Twelve dazzling new and renovated Southern properties
October 21, 2021
Throughout the South, new and renovated venues have been making a splash as more conferences, conventions, meetings, and special events take place in person.
Features
The state of the industry: How planners are looking ahead to 2022
October 19, 2021
While 2020 certainly changed the way we look at meetings and events—and in most cases made it much more difficult to host them—2021 has forced the industry to continue to adjust and adapt to this seemingly ever-changing environment.
For many planners, those continued uncertainties kept the stress level …
Take a deep breath: How event profs can maintain their mental health during stressful times
October 18, 2021
How does one find time to address one’s mental health when many teams are overworked, understaffed, and just trying to get through the day-to-day routine?
Site Visit: Capturing the magic at Walt Disney World
October 15, 2021
Walt Disney World kicked off its 50th anniversary celebration Oct. 1, starting an 18-month-long party with spectacular new fireworks shows and imaginative anniversary activations.
Southern grandeur: 13 of the most magnificent venues in the South
October 4, 2021
With spectacular settings, ultra-modern amenities, luxurious lodgings, and over-the-top meeting facilities, the South offers a wealth of some of the grandest venues in the U.S.
Deep dive into the sports market: Leaders push to reshape health and safety protocols for youth
September 24, 2021
Youth sporting events have ramped up in recent months, making a decisive return in the wake of the pandemic.
Keen on green: As planners reimagine events, sustainability becomes a priority
September 20, 2021
The pandemic forced people to slow down, reconnect with nature, and appreciate the environment. Event planners are keenly aware that people don’t want to lose sight of that mindset.
GBAC STAR practices and precautions are convention centers’ new “business better than usual”
September 9, 2021
While it may be some time before all is back to “normal,” convention center teams in the South have noticed that increased health and safety practices have been highly beneficial in staging successful trade shows and expos.
Guest column: Five steps to prepare your event for severe weather
September 8, 2021
The quickly changing climate affects us all, and planning for severe weather is becoming a basic requirement for the success of any business.
Breakout Session: Tess Vismale, CMP, DES, chief event executioner, iSocialExecution, Inc.
September 8, 2021
Tess Vismale, an independent planner based in Atlanta, has been well established within the events industry for more than 30 years.
