November 25, 2024
The winners of the 2024 Historic Hotels of America Annual Awards of Excellence were announced at the ceremony and gala, which took place November 21, at The Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Va. Seven Southern hotels were selected as winners from more than 500 nominations.
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 …
November 12, 2024
Think outside the box for your next event—and we mean “outside.” Outdoor amphitheaters can accommodate various events as stand-alone venues with plenty of open space, seating, and a central stage. The South is home to an array of facilities with beautiful settings, state-of-the-art acoustics, and friendly staff to accommodate events.
November 6, 2024
Visit Tampa Bay has introduced the “Meeting the Moment” program to celebrate the positive impact of meetings and conventions on the community.
November 5, 2024
Marriott International is offering meeting planners at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels a new Meeting Impact Report following events held in their hotels’ meeting spaces.
October 11, 2024
“Owensboro is a small town with big-city amenities,” says Dave Kirk, who oversees destination management for Visit Owensboro.
July 5, 2024
Part of the seven-county region known as Mountaineer Country, Morgantown is a lively college town and home of West Virginia University (WVU). The city offers planners unique meeting spaces and many opportunities for teambuilding and group excursions, says Tami Wood, group sales manager for Visit Mountaineer Country. “Our Mountaineer Country …
July 5, 2024
Two hours north of the state capital of Charleston, a half hour south of Morgantown, and approximately three hours from the Washington D.C. area, Marion County is home to nearly 60,000 people in 11 communities, including the county seat and largest town, Fairmont. The region is …
July 5, 2024
Located on the Ohio River, Parkersburg is a “charming riverside town,” says Mark Lewis, president and CEO of Greater Parkersburg CVB. “Our niche is our area’s rich history. Visiting Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park is a three-hour excursion providing a great break activity or add-on for groups planning …
July 2, 2024
The “Hub City’s” Lake Terrace Convention Center, near Interstate 59, features 33,269 square feet of flexible space for a capacity of 1,600 in its largest space. Components include a 14,581-square-foot exhibit hall, seven meeting rooms, four pre-function areas, and a conference room. The 3,439-square-foot Lakeview function …
