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November 2011

NOVEMBER 2011 DIGITAL EDITION:

If you haven't already read the November 2011 issue, check out our digital edition for hot topics like these:

ConventionSouth November 2011

COVER STORY:


2012 Tends Watch: Meetings, More Business, More Expenses

Our 2012 Meeting Trends in the South report is finally here and the data shows continued signs of an industry in recovery. Meetings are rebounding on their way back to prerecession levels, and so are budgets, attendance rates and inevitably, expenses. Plus, find out about site selection, social media and many more of the industries trends. Read now.

The 2012 Meeting Trends in the South Report is now available! Download a PDF Here!  

FEATURE:


On Location @ IMEX America & S.P.O.R.T.S. 

ConventionSouth’s writers and editors are on the road, attending meetings industry events and exploring hot destinations in the South. This month, reports come in from the meetings industry’s newest convention IMEX America, held in October, as well as S.P.O.R.T.S. - The Relationship Conference, the yearly gathering of sports events planners that was held in late September. Find out what our roaming reporters found out while on location. Read more.

HOW TO:


Get Golf Back On The Agenda

Boosting your meeting by providing golf opportunities continues to be a strategic way to increase participation and the attendee experience. So if you have never offered golf, or think that’s it’s not a critical part of your meeting—then this is a must read, providing simple solutions for your next golf & meetings event. Read more.

 

INSIDER'S GUIDE TO THE SOUTH'S MEETING HOT SPOTS:

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Attendee Attraction

For the month of February, and to celebrate Valentine's Day, we want to know which of the following ways best "attracts" attendees to your event?

2013 Meeting Pros To Watch

Nominate meeting and event planners, and convention services managers for our monthly and annual Meeting Pro To Watch Awards.

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Annual Readers' Choice Awards

Let us know your picks for the South's most creative and professional CVBs, conventions centers, hotels and other meeting sites.

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Top Events Award

Was an event held at your site or destination creatively and professionally executed? If so, nominate it for our annual recognition.

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Top New & Renovated Honors

Nominate your pick for the top meeting sites that are newly opened and top sites that have recently renovated or expanded.

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