July 14, 2026
Mountaineer CountryVisitMountaineerCountry.com; @VisitMountaineerCountry
Part of the seven-county area known collectively as Mountaineer Country, Morgantown is a perfect blend of urban and rural, according to Tami Wood, sales director for the Visit Mountaineer Country CVB. “Downtown Morgantown is eclectic, with a variety of restaurants …
July 5, 2026
Mountaineer CountryMarion County is two hours north of Charleston and a half-hour south of Morgantown, according to MarionCVB.com, and is home to approximately 56,000 people in 11 communities, including Fairmont, the county seat. According to the website, the county is “always …
July 5, 2026
Mid-Ohio ValleyGreaterParkersburg.com; @VisitPKB
Parkersburg is unique in how it blends a rich history, scenic rivers, and small-town charm with unexpected attractions, says Mark Lewis, president and CEO of the Greater Parkersburg CVB. “We offer island adventures on historic Blennerhassett Island, beautiful Victorian neighborhoods, …
July 2, 2026
Pine Belt RegionHattiesburg blends vibrant creative energy with the robust infrastructure of a two-university town, according to Kristen Brock, vice president of marketing and programs for Visit Hattiesburg. “The balance of big-city amenities with a welcoming, artistic atmosphere makes Hattiesburg a …
July 2, 2026
North Mississippi RegionVisitOxfordMS.com; @VisitOxfordMS
Oxford balances small-town Southern charm with the intellectual and athletic energy of an SEC powerhouse. “Most places have a meeting venue, but it is what else the town offers that sets Oxford apart,” says Nadia Thornton, director of sales …
April 2, 2026
VisitFortMyers.com/Meetings; @VisitFortMyers
The islands, beaches, and neighborhoods of Fort Myers in Lee County offer meeting experiences that feel different by design, according to tourism officials. “Natural light and Gulf breezes create a setting where ideas flow beyond the meeting room,” says Natalie Duran, director …
November 5, 2025
As executive director of the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (BACVB), Elliott Falcione oversees tourism efforts for Florida’s Bradenton, Anna Maria Island, and Longboat Key communities. This includes the newly expanded Bradenton Area Convention Center, Powel Crosley Estate, Sports and Film Commission, Arts & Culture Alliance, and public-private tourism partnerships. Here, Falcione shares how the recent expansion of the convention center is a game changer for meetings in the Bradenton Area.
October 1, 2025
Melissa A. Riley is the senior vice president of convention sales and services at Destination DC (DDC), the official convention and tourism organization for the nation’s capital. With more than 26 years in the travel and hospitality industry, she leads a team of more than 30 professionals dedicated to generating positive economic impact for the District of Columbia through meetings, conventions, and events.
May 29, 2025
Cvent, the meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, named Orlando as the No.1 Top Meeting Destination in North America. This marks the tenth time Orlando has topped the globally recognized Cvent Top Meeting Destinations list.
May 27, 2025
Hilton Corp. has appointed Scott Ward as general manager of Signia by Hilton Atlanta. He will lead the team in all hotel operations, from sales and marketing to guest services and satisfaction.
