Wilmington, N.C. expands its lineup of outdoor venues
April 20, 2021
Wilmington, N.C., is home to several new outdoor venues well suited to socially distanced meetings.
Tag Archives: North Carolina
After welcoming 650,000 attendees, Wilmington Convention Center celebrates 10th anniversary
December 18, 2020
When the Wilmington Convention Center opened in November 2010, it did so with much anticipation and 75 bookings already secured.
Benton Convention Center reopens at 30 per cent capacity
November 3, 2020
Winston-Salem’s Benton Convention Center has reopened under the state’s phase 3 COVID-19 provisions.
Tourism industry veteran Victoria Isley joins Explore Asheville CVB
October 20, 2020
Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority has announced Victoria “Vic” Isley as new president and CEO of Explore Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Pinehurst Resort teams with key accounts to curate smaller, safer meetings
September 15, 2020
Heading into 2020, golf resorts throughout the U.S. were feeling bullish about group business.
North Carolina venues come together for “NC Live” Coalition
May 28, 2020
North Carolina event industry leaders from many facilities are joining together to plan for the return of concerts, theater, and comedy events.
Revamped website for Tennessee River Valley GeoTourism
May 4, 2020
The recently-revamped TennesseeRiverValleyGeoTourism.org provides expanded information on indoor and outdoor attractions, including festivals, local places of interests, lodging, and restaurants in a seven-state region including Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
Rendezvous South 2020 Scores High Praise From Attendees
April 14, 2020
Great networking opportunities; a relaxed environment for meet-ups; unique venues for off-site events; and a wonderful and welcoming host destination. These aspects of Rendezvous South 2020 (RS 2020), held March 2 to 4 in Winston-Salem, N.C., received the highest praise from participants. It was the sixth edition of the popular event, produced by ConventionSouth magazine.
Wilmington, a Destination on the Rise
June 12, 2018
By T. Wayne Waters
It’s been something like six years since I’ve visited Wilmington, N.C. so I was happy to be coming back to the city for a recent press trip hosted by Wilmington.c. River District & Island Beaches. My earlier visit had been purely as a tourist and I …
Super Spots for Summer Events
January 26, 2018
A variety of research indicates that many benefits can be derived from spending time outdoors. Whether engaging in vigorous outdoor activities or just taking a stroll, most people find that their stress levels are reduced, while their creative skills are enhanced. Adding an outdoor element to group gatherings is …
