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Louisville’s Iconic Venues Elevate Meetings and Events
At the legendary Churchill Downs—home of the Kentucky Derby—events can be held for up to 1,500 attendees at picturesque venues between the Twin Spires such as Millionaire’s Row, the Rooftop Garden and the Turf Club.
How Visit Aurora Can Help You Plan the Perfect Event
Aurora is home to the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, with 518,000 square feet of event space; as well as the Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center, with 35,000-plus square feet of meeting space and 16 breakout spaces.
Mixing Physical and Virtual Events for Lasting Engagement
With Ascend’s Member Connect Live! platform, planners can combine live and recorded education and networking to allow members to connect year-round.
Five Lessons from a Full Year of Online Events
Digital experiences have become a staple in in business events. Here are the top takeaways from five successful 2020 virtual conferences.
A Success in Event Safety for Edmonton
This Canadian city’s experience hosting the NHL bubble makes it well-primed for safe gatherings in the future.
4 Louisville Hotels Have Meetings on Their Minds
After earning the GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation, four hotels are welcoming groups back to Louisville for memorable and safe experiences
Louisville Is Back in the Saddle and Ready for Visitors
The 147th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, arguably the world’s most prestigious horse race, will take place on the first Saturday in May, as is tradition (the 2020 race was moved to September due to COVID-19).
With New Hotels and Venues, Las Vegas Welcomes the Next Generation of Meetings
Now home to 14 million square feet of meeting space—with 2 million-plus added in the last year—Las Vegas offers seemingly endless opportunities for creating engaging, socially distanced events.
Groups Reach Peak Performance in Aurora
With picture-perfect views of the Rocky Mountains, the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center celebrates the state’s alpine charm at every turn while offering 485,000 square feet of convention center space.
Discover “Coastal” Distancing in Virginia Beach
Located where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Beach takes full advantage of its seaside setting and temperate climate. Outdoor venues abound, where meeting attendees can space themselves out while enjoying a laidback coastal charm that’s the perfect remedy for stressful times.
In Myrtle Beach, Meetings Turn Into Vacations
Whether they add on a pre- or post-trip family vacation—or simply enjoy themselves during their free time—meeting attendees will find that Myrtle Beach’s coastal charm and abundant natural beauty make it easy to turn work into play.
Discover What’s New in Charlotte
Meeting planners asked, and the Charlotte Convention Center delivered. When the newly expanded Charlotte Convention Center (CCC) opens its doors this summer, it will offer many features based on meeting planner feedback. “A consistent point we heard was ‘more open spaces for collaboration.”