December 15, 2015
Meeting professionals spend much of their time working behind the scenes, tending to details large and small, in order to keep meetings running smoothly. They also put a great deal of energy into designing events that are fun, engaging and memorable. So it is an honor and a privilege …
November 27, 2015
Opinions, quotes and other pointless commentary from our publisher, Talty O’Connor
Golf is not exactly a new sports phenomenon. People have been playing stick and ball games since before Julius Caesar invaded Britain. He was probably shunned by the British Open selection committee. Golf, as we know it, was …
October 14, 2015
Nominations are complete and voting is now underway for the 2015 ConventionSouth Readers’ Choice Awards.
Nominations for the annual awards, which closed October 11, are also selected from readers’ suggestions during the year. Those nominations are grouped state-by-state on the final ballot for the most creative and professional CVBs, conventions centers, hotels …
September 23, 2015
By Ashley Wright
From convention centers in large metropolitan areas that offer the hustle and bustle of urban life to expo halls in smaller towns with a slower pace and hometown charm, the South is filled with a variety of large event spaces that can meet the needs of …
September 11, 2015
When Georgia’s On Your Mind — or to learn why it should be — our 2015-2016 Site Selection Sourcebook has you covered. Here’s a preview:
From the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia to the bustling culture of downtown Atlanta to Middle Georgia’s scenic Lake Country all the …
September 8, 2015
Go Big At Your Next Meeting. Go Texas.
Texas offers a choice of exciting meeting locations as big as the state itself. With several diverse geographical regions, groups can explore the Old West in Big Bend Country, relax in the beauty of Hill Country and have fun in the …
September 3, 2015
With the approach of the Fall season, it’s time for final planning of those Winter and Spring meetings and conferences. Which means a look at all those popular event venues of the Sunshine State.
Florida
Teeming with natural beauty and outdoor adventure, Florida has almost 1,200 miles of coastline …
August 31, 2015
Creating an engaging “experience” for participants has become a major goal — and challenge — for organizations and meeting planners seeking creative, breakthrough team building and overall event satisfaction. More and more meetings and conferences will be seeking more and more creative means to deliver these captivating and memorable experiences.
…August 5, 2015
DULUTH, GA – Beginning in July 2015, Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta has partnered with Benchmarc360, Inc., a leader in energizing and memorable team building experiences. The new partnership represents a fresh take on interactive team building ideas for Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta’s groups and …
July 22, 2015
By T. WAYNE WATERS Temperatures continue to rise all over the nation, so it might be difficult right now to think about escaping winter’s icy grip. But winter will come and it’s the prime time for business meetings in many Southern destinations, where mild temperatures, reasonable rates and the prospect of no mosquitos (not to …
