Guest Column: When all that’s certain is uncertainty–navigating the event industry’s “new normal”
November 2, 2021
Event management and planning professionals have worked through especially turbulent times over the past year.
Author Archives: Catherine Dorrough
Planning with purpose: Six ways to incorporate community service into an event
November 2, 2021
As more groups finally get back together face to face, now is a great time for planners to put volunteer opportunities on the agenda. Especially in larger cities, the opportunities to volunteer are practically endless.
1. Find a food bankDonating to food banks is an easy way for …
Sheraton Dallas celebrates National Dog Day with pet perks
August 25, 2021
DALLAS, Texas – Sheraton Dallas is recognizing National Dog Day Aug. 26 by offering a Very Important Pet (VIP) amenity when guests upgrade to a Junior Suite for $30 or an Executive Suite for $60. The amenity includes food and water bowls, a toy, and a treat. Hotel …
Small Market of the Month: Wilson County, Tenn. (WilCo)
June 30, 2021
Located just east of Nashville, WilCo (Wilson County, Tenn.) is home to the cities of Mount Juliet, Lebanon and Watertown. This destination promises friendly faces, historic places, and authentic Southern hospitality.
Manufacturers stage solo trade shows with mobile showrooms
June 30, 2021
With the return of trade shows, mobile showrooms are pivoting to provide an additional way for manufacturers to engage with their customers.
Revitalizing Resorts: 15 standout properties from our annual Facebook contest
May 28, 2021
Southern resorts provide the perfect setting for revitalization, with spectacular scenery, a warm climate, and abundant amenities. Here are the top 15 winners from our annual Facebook contest.
Lobbying from a distance: Advocacy groups find creative ways to meet
May 28, 2021
With the absence of in-person advocacy days, planners say it’s been a difficult year for advocates, legislators, and their staffs. But the silver lining is the pandemic has provided an opportunity to find creative new avenues for advocacy.
Crowdsourced “Meetings: Accomplished” dashboard displays key data about in-person events
May 5, 2021
Event management company Meeting Expectations launched crowdsourced dashboard Meetings: Accomplished to deliver high-level information about in-person events.
From classic favorites to new twists, resorts serve up signature F&B
May 3, 2021
When you think of a resort experience, your mental picture probably includes a picturesque landscape, play-all-day amenities, luxurious guest rooms, and sought-after meeting space.
Resorts also offer exquisitely unique culinary creations. Whether behind the bar or in the kitchen, resorts across the South have perfected the art of creative and …
Small Market of the Month: Harrisonburg, Virginia
April 22, 2021
If you have been searching for friendly people, a cool small town with a local food ethos, and one of the best hubs for outdoor recreation, look no further than Harrisonburg. Vibrant, modern, and diverse, Harrisonburg, Va. boasts a happening atmosphere infused with a serious passion for local food and libations, cutting-edge arts and culture, and the historic roots that anchor it to the famous Shenandoah Valley landscape.