University events adapt to in-person, hybrid models
June 7, 2021
Amidst declining enrollment that predated the pandemic, universities have come to rely on on-campus meetings and events as revenue generators and recruitment tools.
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Paroquet Springs: Where companies can connect and create
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Paroquet Springs Conference Centre is a premier event facility offering 40,000 square feet of flexible meeting spaces with breakout areas, state-of-the-art technology, a noted chef, and ample free parking.
Conference centers in transition to a post-COVID world
June 7, 2021
Conference centers across the South have continued to see hybrid meetings as an in-demand solution in this period of transition.
Revitalizing Resorts: 15 standout properties from our annual Facebook contest
May 28, 2021
Southern resorts provide the perfect setting for revitalization, with spectacular scenery, a warm climate, and abundant amenities. Here are the top 15 winners from our annual Facebook contest.
Lobbying from a distance: Advocacy groups find creative ways to meet
May 28, 2021
With the absence of in-person advocacy days, planners say it’s been a difficult year for advocates, legislators, and their staffs. But the silver lining is the pandemic has provided an opportunity to find creative new avenues for advocacy.
Guest Column: Leading in the “cone of uncertainty”
May 17, 2021
Editor’s Note: Leadership and executive coach and Louisiana native Jennifer Ledet delivered the keynote address at Rendezvous South 2021 earlier this May in Lake Charles, La.
Growing up in south Louisiana, I’ve grown used to seeing the “spaghetti models” – those weather maps that depict all the …
The SMERF market: Defying travel trends during a pandemic
May 10, 2021
In tough economic times, destinations have come to rely on the Social, Military, Education, Religious and Fraternal (SMERF) market to keep business stable.
The rules of virtual engagement: Author Q&A with Karin Reed and Joe Allen
May 8, 2021
While virtual events are standard in 2021, these technology-driven meetings still present a steep learning curve for meeting professionals whose jobs and lives were so driven by human interaction in the past.
Resorts offer fun in the sun at spectacular outdoor event spaces
May 8, 2021
Across the South, the weather is warm, many COVID-19 restrictions are lightened or altogether lifted, and in-person events are returning.
Crowdsourced “Meetings: Accomplished” dashboard displays key data about in-person events
May 5, 2021
Event management company Meeting Expectations launched crowdsourced dashboard Meetings: Accomplished to deliver high-level information about in-person events.
From classic favorites to new twists, resorts serve up signature F&B
May 3, 2021
When you think of a resort experience, your mental picture probably includes a picturesque landscape, play-all-day amenities, luxurious guest rooms, and sought-after meeting space.
Resorts also offer exquisitely unique culinary creations. Whether behind the bar or in the kitchen, resorts across the South have perfected the art of creative and …
