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B M & T ••• May/June 2023 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 11 than a million hours with no lost time incidents to achieve this pinnacle of construction on the world's first newly-built Signia by Hilton property," said Scott Cannon, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Skanska's Georgia and South Carolina Operations. "It's been more than two decades since Atlanta has seen this type of build and we're proud to collaborate with the many partners helping to redefine Atlanta's skyline." For more information about Signia by Hilton Atlanta, including construction updates, please visit the live construc- tion webcams or signiabyhiltonatlanta.com. About Georgia World Congress Center Authority Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA), a key driver for Georgia's economy, is the largest combined convention, sports, and entertainment campus in North America. Established in 1971, the GWCCA campus includes Georgia World Congress Center, Centennial Olympic Park, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium. To learn more about the No. 1 convention, sports, and entertainment destination in the world, visit www.gwcca.org About Hilton Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality compa- ny with a portfolio of 19 world-class brands comprising more than 7,100 properties and more than 1.1 million rooms, in 123 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed more than 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, earned a top spot on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For list and been recognized as a global leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for six consec- utive years. Hilton has introduced several industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 150 million members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and expe- riences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit stories.hilton.com for more information. About Signia by Hilton Signia by Hilton is a portfolio of premier hotels that infus- es sophisticated travel and premium experiences into every aspect of the guest stay. Each Signia by Hilton hotel offers unparalleled meet- ings and events capabilities with world- class design, signature food and bever- age experiences, and premium wellness offerings, all backed by the Hilton name and award-winning Hilton Honors program. Learn more about Signia by Hilton at stories.hilton.com/signia. About Skanska Skanska uses knowledge & fore- sight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. More than 135 years in the making, Skanska is one of the world's largest development and construction companies. It operates in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe and the United States. Skanska in the U.S. is headquartered in New York City with 29 offices around the country. In 2022, con- struction in the U.S. generated $6.9 billion in revenue, and as a developer in the U.S., Skanska has invested a total of $3.5 billion in commercial and multi-family projects. Together with their customers and the collective expertise of their 6,500 teammates in the U.S. and 28,000 globally, Skanska creates innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy liv- ing beyond our lifetime. About Drew Company For 35 years, Drew Company has been boldly transform- ing properties, neighborhoods and the cities in which it operates with a diverse portfolio of visionary commercial, residential and mixed-use real estate projects. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Drew Company is a pri- vately held, real estate development, management and con- sulting firm which oversees a broad range of ventures span- ning real estate, hospitality, technology and entrepreneur- ial investment. Perhaps best known for its effective and collaborative approach in managing complex public-pri- vate partnerships, Drew Company has developed and oper- ates hospitality venues, convention and exhibition centers, luxury high-rise residential properties, entertainment facil- ities and global trade centers worldwide. Drew Company has been involved in the development of over ten million square feet of commercial space since 1982. Learn more at drewcompany.com.