February 12, 2021
When the reimagined Caloosa Sound Convention Center & Amphitheater opened in September in Fort Myers, Fla., interest in the venue was strong—and not just because it was new and shiny.
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February 10, 2021
Meetings and conventions historically have played a significant role in the health and success of the hospitality market.
According to a study by the Convention Industry Council, meetings in the U.S. generate approximately $440 billion annually. Other data by the organization shows there are nearly 1.9 million conventions nationwide each …
February 9, 2021
For social event planners and entertainers, adaptation and flexibility have proven important to success during the COVID-19 pandemic.
January 15, 2021
Think you have to skip town to break free from the bustle of city life? Think again.
January 12, 2021
Drive-in destinations are a mainstay for groups looking for the advantages of affordable, accessible, and convenient event options. Following a year of unprecedented travel complexities, the choice for roadway travel has seen a boost in interest from meeting planners.
January 6, 2021
Canceled, rescheduled, or postponed—these are words that have become entirely too commonplace in the meetings industry. Association meetings are no exception.
In fact, a survey of association executives in March—practically a lifetime ago, by pandemic standards—found that, even in those early days, 56 percent of associations were forced to cancel …
November 10, 2020
Today’s meetings professionals, by and large, recognize the value of adding recreation and team building components to meetings, conventions, and social events.
November 5, 2020
The youth and faith-based markets are longstanding niches within the travel industry, and there is no reason to believe they will be declining anytime soon.
October 19, 2020
Despite the challenges of 2020, many markets across the south continue to forge ahead with infrastructure investments aimed at staying fresh.
October 10, 2020
It goes without saying organizations have had to rethink their strategy for in-person events in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
