March 24, 2022
It’s a little bit like the airplane instruction to put on your own oxygen mask before helping others. Professional planners are caretakers who thrive on catering to client needs, meticulously organizing and anticipating.
March 21, 2022
Staying up on the latest tech can feel like learning a whole new language. Many event strategists find it daunting to keep pace with the rapidly changing world of hardware, software, apps, and platforms. Everyone has a different comfort level with technology, so while some face the challenge …
March 17, 2022
Successful event planning lies in the details. Filling in those details is a team sport that starts with strong relationships between planners and CVBs.
March 14, 2022
"It’s a relationship profession.” That’s how one planner describes the meetings and events industry in ConventionSouth’s Winter 2022 CVB & Planner Relationships Survey.
February 25, 2022
After working from home for nearly two years, many workers have gotten used to being around family 24/7. A desire to keep the family together has contributed to the increased popularity of bleisure travel.
February 16, 2022
Throughout the pandemic downturn, centers spent the last two years outfitting their venues for the future, with virtual event technology, comfortable outdoor spaces, and customized health and safety features.
February 14, 2022
Social event, reunion, and wedding planners are expecting packed calendars in 2022 after a surprisingly busy 2021. That positive news comes with some drawbacks.
January 20, 2022
Now that pandemic concerns are waning, drive-in destinations aren’t reversing their marketing strategy. Instead, they are gearing up for a strong 2022, assuming heightened demand for drive-in markets isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.
January 18, 2022
In an average year, more than 250,000 conventions and trade shows are held in the United States. Even in this less-than-average environment, some associations didn’t miss a beat, holding national conventions and statewide events as usual.
January 17, 2022
With Old-World charm, lush resorts, championship golf courses, and 42 miles of pristine beaches, St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra Beach boast a treasure trove of gems.
