Event Planners’ Guide to Georgia
October 10, 2023
Known for peaches, Southern hospitality, and being the birthplace of, among many others, Martin Luther King, Ray Charles, and Julia Roberts, Georgia is a vibrant, culturally rich state.
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No passport required: Explore the world through international festivals in the South
October 10, 2023
International festivals celebrate America’s melting pot of cultures. Whether the mood calls for sampling German beer, dining on an Italian feast, soaking in Scottish heritage, mamboing to mariachi music, or tangling with sumo wrestlers, you’ll find it at events throughout the South.
Trilith Guesthouse welcomes James Green as general manager
October 7, 2023
Trilith Guesthouse, set to open in January 2024, has named James Green as general manager and other members of its executive team.
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.
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.
