Great Smoky Mountains National Park Reopens
December 8, 2016
Great Smoky Mountains National Park will officially reopen to the public on Friday, December 9 in conjunction with the reopening of the city of Gatlinburg.
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How You Can Help With Gatlinburg Wildfire Relief
November 29, 2016
With the wind-spread wildfire in the Gatlinburg/Sevier County area, thousands of people have already been displaced. Looking for a way to help, many individuals and organizations have stepped in to plan fundraisers and donation drives.
The South’s Top Cool Spots For Summer Events
November 16, 2016
The votes are in! ConventionSouth’s readers and Facebook fans have selected their top 10 picks for “The South’s Cool Spots For Summer Events.” In late October, ConventionSouth Editors compiled a Facebook ballot with a list of 35 meetings destinations that are well fit for summer meetings as they offer …
DoubleTree by Hilton Debuts New 30-Acre Resort in Myrtle Beach
September 23, 2016
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. September 15, 2016 – After major renovations and an expansion, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) completed the 30-acre DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront the 12-month, multimillion dollar transformation in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Formerly known as the Springmaid Beach Resort, the seaside hotel now boasts …
Transforming Louisville and the Kentucky International Convention Center
August 24, 2016
LOUISVILLE KY, Aug. 16, 2016: The Kentucky State Fair Board and the Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau announced the closure of the Kentucky International Convention Center for $207 million dollar renovations.
The renovations and expansion will include the exhibit hall, ballroom and hotel rooms. According to the Louisville CVB, “studies …
Approval Granted for New Hotel & Convention Center in Arkansas
July 26, 2016
Jonesboro, Ark. (KAIT) – Earlier this month, Hilton Worldwide approved Jonesboro Hotel Partners and O’Reilly Hospitality Management’s request to build a new 202-room hotel and 40,000-square-foot convention center on the Arkansas State University (ASU) campus in Jonesboro, Ark.
This project has been in the works for many months since the …
Kalahari Resorts and Conventions to Open New Property in Round Rock, Texas
June 22, 2016
Wisconsin Dells, Wis—Kalahari Resorts and Conventions announced on June 15, 2016 that it will open its first property in the Southwest in Round Rock, Texas, a city with a population of 105,000 and located 15 miles north of Austin, Texas. This new location will be similar to existing Kalahari resorts with an authentic …
Sea Trail Golf Resort Plans A $1.3 Million Renovation This Summer
May 25, 2016
By Alan Blondin, Myrtle Beach Sun News, Sunset Beach, N.C., May 23, 2016 —The three-course Sea Trail Golf Resort & Convention Center in Sunset Beach, N.C., will be undergoing an estimated $1.3 million in renovations this summer, highlighted by the installation of new greens on its Jones Course and …
A New Way to Celebrate Spring in The Great Smoky Mountains
May 25, 2016
Pigeon Forge, TN – May 2016, a gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, has a new way to celebrate spring. It’s a five-day event saluting the national park, Mother Nature and the culture of the southern Appalachians. Wilderness Wildlife Week from May 18-22 is a …
Georgetown’s New Place to Meet
April 22, 2016
Georgetown, Texas – On April 21, The Sheraton Georgetown Texas Hotel & Conference Center began accepting reservations as part of an announcement that the new property is set to open July 28, 2016.
Featuring 222 guest rooms and suites, along with 30,000 square feet of meeting space, the venue will offer …
