West Memphis
June 3, 2024
Just across the Mississippi River from Memphis, Tenn., West Memphis is convenient to all the larger city offers, offering its own smaller town attractions and venues for planners to explore.
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Jonesboro
June 3, 2024
According to the Jonesboro Tourism & Visitors Bureau, the city has a rich and colorful music scene, with a focus on Delta blues and plenty of places to catch live music. The city also has great local shops, boutiques, and restaurants serving up local fare.
The largest event space in …
Springdale
June 3, 2024
Calling itself the “hub of northwest Arkansas,” Springdale is 10 minutes from concerts at the Walmart AMP, 20 minutes from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, and 15 minutes from the University of Arkansas campus.Rogers
June 3, 2024
Nestled in the picturesque Ozark Mountains foothills, Rogers is a hidden gem in the heart of fast-growing northwest Arkansas, according to Luke Wiggins, director of sales for Destination Rogers.Fort Smith
June 3, 2024
Surrounded by nature and with a rich legacy as the gateway to the American West, Fort Smith also has a reputation for its public art, says Amy Jones, director of sales for Experience Fort Smith.Fayetteville
June 3, 2024
Fayetteville is an authentic city where mountains and meetings mix naturally, says Tina Archer-Cope, vice president of sales at Experience Fayetteville.Lynchburg
May 1, 2024
LynchburgVirginia.org; @LynchburgVA
The 241-room Lynchburg Grand Hotel features more than 12,000 square feet of flexible conference space across 17 rooms; its largest space can accommodate up to 900 people. The 115-room Virginian Lynchburg, Curio Collection by Hilton, a centerpiece of downtown Lynchburg since 1913, …
Alexandria
May 1, 2024
VisitAlexandriaVA.com/Meetings; @AlexandriaVA
Five miles from Washington, D.C., Alexandria offers a relaxed, walkable setting with a small-town feel and the amenities of a cosmopolitan city.
“Alexandria is perfect for executive to mid-sized meetings. Our hotels range from four-star boutiques to full-service convention properties,” says Todd O’Leary, president and …
Kansas City
April 30, 2024
VisitKC.com/Meetings; @VisitKC
Kansas City is authentic, innovative, and bursting with new investments, such as a new single-terminal airport (opened in 2023), new hotels, and expansion of the free streetcar, according to Nathan Hermiston, senior vice president of sales and services for Visit KC. “We …
Joplin
April 30, 2024
VisitJoplinMO.com; @VisitJoplinMO
Set in the southwest Missouri Ozarks, Joplin offers easy highway access, modern amenities, and unique venues, according to Kerstin Landwer, director of sales for Visit Joplin. “Located where interstates 44 and 49 and the historic Jefferson Highway and Route 66 meet, Joplin …
