November 26, 2024
The Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) board awarded SDAC a $3.9 million contract to rebuild the central outdoor space connecting Legacy Arena to the BJCC’s concert hall, theater, and exhibit halls.
November 11, 2024
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Born out of the iron and steel industry, Birmingham blossomed and grew so fast people said it was just like magic. “That is why we are known as ‘The Magic City,’” says Steve Pierson, director of convention sales for Greater …
September 11, 2024
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex has announced the start of the renovation of the Sheraton Birmingham hotel lobby and its public spaces. The facelift is part of a series of investments in the hotels owned by BJCC, which will include community areas and guest rooms. The design will celebrate Birmingham’s steel heritage with rich colors and textures while incorporating elements of Southern hospitality and tailored sophistication.
October 30, 2023
Stretching from the white-sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico to the foothills of the Appalachians, Alabama offers planners diversity in geography, attractions, and history, with major cities, college towns, beach communities, and outstanding resorts. The state has deep ties to civil rights history and hosts the country’s oldest Mardi …
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.
September 19, 2022
The South has some of the country’s finest cities, both large and mid-size. Here’s a selection of mighty metros that are ready to welcome meetings and events in a big way.
September 14, 2022
Call it a comeback. Sports events are rebounding, some at higher than pre-pandemic numbers.
