What you need to know before negotiating contracts: A conversation with industry veteran Joan Eisenstodt
October 10, 2023
Joan Eisenstodt wears a lot of hats: consultant, educator, expert witness, entrepreneur.
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No passport required: Explore the world through international festivals in the South
October 10, 2023
International festivals celebrate America’s melting pot of cultures. Whether the mood calls for sampling German beer, dining on an Italian feast, soaking in Scottish heritage, mamboing to mariachi music, or tangling with sumo wrestlers, you’ll find it at events throughout the South.
Making a difference: Incorporate volunteer opportunities to help attendees feel good by doing good
September 21, 2023
The portmanteau “voluntourism” refers to volunteering and tourism, but it isn’t limited to vacationers.
Grand Venues of the South: These 17 properties embody Southern charm and hospitality
September 15, 2023
Grand venues spread across the South like Spanish moss on a majestic oak. That’s why it was tough to narrow down this year’s list to just 17, one property from each state in ConventionSouth’s coverage area, which includes Washington, D.C.
Fan conventions: Affinity group gatherings let attendees escape the real world
September 15, 2023
Southern states host dozens of fan conventions each year. The Southern Fandom Resource Guide is an online convention calendar that lists gatherings from Chupacabracon to ArmadilloCon to Comicpalooza.
The Man Behind ‘Music City’: A conversation with Butch Spyridon, former CEO of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp
September 14, 2023
On July 1, something happened at the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp (NCVC) that hadn’t in more than three decades: Butch Spyridon was not at the head of the organization. The longtime executive officially retired from his post on June 30.
Bright lights, big city: Southern metro areas buzz with benefits
September 5, 2023
Sometimes, you can't beat a big city. With high expectations pushing planners to design can’t-miss events, many are looking to the benefits of urban destinations, from amenities and attractions to hi-tech and haute cuisine, large venues and lodging variety, multiple flights, and mass transit.
The scoop on fetching properties that are pet friendly
July 13, 2023
Pet-friendly accommodations have become such a key factor for travelers considering where to stay with their cats and dogs, and also for planners who consider venues for meetings and events
Prescription for success: Medical and pharmaceutical associations mix business and pleasure
July 5, 2023
This summer and fall and into 2024, medical and pharmaceutical associations are planning dozens of their biggest events.
Drawing a crowd: Government and university events bring in big numbers
June 23, 2023
From student leaders to county officials, members of government and university organizations are back in person. And the events are bigger than ever, with many seeing larger-than-normal attendance numbers, even when compared with 2019 levels.
