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July 2009 Issue

Industry News

Meetings & Events News

· Headlines from the meetings industry.
· Top news from the Virginia's, the Carolinas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida.
· Top news from Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas.





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What's Inside ConventionSouth's July 2009 Digital Edition


ConventionSouth July 2009COVER STORY:


The Flu Pandemic Panic 

If you're worried about the swine flu this fall and its potential impact on your meetings, our cover story brings the recent pandemic into perspective with insight from meetings industry experts as well as thoughts on how the threat of the influenza virus could be more media hype than a widespread concern. Read more on the flu—and even falling coconuts.




Small MarketsFEATURE:


Small Markets = Big Values

Meeting professionals are praising the advantages of second- and third-tier destinations for their cost-saving values, convenience factor, hospitality and much more. In this feature article, we hear from several planners who share their thoughts on why smaller markets can successfully host your next event. Read more.





Small Market DestinationsFEATURE:


Small Markets Of The South

From Virginia to Texas, this special information and advertising section offers insight into which small market destinations in the South are especially tune-in to meetings. Find out just what venues, accommodations and services they can provide you and your group.








Ben BaezADVICE:


Community Service & Meetings

One hotelier shares how his hotel's community service program for meetings can enhance your event during this economy. Read more.






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.

Savannah, Ga.

· Miami, Florida
· Roanoke Valley
· Jackson/Meridian, Mississippi
· Chattanooga, Tennessee
· Dallas, Texas
· Savannah, Georgia (pictured here)

 

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EXCLUSIVE ONLINE CONTENT!

Resort Hot Dates

Resort Hot Dates

It's a great time to meet at resorts as the deals for groups are ripe for the taking. CLICK HERE to find resorts in the South that are now offering hot deals for groups.







'09 Green Meetings Guide

Download The '09 Green Meetings Guide

Want to learn more about greening your meetings and events as well as find out what meeting sites in the South offer eco-friendly services? Sure you do! CLICK HERE and download ConventionSouth's "2009 Guide To Green Meetings In The South."



 


The ConventionSouth Blog

Want to know what ConventionSouth Managing Editor Marlane Bundock is talking about today? Click HERE to read her perspectives on the latest meetings industry hot topics.





 

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:
Miami, Florida
Frisco, Texas





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:

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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

Was an event held at your site or destination creatively and professionally executed? If so, nominate the event and planner for inclusion in the December special awards and recognition issue.

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Annual Meeting Professionals To Watch

In the December 2010 issue of ConventionSouth, editors will include profiles of meeting planners whose creativity has been recognized by you. Nominate meeting planners for this recognition.

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Annual Readers' Choice Awards

The December 2010 issue of ConventionSouth will highlight some of the South's most creative and professional convention and visitors bureaus and meeting sites as selected by you.

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New And Renovated Top Honors

The December 2010 issue of ConventionSouth will highlight some of the South's top meeting sites that are newly opened and top sites that have recently renovated or expanded.

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