Making a difference: Incorporate volunteer opportunities to help attendees feel good by doing good
September 21, 2023
The portmanteau “voluntourism” refers to volunteering and tourism, but it isn’t limited to vacationers.
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Grand Venues of the South: These 17 properties embody Southern charm and hospitality
September 15, 2023
Grand venues spread across the South like Spanish moss on a majestic oak. That’s why it was tough to narrow down this year’s list to just 17, one property from each state in ConventionSouth’s coverage area, which includes Washington, D.C.
Savannah Convention Center general manager Sherrie Spinks set to retire
August 12, 2023
Sherrie Spinks, who has served as general manager of Savannah Convention Center since 2016, will retire at the end of the month.
Russell Stewart named director of sales and marketing at Westin Atlanta Gwinnett
July 24, 2023
Russell Stewart has been named director of sales and marketing at the Westin Atlanta Gwinnett, set to open next year.
Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau welcomes Marcail Bayer as national sales manager
July 18, 2023
Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) has announced the hiring of Marcail Bayer as national sales manager.
Classic Center Cultural Foundation to support the community with 2023 grants
July 18, 2023
The Classic Center Cultural Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2023 community grant.
Talking Points: A conversation with Raghav Sapra, owner of The Drayton Hotel
July 17, 2023
When first-generation American Raghav Sapra stepped into the vacant American Building in Savannah, Ga., he immediately saw its potential.
Oakfuskee Conservation Center to open in LaGrange, Ga., this November
June 29, 2023
Oakfuskee Conservation Center, located on a point of land with views of West Point Lake and Pyne Road Park’s forests, will be opening its doors in November 2023.
Battle of the bulge: Here’s how to trim the fat and keep the bloat from weighing down your events
June 9, 2023
Ballooning food and beverage costs are weighing down budgets—and the bloat isn’t expected to stop anytime soon.
The McKey, Valdosta’s newest hotel, pays homage to the Georgia city’s history
June 7, 2023
The McKey, a new boutique hotel with 2,000 square feet of event space, recently opened in downtown Valdosta, Ga.
