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August is COOLinary New Orleans Restaurant Month

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Known worldwide for it spectacular cuisine, New Orleans kicks it up a notch for the return of COOLinary New Orleans for 2015. The New Orleans Conventions & Visitors Bureau (CVB) has announce its lineup of world-class restaurants for the 11th annual Restaurant Month event, offering special …

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.

Small Market Meetings: Where Your Group Can Be The Big Dog In Town

By Ashley Wright

The South is known for its small-town appeal. Walkable downtowns, preserved history and a slower pace are all part of the charm. Meetings held at smaller sites allow groups to gather in towns where Southern hospitality is at its finest, where guests are welcomed with a friendly demeanor and offered …

Spectator Hotel Opens in Historic Charleston District

Charleston, S.C. (July 16, 2015) – A luxury hotel emblematic of Charleston’s rich history, The Spectator Hotel is now open in the heart of the bustling French Quarter and Market Street Districts. At the corner of State and Linguard Streets, the three-level, 41-room property draws upon inspiration from the …

Marriott Shoals Turns 10, Continues To Be Area Economic Engine

Florence, Ala. (June, 2015) – More things have turned around in the Muscle Shoals area than just the floor of 360 Grille at the Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa. Since opening on June 17, 2005, the Marriott Shoals has proven to be a magnet for tourism and an …

Mixing Medicine with Pleasure: Today’s Medical Meetings Experience

By Adrianne Bowen

When Janet Skorepa, associate executive director of education and scientific meetings for the American Urological Association (AUA), began planning the 110th AUA Annual Meeting held May 15–19, 2015, she knew that she needed a destination that would produce a great experience for …

Meeting Tech Trends Through 2015

Chicago, IL — The International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) recently released this year’s top meeting technology trends. Mark Cooper, IACC’s CEO, commented, “Meeting Planners are seeing their role influenced more and more by technology, not just for the meeting itself, but in researching and booking venues, how planners interact on site …


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