April 30, 2026
VisitJeffersonCity.com; @VisitJeffersonCity
Perched on a high bluff overlooking the Missouri River, the state capital of Jefferson City features hiking and biking trails, a historic downtown, and unique historic attractions, including the state capitol building, which houses the Missouri State Museum and a collection of …
April 30, 2026
VisitColumbiaMO.com; @VisitColumbiaMO
Columbia’s central location allows attendees to “meet in the middle from all directions,” says Terra Nuzum, tourism sales specialist for Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB). “We are an ideal location for events. In addition to being easily accessible, …
November 11, 2025
MidlandsExperienceColumbiaSC.com; @ColumbiaSC
South Carolina’s state capital, Columbia offers planners a unique combination of historic charm and fresh, modern perspectives, says Charlene Slaughter, director of communications for Experience Columbia SC. “Clients rave about our culinary scene, hospitality, …
February 23, 2024
Merriweather Lakehouse Hotel, located 25 miles outside of Baltimore, has welcomed local native Corey Laub as executive chef.
January 14, 2024
With today’s attendees demanding more flexibility and freedom, hosting a meeting in a drive-in destination puts them in the driver’s seat, traveling on their own schedules and taking as much luggage as they can fit in the car.
January 2, 2024
A historic firehouse in the Vista neighborhood in Columbia, S.C. is to be converted into a 60-room boutique hotel.
October 30, 2023
South Carolina maintains a rich, distinctive brand that stays with travelers. Hike spectacular mountain trails or traverse river rapids and sandy beaches. From vibrant Columbia and Spartanburg to historic Beaufort and Charleston, The Palmetto State is home to some of the South’s best golf courses, with more than 80 in …
July 17, 2023
A proposed development to bring the first four-star hotel to Columbia, S.C., is undergoing more changes.
July 19, 2022
With prices rising, concerns over social distancing lingering, and competition for space increasing, smaller markets are having their moment. In fact, these attractive options deserve more than a moment. Making them mainstays on the list of potential meeting and event destinations offers attendees the opportunity to explore new places, experience …
July 3, 2022
Thirty-year tourism industry veteran Danna Lilly has joined Experience Columbia SC as vice president in a full-time capacity.
