Tag Archives: Event Planners’ Guide

Lake of the Ozarks

FunLake.com; @FunLakeMO

Covering three counties in central Missouri, Lake of the Ozarks has event spaces for groups of up to 3,000, with 14 championship golf courses and numerous marinas in an affordable, centralized location, according to FunLake.com.

Kansas City

VisitKC.com/Meetings; @VisitKC

In Kansas City, planners can take advantage of affordability without sacrificing on culture and personality, says Nathan Hermiston, senior vice president of sales and services for Visit KC. “From our historic traditions like jazz and barbecue to our world-class …

Joplin

VisitJoplinMO.com; @VisitJoplinMO 

In the rolling hills of southwest Missouri, Joplin is a gateway to one of the state’s most ecologically rich regions. “Shoal Creek, considered the most biologically diverse creek in the state, winds through the area, offering scenic beauty and …

Jefferson City

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 …

Columbia

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, …

Cape Girardeau

VisitCape.com; @VisitCape

Big news in Cape Girardeau is the recent opening of BetMGM Sportsbook at Century Casino and Hotel, according to VisitCape.com.
Century Casino and Hotel features The Riverview, a 69-room hotel with 7,450 square feet of …

Branson

ExploreBranson.com/Meetings; @ExploreBranson

Branson offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure, live entertainment, and elevated meeting space that makes the destination perfect for any type of group, says Sierra Delrosa, sales and administrative specialist for Explore Branson. “Branson is also the perfect setting for …

Indian River County

Central Florida

VisitIndianRiverCounty.com; @VisitIndianRiver

Indian River County, including Vero Beach, Fellsmere, and Sebastian, offers uncrowded beaches and a blend of charm and history, says Ben Earman, vice president of tourism and marketing for Visit Indian River County. “We pride ourselves on our culture and …

The Florida Keys

 

VisitFloridaKeys.com; @TheFloridaKeys

According to Ed Simon, executive vice president and chief sales officer for Visit Florida Keys & Key West, his corner of the Sunshine State—the legendary chain of coral islands known as “The Keys”—is unmatched in its ability to make visitors feel …

Sarasota/Sarasota County

SarasotaMeetings.com; @VisitSarasotaCounty

“Sarasota has a way of staying with people,” says Suzanne Hackman, director of sales and industry relations for Visit Sarasota County. “It’s not just the sunshine or the beaches—it’s the creativity, the culture, and the relaxed sophistication that turns a meeting into …

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