Meetings & Events News
· Headlines from the meetings industry. · Top news from the Virginias, the Carolinas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida.· Top news from Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas.What's Inside ConventionSouth's May 2009 Digital Edition
COVER STORY:
The economy is actually good news for meeting planners wanting to take their group to a resort.
Find out why and where you can get great deals at resort properties in the South.
SPECIAL REPORT:
Medical and healthcare meetings are under more scrutiny than ever before due to new codes, but despite the increased restrictions, it turns out these meetings are growing in number.
Find out about the codes and what Southern cities are aggressively going after medical meetings.
FEATURE:
Boutique hotels offer unsurpassed charm that can’t be found at their larger counterparts, but that's just one of the advantages to booking them for meetings.
Find out the complete scoop.
ADVICE:
ConventionSouth columnist Paul Peavy shares his insight on how you can successful energizing younger attendees at your events.
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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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.
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."
A number of hotel companies have launched special incentives to meeting planners and groups.
CLICK HERE for more details.
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:
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Graham, Texas—
Snowshoe, West Virginia
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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Planner Forum:
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Site Solutions:
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Hot Dates/Deals
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