Georgia International Convention Center promotes Darcel Ivey to senior sales manager
February 24, 2023
Darcel Ivey has been promoted to senior sales manager at the Georgia International Convention Center.
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Westin Atlanta Gwinnett celebrates “topping off” ahead of spring 2024 opening
February 23, 2023
The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett, a new hotel located on the campus of the Gas South District near Duluth, Ga., recently celebrated its official “topping off.”
It’s all relative: Family-friendly destinations attract attendees and lead to longer stays
February 21, 2023
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism in Alabama also launched a Work From Here campaign, strategically marketing the area for workations, as well as meet-and-play trips.
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.
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.
