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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.

Dollywood to debut $50 Million NightFlight Expedition in 2026

Dollywood Parks & Resorts announced the largest investment in the theme park’s history with a new $50 million attraction, set to debut in 2026. The new attraction marks the most significant addition since the park opened 40 years ago.

Visit Port Aransas to host first regenerative tourism conference for Gulf Coast

Tourism professionals from across the Gulf Coast will gather in Port Aransas this month for “Turning the Tide,” a first-of-its-kind summit focused on regenerative tourism. Hosted by Visit Port Aransas, in partnership with Madden Media, the two-day conference will take place Oct. 21–22, 2025, and will offer new strategies for building more sustainable and community-enriching tourism models.

Fairburn joins ATL Airport District as newest partner in regional tourism effort

The City of Fairburn has officially joined the ATL Airport District Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), becoming the fourth city to partner with the regional destination marketing organization. Fairburn joins College Park, Hapeville, and Union City as part of the growing effort to promote Atlanta’s Southside as a premier hub for tourism, events, and economic development.

2025 State of the Industry Report

Planners are seeking creative solutions to overcome budget cuts and travel restrictions threatening conference attendance

 

Geopolitical challenges and economic uncertainty have added urgency to meeting planners’ concerns over having to do more with less, results from ConventionSouth’s 2025 Industry Trends Survey show. Fortunately, there is no price on ingenuity. …


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