Meeting Leaders: Jacqueline Grena

Check out meeting tips and insights from Jacqueline Grena of the Greater Zion Convention and Tourist Office.

Chandler’s Entrepreneurial Spirit Energizes Events

Visitors who expect a suburb of Phoenix will be surprised. Chandler is home to global corporations, start-ups and small businesses buzzing with new ideas.

Top 5 Reasons to Meet in Monroe-West Monroe, Louisiana

Ample options for venues and accommodations, along with great service and dining at locally-owned restaurants serving up Louisiana favorites are just a few of the reasons why you should meet in Monroe-West Monroe.

Inaugural STS Meeting Guide Coming in February

Small Market Meetings and Southeast Tourism Society launch a new collaboration. The February issue will showcase popular meeting sites and cities across the STS region, which includes members from 13 states and the District of Columbia. 

E-learning or Face-to-face?: The Value of Professional Development

Live, in-person meetings will look different, but as always the critical factor will be participation. Now more than ever, we need to come together, share ideas, and learn new processes.

Kingston Resorts Completing $65 Million Renovation at Two Myrtle Beach Destinations

Following a $65 million renovation, Kingston Resorts is welcoming guests to fully updated rooms, suites and meeting/event space at two Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, properties: Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort and Embassy Suites by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort.

Visit Baton Rouge Names Jill Kidder President, CEO

Jill Kidder is the new president and CEO of Visit Baton Rouge. Kidder is also currently president and CEO of the Louisiana Travel Association.

Chattanooga Convention Center to Debut 25 Gig Internet Service, Upgrade Wi-Fi Network

Chattanooga has launched America’s first community-wide 25 Gig internet service delivered over a 100% fiber-optic network – and the Chattanooga Convention Center will be the first customer.

Curio Collection by Hilton Debuts Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach After Multi-Million Dollar Restoration

Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach in Oxnard, California, will make its debut this fall following a multi-million-dollar renovation. The Curio Collection by Hilton property is set to open in October.

Escape the Hassle of the Big City: Meet in Lubbock, Texas

Lubbock's big-city resources without the hassle of larger metro coins the city as a “big, small town.”