Event Planners’ Guides

Hancock, Harrison & Jackson counties

Overlooking white sandy beaches and blue-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico, the Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center offers 400,000 square feet of event space, including a 129,000-square-foot exhibit hall which is configurable into four smaller halls and fits 2,300 to 4,400 people. …

Vicksburg

The 50,000-square-foot Vicksburg Convention Center includes a 17,000-square-foot exhibit hall, which can accommodate 2,200 theater style and can be divided into two rooms.
The Herbert Bryant Conference Center at
Tara Wildlife, approximately 30 minutes north in Eagle Lake, features a 5,700-square-foot …

Jackson

Promoted as “The City with Soul,” Mississippi’s capital offers event and meeting planners numerous options for successful gatherings. “Jackson has outstanding cultural offerings and excellent event venues,” says Paul Wolf, director of destination storytelling for Visit Jackson. “There are so many things to love about our city: the …

Florida’s Adventure Coast

Florida’s Adventure Coast is a destination steeped in the state’s early history and iconic retro attractions. Historic Brooksville, established in 1856, features moss-draped oaks, 19th-century buildings, and brick streets. Local attractions include a Native American outpost in a log cabin, the Brooksville Railroad Depot Museum, and …

Vero Beach

Indian River County provides a blend of charm and history, says Ben Earman, vice president of tourism and marketing at Visit Indian River County. “Vero Beach blends posh hotels, swanky boutiques, and fine restaurants on a pristine 26-mile coastline with no high-rises; Fellsmere is …

Sebring

Visitors can “choose the speed” of their trip to the Sebring area, from the tranquil nature of Lake Placid and Avon Park to the fast-paced excitement at Sebring International Raceway.

The PARC is a 15-acre nature resort, featuring an academy with classes …

Lake City/Columbia County

Event planners looking to host their event amid a paradise of natural springs and forests should look no further than Lake City, also known as “Florida’s Springlands,” says Clint Pittman, interim director of Columbia County Tourism Development Council. “We offer a variety of beautiful, natural, and …

Event Planners’ Guide to Alabama

Stretching from the white-sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico to the foothills of the Appalachians, Alabama offers planners diversity in geography, attractions, and history, with major cities, college towns, beach communities, and outstanding resorts. The state has deep ties to civil rights history and hosts the country’s oldest Mardi …

Event Planners’ Guide to South Carolina

South Carolina maintains a rich, distinctive brand that stays with travelers. Hike spectacular mountain trails or traverse river rapids and sandy beaches. From vibrant Columbia and Spartanburg to historic Beaufort and Charleston, The Palmetto State is home to some of the South’s best golf courses, with more than 80 in …

Event Planners’ Guide to Kentucky

Crisscrossed by several interstates and parkways and offering three major airports and additional regional facilities, Kentucky is convenient to reach by air or car.

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