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 5, 2024
Huntington is “redefining travel,” says Anna Adkins, director of sales and marketing for Visit Huntington. “Here in ‘H-Town,’ you will find Appalachian craftsmanship, Southern hospitality, unique flavor, and so much more. We are home to Marshall University, which is a wonderful community partner and …
July 5, 2024
As the state capital, Charleston stands out for many reasons, says Leslie Smithson, communications director for Charleston
CVB. “For one thing, our shiny, gold capitol dome— yes, it is real gold! Our location is a winner,” Smithson says. “We are where two rivers and three interstate highways …
July 5, 2024
Calling itself “Where Almost Heaven Begins,” Jefferson County—which includes Charles Town, Harpers Ferry, and Shepherdstown—has many historic sites and homes with ties to George Washington and his family; in addition, it also is home to historic Storer College, one of the first institutions of higher …
July 5, 2024
With a convenient location, just an hour from the Washington D.C. metro area, Martinsburg and Berkeley County offer planners many unique opportunities, says Mark Jordan, executive director of Visit Martinsburg. “Throughout the county, we have multiple beautiful examples of historically preserved homes and estates, and the historic Martinsburg …
July 3, 2024
Whether you are planning a board meeting for eight or a general session for 8,000, don’t settle for ordinary. At the Cadence Bank Arena and Conference Center, you will find an extraordinary facility with a staff that can tailor the event to meet your special needs.
July 2, 2024
Perched on bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River, charming and historic Natchez offers planners numerous unique event destinations without sacrificing amenities and 21st-century necessities. The compact city also means easy accessibility to restaurants, shops, attractions, hotels, and one-of-a-kind meeting spaces.
Natchez Convention Center, located in the heart of the …
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 …
July 2, 2024
Downtown Tupelo’s newly expanded Cadence Bank Arena & Conference Center has more than 25,000 square feet of function space, including 16 meeting rooms, and accommodates a capacity of 800 people in its largest event space. The arena seats 10,000 for concerts and 8,000 for …
July 2, 2024
Home to the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), Oxford is ideal for small and medium-sized events.
Oxford Conference Center boasts 25,000 square feet of event space, including Oxford Hall, which has 11,000 square feet of column-free space and can …
