Editorial Calendar (2026)

Drive-in Markets

With easy access and no air travel required, drive-in destinations take the fast lane for meetings.

Museums & Historical Attractions

Family-friendly Destinations

Destinations that entice attendees to bring the family and stay longer.

Convention Centers Come of Age

The Relationship Issue

How planners, CVBs, and meeting sites partner together for memorable events.

Annual CVB & Planner Relationship Survey Results

We examine both sides of the meetings market, based on your anonymous responses.

The WOW Issue: Destinations, Convention Centers, Venues & Excursions

Awe-inspiring spaces and exhilarating experiences that are poised to steal the spotlight.

Marketing & Promotion Strategies

How to craft compelling messages around event themes; use multi-channel apps and social media; and collaborate with sponsors and industry leaders to promote events.

Radiant Resorts

Readers pick their favorite resorts.

Venue Sourcing & Contract Negotiations

Tips for selecting the right venue, negotiating favorable terms, and avoiding hidden fees.

Southern Flavors

Food is an essential ingredient in any gathering, and we serve up where to find the best bites in the South.

Celebrity-Owned Restaurants for Private Events

Small Markets with Big Impact

Attendees are increasingly interested in smaller destinations that offer authentic experiences, unique local attractions, and cost-savings.

Technology: Event management tools, AI/impact on staffing

We look at the best event-management tools, event apps, AR/VR and hybrid technology, and AI’s impact on staffing.

Annual Buyers’ Guide & Meeting Sites Directory

This comprehensive print and digital guide is an essential resource for planning events in the South.

Hot Things to Do in the South

Our quintessential guide to must-see Southern spots.

Health & Wellness for Events

From fresh foods to spa treatments, we share tips for healthy F&B offerings, hotels with high-end spas and fitness centers, and Zen meeting experiences.

New & Renovated Meeting Sites

A glimpse of new and newly updated venues for meetings and events.

Annual State of the Industry Survey Results

Our yearly study reveals vital trends in the South's meetings industry.

Music & Meetings

From blues to brass bands, salsa to jazz, the South is known for its rich musical heritage. These musical destinations give meetings their rhythm. We also look at live-music hotspots for offsite fun.

Theme Parks, Adventure Parks & Safari Parks

The Awards Issue

Our annual awards and recognition issue is among the most popular. This special edition spotlights Meeting Professionals to Watch, our readers’ choice for top venues, and the best new or renovated sites in the South.