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January 2009 Issue

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ConventionSouth September 2008 Digital MagazineConventionSouth Digital Edition

It's now easier than ever to read ConventionSouth. Now you can get ConventionSouth, page-by-page, at your fingertips through our new Digital Edition. This online version allows you to view, flip through and zoom in on ConventionSouth just as it appears in print. Read special reports, news updates, advice columns, feature articles and our Insider's Guide to the South section—in full color and with pictures.


Plus, the Digital Edition's enhanced features allow you to interact with ConventionSouth through easy-to-use tools, including:

—Quick Find options that allow you to find the areas of interest fast.
—Keyword searches for researching topics—and meeting sites—of interest.
—Link capabilities that transfer you to the websites of meeting sites, suppliers and other resources found in each issue.
—E-mail services, so you can share articles with your co-workers, clients and peers.
—Print features so you can keep a record of ideas and advice found in each issue.

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What's Inside The January 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.

ConventionSouth January 2008COVER STORY:


Drive-In Meetings

Meeting industry insiders say they're selecting drive-in destinations in order to cut costs and build attendance.

Plus, in our special advertising and information section, check out a showcase of more than 20 easy-access destinations and meeting sites in the Southeast who are seeking your business.



Green Meetings & HotelsSPECIAL REPORT:


Green Meetings & Hotels

An on-site report from the Florida Green Lodging Conference reveals how The Sunshine State is moving forward on eco-friendly tourism.






John GrahamFEATURE:


Associations & The Economy

John Graham IV, CAE, of the American Society of Association Executives and others share how associations can move through the weak economy and stay strong.

Plus, Graham is the January moderator of ConventionSouth's online Planner Forum. POST your comments and questions and get sound advice from his responses.




Lin Grensing-PropholADVICE:


Resolving Disputes

Columnist Lin Grensing-Prophol delves into the issue of workplace disputes and finds out from the experts how you can best approach disagreements with others. 






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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2008 Meeting TrendsPlanners 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:
Valdosta, Ga.
Raleigh, N.C.
Fairfax County, Va.




Planning Directory

We are pleased to provide you with this up-to-date database of meeting sites in the South. This service is funded by ConventionSouth's advertisers who are aggressively seeking group events and are most likely to truly earn your business. [Search numerous meeting sites throughout the south.]








Feedback Live:

Give us your input! Click here to answer this month's Feedback Live question!

Planner Forum:

Share your thoughts! Click here to post a comment on our planner forum.

Site Solutions:

Looking for the perfect location for your next event? Tell us what you're looking for (be as general or specific as you like) and we'll connect you with suppliers that meet your site selection criteria. Plus, you'll automatically qualify to win a $200 American Express gift card! Click here.

Hot Dates/Deals

Looking for a last-minute site or an extra special value for your next meeting? Search our database of "hot dates" at Southern meeting sites. Click here.

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2010 Top Events Award

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Annual Meeting Professionals To Watch

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Annual Readers' Choice Awards

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New And Renovated Top Honors

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