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The South’s Top Outdoor Venues

Think outside the box for your next event—and we mean “outside.” Outdoor amphitheaters can accommodate various events as stand-alone venues with plenty of open space, seating, and a central stage. The South is home to an array of facilities with beautiful settings, state-of-the-art acoustics, and friendly staff to accommodate events.

From the River to the Lake, Kenner has it all!

Fly into the Louis Armstrong International Airport or road-trip your way in, to discover Kenner’s majestic Louisiana landscape steeped in history, culture, and entertainment.  Minutes from New Orleans & the French Quarter, Kenner is Jefferson Parish’s largest incorporated city and convenient to anything you want to access in Southeast Louisiana.

Meet to the Beat

Music cities make fun destinations for meetings. Planners can bring the energy of music festivals and concerts into their events with little extra effort. In addition, a city’s musical roots—whether hip hop, Zydeco, or blues—can be used as a theme throughout a conference or event.

Talking Points: A conversation with Omar Lozano of Visit Austin

Austin, Texas, is well known as a music city. In fact, Visit Austin has officially trademarked the city as the “Live Music Capital of the World®” and has an entire division specifically devoted to promoting the local music scene and history to visitors.

Around The World: Elevate meetings with cultural festivals

Cultural festivals like Fiesta San Antonio and the Sicilian Heritage Festival elevate meetings by celebrating diverse traditions, enhancing attendee engagement, and fostering community connections. Here are some examples.

101 Things to do in the South

 

The South offers a wide variety of entertaining attractions and activities to enhance the meeting experience for attendees. Whether as a group outing, with the family before or after the event, or on their own, there are countless opportunities for attendees to explore the South’s unique offerings. …

Meetings With Meaning

Each year, countless individuals embark upon journeys across the globe to participate in volunteer opportunities, eager to give back to communities in need. These altruistic travelers invest their time and resources to make a positive impact. This same spirit of giving back applies to meetings and events as well. Many …

Talking Points: A conversation with Roy Charette of Best Corporate Events

With nearly 30 years of experience in professional development training, Roy Charette is a leader in the field of teambuilding. He has conducted thousands of programs and workshops worldwide, specializing in such areas as team dynamics, member roles, leadership styles, and communication to increase team efficiency.

In his current role …


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