September 18, 2017
“Top Music Meccas of the South”Based On Reader & Fan Votes
This September, ConventionSouth magazine, a national multimedia resource for those who plan events held within the South, asked readers and Facebook fans to vote for the cities they felt were the best places to enjoy music …
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September 13, 2017
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to advise the destination is no longer under any weather watches, warnings or advisories following Hurricane Irma.
August 30, 2017
As floodwaters continue to rise in Houston, a large rescue operation is underway as many in Texas are in need of assistance. Looking for a way to help, many individuals and organizations have stepped in to manage shelters, distribute food and water and more.
July 26, 2017
The 255-room AC Hotel Atlanta Downtown opened in mid-May following a yearlong transformation of the former Holiday Inn Atlanta Downtown Centennial Park. Located within walking distance of Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Phillips Arena, the College Football Hall of Fame and a host of restaurants, the hotel will …
July 11, 2017
The Richmond Raceway and International Speedway Corporation (ISC) are spending $30 million on an infield redevelopment project that will bring new attractions and amenities for fans, teams, sponsors and others. The upgrades will be revealed at Richmond Raceway’s first NASCAR weekend, Sept. 21-22, 2018.
June 26, 2017
Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris announced a collaborative partnership with 79-time PGA TOUR winner Tiger Woods and the Payne Stewart family to create the first-ever public access golf courses designed by Tiger Woods’ design firm, TGR Design.
May 25, 2017
Lakeland, FL ― On May 23, 2017, the City of Lakeland announced that the Lakeland Center, formerly the Lakeland Civic Center, will now be known as the RP Funding Center.
Not only is the FP Funding Center (formerly the Lakeland Center) the home to the Lakeland Magic, it is also known …
May 22, 2017
GULF SHORES, Ala. (May 22, 2017)— After a thorough review of our entire 16 state coverage area, our editorial team selected 20 destinations that they feel exemplify the ideal “Hot Spot for Winter Events”. These destinations were posted on the ConventionSouth Facebook page for voting. Our social media followers …
April 24, 2017
he Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA) recently announced a two-phase investment towards interconnectivity at the Charlotte Convention Center. As part of the first phase, the new Wi-Fi bandwidth expands complimentary access previously available only in public areas to also include meeting rooms and ballrooms in the facility. In partnership with Smart City networks Charlotte has also tripled the available upload download speed in all of these areas.
April 6, 2017
Not only did they Double Tree by Hilton recently win three awards (the 2016 Food & Beverage Award of Excellence, the 2016 Teaching Kids to CARE Award, and the 2016 Travel with Purpose Award), but they are also doubling meeting space!
