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CS March 2010
The CVB Issue
Convention and Visitors Bureaus (CVBs) across the South are showing increased commitment to assist meeting pros during this sluggish economy. They’re on board to prove that meetings matter—not only to their local destinations—but also to meeting professionals. Find out just how CVBs are going the extra mile and what you need to be asking CVBs to get the best deals. CLICK HERE.
2010 CVB Trends Survey
Online Exclusive: CVB Trends Survey
CLICK HERE to download the results to our 2010 CVB Trends survey. Results show how convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs) are more focused on meetings than ever, are doing more for groups and are offering better rewards.
Convention Survives 'The Perfect Storm'
Convention Survives ‘The Perfect Storm’
As a nor’easter brewed off the coast of Virginia, nearly 1,800 people trained in the field of emergency medicine were checking in to the downtown Norfolk (Va.) Waterside Marriott for a conference. Find out how the “perfect group” of professionals successfully weathered “the perfect storm.” CLICK HERE.

 


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Whitepaper: 'The Value Of Meetings'
The Value Of MeetingsTBA Global has also completed a new whitepaper entitled "The Value of Meetings," which strives to show the perception issues facing the meetings industry and how companies can make their meetings more appropriate and effective during these times, Rubenstein said.

"Also included in the white paper is a collection of data that shows that well executed meetings, designed to meet specific goals, greatly contribute to company profits," he said. "The benefits of meetings include the development of engaged employees, improved company culture, more satisfied employees, increased employee retention and more cost-effective compensation than bonuses. To download the whitepaper, click here.




ConventionSouth's Special Industry Partners are working with us to further enhance the South's position as the number one destination for meetings, conventions and other group events. Click on a partner's name or logo for more destination data. 



Virginia Tourism
The Beach Club
Mobile Bay
Tampa Bay & Company
Hampton Roads Convention Center
Greater Birmingham
Paragon Casino
Grand Hyatt San Antonio
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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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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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