Grace and grit: The SMERF segment proves where there’s a will, there’s a way
May 11, 2023
Most market segments continue to rebound and climb back to pre-pandemic levels, but there’s one segment that never really slowed down: SMERF.
Features
Why measuring is the first step to going “green”: A conversation with Eric Wallinger, director of sustainability for MeetGreen
April 19, 2023
In honor of Earth Day and Arbor Day this month, we share expert tips from Eric Wallinger, director of sustainability for MeetGreen, a planning and management firm that offers sustainable consulting services.
The WOW! Issue: Awe attendees with memorable meetings at these impressive Southern locations
April 18, 2023
The South is home to all kinds of WOW. From unique museums to entire towns, these locales provide the backdrop for outstanding outings and extraordinary events. Set the stage for a standing ovation with ConventionSouth’s annual bow to the wonderful world of WOW!
The art of luxury: Museum-hotels create a new take on state-of-the-art space
April 11, 2023
Call it a twist on state-of-the-art hotels. More and more properties are popping up throughout the South featuring curated collections of modern masterpieces. These galleries with guest rooms let planners sculpt memorable meetings that reach new heights in Southern hospitality.
Building back better: Corporate meetings return to champion authentic experiences
April 9, 2023
With so many corporate employees spending more time alone—and many co-workers having never even met in person—it’s not surprising corporate meetings and events were among the strongest meeting segments to return post-pandemic.
Natural selection: Put ecotourism on your planning map
March 11, 2023
Call it pandemic-inspired awareness. Ecotourism has gained popularity in recent years, with today’s attendees craving meaningful, authentic experiences.
Chain of Connections: Planning partners share secrets of successful relationships
March 10, 2023
Relationships are the lifeblood of the meetings and events industry. Strong relationships pay off in successful meetings for planners, clients, sponsors, and attendees.
ConventionSouth’s 2023 CVB & Planner Relationship Survey
March 10, 2023
Good news from ConventionSouth’s annual CVB & Planner Relationship Survey: More than 40 percent—the largest number of planner respondents—say they are planning 11 or more events in the South in the next 12 months.
Keeping attendee data secure in a digital world: A conversation with Jill Joerling Blood, lead legal counsel, Maritz Global Events
March 10, 2023
As state laws aimed at securing consumers’ personal information proliferate, planners need to stay abreast of legal cybersecurity requirements.
It’s all relative: Family-friendly destinations attract attendees and lead to longer stays
February 21, 2023
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism in Alabama also launched a Work From Here campaign, strategically marketing the area for workations, as well as meet-and-play trips.
