TDC Events & Hospitality

09/28/2025

Big thanks to Derrick Williams and the Visit Mobile team for entrusting TDC & The Brand Xperience Lounge The Brand Xperience Lounge to bring your annual client event to life during CBC Week! 🎉 What a celebration—it was full of energy, connection, and unforgettable moments. We can’t wait to partner with you again and make the next one even bigger!

04/02/2025

Discover the Future of Hospitality in Spotsylvania, VA – Coming November 2026!

Last week, I had the privilege of touring Kalahari Resorts - Round Rock alongside Lilly Mitchell. This stunning resort serves as the blueprint for the highly anticipated Kalahari Resorts & Conventions opening in Spotsylvania, VA, in November 2026!

From the moment you arrive at the VIP check-in at the Emerald Lounge, you’re treated like family—a hallmark of the Nelson family-owned Kalahari brand. The resort’s breathtaking African-themed décor, adorned with authentic artifacts from the family’s travels, sets the tone for an unforgettable stay.

🚨🚨 FREE WiFi in Meeting Space and they have their own in-house AV!!!

✔️ Spacious, modern guest rooms
✔️ Exceptional culinary experiences
✔️ Expansive, state-of-the-art meeting spaces
✔️ A world-class spa for ultimate relaxation
✔️ A perfect blend of business, leisure, and adventure

Whether you’re planning a conference, board retreat, corporate event, or family getaway, Kalahari Resorts offers an unparalleled experience.

Looking for expert site visit coordination or marketing support for your venue? Let TDC Events & Hospitality help showcase your property to the right audience.

📩 Contact me today to discuss how I can elevate your event or property marketing strategy!

12/08/2024

Throwing it back to last month’s inaugural Legends Ball! 🎉 Hosted by CEO Angie Gates, this unforgettable evening honored DC Icons, community pillars, and seniors who’ve spent decades shaping our city and amplifying the voices of its residents.

The night’s theme, Black Broadway, celebrated the rich history of Shaw/U Street—a neighborhood that once pulsed with the sounds of venues like the Howard Theatre, Lincoln Theatre, and Bohemian Caverns. In the 1920s, these legendary spaces welcomed stars like Duke Ellington and Cab Calloway and were the heartbeat of the Black elite.

The celebration also paid tribute to two of the neighborhood’s enduring treasures: Ben’s Chili Bowl (est. 1958) and Lee’s Flower Shop (est. 1945). A true nod to DC’s cultural legacy! ✨

10/05/2024

 One of our favorite events of the year is here thousands of event professionals will descend in Las Vegas to do business, get educated, engaged, and empowered, to move forward within our beloved Industry. Our CEO Tyra D. Dyson will also be speaking on Thursday, October 10 in Unplugged.

See you in Viva Las Vegas!

09/18/2024

VPOTUS

09/12/2024

Good morning! Check out this article as I share my experience working at the DNC with Meetings Today.

Tyra D. Dyson, CMP, DES, served on the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) as associate director of convention center experience. Meetings Today connected with Dyson to learn about her experience attending this year's convention, as well as what planners could take away from the event.

09/12/2024

Check out this article as I share my experience working at the DNC with Meetings Today.

Tyra D. Dyson, CMP, DES, served on the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) as associate director of convention center experience. Meetings Today connected with Dyson to learn about her experience attending this year's convention, as well as what planners could take away from the event.

09/08/2024

Check out real conversation on Empowering Women

ICYMI: The newest episode of Smart Start Radio is out now with Tyra Dyson and Jasmine Dyson. Together, they’re the brains behind The Brand Xperience Lounge and Boss Up Girl Co.

Join Smart Start as we dig into gender disparity in the events industry, and what the future holds (spoiler alert: it’s filled with confident authenticity, intentional mentorship and cheering each other on).

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In this episode of Smart Start, we kick things off with a conversation with Jack Johnson, Destinations International’s chief advocacy officer, regarding the news that Visit Florida removed the LGBTQ+ resource page from their website. Later, editors Eming Piansay and Sara Robertson are joined by tr...

08/23/2024

It’s Official!!!!!

08/23/2024

From the floor at the DNC 2024!