December 10, 2024
The editor’s picks are in for ConventionSouth’s Annual Top New or Renovated Awards for 2024.
According to Lodging Econometrics—a leading provider of business development database programs to hotel franchise companies, lodging industry vendors, ownership and management groups, Wall Street analysts, and industry consultants—631 new hotels offering 72,160 guest rooms are …
November 12, 2024
Our annual Music & Meetings issue and contest are among our most popular offerings each year. For 2024, our contest asked readers to vote on their favorite live-music venues. We narrowed down the long list of music venues all across the South to just three choices in each destination in …
April 18, 2024
The results are in for ConventionSouth’ s 2024 Fan Favorite Radiant Resorts Contest, and these 15 fabulous Southern properties took top spots. The ConventionSouth team compiled a ballot of 68 visually stunning resorts with abundant amenities and asked ConventionSouth readers and fans to vote for their top …
December 6, 2023
Director of Strategic Partnerships, Georgia World Congress Center Authority,
Atlanta, Ga.
Describe your job.
My work at the Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) focuses on driving key transformational initiatives: sustainability, CSR, diversity, equity, and inclusion. I work to strengthen community support and expand the overall brand visibility …
December 6, 2023
Founder and Chief Connecting Officer, thrive! meetings & events
New Bern, N.C.
Describe your job.
I have many different roles. As an event planner, I help clients produce live experiences for their audience by either overseeing the entire planning process or managing a specific aspect, such as …
December 6, 2023
Owner, Ecosystem Events
Unionville, Ind.
Describe your job.
I’m a sustainability consultant and educator focused on the events industry. I help event organizers reduce the environmental impact of their events, with a particular focus on event waste.
What made you choose the meetings and events industry?
I …
December 6, 2023
Senior Director, Community Impact, Equity & Public Affairs
Visit Dallas
Dallas, Texas
Describe your job.
I currently serve Visit Dallas working to foster relationships with community partners, stakeholders, and elected officials. I also develop and foster relationships with chambers of commerce and state and national associations …
December 6, 2023
General Manager of Environmental Strategy, Maritz
Wilmette, Ill.
Describe your job.
I oversee the Maritz environmental measurement—carbon accounting, reporting, EcoVadis [a provider of business sustainability assessments and ratings], a Carbon Disclosure Project, and verification. I work with various clients on their organizational and event-level sustainability strategies.
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December 6, 2023
Executive Director, Lee County VCB
Fort Myers, Fla.
Describe your job.
I am chief cook and bottle washer! Seriously, I am responsible for leading a team that promotes and attracts visitors to Fort Myers—Islands, Beaches and Neighborhoods in Florida. Our role is crucial in enhancing the economic …
December 6, 2023
Director of Food and Beverage, Omni PGA Frisco Resort
Frisco, Texas
Describe your job.
I lead food and beverage operations for Omni PGA Frisco Resort’s 13 outlets, including more than 127,000 square feet of meeting and event space. The resort’s diverse dining options include Texas barbecue at …
