Gas South Convention Center reopens after three years of renovations
February 6, 2023
The Gas South Convention Center in Gwinnett County, Ga., recently reopened after renovations that began in February 2020.
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Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau welcomes Bob Somers as board chair
January 21, 2023
Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (ACVB) board of directors elected Bob Somers as its chair in 2023.
Cut costs, not quality: Associations get creative to find budget-friendly meeting options
January 11, 2023
With an annual inflation rate of more than 7 percent reported by the U.S. Department of Labor in November, it’s no wonder more than half of planners in a recent Encore survey say they expect to spend more on transportation, event technology, and food and beverage for future meetings.
Southern hotels well represented in Historic Hotels of America’s top gingerbread displays
December 15, 2022
Several Southern hotels have been added to the Historic Hotels of America’s list of the “Top 25 Most Magnificent Gingerbread Displays” in the country.
Classic Center, Classic Center Arena to be home to Georgia’s largest rooftop solar energy system
December 5, 2022
Cherry Street Energy, an Atlanta-based power company, will build the largest municipal rooftop solar energy system in Georgia at The Classic Center and Classic Center Arena
JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District joins Historic Hotels of America
November 18, 2022
JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District in Savannah, Ga., has been inducted into Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
The recreation revolution: Expanding activity choices are changing the game, with fresh options and more inclusive teambuilding opportunities
November 17, 2022
Among the many lessons learned from the pandemic is the importance of human connection. Planning activities that bring people together and promote relationship-building is crucial, especially given the new focus on wellness.
Noble Investment Group to develop nine WoodSpring Suites
November 14, 2022
Choice Hotels has signed an agreement with Noble Investment Group to develop nine WoodSpring Suites hotels in Georgia and South Carolina.
Youth and faith-based gatherings spark cheer
November 14, 2022
Meeting face-to-face is back in a big way. Throughout 2022, conventions and conferences have welcomed thousands of in-person attendees, and the trend shows no sign of slowing.
Emory Conference Center Hotel completes major renovation
November 9, 2022
A multimillion-dollar renovation of the Emory Conference Center Hotel has been completed, significantly upgrading technology throughout the facility.
