Category: Convention News

Inspiring and one-of-a-kind: New memorial and museum in Columbus honors all veterans

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Oct 30, 2018

This new National Veterans Memorial and Museum in downtown Columbus, Ohio, is the first of its kind devoted to veterans of all conflicts and all branches of the U.S. military. READ MORE…

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9 Nibble-Worthy Food Tours

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Oct 30, 2018

Rise and shine with Nick "Dr. Breakfast" Dekker. The blogger, influencer and author leads guided tours of five local breakfast spots in Columbus' Short North district. Diners will sample pastries, eggs, juice and coffee. Columbus Food Adventures…

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Hands Off the Wheel: Self-Driving Shuttles Debut in Columbus

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Oct 30, 2018

Northern California has Silicon Valley and SoCal has Silicon Beach. But, don’t discount Columbus. The Ohio city is also at the forefront of emerging technology and home to makers, thinkers and doers behind cutting edge start-ups. READ MORE…

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Wake up in a brewery at new beer hotel near Columbus, Ohio, where the suds scene is hopping

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Oct 02, 2018

There was nothing obviously out of the ordinary about the middle-aged man sitting near me in the hotel breakfast area, except for the beverages he chose to supplement his morning coffee: a flight of beers.Well, maybe it wasn't that unusual…

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Hotels and resorts that welcome millennials: The Bahamas, San Francisco, Columbus, more

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Oct 02, 2018

These cool destinations feature Instagram-worthy décor, 24/7 music and ample socializing spaces…

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How to Cope With a Convention Center Renovation

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Oct 02, 2018

You did your due diligence and locked in the dates for your big annual convention years in advance, and you just know that the convention center has everything your large group needs to hold a successful meeting. Then the sky fell in the form of a…

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Columbus’ North Market Checks All the Culinary Boxes

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Oct 02, 2018

Deciding what’s on the menu can be a stressful part of planning meetings, but urban public market venues are all the rage when it comes to satiating the cravings of every attendee…

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2018 Meetings Trendsetters: 20 Industry Agents of Change

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Aug 01, 2018

While handling the SMERF, hobby and multicultural markets for Experience Columbus would be a full slate for most, Celia Anderson finds the time to dedicate her communications talent to being a TEDx speaker and published author, as well as formerly…

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7 Gay Pride Events to Catch on the Road

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Jun 05, 2018

Get actively involved in this Midwest town’s pride celebration June 15–17. Stonewall Columbus Pride will organize a Run for Pride 5K trek, a scenic bicycle ride through German Village and a poker tournament offering cash prizes. READ MORE…

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Value Destinations

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May 29, 2018

As with many destinations, Columbus depends partly on regionally based companies that attract attendees locally and nationwide. Last year, Columbus-based Nationwide Children’s Hospital held a three-day meeting at the Hilton Downtown Columbus for 300…

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