September 3, 2024
Eastern TennesseeGatlinburg.com; @TravelGburg
Right at the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg has more than 17,000 guest lodging choices with full-service hotels and resorts, cabins, and condominiums, plus hundreds of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options for every age and interest. “We have everything a planner needs for …
September 3, 2024
Eastern TennesseeVisitChattanooga.com; @VisitChatt
Set in the Tennessee River Valley and surrounded by mountains and ridges, Chattanooga is a vibrant city that blends natural beauty with modern infrastructure, says Ava Rymer, public relations manager for Visit Chattanooga. “We were recently named North America’s first National Park City, underscoring our global …
September 3, 2024
Eastern TennesseeDiscoverBristol.org; @DiscoverBristol
One city, two states. Bristol sits on the Virginia/Tennessee border and offers planners unique event and excursion options. At the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, a Smithsonian-affiliated museum and performance facility, venues include a 100-seat theater and a 50-person capacity multipurpose room, with …
September 3, 2024
Southwest LouisianaVisitLakeCharles.org; @LakeCharlesCVB
“It’s upscale and down-home, lively and laid-back,” says Taylor Beard Stanley, vice president of sales for Visit Lake Charles. “Whatever the mood, whatever the vibe, planners will find it here in Lake Charles.”
The Lake Charles Event Center features 83,260 square feet of …
September 3, 2024
Southwest LouisianaCoushatta Casino Resort boasts 900 luxury guest accommodations across three hotels and 50,000 square feet of event space, capable of hosting up to 1,000 guests. Amenities include a championship golf course, nine dining options, live entertainment, a lazy river, family attractions, and additional amenities.
September 3, 2024
Wild and beautiful Cameron Parish offers 26 miles of beaches, ideal for shelling, swimming, fishing, birding, and sunbathing. Four wildlife refuges in the parish provide excellent fishing, exploring, hunting, and relaxation for visitors. Lighthouse Bend includes a restaurant serving authentic Louisiana cuisine, a marina with fueling and …
September 3, 2024
South LouisianaIberiaTravel.com; @Iberia_Travel
Cyr Gates Community Center in New Iberia’s City Park can seat up to 1,000 people theater style. The Sliman Theater for the Performing Arts in the historic downtown accommodates up to 300 for receptions. Antique Rose Ville, located in a restored circa-1840s cottage …
September 3, 2024
South LouisianaCajunTravel.com; @VisitStLandryLA
Just north of Lafayette, St. Landry Parish is a rural heritage destination known for its vibrant Cajun spirit and Zydeco soul. The parish seat is Opelousas, known as the “Zydeco Capital of the World.” Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino offers event space to …
September 3, 2024
South LouisianaLafayetteTravel.com; @LafayetteTravel
Lagniappe is a favorite French Louisiana word often used to describe “a little something extra.” It might also describe Lafayette, says Danielle Tassin, senior sales director for Lafayette Travel.
“Lafayette already has an incredible array of event venues and 5,450 guest rooms to …
September 3, 2024
Northeast LouisianaShreveport-Bossier.org; @VisitShreveportBossier
Shreveport-Bossier City, two municipalities located on opposite sides of the Red River, comprise the largest metropolitan area in north Louisiana. Accessible by car via Interstate 20 and 49, and by air at Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV), the region also boasts 10,000 hotel rooms …
