Loss of Grand Hyatt leaves gap in Memphis tourism
During a press conference on Nov. 7, 2022, Carlisle Corp. CEO Chance Carlisle announced the immediate development shutdown of the Grand Hyatt project at One Beale. (Neil Strebig/The Daily Memphian)
It’s been an ongoing issue for decades: Memphis needs full-service hotels that can accommodate large crowds. Without them, attracting conventions will remain challenging.
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Neil Strebig
Neil Strebig is a chef turned journalist covering economic development and commercial real estate for The Daily Memphian. He grew up in Pennsylvania and has worked at media outlets including the York Daily Record/USA Today Network and most recently as Report for America Corps Member with Lookout Santa Cruz. He is a graduate of Point Park University in Pittsburgh.
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