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November 2009 Issue
ConventionSouth August Issue 

2009 Directory Of Meeting Sites In The South

Your most accurate & complete site selection resource has just been published. CLICK HERE to access our 24/7 online directory now, and easily research convention and civic centers, hotels, CVBs and other meeting sites. 

Find EXTRA CONTENT In The Digital Edition

ConventionSouth brings you an exclusive online supplement to the 2009 Directory of Meeting Sites in the South. This site selection guide provides details about 30 meeting sites across the South that are ready to earn your business. CHECK IT OUT HERE!




November 2009 DIGITAL EDITION:

If you haven't already read the October 2009 issue, it's filled with hot topics available online by clicking on the links below:

 

COVER STORY:


TRENDS WATCH 2010

This year's ConventionSouth Meetings Trends In the South Report reveals the latest trends in the hospitality and meetings industry. And, the good news is 2010 should be a great year with more meetings, more attendance and lower rates. Click to read the report.




FEATURE:


Meeting & Golf: The Game Is Still Hot

Golf remains one of the most popular sports in America because of its broad appeal. Yes, even us amateurs like getting out on the course. Meeting planners also say the game is important to the meetings agenda. CLICK to read all of the factors that are helping keep the game recession and perception proof. [Photo Courtesy of Pinehurst (N.C.) Resort] 



NEWS:


Current Happenings From Virginia To Texas

The 296-room Doubletree Hotel Dallas/Richardson with 12,000 square feet of meeting space has opened following a renovation that updated the property to brand standards. CLICK to read more about this and other hot happening across the south.


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ADVICE:


Take Control Of Your Clutter

Barbara Hemphill, known as the "Paper Tiger Lady" for her software designed to tame your office clutter and organize documents and data, reveals how you can get your desktop in shape for the New Year. CLICK HERE FOR 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.



 

November 2009

 









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:
Palm Coast, Florida
ChampionsGate, Florida



 

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.]







CHECK OUT THESE ONLINE RESOURCES:


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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