Small Market Meetings

Small Market Meetings is the only magazine in the United States that focuses exclusively on venues and locations for smaller meetings.

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Drury Hotels Opens New Hotel in College Station, Texas

6 days ago | smallmarketmeetings.com | Rachel Carter

ST. LOUIS — Drury Hotels recently opened its newest hotel in Texas. The Drury Plaza Hotel College Station — the 18th Drury Hotel in Texas — features 160 guest rooms and 1,100 square feet of meeting space. This is the first hotel opened by the company in 2025, with three additional openings slated before the end of the year. At the Drury Plaza Hotel College Station, meeting planners will experience industry-leading value and flexibility with Drury Hotels’ Meetings with More program.
City of Mobile, Alabama, Partners with Oak View Group to Manage New Civic Arena

1 week ago | smallmarketmeetings.com | Rachel Carter

MOBILE, Alabama — The city of Mobile, Alabama, recently approved a long-term agreement with Oak View Group to operate and manage its new, state-of-the-art entertainment arena in downtown Mobile. Following the demolition of the outdated Mobile Civic Center, the city of Mobile is teaming up with OVG to build and operate a brand-new, world-class entertainment venue on the same property.
Scenic Universities to Inspire Attendees

2 weeks ago | smallmarketmeetings.com | Rachel Crick

Few things inspire focus and creativity like a room with a view — that’s why beautiful scenery and college campuses so often go hand in hand. Campuses with mountain vistas, serene lakes and lush landscaping are especially inspiring settings for meetings and events. They combine the benefits typical of meeting at a college, such as access to advanced technology and educational speakers, with elegant backdrops that complement upscale events like banquets and receptions.
Ridgeland, Mississippi: a Natchez Trace Treasure

2 weeks ago | smallmarketmeetings.com | Zach Chouteau

Ridgeland, Mississippi at a GlanceLocationApproximately 12 miles north of JacksonAccessJackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport; Interstate 55Major Meeting SpacesEmbassy Suites Jackson North RidgelandHotel RoomsApproximately 1,400Off-Site VenuesWaller Craft Center, The Stellar VenueContact InfoExplore Ridgeland800-468-6078exploreridgeland.comRidgeland, Mississippi, offers attendees the best of both worlds.
Launch Sequence

2 weeks ago | smallmarketmeetings.com | Rachel Crick

It’s easy for organizations to get swept up in the exciting idea of creating new events. Visions of packed ballrooms and large profit margins often propel these new events forward, even though planners know the reality of launching an event often entails guesswork, skepticism and setbacks. So, what are the major differences between planning a recurring event and a new event? How should one assess the event and its needs without a history?
Zemi Miches Punta Cana All‑Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton Accepting Reservations

2 weeks ago | smallmarketmeetings.com | Rachel Carter

MCLEAN, Virginia — Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton, in the Dominican Republic is accepting reservations for stays beginning June 30. The resort will be the first all-inclusive property in the Dominican Republic under the Curio Collection by Hilton brand, joining a portfolio of more than 40 Hilton hotels and resorts throughout the Caribbean and 270 throughout Latin America.
Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas Unveils Latest Piece of Multi-Phase Renovation

2 weeks ago | smallmarketmeetings.com | Rachel Carter

BETHESDA, Maryland — The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas, recently unveiled 124 redesigned luxury villas, the most recent piece of the hotel’s renovation. The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas opened its doors in January 2024, becoming the newest addition to The Ritz-Carlton’s collection of over 110 hotels and resorts worldwide. The property also reopened with new meeting spaces and event facilities that span 80,000 square feet, including 29 event rooms and 19 breakout rooms.
The Value of Experiential Marketing

2 weeks ago | smallmarketmeetings.com | Rachel Crick

Rachel Crick recently spoke with Alexis Campbell, the event producer at Stoelt Productions, on experiential marketing and how you can use it to promote your brand. Alexis Campbell is an event producer at Stoelt Productions, an experiential marketing and event production company. She attended the University of Arkansas for a bachelor’s degree in journalism with an emphasis in advertising and public relations, as well as a master’s degree in the same field.
Meeting Leaders: Toby Word

2 weeks ago | smallmarketmeetings.com | Rebecca Treon

Executive Profile Name: Toby Word Title: Sales Manager Organization: Chesapeake Convention and Visitors Bureau Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Birthplace: Queens, New York Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, S.U.N.Y. Purchase, 1990 Career History: • Performing artist (professional modern dancer), 1986–1996 • Account executive, Yellow Pages Publishing, 1994–1997 • Account executive, JWG Associates, Recruitment Advertising Agency, 1997–2000 • Media sales executive, Pilot Media Companies,...
Hyatt to Acquire Playa Hotels and Resorts, Enhancing Hyatt’s All-Inclusive Platform

3 weeks ago | smallmarketmeetings.com | Rachel Carter

CHICAGO — Hyatt Hotels recently announced that Hyatt has entered into an agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of Playa Hotels and Resorts for approximately $2.6 billion, including about $900 million of debt, net of cash. Playa is a leading owner and operator of all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica, and Hyatt is currently the beneficial owner of 9.4% of Playa’s outstanding shares.