ConventionSouth Magazine

01/13/2025

First Caesars casino resort in Virginia now open https://buff.ly/3Py1Vel

Caesars Virginia, a 587,000-square-foot casino resort, has opened in southern Virginia as the brand’s first casino resort in the state.

01/10/2025

Houston suburb secures bond for new 200,000-square-foot convention center https://buff.ly/3PxttQY

The Board of Directors of the East Montgomery County Improvement District announced the sale and delivery of more than $159 million in sales tax revenue bonds for the construction of a new 210,000-square-foot convention center and 813-space attached parking garage at the Valley Ranch Town Center in....

01/08/2025

Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue Austin appoints Travis Breen as director of sales https://buff.ly/4gKRaBu

Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue Austin has appointed Travis Breen as director of sales, marketing and events. In this role, Breen will oversee sales, marketing, and event strategies for the hotel, reporting directly to interim general manager Claudia Dowdy.

01/08/2025

Michelin-starred chef to lead restaurant at newly opened Albert Hotel https://buff.ly/424WXNU

Michael Fojtasek, a Michelin-starred chef and three-time James Beard finalist for Best Chef: Southwest, debuted The Restaurant at Albert Hotel, coinciding with the opening of Albert Hotel on January 3.

01/07/2025

Drive Success with Oceanfront Excellence at Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa

01/07/2025

Unforgettable Experiences Await in Greensboro, N.C.

01/06/2025

Collaborate with Disney for Your Next Meeting!

01/06/2025

Your Perfect Getaway is Just a Drive Away at Paragon Casino Resort

Looking for the ultimate drive-in destination that combines business, relaxation, and fun? Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville, La., is the perfect place to

01/03/2025

New Orleans & Company issues official statement, sends condolences to victims of Bourbon Street tragedy https://buff.ly/4h0pRmf

Walt Leger III, president and CEO of New Orleans & Company, the official destination and marketing sales organization for the city’s tourism industry, issued a statement following the New Year’s Day rampage at Bourbon Street.

01/02/2025

Driven to Impress https://buff.ly/3DybRSj

Choosing drivable destinations can be a game-changing strategy for boosting attendance and engagement when planning meetings and events. These easily accessible locations go beyond convenience and cost efficiency, offering opportunities for unique and vibrant experiences to immerse attendees in loca...

12/26/2024

Visit Florida’s president/CEO to retire https://buff.ly/4iL7fsl

Dana Young, president and CEO of Visit Florida, has announced her retirement after six years of service leading the state’s official tourism marketing organization. The longest-serving agency head in the DeSantis Administration, Young will remain in her role until a new president and CEO is appoin...

12/25/2024

Talking Points: Meetings & Events Hit a Home Run at Truist Park https://buff.ly/3ZTgGgI

Atlanta native Dawn Truemper has been a lifelong fan of Major League Baseball’s (MLB) Atlanta Braves; now, she is a member of the staff. “It is fun to work for the organization I have respected my whole life,” she says.

12/24/2024

Off to the Races https://buff.ly/4gQ1ZBP

Venues with gaming and sporting elements bring an embedded sense of community and excitement, setting a thrilling tone for any event they host. Sporting venues have a high “wow factor” due to their size and scope. Casinos and racetracks allow guests to try their luck during breaks and downtime. ...

12/24/2024

Three downtown Dallas hotels partner to elevate convention experience https://buff.ly/4fu30hK

Sheraton Dallas Hotel, Dallas Marriott Downtown, and JW Marriott Arts District Hotel are coming together to welcome convention-goers and corporate travelers with Dallas Downtown Connection, a collaboration between the three hotels to offer access to versatile event and meeting spaces, upscale amenit...

12/23/2024

2025 Meetings Forecast https://buff.ly/3ZI2Mhb

As we near the end of 2024 and look 
forward to the new year ahead, we asked members of ConventionSouth’s editorial advisory board to reflect on what they learned from their meetings and hospitality experiences throughout the past year and how they might apply important takeaways in 2025. They a...

12/23/2024

Two major developments coming to Downtown Lake Charles for meetings and events https://buff.ly/3VKTks9

Two new developments—a Hilton Garden Inn and a new downtown amphitheater—are underway in Lake Charles, La. The Hilton Garden Inn will be built adjacent to Lake Charles Event Center as the event center’s first onsite hotel.

12/22/2024

Desirea Stewart – Arrowhead Conferences & Events https://buff.ly/400sQWp

Desirea Stewart, CMP, 
CHSP, CFMP

12/22/2024

Rod Rydell – Association of Medical Directors of Information Systems/KRI https://buff.ly/3P0nc01

Rod Rydell