Jason Lusk joins Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau as vice president of sales
January 9, 2024
Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) has announced the hiring of Jason Lusk as vice president of sales.
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Oakfuskee Conservation Center officially opens in LaGrange, Ga.
December 8, 2023
Oakfuskee Conservation Center recently opened in LaGrange, Ga., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Dec. 1.
The Classic Center president/CEO Paul Cramer recognized as an “influential leader”
November 21, 2023
Paul Cramer, president/CEO of The Classic Center in Athens, Ga., has been named as one of the “most influential leaders” in the state by Georgia Trend Magazine.
Chart-topping venues: Music-infused spots to keep your meetings humming
November 8, 2023
Music makes everything better. Across the South, venues hum with music history, culture, and live performances, setting the stage for harmonious meetings and events.
Tune in to these musical destinations to set your group on the beatin’ path
November 6, 2023
The pulse of the South beats with musical destinations of international stature and influence. Rock and country, bluegrass and hip hop are just a few of the sounds coursing through the blood of these lyrical cities.
Southern spirits stir up fun at haunted hotels
October 31, 2023
Ten properties in ConventionSouth’s coverage area made last year’s Top 25 Historic Hotels of America (HHA) Most Haunted Hotels list.
Savannah Convention Center to get new Hilton hotel
October 31, 2023
The board of the Savannah Georgia Convention Center Authority has approved plans to build a new 400-room Hilton hotel.
Southern cities that are trending and on the rise
October 16, 2023
The planning world is constantly evolving. The resurgence of live gatherings has opened the door to new venues, breathed new life into classic spaces, and thrust Southern cities into the spotlight. These trending spots aren’t just growing, they’re thriving. Here’s a look at some of the South’s hip venues and …
Atlanta Hospitality Hall of Fame to welcome three new inductees
October 12, 2023
This year’s Atlanta Hospitality Hall of Fame inductees are Tanya Gates, owner of the Busy Bee Café; David Marin, founder of Legacy Ventures; and Frank Poe, executive director of Georgia World Congress Authority.
Orange County Convention Center highest-rated Southern venue in Wall Street Journal rankings
October 11, 2023
The Wall Street Journal recently ranked 30 of the largest convention centers in the country. The Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., was the highest Southern venue on the list, coming in fifth.
