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CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE DIGITAL EDITION OF CONVENTIONSOUTH. What's Inside The February 2009 Issue
The
Current Issue of ConventionSouth features a wealth on news, insight and answers. Here's what you'll find inside our new Digital Edition.
COVER STORY:
If the economic downturn has gotten your attendees singing the blues, comfort foods like pancakes topped with maple syrup are sure to pick their spirits up. Read more about this and other food and beverage ideas and trends.
SPECIAL REPORT:
If you think of a dark and outdated facility filled with stranded travelers when you think about airport hotels, you are absolutely wrong. Find out why these "neighbors of the concourse" top the list when it comes to affordability, accessibility and everything meetings.
FEATURE:
Convention centers are built to be flexible for all types and sizes of groups. But, even more so now, convention center representatives say they are being increasingly flexible with their offerings, services and prices.
ADVICE:
Columnist Lin Grensing-Prophol says holding a successful strategic planning meeting takes preparation, but if you focus on some key steps to facilitate them properly, the end result should be worth the time.
INSIDER'S GUIDE TO THE SOUTH'S MEETING HOT SPOTS:
Click here to read what's happening at the following destinations. Plus, click on each city named below to get a detailed list of their sites and venue capacities.
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Online Exclusive: Expanding Airlift
The facts seemed to paint a gloomy picture last year when nearly all commercial airlines carriers in the United States announced capacity and service cuts due to declining sales and increasing costs. However, throughout the South, destinations are reporting that their airports are increasing travel routes or are adding airline carriers.
Find out more.
Want More Education?
Many colleges and universities provide certificate programs for meeting and event planning.
Find out where you can get more education on your profession.
JUST IN: Kentucky Plans For 'Green' Convention Center
Find out the latest information on this proposed project along with insight on what Henderson, Ky., has to offer.
The Push For 'Cleaner' & 'Smarter' Planes
The National Business Travel Association and 10 other organizations from the aviation community recently submitted a letter to Congress requesting stimulus funding to jumpstart NextGen—the Federal Aviation Administration’s plan to update the airline industry.
Find out more.
Planners Reveal How 2008 Shaped Up & Their 2009 Outlook
ConventionSouth's Meeting Trends In The South Report is out. Results of an in-depth survey of meeting pros from across the country reveal how the past year has impacted our industry and what types of trends we can expect for the year ahead.
DOWNLOAD the full report. Go to our
PLANNER FORUM and share your thoughts.
ConventionSouth On The Road
Throughout the year,
ConventionSouth writers and editors travel to destinations throughout the Southeast and report on their unique meeting offerings. This month, read about our traveling journalist's experiences:
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Valdosta, Ga.—
Raleigh, N.C.—
Fairfax County, Va.
Planning Directory
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Site Solutions:
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Hot Dates/Deals
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