The rise in hobby sports and activities has spawned new groups and gatherings
January 6, 2024
Hobbies are booming. The pandemic lockdown led many to take up new hobby sports and activities—or re-engage with old interests.
Tag Archives: Louisville
Glamping resort in Louisville adding 10,000-square-foot event center
January 5, 2024
Progress Park, a glamping resort in Louisville, Ky., will be adding a 10,000-square-foot event center.
Hotel industry sees a strong September across the South and the country
October 15, 2023
The U.S. hotel market had a standout September, with room demand being the second highest ever for the month, based on preliminary data from STR and Corstar.
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.
Event Planners’ Guide to Kentucky
October 11, 2023
Crisscrossed by several interstates and parkways and offering three major airports and additional regional facilities, Kentucky is convenient to reach by air or car.
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.
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport to receive $25 million renovation
July 6, 2023
The Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport is set to undergo a $25 million renovation, the property’s first upgrade since 2009.
Derby City Gaming in Louisville, Ky., officially opens its first hotel
June 21, 2023
Derby City Gaming in Louisville, Ky., has officially opened its first hotel, featuring 123 rooms.
The art of luxury: Museum-hotels create a new take on state-of-the-art space
April 11, 2023
Call it a twist on state-of-the-art hotels. More and more properties are popping up throughout the South featuring curated collections of modern masterpieces. These galleries with guest rooms let planners sculpt memorable meetings that reach new heights in Southern hospitality.
Building back better: Corporate meetings return to champion authentic experiences
April 9, 2023
With so many corporate employees spending more time alone—and many co-workers having never even met in person—it’s not surprising corporate meetings and events were among the strongest meeting segments to return post-pandemic.
