Charlotte
June 3, 2025
The 600,000-square-foot Charlotte Convention Center, which completed a $126.9 million expansion in 2021, contains 280,000 square feet of exhibit-hall space divisible into four halls.
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Destinations in Demand
February 10, 2025
The South’s newest trend cities have all the essentials plus lots of extras to make events extraordinary.
No passport required: Explore the world through international festivals in the South
October 10, 2023
International festivals celebrate America’s melting pot of cultures. Whether the mood calls for sampling German beer, dining on an Italian feast, soaking in Scottish heritage, mamboing to mariachi music, or tangling with sumo wrestlers, you’ll find it at events throughout the South.
Fan conventions: Affinity group gatherings let attendees escape the real world
September 15, 2023
Southern states host dozens of fan conventions each year. The Southern Fandom Resource Guide is an online convention calendar that lists gatherings from Chupacabracon to ArmadilloCon to Comicpalooza.
Bright lights, big city: Southern metro areas buzz with benefits
September 5, 2023
Sometimes, you can't beat a big city. With high expectations pushing planners to design can’t-miss events, many are looking to the benefits of urban destinations, from amenities and attractions to hi-tech and haute cuisine, large venues and lodging variety, multiple flights, and mass transit.
Event Planners Guide’ to North Carolina
June 30, 2023
For travelers of all stripes, North Carolina—or the Tar Heel State—offers countless things to do, places to see, and experiences to enjoy. From the urban delights and innovations in Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, and Durham to creative cultural encounters in Asheville and the cobblestones and colonial character of New Bern and Wilmington, the state has great variety.
DoubleTree by Hilton South Charlotte Tyvola reopens after reno and rebrand
June 20, 2023
After a multimillion-dollar renovation and a rebranding, DoubleTree by Hilton South Charlotte Tyvola has reopened.
Grace and grit: The SMERF segment proves where there’s a will, there’s a way
May 11, 2023
Most market segments continue to rebound and climb back to pre-pandemic levels, but there’s one segment that never really slowed down: SMERF.
Dallas leads second quarter activity for hotel construction pipeline
August 21, 2022
Dallas leads second-quarter activity in the hotel construction pipeline, according to a recent report from Lodge Economics.
JW Marriot makes its debut in Charlotte, North Carolina
August 25, 2021
JW Marriott recently made its debut in North Carolina with the opening of JW Marriott Charlotte, located in the city’s Uptown neighborhood.
