Sports tourism market continues to thrive
September 14, 2020
It is no secret that sports tourism is a major market which generates serious economic impact to a community.
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Eco-Friendly and Sustainable: More Than Just Buzzwords
September 4, 2020
Making a meeting or event eco-friendly can begin with something as simple as replacing printed programs with online apps and resources, replacing individual water bottles with refillable or reusable ones, or finding ways to reuse event materials.
It can also be as involved as holding the event somewhere that emphasizes …
Achieving trade show X-Factor in a post-COVID-19 world
September 1, 2020
It may be quiet on the trade show front these days, but it is not expected to stay that way.
How event planners and CVBs can battle travel stigma
July 10, 2020
As last year ended, the convention, event, and meeting industry could arguably boast a considerable head of steam going into 2020.
The industry had just accounted for more than $100 billion in revenue in 2019, and U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics targeted 11 percent growth in the industry through 2026. …
The new normal: Hotels, resorts, and event venues around the South prepare protocols
July 4, 2020
In mid-May, TempleLive, an event venue in Fort Smith, Ark., garnered national attention with its plans to host a live music event three days before a state-issued restriction against larger gatherings was to be lifted.
Doctor’s orders: What’s needed to host a successful medical meeting
July 2, 2020
Planning any type of meeting or event can be a difficult task, but perhaps even more so if it is medical or pharmaceutical-focused.
Virtual experiences expert panel discussion
June 26, 2020
On June 22, 2020 ConventionSouth and SportsEvents, two of the most trusted resources for event planners, hosted a virtual panel discussion on the use of site visit/tour software and platforms to create virtual experiences for planners.
With the dramatic changes that have disrupted the event industry recently, it is …
Rescheduling events means more competition for vendors, venues, and attendees
June 11, 2020
If there’s one word to describe the toll COVID-19 has taken on the meetings and conventions industry, it has to be disruptive—and that could be an understatement.
Virtual site visits are bridging the gaps between planners and properties
June 5, 2020
A tour of Austin Convention Center (ACC) begins in the solar atrium on the ground floor.
Protecting attendees: The evolving security imperative of today’s meetings
June 3, 2020
Event security is not a new strategy for meeting planners, but an uptick in alarming incidents has put efforts to protect attendees at the forefront.
