of French-speaking travel advisors through a Brand USA familiarization tour.Their three-day itinerary highlighted the best of the destination, including a docent-led walking tour in French, Read more▶