Event Planners’ Guide to Georgia
October 10, 2023
Known for peaches, Southern hospitality, and being the birthplace of, among many others, Martin Luther King, Ray Charles, and Julia Roberts, Georgia is a vibrant, culturally rich state.
Tag Archives: Atlanta
Making a difference: Incorporate volunteer opportunities to help attendees feel good by doing good
September 21, 2023
The portmanteau “voluntourism” refers to volunteering and tourism, but it isn’t limited to vacationers.
Grand Venues of the South: These 17 properties embody Southern charm and hospitality
September 15, 2023
Grand venues spread across the South like Spanish moss on a majestic oak. That’s why it was tough to narrow down this year’s list to just 17, one property from each state in ConventionSouth’s coverage area, which includes Washington, D.C.
Russell Stewart named director of sales and marketing at Westin Atlanta Gwinnett
July 24, 2023
Russell Stewart has been named director of sales and marketing at the Westin Atlanta Gwinnett, set to open next year.
Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau welcomes Marcail Bayer as national sales manager
July 18, 2023
Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) has announced the hiring of Marcail Bayer as national sales manager.
Oakfuskee Conservation Center to open in LaGrange, Ga., this November
June 29, 2023
Oakfuskee Conservation Center, located on a point of land with views of West Point Lake and Pyne Road Park’s forests, will be opening its doors in November 2023.
Battle of the bulge: Here’s how to trim the fat and keep the bloat from weighing down your events
June 9, 2023
Ballooning food and beverage costs are weighing down budgets—and the bloat isn’t expected to stop anytime soon.
Charlene Lopez moving up to chief sales officer of Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau
March 23, 2023
Charlene Lopez, vice president of sales at Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB), will be promoted to executive vice president and chief sales officer of the organization beginning Jan. 1, 2024.
ATL Airport District welcomes new communication and events marketing manager
March 14, 2023
The ATL Airport District, the destination marketing organization for the cities of College Park, Hapeville, and Union City, has appointed Heather McCargo as communications and event marketing manager.
Chain of Connections: Planning partners share secrets of successful relationships
March 10, 2023
Relationships are the lifeblood of the meetings and events industry. Strong relationships pay off in successful meetings for planners, clients, sponsors, and attendees.
