Tag Archives: Event Planners’ Guide

Cleveland/Bolivar County

Delta Region

VisitClevelandMS.com; @VisitCleveland.MS

“Events in Cleveland, Miss., feel rooted in something real,” says Lauren Powell, director of tourism for Visit Cleveland MS. “That feeling is everywhere here, whether you are hosting gatherings near the GRAMMY Museum Mississippi, or exploring nearby landmarks like Dockery …

Hancock, Harrison & Jackson counties

Coastal Region

CoastalMississippi.com; @PlayCoastalMS

Coastal Mississippi is currently redefining the “bleisure” experience, pairing 62 miles of scenic shoreline with a rapidly evolving infrastructure. “Planners return to the Mississippi coast because we offer a collaborative community and versatile settings that provide authentic experiences,” says Ari …

Vicksburg

Capitol Region

VisitVicksburg.com; @VisitVicksburg

Vicksburg is benefiting from a historic $47 million state tourism and infrastructure package. Downtown’s Vicksburg Convention Center offers 15,000 square feet of column-free exhibit space, accommodating more than 2,200 for theater-style seating and more than 100 exhibit booths. The venue …

Jackson

Capitol Region

VisitJackson.com; @VisitJacksonMS

As an event destination, Jackson is brimming with possibilities. “Planners are captivated by Jackson’s energy and return again and again for our authentic, multi-layered experiences—from our robust James Beard Award-winning culinary scene to our outstanding museums exploring everything from Civil …

Rogers

Northwest Arkansas

DestinationRogersArkansas.com; @DestinationRogers; @DestinationRogersAR

Rogers has a lot to offer planners, says Luke Wiggins, vice president of sales for Destination Rogers. “For those who want to extend a convention trip into a memorable family vacation, we are in the heart of northwest Arkansas, …

Fort Smith

Northwest Arkansas

DiscoverFortSmith.com; @DiscoverFortSmith

As the original gateway to the West, Fort Smith offers planners a blend of history, hospitality, and convenience, according to Ashleigh Bachert, executive director of Discover Fort Smith. “We pair a rich heritage with a vibrant public art scene and …

Fayetteville

A college town in central Arkansas, Conway was recently noted as the fastest-growing city in the state and was designated a silver-level bike-friendly city by the League of American Cyclists, says Rachel Shaw, executive director for Visit Conway. “

Eureka Springs

Northwest Arkansas

VisitEurekaSprings.com; @EurekaSprings

A tourist resort since the late 1800s, Eureka Springs offers unique options in a historic downtown, with blocks of local shops and restaurants, galleries, boutiques, and attractions, along with more than 60 natural hot springs in town …

Greensboro/Guilford County

The 32-acre Greenville Convention Center campus has more than 91,000 square feet of flexible event space, including a newly renovated 57,000-square-foot convention center and 36 breakout rooms.

Cabarrus County

Since the 19th century, Asheville has attracted generations of creators and makers to this beautiful corner of the Tar Heel State.

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