September 15, 2022
The meeting and event industry leaves a huge carbon footprint, and more and more planners, clients, and attendees are saying environmental stewardship is becoming a higher priority.
April 25, 2022
For our annual roundup of destinations that WOW, ConventionSouth presents 18 impressive ideas for planners to consider, from down-home fun to high-end luxury.
July 15, 2021
Trisha Tatro has been appointed as the first woman director of the Austin Convention Center Department. She served as interim director for 16 months.
May 3, 2021
Plans for a westward expansion of the Austin Convention Center have been dropped due to failed negotiations to buy land adjacent to the venue.
April 20, 2021
Event planners are a well-traveled bunch, and they are no strangers to beautiful locales with top-tier amenities. But there are some places that make even this experienced crew stop and say “WOW!”
February 16, 2021
The Austin Convention Center Department is commemorating Black History Month by recognizing the contributions of four Black artists.
February 11, 2021
“Although your event may have been put on hold, we’ve continued to prepare for your next event behind the scenes while making sure we set the standard for cleanliness and safety to protect our staff and future guests. Rest assured, the Austin Convention Center is among the …
December 15, 2020
The Austin Convention Center (ACC) has achieved Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR accreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities.
September 30, 2020
The Austin Convention Department has announced its commitment to achieving Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR accreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities.
