September 15, 2015
Songwriters have been inspired for generations by this breathtaking destination, which is truly one of the top music meccas of the United States. Long-standing legendary music venues, such as the Grand Ole Opry, and historic homes of legendary artists, such as Elvis Presley’s Graceland, are just some of the …
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September 11, 2015
When Georgia’s On Your Mind — or to learn why it should be — our 2015-2016 Site Selection Sourcebook has you covered. Here’s a preview:
From the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia to the bustling culture of downtown Atlanta to Middle Georgia’s scenic Lake Country all the …
September 9, 2015
Opinions, quotes and other pointless commentary from the publisher, Talty O’Connor.
A few weeks ago all of our employees embarked on an adventuresome afternoon corporate retreat. We went bowling. We started off with a meeting to talk a little about our company culture. We have certain agreements we all …
September 8, 2015
Go Big At Your Next Meeting. Go Texas.
Texas offers a choice of exciting meeting locations as big as the state itself. With several diverse geographical regions, groups can explore the Old West in Big Bend Country, relax in the beauty of Hill Country and have fun in the …
September 3, 2015
With the approach of the Fall season, it’s time for final planning of those Winter and Spring meetings and conferences. Which means a look at all those popular event venues of the Sunshine State.
Florida
Teeming with natural beauty and outdoor adventure, Florida has almost 1,200 miles of coastline …
August 31, 2015
Creating an engaging “experience” for participants has become a major goal — and challenge — for organizations and meeting planners seeking creative, breakthrough team building and overall event satisfaction. More and more meetings and conferences will be seeking more and more creative means to deliver these captivating and memorable experiences.
…August 29, 2015
WASHINGTON D.C. – The Federal Communications Commission’s Enforcement Bureau announced a $750,000 settlement with Smart City Holdings, LLC for blocking consumers’ Wi-Fi at various convention centers around the United States.
Smart City, an Internet and telecommunications provider for conventions, meeting centers, and hotels, had been blocking personal mobile “hotspots” …
August 19, 2015
From local farm to table cuisine and edible table decor, to cutting paper use and waste, “Going Green” will be a growing trend in meeting and conference planning into the future.
The South’s agricultural roots and respect for the environment have long made the region a haven for “green meetings.” …
August 14, 2015
Submitted by: Laura Craft / Ashley Biondich, The Reynolds Group, Inc.
Premier event and destination center to be officially renamed Infinite Energy CenterDULUTH, Ga. – (Aug. 14, 2015) – Infinite Energy secured the naming rights to Gwinnett Center today after a vote by the …
August 5, 2015
DULUTH, GA – Beginning in July 2015, Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta has partnered with Benchmarc360, Inc., a leader in energizing and memorable team building experiences. The new partnership represents a fresh take on interactive team building ideas for Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta’s groups and …
