Gather for Good: Tips for incorporating voluntourism into your event
October 24, 2025
Here, we explore practical tips for incorporating voluntourism and CSR opportunities into your next event in the South.
Features
New & Renovated: A roundup of the latest and greatest meeting spaces in the South
October 9, 2025
Across the region, properties are investing in elevated guest experiences, flexible meeting venues, and top-tier amenities blending local charm with contemporary design. From boutique hotels in historic downtowns to sleek and convenient properties near convention centers, we bring you some of the South’s newest meeting spaces and hotels since our last roundup of new and renovated meeting spaces, in our February 2024 issue. Whether you’re planning a corporate retreat or an intimate gathering, these new and newly refreshed spaces offer the perfect backdrop for memorable and productive events.
The Top Scenic Venues in the South
October 8, 2025
When it comes to creating unforgettable meetings and events, few things set the stage quite like a natural backdrop. From lakeside lodges and mountaintop retreats to gardens, golf courses, and coastal venues, scenic spaces across the South are practically made for groups to gather.
Talking Points: Leading with Connection in a Changing Meetings Landscape
October 1, 2025
Melissa A. Riley is the senior vice president of convention sales and services at Destination DC (DDC), the official convention and tourism organization for the nation’s capital. With more than 26 years in the travel and hospitality industry, she leads a team of more than 30 professionals dedicated to generating positive economic impact for the District of Columbia through meetings, conventions, and events.
Integrating Wellness into Meetings
August 27, 2025
How mindfulness, movement, and mental clarity are reshaping event agendas.
Hot Things to Do in the South
August 26, 2025
We showcase some of the hottest venues to help transform gatherings into unforgettable shared moments. These destinations inspire creativity, problem-solving, and teambuilding, making them the highlight of the short business trip and a catalyst for organizations to maximize their potential.
Sip, Savor, and Strategize
July 6, 2025
In today’s evolving event landscape, venues like wineries, breweries, and distilleries are emerging as much more than just scenic backdrops; they’re full-service meeting and event destinations with built-in entertainment, unique atmosphere, and memorable experiences.
Small Markets with Big Impact
July 3, 2025
Here, we explore the ways small destinations—populations of 40,000 or less—hit high notes with events.
Talking Points: How Full-Service Destinations Add Value to Meetings
July 2, 2025
Kelly Gleeson Smith has been in the hospitality industry for more than 20 years. Here, Smith shares how Caesars Entertainment adds value to meetings and events as a provider of full-service meeting, dining, and entertainment destinations.
Pet-Friendly Meetings
July 1, 2025
As establishments become more pet-friendly, convention-goers are more likely than ever to bring their pets with them. After all, pets are part of the family.
