Tag: Places

When associate editor Libby Hoppe returned from Connect Marketplace, she asked herself the same question as a lot of other attendees: Now what? As a first-time attendee, here’s what she learned while she was at the event and what she needs to do now that she’s home. [...] Read more

The Discovery Channel created a promotional piece for its television network using the tune of the campfire song “I Love the Mountains.” The one-minute video shows stars of its shows like “Deadliest Catch” and “Dirty Jobs” singing along, explaining why the world is awesome, with the chorus line “Boom De Ah Dah.” Discovery then encouraged others to create their own videos, and so we did. [...] Read more

Year-round recreation on Antelope Island includes easy hiking , horseback riding, cycling and cross-country skiing. [...] Read more

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport opens in May in Panama City Beach, Florida. [...] Read more

Planners find that Florida is a visitor-focused and visitor-centric destination offering tailor-made meetings for their groups. [...] Read more

Texas’ three big cities — San Antonio, Dallas and Houston — always offer something new. [...] Read more

Destinations got their creative juices flowing this year and the results have been impressive. Find out what they are doing to catch planners’ eyes and how to work with them to make your event great. [...] Read more

The historical differences between North Carolina and South Carolina are strong and span the gamut from political persuasions to barbecue and topography. In the same way, there are many variables and differences for groups to consider when choosing between the neighboring states. [...] Read more

Virginia has meeting space that ranges from distinctly Southern (old mansions) to ultra-modern (eco-friendly convention centers). Steeped in history and proud to show it off, it provide rich cultural attractions, entertainment and spectacular scenery from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Atlantic shore. [...] Read more

Steve Moore, Greater Phoenix CVB President and CEO, Dan Fenton, Team San Jose President/CEO, Maura Allen Gast, Irving CVB Executive Director, and Karen Williams, Louisville Executive Vice President, discuss the “AIG Effect” on the meetings and tourism industry as well as their respective destinations. [...] Read more