Category: Convention News

A Midwestern Meeting of the Minds

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Sep 04, 2019

The annual meeting of the American Society of Association Executives took place in mid-August in the 1.8-million-square-foot Greater Columbus Convention Center in Ohio, bringing more than 2,600 association executives together for education and…

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Columbus Meetings: Something for Everyone

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Sep 04, 2019

The doctor is in and he’s ordered a trip to North Market in the heart of downtown Columbus to cure all of our food and beverage needs. Nick Dekker, a food blogger, author and tour guide (aka Dr. Breakfast), still makes frequent house calls to North…

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If You Can Dream It, These Venues Can Deliver It

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Aug 01, 2019

With 1.8 million sq. ft. of meeting space and 75 meeting rooms, Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC) completed a $140 million renovation in 2017 that brought nine new meeting rooms with outside windows, a dedicated room for nursing mothers and…

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From Cow Town To Smart City, Can Central Ohio Make The Grade?

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Aug 01, 2019

Today, Columbus is a magnet for talent throughout the region, and has become the nation's 14th largest city, with a population of about 1 million and 2 million in the metro area. Recent graduates and budding entrepreneurs are drawn to the city from…

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Columbus: The Next Big Meetings Destination That Might Not Be on Your Radar

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Aug 01, 2019

There’s something happening in Columbus. Columbus is on the move, with young entrepreneurs opening up artisanal businesses and restaurants in its Short North convention district. A formerly forgotten flood plain is also set to explode as a haven for…

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IMEX: i on the industry

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Jun 03, 2019

In a new series, our IMEX team report back on global conferences, events and summits throughout the year. First-up, senior sales manager Richard Allchild attends the Destinations International 2019 CEO Summit, in the stunning city of Asheville, North…

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Columbus Announces Surprises for ASAE Attendees

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Apr 01, 2019

Still haven’t booked your ticket for American Society of Association Executives Annual Meeting & Exposition in Columbus, Ohio, August 10-13? Experience Columbus is sweetening the pot by throwing in even more only-in the “indie arts capital of the…

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Ohio Offers Electrifying Nightlife Options for Groups

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Apr 01, 2019

A multitude of entertaining evening experiences await groups meeting in Ohio when time doesn’t allow for a fun add-on event during business hours. At the end of a day filled with back-to-back meetings, groups can tap into everything from local craft…

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An Awakening in Columbus

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Apr 01, 2019

The capital of Ohio, one of the fastest growing cities in the United States, lives largely in the future tense: There’s a palpable energy when walking through yuppie-centric Short North, drinking with strangers around a bonfire in the still-bohemian…

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Columbus Going All Out to Entertain Attendees at ASAE's August Convention

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Apr 01, 2019

When the American Society of Association Executives brings its annual meeting to Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 10-13, the city's convention and visitors bureau will aim to please attendees with its entertainment lineup. Experience Columbus will fly in John…

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