Event Planners’ Guides

Springdale

Calling itself the “hub of northwest Arkansas,” Springdale is 10 minutes from concerts at the Walmart AMP, 20 minutes from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, and 15 minutes from the University of Arkansas campus.

Rogers

Nestled in the picturesque Ozark Mountains foothills, Rogers is a hidden gem in the heart of fast-growing northwest Arkansas, according to Luke Wiggins, director of sales for Destination Rogers.

Fort Smith

Surrounded by nature and with a rich legacy as the gateway to the American West, Fort Smith also has a reputation for its public art, says Amy Jones, director of sales for Experience Fort Smith.

Fayetteville

Fayetteville is an authentic city where mountains and meetings mix naturally, says Tina Archer-Cope, vice president of sales at Experience Fayetteville.

Virginia’s Blue Ridge/Roanoke

VisitVBR.com/Meetings; @VisitVBR

Representing the largest metropolitan area along Virginia’s Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, and Roanoke Valley, Virginia’s Blue Ridge offers an eclectic mix of mountain culture and big-city amenities. “What differentiates Virginia’s Blue Ridge outdoor adventures from everywhere else is our proximity to …

Lynchburg

LynchburgVirginia.org; @LynchburgVA

The 241-room Lynchburg Grand Hotel features more than 12,000 square feet of flexible conference space across 17 rooms; its largest space can accommodate up to 900 people. The 115-room Virginian Lynchburg, Curio Collection by Hilton, a centerpiece of downtown Lynchburg since 1913, …

Alexandria

VisitAlexandriaVA.com/Meetings; @AlexandriaVA

Five miles from Washington, D.C., Alexandria offers a relaxed, walkable setting with a small-town feel and the amenities of a cosmopolitan city.

“Alexandria is perfect for executive to mid-sized meetings. Our hotels range from four-star boutiques to full-service convention properties,” says Todd O’Leary, president and …

Kansas City

VisitKC.com/Meetings; @VisitKC

Kansas City is authentic, innovative, and bursting with new investments, such as a new single-terminal airport (opened in 2023), new hotels, and expansion of the free streetcar, according to Nathan Hermiston, senior vice president of sales and services for Visit KC. “We …

Joplin

VisitJoplinMO.com; @VisitJoplinMO 

Set in the southwest Missouri Ozarks, Joplin offers easy highway access, modern amenities, and unique venues, according to Kerstin Landwer, director of sales for Visit Joplin. “Located where interstates 44 and 49 and the historic Jefferson Highway and Route 66 meet, Joplin …


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