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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.

Iconic Property Re-Opens

DALLAS — The Statler, an iconic downtown Dallas hotel, recently opened as part of the Curio Collection by Hilton following a $255 million redevelopment. Originally opened in 1956 as one of Conrad Hilton’s first convention properties, The Statler is heralded as a pioneer hotel, bringing …

Florida Keys Reopen to Visitors After Hurricane Irma

The Florida Keys have reopened to visitors, exactly three weeks after Hurricane Irma impacted the island chain Sept. 10. Local officials chose Sunday, Oct. 1, as the official reopening date based on the speedy completion of significant infrastructure repairs, almost total restoration of utilities, and necessity of resuming the tourism-driven economy that employs about 50 percent of the Keys workforce.

2017 Top Music Meccas of the South

“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 …

Hurricane Harvey Emergency Centers And How You Can Help

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.

In Houston, Mayor Turner has opened

AC Hotel Atlanta Downtown Debuts

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 …

Richmond Raceway Enhances Infield With $30 Million Project

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.

First TGR Design Public Access Golf Course In America

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.

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