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How Meeting Planners Are Surviving the Great Recession 2Hot Midwest Convention Centers Page 41

F&D DiReCtoRy: SiteS & CitieS Pages 16-43

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Awards of Excellence Ballot .............. 5

ColumnsCaffin’s Corner.................................... 2Viewpoint ........................................... 6Planner Perspectives ......................... 8

Destination SpotlightOklahoma City, Oklahoma .............. 14

Spotlight InterviewManagement & Marketing: How Event Planners Are Surviving the Great Recession, a Q&A with Stephen Hacker, President of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events ................ 12

F&D Hot ListMidwest Convention Centers: Affordable, Accessible & Versatile ....................................... 41

Facility FocusBoston Convention & Exhibition Center ............................................... 45

ResourcesFacilities & Destinations Buyer’s Guide: Your Products & Services Directory ............................ 46Directory Index A-Z ......................... 16Ad Index ........................................... 48 F&D Directory: Sites & Cities NortheastAtlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority .......................... 16Boston Convention & Exhibition Center ....................... 17Connecticut Convention Center .... 20David L. Lawrence Convention Center .......................... 22 Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau ......... 34Rhode Island Convention Center .......................... 36Rochester Riverside Convention Center .......................... 36

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Planner GuideMid-Atlantic Hilton Garden Inn Fairfax ................ 27 Walter E. Washington Convention Center .......................... 40Visit Norfolk ...................................... 30

Southeast Baton Rouge Convention & Visitors Authority ......................... 17 The Georgia Center ...................... 22Hilton Atlanta ................................. 27Knoxville Convention Center .......... 30 Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau ......... 30Prime F. Osborn Convention Center ......................... 31

Midwest JW Marriott Indianapolis ................. 26 Rapid City Convention & Visitors Bureau.............................. 34

West Albuquerque Convention Center .......................... 16Austin Convention Center .............. 17Cox Convention Center ................ 20George R. Brown Convention Center .......................... 22 Hawaii Convention Center ............. 26 Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau ............................. 30Palm Springs Convention Center ......................... 31Salt Palace Convention Center ...... 36Washington State Convention & Trade Center ............ 40

The Caribbean Puerto Rico Convention Center .... 34Sheraton Puerto Rico ..................... 36

Canada Calgary TELUS Convention Centre ......................... 20 Direct Energy Centre ..................... 22Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre ........................ 40

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Even though the economic recovery may be more sluggish than we like, the meetings industry should fall back on our generally optimistic outlook and shed and channel our energies into creating new possibilities. One place to start is a core component of most

conventions and trade shows, the exhibition floor.All meetings, especially larger events, feature several critical parts—including but not

limited to: seminars, educational sessions as well as receptions, banquets and other networking opportunities. But the exhibition floor brings in a sizeable and usually the majority of an event’s revenue while also being a main attraction for meeting attendees—members of an industry or an association need to find out what is the latest and greatest in order to further their own professional goals.

Optimizing the effectiveness of an exhibition floor starts with site selection. Accessibility, affordability and enticing attractions are aspects of a meetings destination that will attract exhibitor and attendee alike, but the venue hosting the convention must have the load in/load out capabilities to accommodate the type of exhibitions for the event, the necessary internal infrastructure to handle the technological vendor requirements and an interior design that enhances the flow of attendees between the trade show component to the educational, networking and other segments of the convention.

A meeting is not an isolated event and exhibitors can’t just show up and expect to get great results. Advance work must be done to maximize the face-to-face interactions exhibitors and attendees need, then post-event follow-up must be carried through in order that their goals can be fully achieved.

Helping exhibitors and attendees connect is an expanding part of the planner’s job. Social networking tools like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn are now critical in facilitating pre and post-show connections. Again, I’m biased. In this issue of Facilities & Destinations Planner Guide is a special column (page 8), Targeting Attendees & Promoting Meetings with Social Media by Jennifer Beam Johnson, an independent meeting planner.

But connecting exhibitors and your attendees so you optimize the exhibition floor of your event is also very much about site selection. A site is not just about a city and its hotels and convention center; it’s about the planner and his or her colleagues partnering with the personnel at the destination. Meeting Planners are increasingly asking their destination and venue partners about how they can aid in promoting the event. Turns out, from regional marketing to customized promotions, CVB and meeting venue staff can be as committed as you are when it comes to optimizing your exhibition floor.

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Awards are a way to show recognition, and voting on who should win the honor is a way to have your voice heard. In the meetings industry, no voice matters more than those of the planners of meetings, conventions and trade shows. Event Success is the very basis of our industry and intrinsic to that success is the interface between the planner and destination personnel.

Our Awards of Excellence have been a critical component of the Facilities Media Group, publishers of Facilities & Destinations, since the company’s inception in 1988. The awards acknowledge value, quality and excellence among venues and destinations, as well as give a voice to Meeting Planners.

The Prime Site Award is given out in three categories: Convention Centers, Conference Centers, and Hotels & Resorts. The Top Destination Award is the award given to

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Convention & Visitor Bureaus or similar entities that sell a city and/or region as a setting for a meeting. The reason the awards remain in high esteem industry-wide is the input of meeting planners.

“Whenever you are recognized by your peers in the industry it is extremely gratifying and always a compliment to our efforts and the work of our local staffs,” said Steve Peters, President of VenuWorks; eight multi-purpose venues in the VenuWorks portfolio received 2010 Prime Site Awards.

Award of Excellence recipients are selected after all ballots are received and tallied. Voting can be done at our website, facilitiesonline.com, although most still

prefer voting the old fashion way: mailing or faxing in a ballot. Award winners routinely point out how that the award is important because of the participation of the professionals who matter most.

“We are particularly proud of this award because it is based on the opinions of meeting and event planners,” said Craig M. Liston, SMG Regional General Manager, Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. “Planners agree that we provide an unparalleled value and experience for our guests.”

At the Facilities Media Group, we take pride in the fact the our Awards of Excellence epitomize prestige. “The Oncenter is thrilled to again receive the Prime Site Award,” said Terri Toennies, CMP, CPCE, President and CEO of The Oncenter in Syracuse, N.Y. “We are delighted

“We’re honored to again be acknowledged in this way,” said

Bob Coffey, General Manager, Savannah International Trade & Convention Center. “These folks are at the top of their profession, and demand the very best in facilities and service.”

“We are particularly proud of this award because it is based on the opinions

of meeting and event planners from throughout the United States and Canada,” said Craig M. Liston, SMG Regional General Manager for the Greater Columbus Convention Center, a 2010 Prime Site Award winner.

“This is continued validation that SMG Convention Centers provide their users

with the greatest value and highest level of service in the industry,” said Bob McClintock, Senior Vice President for Convention Centers, SMG. “We are proud of the men and women of SMG for their hard work and dedication to the communities they serve.”

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to have an energetic and dedicated staff always aiming to exceed the expectations of our clients and guests.”

Destinations and venues promote being named to our annual list of award winners. “We’re honored to again be acknowledged in this way,” said Bob Coffey, General

Manager, Savannah International Trade & Convention Center, when informed this Southeast Convention complex was named a 2010 Prime Site Winner. “These folks are at the top of their profession, and demand the very best in facilities and service.”

The Meeting Industry may require state-of-the-art facilities and all the world-class services, from cuisine to technology, these venues provide, but the fact remains we’re in a people business. Or more precisely—a people-to-people business. Event Success is mainly about the personnel that enable planners to accomplish the goals of their meeting, convention or trade show.

In 2010, Meeting Planners awarded 27 SMG-managed convention centers venues with Prime Site Awards. “This is continued validation that SMG Convention Centers provide their users with the greatest value and highest level of service in the industry,” said Bob McClintock, SMG Senior Vice President for Convention Centers. “We are proud of the men and women of SMG for their hard work and dedication to the communities they serve.”

Meeting Planners, it’s up to you. Make your voice heard, have your opinion recognized. Participate in one of the longest ongoing programs in your profession. Vote today!

“Whenever you are recognized by your peers in the industry it is extremely

gratifying and always a compliment to our efforts and the work of our local staffs,” said Steve Peters, President of VenuWorks; eight multi-purpose venues in the VenuWorks portfolio received our awards. He recently served as President of International Association of Assembly Managers.

“The Oncenter is thrilled to again receive the Prime Site Award,”

said Terri Toennies, CMP, CPCE, President and CEO of The Oncenter. “We are delighted to have an energetic and dedicated staff always aiming to exceed the expectations of our clients and guests.”

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guide is one of the few words that are both noun and verb. Someone can guide you, or something can be your guide (as in the old saying, let your conscious be your guide), and essentially it means to assist others, by leading or influencing a decision. Guides, of course, have long been part of the hospitality industry. Travelers arrive in an unfamiliar land and

before exploring this new place, they employee the services of a guide.

The purpose of the Facilities & Destinations Planner Guide is indeed, to live up to its name. This publication is meant as a guide for planners of meetings, conventions, trade shows and other events. As many planners can probably attest, there is nothing stranger than the current business climate and for the last two years, many have sometimes felt like strangers in a strange land. Considering the difficulties of today’s planning environment, rarely has there been a greater need for the aid only a guide can provide.

The F&D Planner Guide may not have all the answers, but it certainly sheds lights and offers many sign posts that will assist planners navigating through a sluggish economy on a thread bare budget.

Industries and professions need to meet; in fact, these meetings enable some of the much desired spark of innovation that can revitalize our economy. But let’s face it, just because industries, professions and organizations need to hold meetings does not make planning that meeting any easier.

The skill set of meeting planners has rarely been as tasked as it is today. All organizations are demanding a better Return on Investment on the meetings they host while slashing the budget on which those meetings rely. At the same time, attendees for an event are more apprehensive about the expense of attending an event, thus more skeptical about the value of attending.

Even in good times, site selection is the most crucial

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variable in the event planning equation. Without the right destination and meeting venue, a planner will have a tougher time convincing a board that an event will have a tangible ROI or working within a reduced budget. If the destination isn’t appealing and affording, planners will find it impossible to alleviate attendee doubt concerning the value of the event.

The stakes are high. Planners must find the right site for the right price. The F&D Planner Guide is a tool for finding that site. Planners receive a comprehensive view and forecast of the Meetings Industry with an in-depth interview (page 10) with Stephen Hacker, CAE, President of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events, who gives a candid assessment on the industry, where it is now and where it will soon be headed.

While it is important to understand the big picture, as Planners know, event success is culmination of making sure all the details have been effectively executed. Since Site Selection is key, the F&D Planner Guide Directory (pages 16-43) showcases more Venues and Cities than any directory in the industry.

For additional Site information, this issue’s F&D Hot

List (page 41) examines the centralized meeting values in the United States: “Midwest Convention Centers: Affordable,

Accessible & Versatile,” while our Facility Focus (page 45) heads east for an in-depth look at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.

The F&D Planner Guide may not have all the answers, but when it comes to Meeting Planning and Site Selection, it provides much needed information, insight and perspective. Like most “guides,” we want to assist.

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back in the day, you invited several of the foremost national experts in a particular field to speak at your association meeting.

You were sure that editors would recognize the experts, promote the event beforehand and send reporters to write stories about their appearances. That was the just about the only route to generating publicity.

Unfortunately, your hopes of “standing room only” were squelched because the editors ignored your announcements and instead sent reporters to cover the opening of a new fertilizer store.

As Meeting Planners, this kind of situation illustrates the challenge of delivering information about our meetings to people who might decide to attend those meetings if only they knew about them—or knew more about them.

But now, there are many alternatives to relying solely on press coverage for event promotion. In fact, “there’s an app for that.”

Social Media like FaceBook (FB), LinkedIn (LI) and Twitter offer Meeting Planners and incredible opportunity to create that much-sought-after buzz about an event.

With Social Media, planners post messages about the event and the speakers, which in turn are “posted” by attendees. Not only will you be publicizing the event, but the speakers, other members of your organization and even the venue will also promote the event, creating an ever widening network of event publicity.

But the key to using Social Media is the same as any other type of communication—from a news release to a Super Bowl commercial—make sure you’re targeting the right audience.

I have a client in the pharmaceutical field that has quite a following on Twitter. They were at “THE” trade show for their specialty and really needed to generate more traffic to their booth. When one of the key opinion leaders in their industry stopped by to check out their latest product updates, they let their followers know on Twitter. Almost immediately more people were around their booth, checking out their display, chatting, reading the information and trying to be seen by that key opinion leader. This “tweet” worked partially because it was timely and got right to the point.

It also reached the right people because the client had established the right following for their Twitter feeds.

FB and LI offer potentially instant connections to all your friends’ friends and colleagues’ colleagues. You just need to select the right connections ahead of time. Because Social Networking Media has permeated nearly every household, it is important to differentiate between your business and your personal and business FB Friends or LI Links. Many now have two separate FB or LI pages.

Once you determine how to separate your personal and professional on-line lives, identify the content that

potential attendees are interested in, then make it accessible from your page. Set up a specific, public meeting page and make it valuable to your connections by turning it into an online portal to both helpful information and a network of contacts.

Unlike sending the press release to the newspaper, promoting through Social Media is an ongoing process. You can post information about who will attend

your event to persuade others to attend as well. Association Executives of North Carolina posts their events on FB ahead of regular meetings to showcase who is attending. It’s a great way for members to see if their clients or vendors will be there and no doubt encourages many more people to register, and attend, the event.

Social Media provides terrific ways to reach people and generate excitement about an event. But you can’t just start a FB page and wait for the throng to beat down your door. “If you build it, they will come” doesn’t work in Social Media. In fact, it’s not all that important which social media outlet you choose. The real key is making sure the right people get connected and follow you.

Jennifer Beam Johnson, CMP, is president of the Johnson Meetings Group in Raleigh, N.C. A boutique, third-party planning firm, the Johnson Meetings Group specializes in leadership programs, advisory boards, and association programs. Visit them on-line at www.JohnsonMeetings.com.

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“The key to Social Media is the same as any other communication... make sure you’re targeting the right audience.”

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Assessing the impact of the Great Recession on the meetings industry has been much on the mind of Stephen Hacker, CAE, President of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE).

The organization, which has been in existence since 1928, represents planners and organizers of both Consumer Shows and Business-to-Business events, which include Meetings, Trade Shows, Conventions and Exhibitions and as person at its helm, Hacker constantly takes its pulse. In this interview, Hacker provides a clear, honest and comprehensive appraisal of the State-of-the-Industry.

Hacker’s experience in the meetings and association management industry is lengthy and vast. He began his career in 1970, earned the “Certified Association Executive” (CAE) designation in 1976, was named a “Fellow” of the American Society of Association Executives, and was inducted into the Convention Industry Council’s Hall of Leaders in 2007. The ever-optimistic Hacker brings a veteran’s perspective to the current condition of the industry, expounding on the two almost counter-intuitive aspects of the meetings industry: Conventions and similar events reflect economic wellbeing of the associations and professions that they serve while at the same time often are bellwethers of the economy as a whole.

Although Hacker gives some sobering—yet always informative—insights to the meetings industry, he also mirrors the industry’s innate optimism. He may be inclined to believe in only a sluggish upturn for business in 2011, but he also emphasizes the public and business-to-business event business is relatively stable, and remains essential to the economy as a whole. How can planners and event organizers best survive the Great Recession? Hacker recommends adhering to the tried and true professional values of good management, creative ingenuity and “marketing, marketing, marketing.”

Facilities & Destinations: What has been affected most by the sluggish economy, consumer shows or business to business events?

Stephen Hacker: The impact has not been so much about public events (consumer shows) or business-to-business events, but about which industry sectors have been most negatively affected by the Great Recession. The Center for Exhibition Industry Research measure the industry’s metrics in 11 different industrial categories. Those that have been most materially affected are those that you would guess: Industrial/Heavy Machinery and Finished Business Inputs; Building, Construction, Home & Repair Sector; Transportation Sector; and Sports, Travel, Entertainment, Art and

Consumer Services. Within those categories, the negative impact affects both public and business-to-business events.

F&D: It sounds like the impact has been across the board?

S.H.: It is probably accurate to say that very few events have not been negatively affected in some way, because this Great Recession has been so devastating to the global and national economies. Even events in

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industry sectors that are doing relatively well, such as Information Technology, have been affected. A high performing company in the IT sector that is growing, as an example, needs expansion capital to continue to grow. It would naturally expand its exhibition marketing activity to fuel its growth, but can’t get expansion capital because most banks are not making those kinds of loans. Therefore, that successful company finds itself and its plans to participate in more exhibitions stymied.

F&D: What industries can observers watch as harbingers of the economy improving?

S.H.: In the ‘old days,’ before the Great Recession turned so many things inside out and upside down, it was said that RV (recreational vehicle) events were a barometer of economic conditions. When RV exhibitors at public events enjoyed increasing sales one could expect a recovering economy and vice versa. We still think this may be true and indications are that RV sales are picking up. But I would caution against placing too much value on this indicator. Some people might be picking up good deals on RVs because they have been evicted from their foreclosed homes.

F&D: Besides RV sales then, what signs are you looking for?

S.H.: We’re beginning to see business travel go up in the last quarter. They are still more frugal than they had been, but travel is up, and that is sort of the canary in the coal mine. Salesmen getting back on the road, companies getting more aggressive and broadening their marketing, those are good signs for our industry and the economy as a whole and that we are starting to see.

F&D: How “recession proof ” are meetings, conventions, and trade shows?

S.H.: I think it is fair to say that we are not “recession proof ” but perhaps a bit more ‘recession resistant’ than other industries. That said, when you are dealing with a tsunami-like recession as we have just experienced, all bets are off.

F&D: What in 2010 makes you more positive about 2011?

S.H.: According to the Federal Reserve Bank and other economic authorities who make these determinations, the recession actually ended a year ago. What hasn’t changed is that we continue to suffer very high unemployment levels, the nation’s housing economy is still largely in tatters and there are renewed concerns about both the mortgage lending and banking industries. All of this portends at least another year or two of lackluster economic performance which means not much will change from what we are now experiencing. When auto sales, consumer goods, and housing purchases begin to

accelerate, businesses will redeploy their sales force and increase their advertising and marketing budgets. Then, the exhibition and events industry will begin to rebound more robustly.

F&D: Has the economy affected attendance for IAEE?

S.H.: Our major events over the last two years have been remarkably stable. Fortunately, IAEE’s unique position in the economy means that, especially when times are tough, our members feel the need to come together to compare notes, do intelligence scanning,

learn from each other what really works and what doesn’t, and all of the other opportunities that face-to-face engagement allows.

F&D: How much of a factor is event cancellation?

S.H.: It’s not about preventing cancellation as much as it is about delivering more value. This means looking at your own operations with a vengeance, and finding places to eliminate inefficiency and waste, boost productivity, and deliver the savings in more competitive pricing to your customers. Companies that fail to do this are destined to fail these days. The biggest factor is the deferral of new launches. But, even in tough economies, our gigantic U.S. economy continues to spin out new ideas, new businesses and the need for new exhibitions to service this kind of innovation. A good example is the exhibition known as Wind Power which didn’t exist several years ago and which drew 19,000 attendees to Dallas this summer.

F&D: Which budget item should planners be the most wary about downsizing?

S.H.: There are three in my opinion: marketing, marketing, marketing. When it becomes more difficult to close a sale as it always is in a difficult economy, it becomes even more important to boost your budget for marketing and advertising. I would rather be the dominant voice in the marketplace when all of my competitors have silenced themselves by slicing their marketing budgets.

F&D: How should planners respond to smaller budgets?

S.H.: The days of exuberant and lavish spending are gone and may not return for some time. This means substituting lower priced items for much higher priced selections. This is something a planner can do almost across the board in ways that very few attendees would even notice. Is anyone going to complain today that there wasn’t any lobster at the reception? Let’s also not overlook the tremendous efficiencies that the internet and social media deliver to us today for marketing our events compared to the extraordinary costs of printing and mailing most collateral and support documents just a few short years ago. We can do more and spend much less

“Even in tough economies, our gigantic U.S. economy continues to spin out new ideas, new businesses and the need for new exhibitions to service this kind of innovation . . . ”


The national headquarters of the American Choral Director’s Association (ACDA) may be in Oklahoma City, however the organization often

holds its annual National Conference in 1st tier cities, such as Chicago, New York and Los Angeles. Since 2009 was the ACDA’s 50th anniversary, members voted to return their meeting to the town where the organization was founded.

Tim Sharp, Executive Director of the ACDA, points out that this decision was made well before the economy “tanked.” But, Sharp added, “in a way

it was opportunistic. Oklahoma City is a very affordable and accessible destination. That’s what our members needed in 2009. Our attendance wasn’t impacted the way it would have been in a more expensive city.”

Hosted by the Cox Convention Center, approximately 3,700 attended the Wednesday-to-Saturday event, which featured classes, workshops and seminars and an extensive trade show floor. “The facility was excellent for our needs,” said Sharp.

The close proximity of Bricktown, the city’s entertainment district, to the convention center complex also enabled the fraternization so vital to the mission of the event. “Networking is such a big deal for our convention, and the facilities and the city encouraged networking,” said Sharp. “In a 1st tier city, you get absorbed and sort of lost.”

When Choral Directors get together, performing Choral Music tops their agenda. The organization’s

largest annual get-together is concert driven. In addition to the Cox Convention complex, several other facilities city-wide had to be accessed in order to accommodate the event’s approximately 50 concerts. “The CVB staff really had their act together when it came to coordinating all our performances. The saving for us was having all these spaces available. The CVB already had a structure in place to accommodate everything about our event.”

“There is a sense of cooperation here between the civic, government and corporate entities that I have found unique to this destination,” said Elizabeth Richardson, Director of Convention Sales & Services, Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau, a 20+ year veteran of the meetings industries who has worked for several “Mid-America” destinations. Richardson stresses that to be an effective liaison, knowing the destination is just one of side of the coin. “A Convention Services Manager, who is really an expert on everything Oklahoma City, is assigned to each meeting. But as a CVB, it is important to reach out to the organization and find out their needs.”

Planners and their organizations have benefited from city’s investment in its meetings infrastructure and hospitality industry, which includes the 100,000-square-foot Cox Convention Center, the 1,400+ hotel rooms within walking distance of the facility, and the adjacent Bricktown, the city’s main district for fun, dining and shopping. Even in a tough economy, hotel occupancy was up 10 percent in 2010 and Richardson says convention booking remained steady. “We’re attracting more national conventions,” said Richardson. “It still comes down to working with each planner on an individual basis.”

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The 20,000-seat Oklahoma City Arena (formerly the Ford Center) host top name concerts and other entertainment, when it is not serving as home court for the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder. theokcarena.com

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Adventure DistrictOKC’s Adventure District is home to outstanding tourist attractions, including the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, a fascinating showcase of America’s frontier period: Remington Park Racing & Casino, which features 750 state-of-the-art electronic gaming machines and both Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing; the Oklahoma City zoo—one of the top zoological parks in the U.S.—which exhibits 2,200 animals in 110 beautifully landscaped acres, and the National Softball Hall of Fame Museum. okcadventure.com

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May 2010National Main Street ConferenceNational Trust for Historic Preservation 1,600 total attendance/ 3,039 room nightsBoth professionals and volunteers attend the premiere conference for the preservation-based revitalization of traditional commercial districts.

June 2010Annual ConferenceUS Conference of Mayors 1,200 Total Attendance/ 2,730 room nightsThe largest meeting of the year for the official nonpartisan organization of Mayors from cities with populations of 30,000 or more.

Getting There Bordering Texas and Kansas, Oklahoma is smack in the center of the United States. Oklahoma City, its largest city, is located at the crossroads of I-35, I-40 and I-44 and features 2,400+ miles of four-lane roads. Amtrak service via The Heartland Flyer makes daily runs to Oklahoma City, arriving

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July 201074th Annual Meeting National Association Free Will Baptists6,545 total attendance/ 5,240 room nightsThe yearly Free Will Baptist convention attracted members of the denomination from every corner of the globe.

November 20107th Annual Creativity World Forum Districts of Creativity2,100 total attendance/ 1,748 room nightsEntrepreneurs, business leaders, educators, scientists, artists, students and policy makers flock to this forum of Districts of Creativity, an international network of individuals committed to innovation.

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Cox Convention CenterThe SMG-managed Cox Convention Center features 100,000+ square feet of meeting/exhibit space, including a 25,000-square-foot ballroom, 21 meeting rooms and a 15,000-seat arena. Its Exhibit Hall can be divided into eight smaller halls or combined with the Arena floor for 132,000 square feet of total exhibit space. Seven hotels, 1,400+ rooms are within walking distance of the Cox Convention Center (15,000 + rooms city wide). coxconventioncenter.com


Albuquerque Convention Center401 2nd Street NWAlbuquerque, NM 87102(505) 768-4575; Fax: (505) 768-3239www.albuquerquecc.comDirector of Sales & Marketing: Kelly Carr

Snapshot: With the majestic Sandia Mountains as its backdrop, the Albuquerque Convention Center sets the stage as the ideal venue for any event. Whether it’s a convention, trade-show, concert or consumer show, the Center’s dynamic and flexible space can accommodate the vision of your event.Meeting/exhibit Space: 167,000 sq. ft., including 106,200-sq.-ft. Main Exhibit Hall; 30 Meeting Rooms; 31,164-sq.-ft. Ballroom; 2,350-seat Kiva Auditorium. lodging: 3 hotels/900 Guest Rooms within walking distance; 15,000 guest rooms city-wide.

technology: WiFi in lobby areas, business center, on-site audio visual team.Food & beverage: SAVOR by SMG.transportation: 6 miles from Albuquerque International Airport.Destination: the true Southwest awaits you in Albuquerque, new Mexico. Come immerse yourself in a rich culture and heritage, rooted in centuries of history, soak in sun that shines 310 days a year—perfect for outdoor activities, or breathe in the high desert air scented with sage and piñon; indulge in the unforgettable flavors of new Mexican cuisine, with traditional and unique restaurants throughout the city or go out for a night of entertainment and dancing in one of the hip clubs and exotic bars the line Central Avenue, site of historic route 66.

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AtlAntiC CitY Convention CenterOne Convention BoulevardAtlantic City, NJ 08401Phone: (609) 449-2000; Fax: (609) 449-2090www.atlanticcitynj.comGeneral Manager: Charlie Bierne

“ Your Northeast Business Address”Snapshot: The Atlantic City Convention Center is designed to incorporate and reflect Atlantic City’s seaside location. The venue has won the prestigious “Award of Excellence in Architectural Design” from the Pennsylvania Society of Architects. The facility occupies a site of nearly 31 acres, making it one of the East Coast’s largest convention centers. It also has the largest single-roof solar system in the country and incorporates several other green building technologies.Meeting Space: nearly 597,700 total square feet of meeting space including: 500,000 contiguous square feet of exhibit space, plus 45 meeting rooms (109,100

square feet total) surrounding an expan-sive atrium lobby. Room dimensions range from 11,880 square feet to 672 square feet.venue Features: Soundproof panels; assisted listening systems; and voice, video and data communication capabili-ties. MATV connection for audio and video playback; Plasma Information Screens throughout building. Convention/Guest Hotel rooms: 20,000.transportation: 20 minutes from Atlantic City International Airport, one hour from Philadelphia International Airport, train service from Philadelphia and New York City, major highways link to the Atlantic City Expressway.Attractions: Famed Atlantic City boardwalk, beaches, several retail shop-ping districts, 11 casino resorts, award-winning golf, historic attractions, upscale dining, vibrant nightlife and top entertainment, including Atlantic City boardwalk Hall (top-grossing venue of its size in the world).See ad on Back Cover

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F&D PLANNER GUIDE DIRECTORY INDEX

Albuquerque Convention Center ................ 16Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority ......................................... 16Austin Convention Center ............................. 17Baton Rouge CVA ......................................... 17 Boston Convention & Exhibition Center ...................................... 17Calgary TELUS Convention Centre ............. 20 Connecticut Convention Center ................ 20Cox Convention Center ............................... 20David L. Lawrence Convention Center ........ 22 Direct Energy Centre ................................... 22George R. Brown Convention Center ......... 22 The Georgia Center ..................................... 22JW Marriott Indianapolis ............................... 26 Hawaii Convention Center ........................... 26 Hilton Atlanta ................................................ 27Hilton Garden Inn Fairfax .............................. 27 Knoxville Convention Center ........................ 30

Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau ....................... 30Norfolk Convention & Visitors Bureau ....... 30Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau ...................... 30Palm Springs Convention Center ................ 31Prime F. Osborn Convention Center .......... 31Providence Warwick CVB ............................. 34Puerto Rico Convention Center .................. 34Rapid City Convention & Visitors Bureau .... 34 Rhode Island Convention Center ................ 36Rochester Riverside Convention Center ..... 36 Salt Palace Convention Center .................... 36Sheraton Puerto Rico .................................... 36Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre ....................................... 40Walter E. Washington Convention Center ......................................... 40Washington State Convention & Trade Center................................................ 40


AuStin Convention Center500 East Cesar Chavez StreetAustin, TX 78759(512) 404-4000; Fax: (512) 404-4416www.austinconventioncenter.comDirector of Austin Convention Center Department: Mark TesterDirector of Sales: Lisa Kidder

Snapshot: Rated one of the country’s most technologically advanced conven-tion centers, the Austin Convention Center has a convenient downtown location near the city’s famous enter-tainment districts. The facility spans six city blocks with five column-free exhibit halls, seven ballrooms and 54 meeting rooms. Meeting Space: 374,255 sq. ft, includ-ing 54 meeting rooms and a 43,300-sq.-ft. Ballroom.exhibit Space: 5 contiguous Exhibit Halls with 246,097 sq. ft. of total

Exhibit Space: Theater Seating: 20,333 in Exhibit Halls; 2,291 in South Ballroom; 3,940 in North Ballroom.technology: Gigabit-rated building (voice, video and data move at over 1 billion bits per second); complimenta-ry WiFi, running on a CISCO pow-ered gigabit Ethernet infrastructure; redundant high-speed, 100 mg/sec. Internet II access; plug and play capa-bilities; on-site technical staff.venue Features: Flexible and practi-cal floor plan; 18 loading docks; 2 parking garages; pre-function spaces offer views of downtown Austin.Hotel rooms: 5,500 downtown hotel rooms.transportation: 8 miles to the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.Attractions: State Capitol; Sixth Street entertainment District; Warehouse entertainment District; university of texas; lbJ Presidential library; texas State History Museum; dozens of museums and art galleries; lady bird lake with ten miles of trails.See ad on page 19

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boSton Convention & exHibition Center415 Summer StreetBoston, MA 02210(617) 954-2000; Fax: (617) 954-2299www.massconvention.comExecutive Director: James E. Rooney

“Stunning Architecture. Superior Service. Unsurpassed Technology.” Snapshot: Designed with input from association and corporate meeting planners as well as trade show produc-ers worldwide, the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) delivers more customer-focused features, greater flexibility, and more state-of-the-art services than any other convention center. Flexible, easily configured spaces make the BCEC the perfect choice for both large and small-scale events.Meeting Space: More than 300,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; 84 meeting rooms;

40,020-sq.-ft. Ballroom; 516,000 sq. ft. of Exhibition Space, including 184,000-sq.-ft. Main Exhibit Hall.venue Features: Free Wireless Internet, Internet II Abilene Network Capability, and Informational Plasma Screens located throughout the building; Transportation & Visitor Information Desk, Close proximity to public transportation.Convention/Guest Hotel rooms: 235-room W Hotel, 113-room Ames Hotel, 72-room Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites, 30-room Hotel Veritas.transportation: two milles from Logan International Airport. nearby Attractions: Faneuil Hall Marketplace, boston Harbor, Downtown boston, Fenway Park, boston Symphony orchestra, Museum of Fine Arts, black Heritage trail, the Freedom trial, Museum of Science.See ad on Cover 2

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KANSAS CITYCONVENTION &ENTERTAINMENTFACILITIES 301 West 13th Street, Suite 100Kansas City, MO 64105(816) 513-5015; Fax: (816) 513-5001www.kcconvention.com Executive Director of the Kansas CityConvention Center: Oscar McGaskeySales & Marketing Manager:Janet O’Hagen

City of Fountains… Heart of theNation…Kansas City, Missouri Snapshot: No matter how your atten-dees define fun, they’ll find it in KansasCity. From elegant shopping and finedining to thrilling theme parks and his-toric jazz clubs, the City of Fountainsoffers a great mix of exciting attractionswithin minutes of the Convention &Entertainment District. The eight-square-block convention and entertain-ment facilities can accommodate everyneed with 388,800 sq. ft. of column-free contiguous exhibit space, 62,000 s.

ft. of meeting room space, a 2,400-seatrenovated Music Hall, a 10,700-seatrenovated arena and over 100,000 sq. ft.of unique outdoor festival and reception space.Meeting Space: 62,000 sq. ft. of meet-ing space, including 48 breakout rooms.Ballroom: New, state-of-the-art40,500-sq.-ft. ballroom can be expand-ed to 46,484 sq. ft.; divisible into 3 separate rooms; controllable digital day-lighting system.Exhibit Hall: 388,800 sq. ft.Hotel Rooms: 1,500 guest rooms within walking distance of conventioncenter.Transportation: 20 minutes from theKansas City International Airport.Nearby Attractions: Sprint Center,College Basketball Experience, NegroLeagues Baseball Museum, KansasCity Jazz Museum, Power and LightDistrict, City Market, Kemper Arena,Arrowhead Stadium, KauffmanStadium, Nelson Art Gallery, CountryClub Plaza, Nelson-Atkins Museum,Kansas Speedway, Argosy Casino,Harrah’sCasino,AmeristarCasino.See Ad on Page 60

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BATON ROUGE AREACONVENTION ANDVISITORS BUREAU702 North BoulevardBaton Rouge, LA 70802(225) 383-1825; (800) LA-ROUGEFax: (225) 382-1253Executive Vice President Sales andMarketing: Renee Arengwww.visitbatonrouge.com

“Authentic Louisiana at EveryTurn”Snapshot: Located right on the legendary Mississippi River, the BatonRouge River Center provides excellentworld-class meeting space. The entirecomplex features more than 200,000square feet of new and renovated space,including a new 70,000-square-footexhibition hall.Meeting Space: 8 meeting rooms;125,000-sq.-ft. ballroom arena;100,000-sq.-ft. of total Exhibit Space,including a 70,000-sq.-ft. Main

Exhibition Hall, with a capacity for 33510x10 booths; 1,897-seat Theater.Venue Features: State-of-the-art gridsystem with conduits for all services,including electric, Internet, phone, andwater; on-site, full service cateringavailable; CVB provides complete con-vention services.Convention/Guest Hotel Rooms:9,000 in the Baton Rouge Area; 4,500committable for citywide events.Transportation: The Baton RougeMetropolitan Airport is within 10 minutes of downtown and the River Center.Attractions: Few cities offer the diversity of culture and entertainmentfound in Louisiana’s state capital;Alligator Bayou Swamp Tours;Nottoway; Houma’s House; ShawCenter for the Arts; The Bluffs onThompson Creek, designed by legendary golfer Arnold Palmer.See Ad on Page 16

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NEW ORLEANS MORIAL CONVENTION CENTER 900 Convention Center BoulevardNew Orleans, LA 70130(504) 582-3023; Fax: (504) 582-3032Vice-President of Sales & Marketing: Tim HempillDirector of Sales: Keith Levywww.mccno.comwww.mccsitetour.com

“Same great meeting place, nowwith a new look”Snapshot: Recently renovated with a$60-million makeover, the MorialCenter has a brand new look completewith quality flooring and furnishingsthroughout. Just like any othermakeover, only our appearance haschanged—we’ve still got 1.1 millionsquare feet of exhibit space and 140meeting rooms, located in the heart ofone of the most colorful cities inAmerica.Meeting Space: 232, 827 sq. ft of

meeting space; 140 meeting rooms;36,448-sq.-ft.-ballroom; 1.1 million sq. ft of flexible exhibit space, 4,000-seat Conference Auditorium.Venue Features: High speed internet,Wi-fi in public areas, videoconferenc-ing, satellite uplinks and downlinks,video streaming, webcasting, state-of-the-art audio/visual capabilities; on-sitetechnological support. Two luxuriousballrooms, spanning 32,000 and 36,000square feet respectively.Convention/Guest Hotel Rooms:20,000 hotel rooms.Transportation: Approximately 14miles from the airport.Attractions: Within walking distanceof world-renowned fine dining, attrac-tions, entertainment; French Quarter,Riverwalk, Garden District,Aquarium of the Americas, Children’sMuseum, World War II Museum;Audubon Zoo.

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BOSTON CONVENTION& EXHIBITION CENTER415 Summer StreetBoston, MA 02210(617) 954-2000; Fax: (617) 954-2299www.massconvention.comExecutive Director: James E. Rooney

“Stunning Architecture. SuperiorService. Unsurpassed Technology.”Snapshot: Designed with input fromassociation and corporate meeting planners as well as trade show producers worldwide, the BostonConvention & Exhibition Center(BCEC) delivers more customer-focused features, greater flexibility, andmore state-of-the-art services than anyother convention center. Flexible, easilyconfigured spaces make the BCEC theperfect choice for both large and small-scale events.Meeting Space: More than 300,000 sq.ft. of meeting space; 84 meeting rooms;40,020-sq.-ft. Ballroom; 516,000 sq. ft.of Exhibition Space, including

184,000-sq.-ft. Main Exhibit Hall.Venue Features: Free WirelessInternet, Internet II Abilene NetworkCapability, and Informational PlasmaScreens located throughout the build-ing; Transportation & VisitorInformation Desk, Close proximity topublic transportation.Convention/Guest Hotel Rooms:35,000.Transportation: two miles from LoganInternational Airport.Nearby Attractions: Faneuil HallMarketplace, Boston Harbor,Downtown Boston, Fenway Park,Boston Symphony Orchestra,Museum of Fine Arts,Black Heritage Trail, The FreedomTrial, Museum of Science.See ad on page 19

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JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY EVENTS & CONFERENCESMSC 3501Harrisonburg, VA 22807(540) 568-6330; Fax: (540) 568-6444www.jmu.edu/eventsConference Coordinator: Joyce Bentz

Snapshot: James Madison University ranges in services and meeting space from our Grand Ballroom to classrooms and computer labs. Nestled between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Allegheny Ridge, this 472-acre campus blends the spirit of a collegiate atmo-sphere with the natural beauty and resources of the area.Meeting Sizes Accommodated: 50 to over 1,100.Overall Meeting Space: 20,000+ sq. ft.Number of of Meeting Rooms: 30Ballroom: 9,000 sq. ft.Lodging: 2,300 onsite guestrooms (12 hotels within 5 miles radius).

Meeting Services: One-Stop Shop Location; Conference Services staff works with you on all your confer-ence needs; Every summer conference is assigned a Conference Assistant to handle all check-in and check-out pro-cedures, rosters, parking/transportation, facility setups, meal guarantees, direction-al signs, and an optional linen service.Meeting Technology: All classrooms and meeting space are equipped with audio-visual equipment and at least one computer connected to the campus LAN line. The Internet is also accessi-ble in the dormitories for any overnight stay using an Ethernet cord. Additional equipment is available upon request.Food & Beverage: onsite catering available; two large dining facilities that serve all three meals buffet style with a rotating menu. Activities: Tennis and sand volleyball courts; University Recreation Center, a nationally recognized 140,700-sq.-ft. facility, can also be used by meeting attendees.Nearby Attractions: Massunutten Resort, Skyline Drive hiking and Luray Caverns.Transportation: The Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport: 15 miles; Dulles International Airport: 120 miles.

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THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTER18980 Upper Belmont PlaceLansdowne, VA 20176(800) 640-2684; (703) 729-8000Fax: (703) 729-5382www.conferencencenter.comDirector of Sales and Marketing: Eric Whitson

The National Conference Center…where groups arrive as many and leave as one!Snapshot: The National Conference Center gives you the advantage of a powerful infrastructure and the inti-macy of an individual meeting com-munity to ensure results for training and management conferences. Located just 12 miles from Dulles International Airport, The National Conference Center is the largest marketed confer-ence center in the U.S.Meeting Sizes Accommodated: 10 to 1,800.Lodging: 917 guest rooms.

Overall Meeting Space: 266,500 sq. ft.Number of Meeting Rooms: 250Ballroom: 16,500 sq. ft.Exhibit Space: 26, 750 sq. ft.Theater Seating: 1,800 (maximum).Meeting Technology: Wifi capable; webcasting and video conferencing available in addition to all major audio-visual needs as supplied by our in-house team of technical professionals.Food & Beverage: Meeting Packages include three-meals per day in our 800 seat dining room. Private banquets, theme dinners and off-site event catering; Black Olive Bar and Grill; Starbucks“ Cafe.Activities: A complete selection of Cardio Equipment, treadmills, stair-climbers, elliptical, recumbent bikes, nautilus strength-training circuit, and free weights; The Sports Center and Ropes Course – The sports center fea-tures volleyball, basketball, racquetball, squash, 25-meter outdoor lap pool, ten-nis, beach (sand) volleyball, bicycles.

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HILTON GARDEN INN FAIRFAX3950 Fair Ridge DriveFairfax, VA 22033(703) 667-9371; Fax: (703) 667-9376www.fairfax.gardeninn.comDirector of Sales & Marketing: Thida Ilyadis

“Everything. Right where you need it.”Snapshot: At the Hilton Garden Inn Fairfax hotel in Northern Virginia, you’ll find everything you need, from the welcoming pavilion to the guestrooms designed to address the needs of today’s travelers. The Hilton Garden Inn Fairfax hotel features: small to medium size meeting and banquet rooms for up to 300 guests. dedicated and friendly sales staff to focus on the details; current and up-to-date audio/visual equipment and technology.Meeting Sizes Accommodated: Up to 300.Overall Meeting Space: 8,000 sq. ft.

Meeting/Event Rooms: Patriot Room (764 sq. ft.); Prosperity Ballroom (1,522 sq. ft.); Prosperity I (848 sq. ft.); Prosperity II (674 sq. ft.); Providence Ballroom (2,739 sq.ft.); Providence I (900 sq. ft.); Providence II (991 sq. ft.); Providence III (958 sq. ft.); Garden Patio (3,301 sq. ft.). Theater Seating: 70 to 280.Classroom Seating: 40 to185.Meeting Services: Business Center; state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment; video conferencing available; Meeting Packages from comprehensive corpo-rate packages to single meeting room rentals.Lodging: 149 guest rooms.Food & Beverage: in-house catering; Great American Grill® restaurant; The Pavilion Pantry® convenience mart.Amenities: Lounge; Fitness Center; pool; Multi-Lingual Staff.Nearby Attractions: Washington D.C.; Fair Oaks Shopping Mall; Capital Expo Shipping Mall; Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets; Tyson Corner Shopping Mall.Transportation: 8 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport; 18 miles from Washington DC and Ronald Reagan National Airport.

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bAton rouGe AreA Convention & viSitorS bureAu359 Third StreetBaton Rouge, LA 70801(225) 383-1825; (800) LA-ROUGEFax: (225) 338-6134www.visitbatonrouge.comDirector of Destination Sales: Geraldine Bordelon CMP

Snapshot: Located right on the leg-endary Mississippi River, the Baton Rouge River Center provides excellent world-class meeting space. The entire complex features more than 200,000 sq. ft. of space, including a 70,000-sq.-ft. exhibition hall.Meeting Space: Baton Rouge River Center features 200,000+ sq. ft. of meeting space, including 8 meeting rooms; 125,000-sq.-ft.Ballroom Arena; 70,000-sq.-ft. Main Exhibit Hall (100,000 sq. ft. of total Exhibit Space) & 1,897- seat Theater..

venue Features: State-of-the-art grid system with conduits for all services, including electric, Internet, phone and water; on-site, full service; CVB pro-vides complete convention services.Hotel rooms: 9,000 in the Baton Rouge Area; 4,500 committable for citywide eventstransportation: The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport is within 10 minutes of downtown and the River Center.Attractions: Few cities offer the diversity of culture and entertain-ment found in louisiana’s state capital; Alligator bayou Swamp tours; nottoway; Houmas House; Shaw Center for the Arts; the bluffs on thompson Creek, designed by legendary golfer Arnold Palmer.

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A winner of the Prime Site Award every year since 1995, the Austin Convention Center has emerged as a leader in the convention and meeting market. A premier facility located in

the heart of the capital city’s downtown business district, the Center spans six city blocks with 374,255 square feet of exhibit and meeting space. The five column-free exhibit halls, totaling 246,097 square feet, accommodate 1,289 10’ X 10’ exhibit booths. Seven ballrooms ranging from 3,896 to 43,300 square feet in size, and 54 meeting rooms and show offices totaling 61,440 square feet, complete the four-story convention center. Ample parking is provided in two parking garages with a total capacity of 1,700 spaces.

technological FeaturesRated one of the most technologically advanced convention centers in the country, this gigabit-rated facility moves voice, video, and data at over one billion bits per second. The Austin Convention Center offers a variety of in-house services including complimentary Wireless Internet access, redundant high-speed Internet II access, plug and play capabilities, and an on-site technical staff to help with networking needs.

Hotels Austin offers more than 25,000 hotel rooms, with 5,500 located downtown, including the 800-room Hilton Austin adjacent to the convention center. Additional nearby hotels include: Four Seasons Hotel Austin; Courtyard by Marriott; Residence Inn by Marriott; Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown; Radisson Hotel & Suites; Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown; Driskill Hotel; Omni Austin Hotel Downtown; and Intercontinental Stephen F. Austin Hotel.

Austin by nightAfter conventions and meetings wrap-up each night, attendees may choose to enjoy Austin’s entertainment districts, the Warehouse District and famous Sixth Street. The Austin Convention Center is just down the street from the city’s vibrant nightlife, where visitors can also enjoy everything from fine dining in four-star restaurants,

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to down-home barbecue and authentic Tex-Mex. As the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin echoes with the sound of country, rock ‘n’ roll, blues, jazz and Tejano. On any given evening, one can find live music playing in nearly 200 different venues.

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Austin➤ Hotels: 5,500 downtown hotel rooms; adjacent 800-room Hilton Austin ➤ Airport: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, eight miles from facility➤ Nearby Attractions: State Capitol, Sixth Street Entertainment District, Warehouse Entertainment District, University of Texas, LBJ Presidential Library, more than 20 museums including The Texas State History Museum, dozens of art galleries and historical attractions, Lady Bird Lake.

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Cox Convention CenterOne Myriad GardensOklahoma City, OK 73102(405) 602-8500, Fax (405) 602-8505www.coxconventioncenter.comDirector of Sales & Marketing: Tim LinvilleSnapshot: Cox Convention Center is one of the most centrally located venues of its kind in the nation. The SMG-managed facility is non-union and located just steps away from a growing number of downtown hotels and a vibrant entertainment district featuring a variety of canal-side restaurants, clubs, music venues, shops and attractions.Meeting Space: The 105,000 -square-foot meeting room complex features 21 meeting rooms and a 25,000-square-foot ballroom, in addition to the 100,000 square feet of space (80,000 of which is column-free) available in our expansive Exhibit Halls, and more than 32,000 square feet of floor space in the adjacent 15,000-seat Arena. technology: On-site communication

services, wireless internet, plus compli-mentary Wi-Fi in multiple pre-function areas and Internet access speeds of up to one Gigabit.Convention/Guest Hotel rooms: 1,400 of Oklahoma City’s 15,000 hotel rooms are within walking distance. Two of the adjacent hotels are connecting: one is joined by a glass-enclosed sky bridge; and the other offers access through the renovated underground concourse, which opens into the convention center’s 900-space underground parking garage. transportation: 10 miles/15 min. from Will Rogers World Airport, located just off I-40 in downtown Oklahoma City between I-35 and I-44.Attractions: oklahoma City Arena, bricktown dining & entertainment district, bricktown Canal & Water taxis, At&t bricktown ballpark, Myriad botanical Gardens and Crystal bridge tropical Conservatory; oklahoma City Museum of Art, Civic Center Music Hall, oklahoma City national Memorial & Museum, national Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, oklahoma City Zoo, Science Museum.

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ConneCtiCut Convention Center100 Columbus BoulevardHartford, CT 06106(860) 249-6000; Fax: (860) 249-6161www.ctconventions.comDirector of Sales and Marketing: Jeanne O’Grady

“The Spotlight’s On The NEW Connecticut Convention Center”Snapshot: The views are stunning, the space is immense, and the ease of booking an event is superior. The Connecticut Convention Center offers more than 200,000 square feet of meet-ing space in a dramatic riverfront set-ting accessible to more than 23 million people within a 2-1/2 hour drive. Meeting Space: 205,000 sq. ft of meet-ing/exhibit space; 19 meeting rooms; 40,000-sq.-ft. Ballroom; 180,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, including a 140,000-sq.-ft Main Exhibit Hall; 40,000-sq.-ft., 3,200-seat ballroom.

venue Features: Wireless internet, Webcasting; Executive Chef Roger Morgan; Seattle’s Best Café Attached to 409-room Marriott Hotel; 2,600-space attached parking garage; Convenient access to major highways.Convention/Guest Hotel rooms: 1,700 Rooms (downtown); 6,500 Rooms (within 30 miles).transportation: 12 miles from Bradley International Airport.nearby Attractions: the old State House; Wadsworth Atheneum; bushnell Park; bushnell Park Carousel; Mark twain/Harriet beecher Stowe Homesteads; bushnell Memorial Hall; State Capitol building; new england Air Museum; Mystic Seaport & Marinelife Aquarium; Foxwoods resort Casino; Mohegan Sun resort; essex valley railroad ; old Sturbridge village; basketball Hall of Fame ; uSS nautilus; Goodspeed opera; Six Flags amusement park; the Connecticut Shore on long island Sound’ Five ski areas.

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184,000-sq.-ft. Main Exhibit Hall.Venue Features: Free WirelessInternet, Internet II Abilene NetworkCapability, and Informational PlasmaScreens located throughout the build-ing; Transportation & VisitorInformation Desk, Close proximity topublic transportation.Convention/Guest Hotel Rooms:35,000.Transportation: two milles fromLogan International Airport.Nearby Attractions: Faneuil HallMarketplace, Boston Harbor,Downtown Boston, Fenway Park,Boston Symphony Orchestra,Museum of Fine Arts,Black Heritage Trail, The FreedomTrial, Museum of Science.See Ad on Page 23

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DCU CENTER50 Foster StreetWorcester, MA 01608(508) 755-6800 Fax: (508) 929-0111

www.dcucenter.comAssistant General Manager & Director of Sales: Jim Moughan

“New England’s PremiereEntertainment, Meeting &Convention Facility”Snapshot: State-of-the-art arena andconvention complex hosting concerts,sporting events, consumer shows, tradeshows, conventions, conferences, ban-quets, graduations and other functionsyear-round. Home of the AmericanHockey League’s Worcester Sharks andthe Continental Indoor FootballLeague’s New England Surge.Meeting Space: 21,516-sq-ft.(Ballrooms & Meeting Rooms);12,144-sq.-ft. Ballroom; 100,310 sq. ft.Total Exhibit Space, including 48,640-sq.-ft Main Exhibit Hall; 14,800-seat Arena.

Technology: Sophisticated communi-cation, utility, internet (including WiFi)and A/V services.Venue Features: In-house Food &Beverage/Catering service; full-servicein-house Marketing Department.Convention/Guest Hotel Rooms:Approximately 1,100 hotel rooms city-wide with 2 adjacent HeadquarterHotels; 5,000 rooms within the region.Transportation: Boston, Providence,Hartford and Manchester airports areall within a one-hour drive.Attractions: Eclectic dining, out-standing shopping, 50 world-class cul-tural institutions and 17,000+ down-town parking spaces; HigginsArmory Museum, Worcester ArtMuseum, American AntiquarianSociety, EcoTarium.

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FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO39 Norwich-Westerly RoadLedyard, CT 06339(800) 488-7777; Fax: (870) 312-4089www.foxwoods.comExecutive Director of Resort Sales: Joan Esneault

Snapshot: Foxwoods is the largestcasino in the world, with 340,000 sq. ftof gaming space in a complex that cov-ers 4.7 million square feet. More than40,000 guests visit Foxwoods each day.Accommodations at the resort total1,416 guest rooms and suites. With itsnew $700-million development sched-uled for completion in 2008, FoxwoodsResort Casino will add nearly 2 millionsquare feet of overall space, featuringsignificantly increased hotel, entertain-ment, restaurants and gaming venues aswell as enhanced corporate retreat,meeting and convention resources.Meeting Space: 55,000 sq. ft. of meet-ing space; 25 conference/meeting

rooms; a new $700-million develop-ment scheduled for completion summerof 2008 will feature 115,000 sq. ft. ofadditional meeting space including a50,000-sq.-ft. ballroom.Project Features: In addition toexpanded meeting space, the develop-ment project includes a new 824-roomhotel tower; 4,000-seat theater, twonightclubs, three lounges and 50,000sq. ft. of additional gaming space.Transportation: Foxwoods is withineasy driving distance from four of NewYork, Boston, Hartford, and Providenceand in close proximity to BradleyInternational Airport and Providence’sT.F. Green Airport.Attractions: One of New England’sfinest golf experiences, the 36-holeLake of Isles golf course—set against abackdrop of over 900 acres of beautifulrolling hills and ancient forests—isdirectly across from Foxwoods ResortCasino; Mashantucket PequotMuseum & Research Center;Foxwoods has six distinct and uniquecasinos, over 35 food and beverageoutlets as well as The Grand Spa &Salon; Fox Theatre Club; BB MezzUltra Lounge; Champagne Bar; HardRock Café; Atrium Bar and Lounge;Cedars Steak House; Al DenteRestaurant.

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CONNECTICUTCONVENTION CENTER100 Columbus BoulevardHartford, CT 06106(860) 249-6000; Fax: (860) 249-6161www.ctconventions.comDirector of Sales and Marketing: Jeanne O’Grady

“The Spotlight’s On The NEWConnecticut Convention Center”Snapshot: The views are stunning, thespace is immense, and the ease of booking an event is superior. TheConnecticut Convention Center offersmore than 200,000 square feet of meet-ing space in a dramatic riverfront set-ting accessible to more than 23 millionpeople within a 2-1/2 hour drive.Meeting Space: 205,000 sq. ft of meet-ing/exhibit space; 19 meeting rooms;40,000-sq.-ft. Ballroom; 180,000 sq. ft.of exhibit space, including a 140,000-sq.-ft Main Exhibit Hall; 40,000-sq.-ft., 3,200-seat ballroom.

Venue Features: Wireless internet,Webcasting; Executive Chef RogerMorgan; Seattle’s Best Café Attachedto 409-room Marriott Hotel; 2,600-space attached parking garage;Convenient access to major highways.Convention/Guest Hotel Rooms:1,700 Rooms (downtown); 6,500Rooms (within 30 miles).Transportation: 12 miles from BradleyInternational Airport.Nearby Attractions: The Old StateHouse; Wadsworth Atheneum;Bushnell Park; Bushnell ParkCarousel; Mark Twain/HarrietBeecher Stowe Homesteads; BushnellMemorial Hall; State CapitolBuilding; New England Air Museum;Mystic Seaport & MarinelifeAquarium; Foxwoods Resort Casino;Mohegan Sun Resort; Essex ValleyRailroad ; Old Sturbridge Village;Basketball Hall of Fame ; USSNautilus ; Goodspeed Opera;Six Flags amusement park;The Connecticut Shore on LongIsland Sound’ Five ski areas.

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184,000-sq.-ft. Main Exhibit Hall.Venue Features: Free WirelessInternet, Internet II Abilene NetworkCapability, and Informational PlasmaScreens located throughout the build-ing; Transportation & VisitorInformation Desk, Close proximity topublic transportation.Convention/Guest Hotel Rooms:35,000.Transportation: two milles fromLogan International Airport.Nearby Attractions: Faneuil HallMarketplace, Boston Harbor,Downtown Boston, Fenway Park,Boston Symphony Orchestra,Museum of Fine Arts,Black Heritage Trail, The FreedomTrial, Museum of Science.See Ad on Page 23

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DCU CENTER50 Foster StreetWorcester, MA 01608(508) 755-6800 Fax: (508) 929-0111

www.dcucenter.comAssistant General Manager & Director of Sales: Jim Moughan

“New England’s PremiereEntertainment, Meeting &Convention Facility”Snapshot: State-of-the-art arena andconvention complex hosting concerts,sporting events, consumer shows, tradeshows, conventions, conferences, ban-quets, graduations and other functionsyear-round. Home of the AmericanHockey League’s Worcester Sharks andthe Continental Indoor FootballLeague’s New England Surge.Meeting Space: 21,516-sq-ft.(Ballrooms & Meeting Rooms);12,144-sq.-ft. Ballroom; 100,310 sq. ft.Total Exhibit Space, including 48,640-sq.-ft Main Exhibit Hall; 14,800-seat Arena.

Technology: Sophisticated communi-cation, utility, internet (including WiFi)and A/V services.Venue Features: In-house Food &Beverage/Catering service; full-servicein-house Marketing Department.Convention/Guest Hotel Rooms:Approximately 1,100 hotel rooms city-wide with 2 adjacent HeadquarterHotels; 5,000 rooms within the region.Transportation: Boston, Providence,Hartford and Manchester airports areall within a one-hour drive.Attractions: Eclectic dining, out-standing shopping, 50 world-class cul-tural institutions and 17,000+ down-town parking spaces; HigginsArmory Museum, Worcester ArtMuseum, American AntiquarianSociety, EcoTarium.

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FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO39 Norwich-Westerly RoadLedyard, CT 06339(800) 488-7777; Fax: (870) 312-4089www.foxwoods.comExecutive Director of Resort Sales: Joan Esneault

Snapshot: Foxwoods is the largestcasino in the world, with 340,000 sq. ftof gaming space in a complex that cov-ers 4.7 million square feet. More than40,000 guests visit Foxwoods each day.Accommodations at the resort total1,416 guest rooms and suites. With itsnew $700-million development sched-uled for completion in 2008, FoxwoodsResort Casino will add nearly 2 millionsquare feet of overall space, featuringsignificantly increased hotel, entertain-ment, restaurants and gaming venues aswell as enhanced corporate retreat,meeting and convention resources.Meeting Space: 55,000 sq. ft. of meet-ing space; 25 conference/meeting

rooms; a new $700-million develop-ment scheduled for completion summerof 2008 will feature 115,000 sq. ft. ofadditional meeting space including a50,000-sq.-ft. ballroom.Project Features: In addition toexpanded meeting space, the develop-ment project includes a new 824-roomhotel tower; 4,000-seat theater, twonightclubs, three lounges and 50,000sq. ft. of additional gaming space.Transportation: Foxwoods is withineasy driving distance from four of NewYork, Boston, Hartford, and Providenceand in close proximity to BradleyInternational Airport and Providence’sT.F. Green Airport.Attractions: One of New England’sfinest golf experiences, the 36-holeLake of Isles golf course—set against abackdrop of over 900 acres of beautifulrolling hills and ancient forests—isdirectly across from Foxwoods ResortCasino; Mashantucket PequotMuseum & Research Center;Foxwoods has six distinct and uniquecasinos, over 35 food and beverageoutlets as well as The Grand Spa &Salon; Fox Theatre Club; BB MezzUltra Lounge; Champagne Bar; HardRock Café; Atrium Bar and Lounge;Cedars Steak House; Al DenteRestaurant.

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CONNECTICUTCONVENTION CENTER100 Columbus BoulevardHartford, CT 06106(860) 249-6000; Fax: (860) 249-6161www.ctconventions.comDirector of Sales and Marketing: Jeanne O’Grady

“The Spotlight’s On The NEWConnecticut Convention Center”Snapshot: The views are stunning, thespace is immense, and the ease of booking an event is superior. TheConnecticut Convention Center offersmore than 200,000 square feet of meet-ing space in a dramatic riverfront set-ting accessible to more than 23 millionpeople within a 2-1/2 hour drive.Meeting Space: 205,000 sq. ft of meet-ing/exhibit space; 19 meeting rooms;40,000-sq.-ft. Ballroom; 180,000 sq. ft.of exhibit space, including a 140,000-sq.-ft Main Exhibit Hall; 40,000-sq.-ft., 3,200-seat ballroom.

Venue Features: Wireless internet,Webcasting; Executive Chef RogerMorgan; Seattle’s Best Café Attachedto 409-room Marriott Hotel; 2,600-space attached parking garage;Convenient access to major highways.Convention/Guest Hotel Rooms:1,700 Rooms (downtown); 6,500Rooms (within 30 miles).Transportation: 12 miles from BradleyInternational Airport.Nearby Attractions: The Old StateHouse; Wadsworth Atheneum;Bushnell Park; Bushnell ParkCarousel; Mark Twain/HarrietBeecher Stowe Homesteads; BushnellMemorial Hall; State CapitolBuilding; New England Air Museum;Mystic Seaport & MarinelifeAquarium; Foxwoods Resort Casino;Mohegan Sun Resort; Essex ValleyRailroad ; Old Sturbridge Village;Basketball Hall of Fame ; USSNautilus ; Goodspeed Opera;Six Flags amusement park;The Connecticut Shore on LongIsland Sound’ Five ski areas.

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CAlGArY teluS Convention Centre120 Ninth Avenue SECalgary, Alberta, CanadaT2G OP3(800) 822-2697; (403) 261-8500Fax: (403) 261-8510www.calgary-convention.comSales & Events Coordinator: Krista Webb

Snapshot: When you attend a Calgary TELUS Convention Centre event, you’re connected to three four-star hotels. The Calgary TELUS Convention Centre is a multi-purpose, newly-expanded, fully-equipped venue featuring 132,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, which can be rapidly configured to accommodate the most specialized needs.Meeting Space: Newly-expanded, fea-turing 132,000 sq. ft. of flexible meet-ing space including a 20,000-sq.-ft. ballroom, over 65,000 sq. ft. of exhibit

space, five foyer areas and 27 breakout rooms; Terrace View Room is Elegant 5th floor roof-top room with private balcony; Olde Scotch Room is a multi-level room with built-in bar and hardwood floor. venue Features: Full-service elec-tronic infrastructure supports high-speed Internet, telecommunications and elaborate audio-visual displays, with full video-conferencing capabili-ties, satellite downlink and fiber-optic services.Convention/Guest Hotel rooms: The Calgary TELUS Convention Centre is directly connected to over 1,100 four-star hotel rooms through indoor pathways; 11,000 hotel rooms in Calgary, with over 3,600 of those rooms right in the downtown core.transportation: Calgary International Airport is only 20 minutes awayAttractions: vibrant shopping, dining and entertainment in down-town Calgary; the epcor Centre for Performing Arts; the Glenbow Museum; spectacular hiking and skiing in the blue Canadian rockies.


CALGARY TELUSCONVENTION CENTRE120 Ninth Avenue SECalgary, Alberta, CanadaT2G OP3(800) 822-2697; (403) 261-8500Fax: (403) 261-8510Sales & Events Coordinator: Krista Webb www.calgary-convention.com

Snapshot: When you attend a CalgaryTELUS Convention Centre event,you're connected to three four-starhotels. The Calgary TELUSConvention Centre is a multi-purpose,newly-expanded, fully-equipped venuefeaturing 132,000 square feet of flexiblemeeting space, which can be rapidlyconfigured to accommodate the mostspecialized needs.Meeting Space: Newly-expanded, fea-turing 132,000 sq. ft. of flexible meet-ing space including a 20,000-sq.-ft.ballroom, over 65,000 sq. ft. of exhibitspace, five foyer areas and 27 breakoutrooms; Terrace View Room is Elegant

5th floor roof-top room with privatebalcony; Olde Scotch Room is a multi-level room with built-in bar and hard-wood floor.Venue Features: Full-service electronicinfrastructure supports high-speedInternet, telecommunications and elab-orate audio-visual displays, with fullvideo-conferencing capabilities, satellitedownlink and fiber-optic services.Convention/Guest Hotel Rooms: TheCalgary TELUS Convention Centre isdirectly connected to over 1,100 four-star hotel rooms through indoor path-ways; 11,000 hotel rooms in Calgary,with over 3,600 of those rooms right inthe downtown core.Transportation: Calgary InternationalAirport is only 20 minutes awayAttractions: vibrant shopping, diningand entertainment in downtownCalgary; the Epcor Centre forPerforming Arts; the GlenbowMuseum; spectacular hiking and skiing in the blue Canadian Rockies.

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VANCOUVERCONVENTION &EXHIBITION CENTRESuite 200, 999 Canada PlaceVancouver, BC, Canada V6C 3C1(604) 689-8232; (866) 785-8232(North America only)Fax: (604) 647-7232www.vcec.caDirector of Sales: Gayle Morris

“More. On All Levels”Snapshot: Spectacular, multi-level,waterfront venue, originally built forCanada Pavilion for the World’s FairExpo in 1986, the VancouverConvention & Exhibition Centre willtriple its size as this beautiful Canadiancity prepares to host the 2010 Olympic& Paralympics Winter Games.Meeting Space: Flexible pre-functionand function space totals 133,000 sq. ft.on two levels, including a 91,000-sq.-ft.column-free exhibit hall; divisible intothree halls and a 16,000-sq.-ft. column-free ballroom; divisible into threerooms; 20 meeting rooms from 500 to

6,500 sq. ft.; Expansion, due to be com-pleted in 2009; will triple combinedmeeting/exhibition space to nearly500,000 sq. ft.Venue features: Unique “scratchkitchen” on-site caterer utilizes fresh,local products without additives, avoidscanned goods, disposable utensils anddishes.Green Features: Designated aPowersmart Convention Centre by BCHydro; Awarded “GO GREEN” cer-tificate from the Building Owners andManagers Association.Convention/Hotel Rooms: 13,000quality hotel rooms within easy walkingdistance.Transportation: VancouverInternational Airport.Attractions: Edgewater Casino, TantraWaterfront Lounge & Grill atLonsdale Quay Hotel, Giggle DamDinner Theatre, Grouse Mountain,The Peak of Vancouver, H.R.MacMillan Space Centre, VancouverArt Gallery, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen ClassicalChinese Garden, Vancouver MaritimeMuseum, Harbour Cruises & Events,Vancouver Museum, VancouverAquarium, M&MSalmon FishingCharters, Playland @the PNE, VanDusenBotanical Garden,Prince of Whales Whale Watching.

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CALGARY TELUSCONVENTION CENTRE120 Ninth Avenue SECalgary, Alberta, CanadaT2G OP3(800) 822-2697; (403) 261-8500Fax: (403) 261-8510Sales & Events Coordinator: Krista Webb www.calgary-convention.com

Snapshot: When you attend a CalgaryTELUS Convention Centre event,you're connected to three four-starhotels. The Calgary TELUSConvention Centre is a multi-purpose,newly-expanded, fully-equipped venuefeaturing 132,000 square feet of flexiblemeeting space, which can be rapidlyconfigured to accommodate the mostspecialized needs.Meeting Space: Newly-expanded, fea-turing 132,000 sq. ft. of flexible meet-ing space including a 20,000-sq.-ft.ballroom, over 65,000 sq. ft. of exhibitspace, five foyer areas and 27 breakoutrooms; Terrace View Room is Elegant

5th floor roof-top room with privatebalcony; Olde Scotch Room is a multi-level room with built-in bar and hard-wood floor.Venue Features: Full-service electronicinfrastructure supports high-speedInternet, telecommunications and elab-orate audio-visual displays, with fullvideo-conferencing capabilities, satellitedownlink and fiber-optic services.Convention/Guest Hotel Rooms: TheCalgary TELUS Convention Centre isdirectly connected to over 1,100 four-star hotel rooms through indoor path-ways; 11,000 hotel rooms in Calgary,with over 3,600 of those rooms right inthe downtown core.Transportation: Calgary InternationalAirport is only 20 minutes awayAttractions: vibrant shopping, diningand entertainment in downtownCalgary; the Epcor Centre forPerforming Arts; the GlenbowMuseum; spectacular hiking and skiing in the blue Canadian Rockies.

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1197 S. Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30602 • (706) 542-2654; (800) 488-7827, Fax: (706) 542-6630 • www.georgiacenter.uga.edu

The Georgia Center, The University of Georgia’s Conference Center and Hotel, is one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive university-based conference centers.

Conveniently located on the beautiful, historic campus of UGA just minutes from Downtown Athens, The Georgia Center encompasses space for meetings, conferences, exhibitions, banquets, special events, dining and lodging.

With more than 50 years of experience hosting local, national and international groups, The Georgia Center offers a stimulating environment that connects lifelong learners from around the world.

At The Georgia Center, you will find unparalleled conference planning and event design. Your conference or event is assigned an on-site event management team with the experience and knowledge to coordinate your conference from development to conclusion. And, whether your conference or event is for 30 or 300, the complete experience requires a truly memorable setting. Our Event Designers can create a customized look and feel for your event, from serene elegance to casual fun.

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The Savannah Room RestaurantThe Courtyard CaféGeorgia Java – we proudly brew Starbucks® coffeeDawg House LoungeMagnolia Ballroom and Banquet Areas Evening Room ServiceFree Wireless Internet32” Flat-screen TVsIn-room Microwave, Refrigerator and Coffee MakerFitness Center and Access to Nearby UGA Athletic FacilitiesComplimentary Shuttle Service to and from Downtown Athens, Athens-Ben Epps Airport and Around the University’s CampusOpen to Everyone!

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DAviD l. lAWrenCeConvention Center1000 Ft. Duquesne BlvdPittsburgh, PA 15222(412) 565-6000; Fax: (412) 565-6008www.pittsburghcc.comGeneral Manager: Mark Leahy

Snapshot: Officially opened in September 2003, the $375-million David L Lawrence Convention Center received “Gold” rating in Energy and Environmental Design (L.E.E.D) by the by the U.S. Green Building Council, making it the first “green” convention center and world’s largest “green” building. Located in the hub of Pittsburgh’s cultural, business and entertainment district, the Center effectively blends unparalleled func-tionality with cutting-edge technology to offer meeting planners, exhibitors and attendees an unforgettable meeting experience.

Meeting Space: 1.5 Million of total Building Square Footage, including 313,400 sq.ft. of Exhibit Space (236, 900 sq. ft. is column free); 76,500 sq. ft. of Secondary Exhibit Space; 31,610-sq-ft. Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom and Regional Showcase both presented by Dollar Bank; 51 Meeting Rooms; Two 250 – seat Lecture Halls; 60,000-sq.-ft. of pre-function space overlooking Allegheny River.venue Features: 12,000-sq.-ft. Main Kitchen; 37 Highly Accessible Loading Docks; State-of-the-Art Teleconference and Telecommunications; Available Internet Access; 700-car garage.transportation: Pittsburgh International Airport is world-class with about 290 non-stop flights per day to 80 destinations, and is served by 19 air carriers. Pittsburgh is within 500 miles of more than half the U.S. population, and the city is less than 90 minutes flying time from 20 states and Canada.


PENNSYLVANIACONVENTION CENTER1101 Arch StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19107(215) 636-3300; (800) CALL-PHLFax: (215) 636-3327www.PhiladelphiaUSA.travelVice President/Convention Services:Patricia Kraft Hilpl

“Philadelphia – Be at Liberty toMeet”Snapshot: When you meet inPhiladelphia, you get more than avenue, you get a good mix of work andplay. The Pennsylvania ConventionCenter, known for its beauty, flexibilityand location in the heart of CenterCity, as well as five-star dining, tax-freeshopping, and ease in traveling in, outand around the city.Meeting Spaces: Currently, thePennsylvania Convention Centerstretches over six city blocks, providinga total of 610,000 sq. ft. ofmeeting/function space that easilyaccommodates the needs of

meetings/conventions large and small.The Convention Center has more than440,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, includinga 315,000-sq.-ft. Main Exhibit Hall;33,000-sq.-ft. ballroom and 52 meetingrooms offering an additional 120,000square feet; 6,300-sq.-ft., 600-seat the-ater. Once complete, the expandedConvention Center will provide plannersa total of one million square feet ofsaleable space (700,000 square feet ofexhibit space, 541,000 square feet ofwhich is contiguous); the largest amountof ballroom space of any convention center on the East Coast at 93,000 sq. ft.;and a total of 87 meeting rooms.Venue Features: Free wireless Internetwith Internet access up to one Gigabit;an internal fiber optic backbone, and datacabling throughout the entire facility.Convention/Guest Hotel Rooms:10,000 rooms in city; 3,682 within two-minutes of PennsylvaniaConvention Center.Transportation: 20 minutes toPhiladelphia International Airport.Attractions: More than 20 major performing arts facilities, includingvenues for ballet, jazz, drama andmusical theater; more than 200 restaurants in Center City.

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ROCHESTER RIVERSIDECONVENTION CENTER123 East Main StreetRochester, NY 14564 (585) 232-7200; Fax: (585) 232-1510www.rrcc.comExecutive Director: Joseph A. Floreano, CFE

“Do it better at the RochesterRiverside where you and your event are always the center ofour attention!”Snapshot: Conveniently located in theheart of Rochester, N.Y., the RochesterRiverside Convention Center enjoys ascenic setting on the Genesee Riverwith outdoor patios and balconies pro-viding wonderful views. It also offersthe convenience of enclosed walkwayconnections to large hotels and parkinggarages.Meeting Space: 100,000 sq. ft of meet-ing/exhibition space; 22 meeting rooms;10,028-sq.-ft. Ballroom; 49,275-sq.-ft.Main Exhibit Hall; 5,000-seat Theater.

Venue Features: Extensively wired with T1 lines; wireless access through-out the facility.Convention/Hotel Rooms: More than 1,100 rooms connect with theRochester Riverside ConventionCenter—362-room Crowne Plaza,465-room Clarion, and 336-roomHyatt Regency, which recently completed a $16-million renovation ofits facility.Transportation: 10-minute drive toGreater Rochester InternationalAirport.Attractions: Several entertainmentdistricts surround the RochesterRiverside with restaurants and cafés,coffee houses and pubs, dance clubsand music halls, theatres and more;Frontier Field; Pae-Tec Park; restoredhistoric Armory; George EastmanHouse International Museum ofPhotography and Film; Susan B.Anthony House; National Museum ofPlay; National Toy Hall of Fame;Boardwalk at Lake Ontario; morethan 90 vineyards and numerous “winetrails”; New York Wine and Culinary.See Ad on Page 31

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VISITPITTSBURGH425 Sixth Avenue, 30th FloorPittsburgh, PA 15219(800) 359-0758; Fax: (412) 281-4817www.visitpittsburgh.comExecutive Director of Convention Sales:Jason Fulvi

“America’s Most Livable City”Snapshot: With its breathtaking skyline,sparkling clean rivers and magnificentarchitecture, the city is ripe for discovery.Located at the confluence of three riversand banked on all sides by green hills,Pittsburgh has earned the distinction ofbeing rated “America’s Most LivableCity” by the Places Rated Almanac.Main Convention Facility: David L.Lawrence Convention Center a state-of-the art, 1.5-million-sq.-ft. venue,featuring 51 meeting rooms; a 31,610-sq.-ft. Ballroom; 313,400 sq. ft. ofExhibit Space, including a 236,900-sq.-ft. Main Exhibit Hall.Convention/Guest Hotel Rooms:more than 2,500 hotel rooms withinwalking distance of Convention Center.

Meeting Planner Services:VisitPittsburgh’s Convention ServicesDepartment provides 24-hour access toits services and the commitment to dowhatever it takes to insure successfulevents and satisfied clients. Servicesinclude complimentary reservation servic-es for meetings using use three or morehotels; promotional brochures and othermaterials to help boost attendance;Experienced registrars assist with delegateregistration, including room monitors,cashiers and data entry clerks. On-siteRestaurant Information and ReservationBooth offers access to menus andbrochures for more than 140 restaurants.Transportation: 19 miles fromPittsburgh International Airport.Attractions: Cultural District, with 5theatres and numerous art galleries;PNC Park for Pirates baseball; HeinzField for Pittsburgh Steelers andUniversity of Pittsburgh football; theStrip District, with several blocks ofopen markets; Downtown shopping;Carnegie Science Center andSportworks; Andy Warhol Museum;Station Square shopping andnightlife; numerous walking trailsalong the three rivers.

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DAVID L. LAWRENCECONVENTION CENTER1000 Ft. Duquesne BlvdPittsburgh, PA 15222(412) 565-6000; Fax: (412) 565-6008www.pittsburghcc.comGeneral Manager: Mark Leahy

Snapshot: Officially opened inSeptember 2003, the $375-millionDavid L Lawrence Convention Centerreceived “Gold” rating in Energy andEnvironmental Design (L.E.E.D) bythe by the U.S. Green BuildingCouncil, making it the first “green”convention center and world’s largest“green” building. Located in the hub ofPittsburgh’s cultural, business andentertainment district, the Center effectively blends unparalleled function-ality with cutting-edge technology tooffer meeting planners, exhibitors andattendees an unforgettable meetingexperience.Meeting Space: 1.5 Million of totalBuilding Square Footage, including

313¸400 sq.ft. of Exhibit Space—236¸900 sq. ft. is column free; 76¸500sq. ft. of Secondary Exhibit Space;31¸610-sq-ft. Spirit of PittsburghBallroom and Regional Showcase bothpresented by Dollar Bank; 51 MeetingRooms; Two 250 – seat Lecture Halls;60,000-sq.-ft.of pre-function spaceoverlooking Allegheny River.Venue Features: 12¸000-sq.-ft. MainKitchen; 37 Highly Accessible LoadingDocks; State-of-the-Art Teleconferenceand Telecommunications; AvailableInternet Access; 700-car garage.Transportation: PittsburghInternational Airport is world-classwith about 290 non-stop flights per dayto 80 destinations, and is served by 19air carriers. Pittsburgh is within 500miles of more than half the U.S.population, and the city is less than 90 minutes flying time from 20 statesand Canada.

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PENNSYLVANIACONVENTION CENTER1101 Arch StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19107(215) 636-3300; (800) CALL-PHLFax: (215) 636-3327www.PhiladelphiaUSA.travelVice President/Convention Services:Patricia Kraft Hilpl

“Philadelphia – Be at Liberty toMeet”Snapshot: When you meet inPhiladelphia, you get more than avenue, you get a good mix of work andplay. The Pennsylvania ConventionCenter, known for its beauty, flexibilityand location in the heart of CenterCity, as well as five-star dining, tax-freeshopping, and ease in traveling in, outand around the city.Meeting Spaces: Currently, thePennsylvania Convention Centerstretches over six city blocks, providinga total of 610,000 sq. ft. ofmeeting/function space that easilyaccommodates the needs of

meetings/conventions large and small.The Convention Center has more than440,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, includinga 315,000-sq.-ft. Main Exhibit Hall;33,000-sq.-ft. ballroom and 52 meetingrooms offering an additional 120,000square feet; 6,300-sq.-ft., 600-seat the-ater. Once complete, the expandedConvention Center will provide plannersa total of one million square feet ofsaleable space (700,000 square feet ofexhibit space, 541,000 square feet ofwhich is contiguous); the largest amountof ballroom space of any convention center on the East Coast at 93,000 sq. ft.;and a total of 87 meeting rooms.Venue Features: Free wireless Internetwith Internet access up to one Gigabit;an internal fiber optic backbone, and datacabling throughout the entire facility.Convention/Guest Hotel Rooms:10,000 rooms in city; 3,682 within two-minutes of PennsylvaniaConvention Center.Transportation: 20 minutes toPhiladelphia International Airport.Attractions: More than 20 major performing arts facilities, includingvenues for ballet, jazz, drama andmusical theater; more than 200 restaurants in Center City.

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ROCHESTER RIVERSIDECONVENTION CENTER123 East Main StreetRochester, NY 14564 (585) 232-7200; Fax: (585) 232-1510www.rrcc.comExecutive Director: Joseph A. Floreano, CFE

“Do it better at the RochesterRiverside where you and your event are always the center ofour attention!”Snapshot: Conveniently located in theheart of Rochester, N.Y., the RochesterRiverside Convention Center enjoys ascenic setting on the Genesee Riverwith outdoor patios and balconies pro-viding wonderful views. It also offersthe convenience of enclosed walkwayconnections to large hotels and parkinggarages.Meeting Space: 100,000 sq. ft of meet-ing/exhibition space; 22 meeting rooms;10,028-sq.-ft. Ballroom; 49,275-sq.-ft.Main Exhibit Hall; 5,000-seat Theater.

Venue Features: Extensively wired with T1 lines; wireless access through-out the facility.Convention/Hotel Rooms: More than 1,100 rooms connect with theRochester Riverside ConventionCenter—362-room Crowne Plaza,465-room Clarion, and 336-roomHyatt Regency, which recently completed a $16-million renovation ofits facility.Transportation: 10-minute drive toGreater Rochester InternationalAirport.Attractions: Several entertainmentdistricts surround the RochesterRiverside with restaurants and cafés,coffee houses and pubs, dance clubsand music halls, theatres and more;Frontier Field; Pae-Tec Park; restoredhistoric Armory; George EastmanHouse International Museum ofPhotography and Film; Susan B.Anthony House; National Museum ofPlay; National Toy Hall of Fame;Boardwalk at Lake Ontario; morethan 90 vineyards and numerous “winetrails”; New York Wine and Culinary.See Ad on Page 31

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VISITPITTSBURGH425 Sixth Avenue, 30th FloorPittsburgh, PA 15219(800) 359-0758; Fax: (412) 281-4817www.visitpittsburgh.comExecutive Director of Convention Sales:Jason Fulvi

“America’s Most Livable City”Snapshot: With its breathtaking skyline,sparkling clean rivers and magnificentarchitecture, the city is ripe for discovery.Located at the confluence of three riversand banked on all sides by green hills,Pittsburgh has earned the distinction ofbeing rated “America’s Most LivableCity” by the Places Rated Almanac.Main Convention Facility: David L.Lawrence Convention Center a state-of-the art, 1.5-million-sq.-ft. venue,featuring 51 meeting rooms; a 31,610-sq.-ft. Ballroom; 313,400 sq. ft. ofExhibit Space, including a 236,900-sq.-ft. Main Exhibit Hall.Convention/Guest Hotel Rooms:more than 2,500 hotel rooms withinwalking distance of Convention Center.

Meeting Planner Services:VisitPittsburgh’s Convention ServicesDepartment provides 24-hour access toits services and the commitment to dowhatever it takes to insure successfulevents and satisfied clients. Servicesinclude complimentary reservation servic-es for meetings using use three or morehotels; promotional brochures and othermaterials to help boost attendance;Experienced registrars assist with delegateregistration, including room monitors,cashiers and data entry clerks. On-siteRestaurant Information and ReservationBooth offers access to menus andbrochures for more than 140 restaurants.Transportation: 19 miles fromPittsburgh International Airport.Attractions: Cultural District, with 5theatres and numerous art galleries;PNC Park for Pirates baseball; HeinzField for Pittsburgh Steelers andUniversity of Pittsburgh football; theStrip District, with several blocks ofopen markets; Downtown shopping;Carnegie Science Center andSportworks; Andy Warhol Museum;Station Square shopping andnightlife; numerous walking trailsalong the three rivers.

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DAVID L. LAWRENCECONVENTION CENTER1000 Ft. Duquesne BlvdPittsburgh, PA 15222(412) 565-6000; Fax: (412) 565-6008www.pittsburghcc.comGeneral Manager: Mark Leahy

Snapshot: Officially opened inSeptember 2003, the $375-millionDavid L Lawrence Convention Centerreceived “Gold” rating in Energy andEnvironmental Design (L.E.E.D) bythe by the U.S. Green BuildingCouncil, making it the first “green”convention center and world’s largest“green” building. Located in the hub ofPittsburgh’s cultural, business andentertainment district, the Center effectively blends unparalleled function-ality with cutting-edge technology tooffer meeting planners, exhibitors andattendees an unforgettable meetingexperience.Meeting Space: 1.5 Million of totalBuilding Square Footage, including

313¸400 sq.ft. of Exhibit Space—236¸900 sq. ft. is column free; 76¸500sq. ft. of Secondary Exhibit Space;31¸610-sq-ft. Spirit of PittsburghBallroom and Regional Showcase bothpresented by Dollar Bank; 51 MeetingRooms; Two 250 – seat Lecture Halls;60,000-sq.-ft.of pre-function spaceoverlooking Allegheny River.Venue Features: 12¸000-sq.-ft. MainKitchen; 37 Highly Accessible LoadingDocks; State-of-the-Art Teleconferenceand Telecommunications; AvailableInternet Access; 700-car garage.Transportation: PittsburghInternational Airport is world-classwith about 290 non-stop flights per dayto 80 destinations, and is served by 19air carriers. Pittsburgh is within 500miles of more than half the U.S.population, and the city is less than 90 minutes flying time from 20 statesand Canada.

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DireCt enerGY Centre 100 Princes’ Blvd.Toronto, Ontario M6K 3C3(416) 263-3020; Fax: (416) 263-3029www.directenergycentre.comDirector of Sales & Marketing: Laura Purdy

Snapshot: Direct Energy Centre is Canada’s largest exhibition and conven-tion centre with over 1 million square feet of exhibition space. We are con-veniently located at Exhibition Place in downtown Toronto, with 35,000 hotel rooms citywide. Toronto’s Pearson International Airport is host to 50 global air carriers and is only 12 miles from Direct Energy Centre. Direct Energy Centre is one of the world’s most environmentally responsible exhi-bition and convention facilities. The venue includes a Presentation Theatre with 100 Permanent fixed seats, a

8,200-seat arena and a 20,000-seat open-air stadium on-site.Meeting Space: 1,072,000 sq. ft. of meeting/exhibit/event space, including 23 meeting rooms; Allstream Centre, Toronto’s newest Conference Center, features 20 meeting rooms and the largest divisible, column-free ballroom in the city, opened in 2009.Services: In-house catering and con-cessions department available. On-site parking for 7,000 vehicles.transportation: 12 miles/20 minutes from Pearson International Airport.Attractions: Air Canada Centre; Scaramouche restaurant; Hockey Hall of Fame; le Montmartre restaurant; the Distillery Historic District; Campbell House Museum; black Creek Pioneer village; textile Museum of Canada; bata Shoe Museum; Campbell House Museum; royal ontario Museum, Clarke Museum; Scarborough Historical Museum; thomson Memorial Park; MZtv Museum of television; CbC Museum; benares Historic House and visitor Centre.

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George R. Brown Convention Center1001 Avenida de las AmericasHouston, TX 77010(713) 853-8000; (800) 427-4697Fax: (713) 853-8090www.HoustonConventionCtr.comGeneral Manager: Luther Villagomez

Snapshot: Located in the heart of downtown Houston, the George R. Brown Convention Center is within comfortable walking distance of several major attractions. Across the street is the lush 12-acre Discovery Green park. Nearby are the sports venues Toyota Center and Minute Maid

GeorGe r. broWn Convention Center1001 Avenida de las AmericasHouston, TX 77010(713) 853-8000; (800) 427-4697Fax: (713) 853-8090www.HoustonConventionCtr.comGeneral Manager: Luther Villagomez

Snapshot: Located in the heart of down-town Houston, the George R. Brown Convention Center is within comfortable walking distance of several major attrac-tions. Across the street is the lush 12-acre Discovery Green park. Nearby are the sports venues Toyota Center and Minute Maid Park. New to the neighborhood is the Houston Pavilions entertainment hub. Convenient? Yes. Fun? You bet.Meeting Space: The GRB features 1.2 million sq. ft. of exhibition, meeting and registration space, including 639,000 contiguous sq. ft. of first-level exhibit halls. Two exhibit halls on third level are acces-sible to trucks via ramp and drive-in doors.

Additional space includes a ballroom measuring 31,590 sq. ft., a 3,600 tier-seated amphitheater, an exhibit hall with retractable seating for 6,600, 100 meeting rooms and four exterior balconies suitable for outdoor receptions, each measuring nearly 3,000 sq. ft.technology: The GRB offers single-mode and multi-mode fiber backbone in all areas of the building, wireless access throughout the facility, redundant ISP networks, gigabit LAN service to any meeting room or exhibit hall, webcasting services, dedicated network monitoring, temporary LAN/WAN/VPN construc-tion, complete telephone service (single line, multi-line and digital), and ISDN, T-1 and other special high-speed data circuits.Hotel rooms: 5,000 within one mile of GRB; 60,000 citywide.transportation: Bush Intercontinental Airport and Hobby Airport are both full-service airports. Flat rate $6 cab rides anywhere downtown. Light-rail service from downtown to points south.Attractions: Discovery Green, theater District, Space Center Houston, Downtown Aquarium, Houston livestock Show and rodeo, Museum District, Galleria shopping, all major sports and year-round golf. See ad on page 9

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tHe GeorGiA Center, tHe univerSitY oF GeorGiA’S ConFerenCe Center & Hotel1197 S. Lumpkin StreetAthens, GA 30602(706) 542-2654; (800) 488-7827Fax: (706) 542-6630www.georgiacenter.uga.eduSales Director: Kim Rogers

The Go-To Conference Center & HotelSnapshot: The Georgia Center provides comprehensive event services for profes-sional associations, educational organiza-tions, businesses, government entities and the community. lodging: 200 rooms with 11 suites.Meeting Sizes: up to 600.overall Meeting Space: 30,000 sq. ft.; including 20 Meeting Rooms; 5 Executive Boardrooms; Ballroom and Banquet areas.

exhibit Space: 16,000 sq. ft.theater/Auditorium: 375-600 seats.technology: Wireless Internet through-out facility/hotel rooms; Smart Podiums with the latest AV Technology; 24/7 onsite technical support.Services: Onsite Event Managers, Designers & Planners; Registration Services; Customized Meeting Packages; Marketing, Promotion, Graphic Design and Website Development; Business Center with Computer/Internet Access.Food & beverage: Banquet Menu Planning; Evening and Event Cocktail Service; Full-Service Catering.restaurants: Savannah Room Restaurant (Gourmet Southern Cuisine); Courtyard Café (hot entrées, soups and salad bar); Georgia Java (Starbucks Coffee, specialty sandwiches & delightful desserts; Dawg House Lounge (sports-bar atmosphere & tavern menu) Magnolia Ballroom and Private Banquet Areas.Attractions: Georgia Museum of Art; State botanical Gardens; butts-Mehre Athletic Museum; uGA Golf Course; Double-barrel Cannon; lyndon House Arts Center; Athena Statue; Morton theatre; 40 Watt Club; unique restaurants/Shops/Pubs/Clubs.See ad on page 21

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You will find a lot to love here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Like 400,000 square feet of newly expanded and renovated exhibit and meeting space at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum

and Convention Center (MCCCC). The centerpiece of this beachfront convention center is the

129,500-square-foot exhibit space. It has unlimited floor load capacity, huge loading docks, and all the power anyone could need.

This is flexible space. With 22 breakout rooms, we can handle all the breakout sessions you can throw at us. Need a fresh gulf seafood dinner for 6,000? No problem. If you need the arena, you’ll get another 30,000 square feet of space and seating for 9,000. One distinct advantage the MCCCC has as a newly-expanded facility is the quality of our technology. You’ll find the latest in telecommunications here. 3G technology. Digital and analog lines. 94 wireless access points. Peer-to-Peer Networking. Webcasting.

And after the meeting, just imagine the choices your delegates can make. Will they hit the links on one of our signature golf courses or hit blackjack at one of our casino resorts? Give themselves a day of luxurious spa treatments, or treat themselves to gulf-fresh seafood prepared by a celebrity chef? Lounge on our 26-mile long beach, or go after the big ones on a charter fishing boat?

Play at one of our eleven casino resorts. The slots are hot and we offer exciting action at the blackjack tables, roulette wheels, craps tables and poker rooms. There are games for everyone from penny slots to playing baccarat in sophisticated High Limit areas.

The area boasts 18,000 rooms, 5,000 committable for meetings. Accommodations range from the luxury of penthouse suites to the fun of a little mom-and-pop motor court. The RV fan will find plenty of parks available.

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The Mississippi Gulf Coast features signature courses designed by the likes of Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio and Jerry Pate. With 20 courses to choose from, your delegates could swing clubs for weeks and never play the same hole twice.

Everyone asks about the shopping. The Mississippi Gulf Coast is dotted with unique boutiques, factory outlets, and places where you can find that special gift. Works by our talented artists and craftsmen are available throughout the area. Antiquing here is a sport in itself. If you are looking for mint collectibles or pieces that need a little loving care, you can find them on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

With all the fun and excitement going on, it’s nice to know you can take a break and take in a museum. Contemplate the works of George Ohr, the Mad Potter of Biloxi, at the Frank Gehry designed museum. Or experience Horn Island through the eyes of Walter Anderson at the museum devoted to his works.

If the family is coming, there is plenty for them to do. Take the ferry out to Ship Island where historic Fort Massachusetts, crystal clear water, and a beach rated among the finest in the world awaits your footprints. Take a tour aboard a working shrimp boat, watch the skipper haul in the nets and see the catch for you. Choose from a day at the water park or a visit to a nationally rated children’s museum. Along the beach, delegates can rent jet skis, kayak, or go parasailing and Relax... It’s the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

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DealCenter, LLCTake the work out of trade show networking340 Royal Poinciana Way-Suite 317/#345Palm Beach, FL 33480(866) 430-3023; Fax: (201) 624-7316www.deal-center.com

The DealCenter is a turnkey product for trade show, conference or expo organizers. DealCenter, LLC works with trade show, expo or conference management companies to provide an online meeting system that enhances the peer-to- peer networking at the event for attendees and exhibitors. The DealCenter team also provides on-site management of the physical DealCenter or meeting area as well as all technical and customer support.

UrbanRide421 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10001 (800) 525-5750; Fax: (212) 202-9638 www.urbanride.net

Chief Executive Officer: Jeremy MilikowSenior Vice President: Mitch Bornstein, SVP

‘Leading Global Provider of Meeting & Event Transportation’

UrbanRide is a global provider of ground transportation for meetings & events, and uses the top-of-the-line sedans, SUVs, vans, minibuses and motorcoaches. We provide our clients with IMS, our software that enables meeting planners to better manage transportation for their meetings, conferences, conventions, tradeshows & other events. We work exclusively with meeting & event planners and our customer service is the best in the business. UrbanRide is a one-stop solution for meeting & event transportation.

Keppler Speakers4350 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 700, Arlington, VA 22203(703) 516-4000; Fax: (703) 516-4819www.kepplerspeakers.comSenior VP for Sales and Marketing: John Truran

With Keppler Speakers, creating memorable meetings never felt so easy. With over 25 years of experience, we provide you solid, seasoned expertise, making speaker selection stress-free by managing all of the details. Keppler Speakers saves you precious time by matching you with speakers who are right on target. From proven performers to dynamic rising stars, our speakers bring fascinating, real stories and a gift for inspiring audiences.

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POTHOS, Inc.2260 El Cajon Blvd. #474San Diego, CA 92104 (619) 546-0621: Fax: (413) 723-7838www.pothos.usPresident & CEO: Michael Patton, CMM

“Our company ethos is Integrity, Clarity and Reliability. POTHOS works in a forthright manner that considers transparent communication as the cornerstone to a successful relationship with our guests and travel partners.”

POTHOS, Inc. is a globally recognized strategic meeting management company and corporate travel agency that specializes in using cutting-edge technology and resources to compete with much larger companies at a value, offering clients cost savings and efficient personal event planning services. POTHOS, Inc. specializes in the following 3 core competencies: 1. Full Service Strategic Meeting Management; 2. Full Service Corporate/VIP Travel Management; 3. Logistics – Freight & People. POTHOS, Inc. is your ONE source for meeting, travel and logistics. Achievement of goals and objectives, ROI and ROO are the basis of our strategic approach.

The C.W. Allen Group, LLC 5130 Cyrus Circle, Birmingham, AL 35242(205) 263-0555 Fax: (205) 263-0557www.cwallengroup.comDirector of Industry Relations: Jackie Jones

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The C.W. Allen Group is North America’s leading event marketing consultancy delivering the industry’s leading exhibitor education and training program, Exhibiting ROI-Q Academy™, which has consistently proven to greatly increase exhibitor success/ROI, to significantly increase exhibitor “retention rates”… and to dramatically increase event sponsorship sales. It is the exhibition industry’s leading and fastest growing exhibitor education, training, and full time/full service “consulting” solution and is fully supported by the International Economic Alliance – conceived at Harvard University, TSEA, BPA Worldwide and ECEF. The C.W. Allen Group delivers the exhibition industry’s leading network quality, global television productions on a risk-free and revenue-generating basis.

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JW MArriott inDiAnAPoliS 10 S. West StreetIndianapolis, IN 46204(317) 822-8554; Fax: (317) 822-8464www.jwindy.comDirector of Group Sales: Anne Dunlavy

Marriott Place Indianapolis: 145,000 square feet of space. 2,200 rooms. 5 connected hotels. One place.Snapshot: The JW Marriott Indianapolis, the crown jewel of Marriott Place Indianapolis, features 104,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, and 1,005 elegantly appointed guest rooms; access to 40,000 sq. ft. of meeting space and 622 rooms at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, 297 rooms at the Courtyard by Marriott, 156 rooms at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott and 168 rooms at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott. Complex connected via skybridge to 1+ million square feet of space at the Indiana Convention Center.

JW Marriott indianapolis: 104,000 sq. ft. of meeting/event space, includ-ing; 50 meeting rooms; 40,500-sq.-ft. Grand Ballroom with theatre-style seating for 4,500; 20,670-sq.-ft. Junior Ballroom; 20,000-sq.-ft. Exhibition Hall; 23,000 sq. ft. of breakout space.lodging: 2,248 rooms within Marriott Place Indianapolis.technology: wireless Internet; video conferencing and webcasting capa-bilities.indiana Convention Center: 120,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; 83 meeting rooms, a 60,573-sq.-ft. ballroom; 747,000+ sq. ft. of contiguous space when combined with adjacent Lucas Oil Stadium.transportation: 15 miles to Indianapolis International AirportAttractions: White river State Park, Conseco Fieldhouse, “the lawn” outdoor Concert venue, Circle Centre Mall (200+ stores and restaurants), indiana State Museum, indianapolis Zoo, nCAA Hall of Champions, river Promenade, indianapolis 500, eiteljorg Museum of American indians & Western Art, indianapolis Museum of Art.See ad on page 3

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HAWAi i Convention Center1801 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815(808) 943-3500; (800) 295-6603FAX: (808) 943-3599www.hawaiiconvention.comExecutive Director of Sales & Marketing: Neil Mullanaphy, CHME

“Where Business and Aloha Meet”Snapshot: The Hawai‘i Convention Center opened in June 1998 and is con-sistently recognized by meeting planners and conventioneers as the world’s most desirable convention and meetings destina-tion. Designed with a Hawaiian Sense of Place, come to one of the most beautiful places on earth, hold events that are more productive and have everyone leave with the feeling they’ve just had the experience of a lifetime.Meeting Space: The Center features 1.1 million sq. ft. of total space to include: 35,000-sq.-ft. lobby, 103,610 sq. ft. of total

meeting space (47 rooms, 2 theaters), 10 executive meeting rooms with mountain valley views, terraces, or courtyards, 35,259-sq.-ft. ballroom, divisible into 3 sections; 204,249-square-foot Exhibit Hall.High-tech Features: Fiber optic cabling, multi-lingual translation stations, satellite and microwave broadcast capa-bility, video conferencing; High-speed Internet access throughout entire build-ing; Auditorium with built-in projection room; On-premise digital studio.new technology: Convention Television—fiber optic trunk line, built especially for Waikiki, transmit propri-etary visitor and convention information directly to all convention hotels in the city. This “Narrowcasting” targets mes-sages to specific groups. Convention/Guest rooms: 28,000 hotel rooms within a 1.5-mile radius of the convention center.transportation: Nine miles from the Honolulu International Airport.Attractions: Waikiki beach, the Honolulu Zoo, Kapiolani Park, the Waikiki Aquarium.

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LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER3150 Paradise RoadLas Vegas, NV 89109(702) 892-0711; (877) 847-4858www.lvcva.com orwww.visitlasvegas.comVice President of Convention CenterSales: Chris Meyer

Snapshot: The Las Vegas ConventionCenter is one of the most modern andfunctional facilities in the world - a 3.2million-square-foot facility. Operatedby the Las Vegas Convention andVisitors Authority, the center is wellknown among industry professionals forits versatility.Meeting Space: 243,000 sq. ft. ofmeeting space, including 244 meetingrooms; 2 million sq. ft. of ExhibitSpace, including South Hall - 908,000sq. ft.; Central Hall – 623,000-sq.-ft.;North Hall – 406,000 sq. ft.

Venue Features: Full service kitchenfacilities, two restaurants with seatingfor 1,200, 15 concession stands, andtwo Starbucks cafes. Event servicesinclude a master antenna system, local,cable and closed circuit television andaudio recording rooms; conventionhousing services; registration services;badges and badge holders availableupon request. The LVCC’s parking lotshave over 5,200 spaces.Convention/Guest Hotel Rooms:133,000 in Las Vegas.Transportation: three miles fromMcCarran International Airport.Attractions: Las Vegas Strip;Fremont Street; Hoover Dam;Red Rock Canyon.

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HAWAI’I CONVENTION CENTER1801 Kalakaua AvenueHonolulu, HI 96815(808) 943-3500; (800) 295-6603FAX: (808) 943-3599www.hawaiiconvention.comExecutive Director of Sales & Marketing: Neil Mullanaphy

“Where Business and Aloha Meet”Snapshot: The Hawai‘i ConventionCenter opened in June 1998 and is con-sistently recognized by meeting plan-ners and conventioneers as the world’smost desirable convention and meetingsdestination. Designed with a HawaiianSense of Place, come to one of the mostbeautiful places on earth, hold eventsthat are more productive and haveeveryone leave with the feeling they’vejust had the experience of a lifetime.Meeting Space: The Center features1.1 million sq. ft. of total space toinclude: 35,000-sq.-ft. lobby, 103,610sq. ft. of total meeting space (47 rooms,2 theaters), 10 executive meeting rooms

with mountain valley views, terraces, orcourtyards, 35,259-sq.-ft. ballroom,divisible into 3 sections; 204,249-square-foot Exhibit Hall.High-Tech Features: Fiber opticcabling, multi-lingual translation stations, satellite and microwave broadcast capability, video conferencing;High-speed Internet access throughoutentire building; Capacity to accommo-date up to 400 computers simultaneous-ly in one meeting room; Auditoriumwith built-in projection room;On-premise digital studio.New Technology: ConventionTelevision—fiber optic trunk line, builtespecially for Waikiki, transmit propri-etary visitor and convention informa-tion directly to all convention hotels inthe city. This “Narrowcasting” targetsmessages to specific groups.Convention/Guest Rooms: 30,000hotel rooms within a 1.5-mile radius of the convention center.Transportation: Nine miles from theHonolulu International Airport.Attractions: Waikiki beach, theHonolulu Zoo, Kapiolani Park, theWaikiki Aquarium.See Ad on Page 81

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BOISE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU312 South 9th St., Suite 100Boise, ID 83702(208) 344-7777; (800) 635-5240Fax: (208) 344-6236www.boise.orgDirector of Sales: Terry Kopp

Snapshot: Located along the BoiseRiver where the desert meets the RockyMountains. It offers the culture andentertainment of a large urban area in aplace that feels like home. Boise offers anarray of meeting facilities and is perfectlysuited to host groups ranging in sizefrom 50 to 500, yet can comfortablyaccommodate meetings of up to 2,000.Boise also boast affordability. Attendeeswill enjoy first-class rooms, top-notchentertainment and dining for much lessthan in other convention cities, evenother second tier cities. In addition, theCVB staff is motivated to make yourmeeting a success.Meeting Space: Boise Centre on the

Grove features more than 50,000 sq. ft.of meeting/exhibit space, accommo-dates 141 10 foot x 10 foot booths, sev-eral flexible meeting rooms and a 375-seat theater; The Bank of AmericaCentre features a 5,000-seat arena and25,000 sq. ft. of meeting/exhibit space;Boise State University has over 29,000sq. ft. of meeting/exbhit space and 25meeting rooms. In addition, there areseveral meeting hotels and “non-tradi-tional” venues.Venue Features: (Boise Centre) on-siteaudio visual staff provides a completeline of AV equipment and data projec-tion packages; Onsite catering staff cus-tomizes menus to fit any event.Convention/Guest Rooms: Boise hasan inventory of approximately 50,000guest rooms within nearly 60 lodgingfacilities — from B&B inns to upscalemeeting-style hotels.Transportation: Boise Airport (BOI).Attractions: Taco Bell Arena; BasqueMuseum and Cultural Center;Morrison-Knudsen Nature Center,Idaho Anne Frank Human RightsMemorial; Idaho Black HistoryMuseum; World Center for Birds ofPrey; historic Boise Depot; WorldSports HumanitarianHall of Fame; BoiseArt Museum; OldIdaho Penitentiary.Bogus Basin SkiResort.

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COX BUSINESS SERVICESCONVENTION CENTEROne Myriad GardensOklahoma City, OK 73102(405) 602-8500; Fax (405) 602-5129www.coxconventioncenter.comDirector of Sales & Marketing:Tim Linville

Snapshot: The Cox Business ServicesConvention Center is one of the mostcentrally located venues of its kind inthe nation. The SMG-managed facilityoffers over 100,000 square feet ofexhibit space, a 25,000-square-foot ballroom, 21 meeting rooms and a15,000-seat arena, all just steps awayfrom a growing number of downtownhotels and a vibrant entertainment district featuring a variety of canal-siderestaurants, clubs, music venues andattractions.Meeting Space: 100,000 sq. ft. ExhibitHall can be divided into 8 smaller hallsor combined with the Arena floor for132,000 sq. ft. of total exhibit space;

OKLAHOMA105,000 sq. ft. Meeting Room complexwith 21 meeting rooms and a 25,000sq. ft. Ballroom; 15,000-seat Arena.Venue Features: wireless internet serv-ice and access speeds up to one Gigabitavailable; four (4) FREE pre-functionwi-fi zones; meeting rooms and ball-room equipped with state-of-the-artaudio-visual equipment; SMG VideoConferencing Services available.Convention/Guest Hotel Rooms:more than 1,400 hotel rooms currentlyavailable; three (3) hotels located directly across from convention center,while remainder are within walking distance; new hotels currently underconstruction.Transportation: 10 miles/15 minutesfrom Will Rogers World Airport; locat-ed just off I-40, between I-35 and I-44.Attractions: Myriad BotanicalGardens; Oklahoma City Museum ofArt; Oklahoma City NationalMemorial & Museum; BricktownCanal & Water Taxis; BricktownDining & Entertainment District;AT&T Bricktown Ballpark; FordCenter; Civic Center Music Hall;Oklahoma City Zoo; Omniplex;National Cowboy and WesternHeritage Museum.See Ad on Page 83

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LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER3150 Paradise RoadLas Vegas, NV 89109(702) 892-0711; (877) 847-4858www.lvcva.com orwww.visitlasvegas.comVice President of Convention CenterSales: Chris Meyer

Snapshot: The Las Vegas ConventionCenter is one of the most modern andfunctional facilities in the world - a 3.2million-square-foot facility. Operatedby the Las Vegas Convention andVisitors Authority, the center is wellknown among industry professionals forits versatility.Meeting Space: 243,000 sq. ft. ofmeeting space, including 244 meetingrooms; 2 million sq. ft. of ExhibitSpace, including South Hall - 908,000sq. ft.; Central Hall – 623,000-sq.-ft.;North Hall – 406,000 sq. ft.

Venue Features: Full service kitchenfacilities, two restaurants with seatingfor 1,200, 15 concession stands, andtwo Starbucks cafes. Event servicesinclude a master antenna system, local,cable and closed circuit television andaudio recording rooms; conventionhousing services; registration services;badges and badge holders availableupon request. The LVCC’s parking lotshave over 5,200 spaces.Convention/Guest Hotel Rooms:133,000 in Las Vegas.Transportation: three miles fromMcCarran International Airport.Attractions: Las Vegas Strip;Fremont Street; Hoover Dam;Red Rock Canyon.

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HAWAI’I CONVENTION CENTER1801 Kalakaua AvenueHonolulu, HI 96815(808) 943-3500; (800) 295-6603FAX: (808) 943-3599www.hawaiiconvention.comExecutive Director of Sales & Marketing: Neil Mullanaphy

“Where Business and Aloha Meet”Snapshot: The Hawai‘i ConventionCenter opened in June 1998 and is con-sistently recognized by meeting plan-ners and conventioneers as the world’smost desirable convention and meetingsdestination. Designed with a HawaiianSense of Place, come to one of the mostbeautiful places on earth, hold eventsthat are more productive and haveeveryone leave with the feeling they’vejust had the experience of a lifetime.Meeting Space: The Center features1.1 million sq. ft. of total space toinclude: 35,000-sq.-ft. lobby, 103,610sq. ft. of total meeting space (47 rooms,2 theaters), 10 executive meeting rooms

with mountain valley views, terraces, orcourtyards, 35,259-sq.-ft. ballroom,divisible into 3 sections; 204,249-square-foot Exhibit Hall.High-Tech Features: Fiber opticcabling, multi-lingual translation stations, satellite and microwave broadcast capability, video conferencing;High-speed Internet access throughoutentire building; Capacity to accommo-date up to 400 computers simultaneous-ly in one meeting room; Auditoriumwith built-in projection room;On-premise digital studio.New Technology: ConventionTelevision—fiber optic trunk line, builtespecially for Waikiki, transmit propri-etary visitor and convention informa-tion directly to all convention hotels inthe city. This “Narrowcasting” targetsmessages to specific groups.Convention/Guest Rooms: 30,000hotel rooms within a 1.5-mile radius of the convention center.Transportation: Nine miles from theHonolulu International Airport.Attractions: Waikiki beach, theHonolulu Zoo, Kapiolani Park, theWaikiki Aquarium.See Ad on Page 81

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BOISE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU312 South 9th St., Suite 100Boise, ID 83702(208) 344-7777; (800) 635-5240Fax: (208) 344-6236www.boise.orgDirector of Sales: Terry Kopp

Snapshot: Located along the BoiseRiver where the desert meets the RockyMountains. It offers the culture andentertainment of a large urban area in aplace that feels like home. Boise offers anarray of meeting facilities and is perfectlysuited to host groups ranging in sizefrom 50 to 500, yet can comfortablyaccommodate meetings of up to 2,000.Boise also boast affordability. Attendeeswill enjoy first-class rooms, top-notchentertainment and dining for much lessthan in other convention cities, evenother second tier cities. In addition, theCVB staff is motivated to make yourmeeting a success.Meeting Space: Boise Centre on the

Grove features more than 50,000 sq. ft.of meeting/exhibit space, accommo-dates 141 10 foot x 10 foot booths, sev-eral flexible meeting rooms and a 375-seat theater; The Bank of AmericaCentre features a 5,000-seat arena and25,000 sq. ft. of meeting/exhibit space;Boise State University has over 29,000sq. ft. of meeting/exbhit space and 25meeting rooms. In addition, there areseveral meeting hotels and “non-tradi-tional” venues.Venue Features: (Boise Centre) on-siteaudio visual staff provides a completeline of AV equipment and data projec-tion packages; Onsite catering staff cus-tomizes menus to fit any event.Convention/Guest Rooms: Boise hasan inventory of approximately 50,000guest rooms within nearly 60 lodgingfacilities — from B&B inns to upscalemeeting-style hotels.Transportation: Boise Airport (BOI).Attractions: Taco Bell Arena; BasqueMuseum and Cultural Center;Morrison-Knudsen Nature Center,Idaho Anne Frank Human RightsMemorial; Idaho Black HistoryMuseum; World Center for Birds ofPrey; historic Boise Depot; WorldSports HumanitarianHall of Fame; BoiseArt Museum; OldIdaho Penitentiary.Bogus Basin SkiResort.

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COX BUSINESS SERVICESCONVENTION CENTEROne Myriad GardensOklahoma City, OK 73102(405) 602-8500; Fax (405) 602-5129www.coxconventioncenter.comDirector of Sales & Marketing:Tim Linville

Snapshot: The Cox Business ServicesConvention Center is one of the mostcentrally located venues of its kind inthe nation. The SMG-managed facilityoffers over 100,000 square feet ofexhibit space, a 25,000-square-foot ballroom, 21 meeting rooms and a15,000-seat arena, all just steps awayfrom a growing number of downtownhotels and a vibrant entertainment district featuring a variety of canal-siderestaurants, clubs, music venues andattractions.Meeting Space: 100,000 sq. ft. ExhibitHall can be divided into 8 smaller hallsor combined with the Arena floor for132,000 sq. ft. of total exhibit space;

OKLAHOMA105,000 sq. ft. Meeting Room complexwith 21 meeting rooms and a 25,000sq. ft. Ballroom; 15,000-seat Arena.Venue Features: wireless internet serv-ice and access speeds up to one Gigabitavailable; four (4) FREE pre-functionwi-fi zones; meeting rooms and ball-room equipped with state-of-the-artaudio-visual equipment; SMG VideoConferencing Services available.Convention/Guest Hotel Rooms:more than 1,400 hotel rooms currentlyavailable; three (3) hotels located directly across from convention center,while remainder are within walking distance; new hotels currently underconstruction.Transportation: 10 miles/15 minutesfrom Will Rogers World Airport; locat-ed just off I-40, between I-35 and I-44.Attractions: Myriad BotanicalGardens; Oklahoma City Museum ofArt; Oklahoma City NationalMemorial & Museum; BricktownCanal & Water Taxis; BricktownDining & Entertainment District;AT&T Bricktown Ballpark; FordCenter; Civic Center Music Hall;Oklahoma City Zoo; Omniplex;National Cowboy and WesternHeritage Museum.See Ad on Page 83

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Hilton AtlAntA255 Courtland Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30303(404) 659-2000; Fax: (404) 221-6368www.atlanta.hilton.comDirector of Sales and Marketing: Edd Karlan

The new beautifully remodeled Hilton Atlanta hotel is the ideal destination hotel that offers the perfect setting for business or pleasure and a gateway to Atlanta’s rejuvenated downtown scene.

Snapshot: The newly-renovated Hilton Atlanta hotel offers stylish and chic guest rooms designed for a serene and inviting stay. Known for extraordinary cuisine, guests at Hilton Atlanta delight in a variety of restaurant outlets. A complete recreational menu including fitness center with cutting-edge equipment, outdoor swimming pool, outdoor running track, and tennis and basketball courts.Meeting Space: 119,000 sq. ft., includ-ing 55 meeting rooms, 18,576-sq.-ft. Ballroom; 41,000-sq.-ft. Main Exhibit Hall.

total exhibit Space: 18,576 sq. ft. theater: 2,200 seats in Grand Ballroom.lodging: 1,242 guest rooms.technology: High speed and wireless internet; In-house audio visual services; Electronic readerboards; Airline boarding pass kiosk; Check-in/check-out kiosks.Hotel Features: Hilton Serenity bed with signature linen; Spacious work desk with granite counter top; Ergonomic chair; 32” HD flat panel television.Dining & entertainment: Nikolai’s Roof; Trader Vic’s; Luckie Marietta District; Atlantic Station; Castleberry Hill; Virginia Highland.transportation: 15 minutes/9 miles to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.Attractions: Covered skybridge accessibility to MArtA & convention hotel; Georgia World Congress Center; Georgia Dome; Philips Arena; Zoo Atlanta; Georgia Aquarium; Cnn Center; Fox theatre; World of Coca-Cola; Martin luther King Historical Center; Centennial Park; Atlanta Civic Center.

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Hilton GArDen inn FAirFAx3950 Fair Ridge DriveFairfax, VA 22033(703) 385-7774; Fax: (703) 667-9376www.fairfax.gardeninn.comGeneral Manager: Steve Steinberg

“Everything. Right where you need it.”Snapshot: At the Hilton Garden Inn Fairfax hotel in Northern Virginia, you’ll find everything you need, from the welcoming pavilion to the guestrooms designed to address the needs of today’s travelers. The Hilton Garden Inn Fairfax hotel features: small to medium size meeting and banquet rooms for up to 300 guests, dedicated and friendly sales staff to focus on the details; current and up-to-date audio/visual equipment and technology.Meeting Sizes: Up to 300.overall Meeting Space: 8,000 sq. ft.

Meeting/event rooms: Patriot Room (764 sq. ft.); Prosperity Ballroom (1,522 sq. ft.); Prosperity I (848 sq. ft.); Prosperity II (674 sq. ft.); Providence Ballroom (2,739 sq.ft.); Providence I (900 sq. ft.); Providence II (991 sq. ft.); Providence III (958 sq. ft.); Garden Patio (3,301 sq. ft.). theater Seating: 70 to 280.Classroom Seating: 40 to 185.Meeting Services: Business Center; state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment; video conferencing available; Meeting Packages from comprehensive corporate packages to single meeting room rentals.lodging: 149 guest rooms.Food & beverage: in-house catering; Great American Grill® restaurant; The Pavilion Pantry® convenience mart.Amenities: Lounge; Fitness Center; pool; Multi-Lingual Staff.transportation: 11 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport; 18 miles from Washington DC and Ronald Reagan National Airport. nearby Attractions: Washington D.C.; Fair oaks Shopping Mall; leesburg Corner Premium outlets; tyson Corner Shopping Mall.See ad on page 17

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144 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903

Phone: (401) 456-0200; Fax: (401) 273-7046 • www.GoProvidence.com

Providence, Rhode Island deftly mixes the vibrancy and amenities of a big city with the walkability and personal service of a small town. This blend helps create a VIP experience for meeting planners and attendees. The city, both hip and historic, offers a broad spectrum

of dining, shopping, arts and entertainment options – all within walking distance of each other.

The Rhode Island Convention & Entertainment Complex stands in the heart of the city, and includes the Rhode Island Convention Center (RICC), the Dunkin’ Donuts Center (Dunk) and the Veterans Memorial Auditorium (VMA). The Complex is conveniently located within one mile of 2,200 hotel rooms, and a total of 5,500 rooms are available in the Greater Providence area.

The RICC consists of a 100,000-contiguous-square-foot exhibition hall, a 20,000-square-foot ballroom, 23 meeting rooms, and the Rotunda Room which provides spectacular views of the city. There are also two adjacent garages with 2,400 parking spaces.

The recently renovated 13,000-seat Dunk is now connected to the RICC via a skywalk. The Dunk added more than 35,000 square feet and features 31,000 square feet of arena space, a ceiling height of 90 feet, a 25,000-square-foot concourse, a new 12,000-square-foot lobby, two party suites, two loges, a new restaurant, and five renovated meeting/hospitality rooms.

The 1,900-seat VMA, a historic performing arts venue, is the newest addition to the Rhode Island Convention Center’s family. Known for its unique combination of size and intimacy, superb acoustics and

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Recognized as one of the nation’s hottest culinary destinations, Providence is home to the renowned culinary school, Johnson & Wales University. Many of the university’s chefs remain in Providence after graduation, which is reflected in the city’s dining scene. Restaurants specialize in a variety of cuisines, but the city is perhaps most famous for its Italian food, with the Federal Hill section of Providence named “One of the Five Best Little Italys in the U.S.” by Food Network Chef Mario Batali.

Located between New York City and Boston, Providence is easily accessible for event attendees, and about 25 percent of the United States’ population lives within 500 miles of the city. The Amtrak train station is located within walking distance of the Complex, and offers rail service throughout the Northeast Corridor.

Nearby Warwick, Rhode Island features miles of scenic coastline and spectacular views, and offers additional hotel, dining, shopping and entertainment options. For those flying into Providence, Warwick’s T.F. Green Airport is just a short, 10-minute drive from downtown.

Planners can look to the award-winning Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau to provide knowledgeable staff, a welcoming spirit, and services that can aid them with all the details that will make their convention or meeting program successful.

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MiSSiSSiPPi CoASt ColiSeuM AnD Convention Center2350 Beach BoulevardBiloxi, Mississippi 39531(888) 467-4853, (228) [email protected] of Sales, MS Gulf Coast CVB: Crystal Johnson

“Relax. It’s the Mississippi Gulf Coast.”Snapshot: One of the few beachfront convention centers in North America, the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center offers 400,000 sq. ft. of newly expanded and renovated exhibit and meeting space. After the meeting, your delegates can enjoy gam-ing, golf, dining and shopping. Meeting Space: 38 meeting/breakout rooms; 66,000-sq.-ft. Ballroom.exhibit Space: 129,000 sq. ft.

theater: 9,000-seat arena.technology: 94 Wireless Access Points; Digital and Analog Lines; 3G Technology; Peer-to-Peer Networking; Web Browsing/Internet; Webcasting; 11 Manned Switches.lodging: 5,000 committable rooms; 18,000 total rooms. Destination: 11 Casino Resorts; 26 miles of White Sand Beach; Water sports and Beach Rentals Sports Complex; Equestrian Facilities.transportation: Gulfport/Biloxi International Airport is 12 miles from facility.Attractions: emeril’s Gulf Coast Fish House; Mary Mahoney’s (featured in John Grisham novels); Signature Golf Courses designed by Arnold Palmer, Jack nicklaus, tom Fazio, and Jerry Pate; entertainment at Casinos and Coliseum Arena; Frank Gehry-designed ohr-o’Keefe Museum; Walter Anderson Museum; Charter Fishing Fleet; Sailing on biloxi Schooners; Water Parks; Shrimping tour.See ad on page 25

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viSit norFolK232 East Main Street, Norfolk, VA 23510(757) 664-6620; (800) 368-3097Fax: (757) 622-3663www.visitnorfolktoday.comVice President of Sales and Marketing:Donna Allen

Snapshot: Located in the heart of the Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk is a compact meetings destination with hotels and convention facilities a short walk from a sparkling waterfront dotted with trendy restaurants, arts districts, museums, patriotic attractions and shopping. Once you arrive in Norfolk, get around town the smart way with the FREE Norfolk Electric Transit (NET) shuttle or F.R.E.D. (Free Ride Every Day) Meeting Space: The city offers a total of nearly 500,000 square feet of meet-ing space, complete with the latest in modern audio and visual equipment. A majority of meeting venues lie within

walking distance of many of Norfolk’s most popular attractions. The Mid-Atlantic city’s famed cultural centers, historic theaters, museums, zoo, and river cruises double as alternative meeting venues.technology: Wired and wireless highspeed Internet access in all pub-lic areas, guest rooms and meeting rooms. Hotel rooms: Approximately 5,000 city-wide.transportation: Norfolk International Airport.Attractions: MacArthur Center Mall, Chrysler Museum of Art, Hermitage Foundation Museum, nauticus, norfolk botanical Garden, Hunter House victorian Museum, MacArthur Memorial, norfolk tides AAA baseball at Harbor Park, American rover, the norfolk History Museum at the Willoughby- baylor House, victory rover naval base Cruise, virginia Zoological Park, norfolk Admirals AHl Hockey.See ad on page 26

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oKlAHoMA CitY Convention & viSitorS bureAu189 West Sheridan, Oklahoma City, OK 73102(405) 297-8912; (800) 225-5652Fax: (405) 297-8888www.visitokc.comDirector of Convention Sales & Services: Elizabeth Richardson (405) 297-8952 • [email protected]

Snapshot: Oklahoma City has it all—from the historic Old West in Stockyards City to the vibrant energy of Bricktown, the city’s lively enter-tainment district. Our museums hold artistic treasures and our sports venues have something for everyone. Choices abound for an experience you’ll cherish. Main Meeting venue: Cox Convention Center (405-602-8500; www.coxconventioncenter.com) — 100,000 sq. ft. Exhibit Hall can be divided into 8 smaller halls or combined with the Arena floor for

132,000 sq. ft. of total exhibit space; 105,000 sq. ft. Meeting Room com-plex with 21 meeting rooms and a 25,000 sq. ft. Ballroom; 15,000-seat Arena. General Manager - Gary Dejardins.venue Features: Wireless internet service and access speeds up to one Gigabit available; four (4) FREE pre-function wi-fi zones; meeting rooms and ballroom equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment; SMG Video Conferencing Services available. Hotel rooms: 1,680 rooms in Downtown Oklahoma City and 15,700 citywide.transportation: 10 miles/15 minutes from Will Rogers World Airport.nearby Attractions: bricktown Dining & entertainment District—a vibrant urban neighborhood with a variety of new canal-side restaurants, clubs, music venues and attractions; oKC national Memorial & Museum; oklahoma City Museum of Art; Myriad botanical Gardens; At&t bricktown ballpark; oklahoma City Arena; Civic Center Music Hall; oklahoma City Zoo; national Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. See ad on page 27

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Knoxville Convention Center701 Henley Street Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2543Knoxville, TN 39702(865) 522-5669; Fax: (865) 329-0422www.knoxvilleconventioncenter.comGeneral Manager: Mary Bogert

“Southern Hospitality - All Day. Every Day”Snapshot: The Knoxville Convention Center is located in the heart of down-town Knoxville, nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains. Whatever your needs — from meeting space and in-house catering to state-of-the-art tech-nology — you can bet the convention center has what you are looking for. Meeting Space: 500,000 square feet of total meeting space; 19 meeting rooms; 27,300-square-foot ballroom; 120,000-square-foot Exhibit Hall; 57,000-square-foot, fixed theater style,

tiered seating Lecture Hall; additional 30,000 square feet of outdoor meet-ing space.Meeting Space: Internet access; Plasma Screen Directional Signage; In-House Catering Department; In-house A/V and Decorating contrac-tors; More than $1 million in artwork displayed throughout the center.Convention/Guest Hotel rooms: 1,407 rooms downtown. transportation: Knoxville is located within a day’s drive of half the nation’s population and is centrally located between three major interstates (I-75, I-40 and I-81). McGhee Tyson Airport is only 15 minutes from downtown Knoxville.nearby Attractions: Downtown Knoxville features unique res-taurants, eclectic shopping and nighttime entertainment and a wide variety of cultural, museums and historic places.

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PriMe F. oSborn iiiConvention Center1000 Water StreetJacksonville, FL 32204(904) 630-4000; Fax: (904) 630-4029www.jaxevents.comFacility Director: Jim Pritchard

Snapshot: When it was built in 1919, Jacksonville Terminal was the railroad gateway to Florida. Now it is com-pletely restored and renovated.Where the trains once ran on time, boat shows, conventions, trade shows, banquets, and meetings now run like clockwork.With 265,000 square feet of space, the Prime Osborn Convention Center is large enough and versatile enough to accom-modate gatherings of virtually any size, small or large.Meeting Space: 156,184 sq. ft. of total meeting space; 78,500 sq. ft of contiguous exhibit space; 100,000 sq. ft. total: can fit 450 10x10’ booths in con-

tiguous space, 550 total; 2 Executive Boardrooms and VIP Suite; 19,000-sq.- ft. pre-function area, 11,000-sq.-ft.- terrace; 31,500-sq.-ft.. fenced grass Pavilion; 10,000-sq.-ft. Grand Lobby with 75’ vaulted ceiling.venue Features: Internet and wifi; state-of-the-art audio and visual sys-tems available throughout the center; fully equipped, 5,000-sq.-ft. kitchen capable of gourmet service for over 3,000 guests; the center has on-site parking for 860 Parking spaces cars, with 4,000 additional spaces within easy walking distance.Convention/Guest Hotel rooms: Within five miles of over 1,500 hotel rooms; 22,425 in the Northeast Florida Region.transportation: 20 minutes away from Jacksonville International Airport.nearby Attractions: Jacksonville landing; Zoo; St. Augustine; beaches.

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MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER1901 Convention Center DriveMiami Beach, FL 33139(305) 673-7311; Fax: (305) 673-7435www.miamibeachconvention.comDirector of Sales: Kay Hollander

Snapshot: Located in the heart ofSouth Florida, in world-renownedMiami Beach, The Miami BeachConvention Center is conveniently situ-ated only minutes from the MiamiInternational Airport, downtownMiami and the Port of Miami.Spanning four city blocks of a sunnysouth Florida Beach, the center is within easy walking distance of the artdeco district and some of america’smost spectacular beaches.Meeting Space: 72 meeting rooms; a21,252-sq.-ft. Ballroom; 125,910 sq. ft.of meeting and function space on twolevels; 502,848-sq.-ft Total ExhibitSpace that can be configured as one

large expanse of exhibit space, or subdi-vided into four separate halls, includingHALL A - 119,970 sq. ft. HALL B -117,648 sq. ft., HALL C - 132,240 sq.ft., HALL D - 132,990 sq. ft.Venue Features: unlimited floor loadcapacity, and 35-foot ceilings; State-of-the-art telecommunications to suit every need.Convention/Guest Hotel Rooms:6,000.Transportation: only minutes fromMiami International Airport.Attractions: Ocean Drive, LincolnRoad, South Beach Art Deco District,white sandy beaches, and renowneddining and entertainment.

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ORANGE COUNTYCONVENTION CENTERWest Concourse - 9800 International Drive;South Concourse - 9899 International Drive;North Concourse - 9400 Universal Blvd.Orlando, FL 32819(407) 685-9800; (800) 345-9800Fax: (407) 685-9876Senior Director/Sales, Marketing, Event Management & Exhibitor Services:Yulita Osubawww.occc.net

“The Center of Hospitality”Snapshot: Orange County ConventionCenter (OCCC) ranks as the nation’ssecond largest convention facility,featuring 7 million sq. ft. of combinedmeeting and public space in tworemarkable facilities and provides a totalof 2.1 million square feet of exhibitionspace with adjacent covered dockaccess. It is located in one of the mostbeautiful and entertaining places in theworld, Orlando.Meeting/Exhibition space: 7 millionsq. ft of combined meeting and public

space, including 74 meeting rooms and235 breakout rooms; 62,182-sq.-ft. ball-room 2.1 million sq. ft of exhibit space,2,643-seat Chapin Theater and 160-seat Lecture Hall; 3 full-service restau-rants/8 food courts; 4 business centers.Venue Features: WIFI; interior plasmadirectional monitors; DMS directionalsigns on Universal Boulevard and onInternational Drive; DMS signs withvideo feed capabilities; in-house audio& intercom system; direct on-line showmanagement & exhibitor servicesordering; internet café set-ups; telecom& webcasting services; 3 covered loading docks; 173 truck bays; On-siteparking for 6,227.Convention/Guest Hotel Rooms:Surrounded by 113,000 hotel rooms.Transportation: 12 miles to OrlandoInternational Airport (MCO).Attractions: Universal, SeaWorld, WaltDisney World; upscale shopping;10,000 fine dining seats.

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PRIME F. OSBORN IIICONVENTION CENTER1000 Water StreetJacksonville, FL 32204(904) 630-4000; Fax: (904) 630-4029Facility Director: Jim Pritchardwww.jaxevents.com

Snapshot: When it was built in 1919,Jacksonville Terminal was the railroadgateway to Florida. Now it is complete-ly restored and renovated. Where thetrains once ran on time, boat shows,conventions, trade shows, banquets, andmeetings now run like clockwork. With265,000 square feet of space, the PrimeOsborn Convention Center is largeenough and versatile enough to accom-modate gatherings of virtually any size,small or large.Meeting Space: 156,184 sq. ft. of totalmeeting space; 78,500 sq. ft of contigu-ous exhibit space; 100,000 sq. ft. total:can fit 450 10x10’ booths in contiguousspace, 550 total; 2 Executive

Boardrooms and VIP Suite; 19,000-sq.-ft. pre-function area, 11,000-sq.-ft.-terrace; 31,500-sq.-ft.. fenced grassPavilion; 10,000-sq.-ft. Grand Lobbywith 75’ vaulted ceiling.Venue Features: Internet and wifi;state-of-the-art audio and visual sys-tems available throughout the center;fully equipped, 5,000-sq.-ft. kitchencapable of gourmet service for over3,000 guests; the center has on-siteparking for 860 Parking spaces cars,with 4,000 additional spaces within easy walking distance.Convention/Guest Hotel Rooms:Within five miles of over 1,500 hotelrooms; 22,425 in the Northeast FloridaRegion.Transportation: 20 minutes away fromJacksonville International Airport.Nearby Attractions: JacksonvilleLanding; Zoo; St. Augustine; Beaches.

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DAYTONA BEACH AREACVB / OCEAN CENTERCONVENTION COMPLEX101 N. Atlantic Avenue Daytona Beach, FL 32118 (800) 858-6444; (386) 254-4500Fax: (386) 254-4512www.oceancenter.com Director of Convention SalesDaytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau: Sally Gardiner

Daytona Beach:Way More than A BeachSnapshot: Located in the heart of theDaytona Beach Resort Area and just400 feet from the Atlantic Ocean, theOcean Center is the area’s premiermeeting facility. The Ocean Center iscurrently undergoing a $76-millionexpansion that will nearly triple its size.Meeting Space: 205,536 sq. ft.,including: 37 meeting rooms;11,715-sq.-ft Ballroom.

Exhibit Space: 173,767 sq. ft., includ-ing 94,695-sq.-ft. Main Exhibit Hall.Arena: 42,000 sq. ft; 9,500 seats.Hotel Rooms: 13,000Transportation: 5 miles from DaytonaBeach International AirportAttractions: The Daytona Beach areais home to 23 miles of sparklingbeaches; top notch golf and tennisfacilities including LPGAInternational and the United StatesTennis Association’s Florida TennisCenter; Daytona Lagoon; Ocean WalkShoppes; several new spas and restau-rants, unique shopping, and an arrayof family and cultural attractions;Daytona International Speedway; theNews-Journal Center; the historicoceanfront Bandshell and OceanfrontPark; the Mary McLeod BethunePerforming Arts Center; PeabodyAuditorium.See Ad on Page 58

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MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER1901 Convention Center DriveMiami Beach, FL 33139(305) 673-7311; Fax: (305) 673-7435www.miamibeachconvention.comDirector of Sales: Kay Hollander

Snapshot: Located in the heart ofSouth Florida, in world-renownedMiami Beach, The Miami BeachConvention Center is conveniently situ-ated only minutes from the MiamiInternational Airport, downtownMiami and the Port of Miami.Spanning four city blocks of a sunnysouth Florida Beach, the center is within easy walking distance of the artdeco district and some of america’smost spectacular beaches.Meeting Space: 72 meeting rooms; a21,252-sq.-ft. Ballroom; 125,910 sq. ft.of meeting and function space on twolevels; 502,848-sq.-ft Total ExhibitSpace that can be configured as one

large expanse of exhibit space, or subdi-vided into four separate halls, includingHALL A - 119,970 sq. ft. HALL B -117,648 sq. ft., HALL C - 132,240 sq.ft., HALL D - 132,990 sq. ft.Venue Features: unlimited floor loadcapacity, and 35-foot ceilings; State-of-the-art telecommunications to suit every need.Convention/Guest Hotel Rooms:6,000.Transportation: only minutes fromMiami International Airport.Attractions: Ocean Drive, LincolnRoad, South Beach Art Deco District,white sandy beaches, and renowneddining and entertainment.

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ORANGE COUNTYCONVENTION CENTERWest Concourse - 9800 International Drive;South Concourse - 9899 International Drive;North Concourse - 9400 Universal Blvd.Orlando, FL 32819(407) 685-9800; (800) 345-9800Fax: (407) 685-9876Senior Director/Sales, Marketing, Event Management & Exhibitor Services:Yulita Osubawww.occc.net

“The Center of Hospitality”Snapshot: Orange County ConventionCenter (OCCC) ranks as the nation’ssecond largest convention facility,featuring 7 million sq. ft. of combinedmeeting and public space in tworemarkable facilities and provides a totalof 2.1 million square feet of exhibitionspace with adjacent covered dockaccess. It is located in one of the mostbeautiful and entertaining places in theworld, Orlando.Meeting/Exhibition space: 7 millionsq. ft of combined meeting and public

space, including 74 meeting rooms and235 breakout rooms; 62,182-sq.-ft. ball-room 2.1 million sq. ft of exhibit space,2,643-seat Chapin Theater and 160-seat Lecture Hall; 3 full-service restau-rants/8 food courts; 4 business centers.Venue Features: WIFI; interior plasmadirectional monitors; DMS directionalsigns on Universal Boulevard and onInternational Drive; DMS signs withvideo feed capabilities; in-house audio& intercom system; direct on-line showmanagement & exhibitor servicesordering; internet café set-ups; telecom& webcasting services; 3 covered loading docks; 173 truck bays; On-siteparking for 6,227.Convention/Guest Hotel Rooms:Surrounded by 113,000 hotel rooms.Transportation: 12 miles to OrlandoInternational Airport (MCO).Attractions: Universal, SeaWorld, WaltDisney World; upscale shopping;10,000 fine dining seats.

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PRIME F. OSBORN IIICONVENTION CENTER1000 Water StreetJacksonville, FL 32204(904) 630-4000; Fax: (904) 630-4029Facility Director: Jim Pritchardwww.jaxevents.com

Snapshot: When it was built in 1919,Jacksonville Terminal was the railroadgateway to Florida. Now it is complete-ly restored and renovated. Where thetrains once ran on time, boat shows,conventions, trade shows, banquets, andmeetings now run like clockwork. With265,000 square feet of space, the PrimeOsborn Convention Center is largeenough and versatile enough to accom-modate gatherings of virtually any size,small or large.Meeting Space: 156,184 sq. ft. of totalmeeting space; 78,500 sq. ft of contigu-ous exhibit space; 100,000 sq. ft. total:can fit 450 10x10’ booths in contiguousspace, 550 total; 2 Executive

Boardrooms and VIP Suite; 19,000-sq.-ft. pre-function area, 11,000-sq.-ft.-terrace; 31,500-sq.-ft.. fenced grassPavilion; 10,000-sq.-ft. Grand Lobbywith 75’ vaulted ceiling.Venue Features: Internet and wifi;state-of-the-art audio and visual sys-tems available throughout the center;fully equipped, 5,000-sq.-ft. kitchencapable of gourmet service for over3,000 guests; the center has on-siteparking for 860 Parking spaces cars,with 4,000 additional spaces within easy walking distance.Convention/Guest Hotel Rooms:Within five miles of over 1,500 hotelrooms; 22,425 in the Northeast FloridaRegion.Transportation: 20 minutes away fromJacksonville International Airport.Nearby Attractions: JacksonvilleLanding; Zoo; St. Augustine; Beaches.

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DAYTONA BEACH AREACVB / OCEAN CENTERCONVENTION COMPLEX101 N. Atlantic Avenue Daytona Beach, FL 32118 (800) 858-6444; (386) 254-4500Fax: (386) 254-4512www.oceancenter.com Director of Convention SalesDaytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau: Sally Gardiner

Daytona Beach:Way More than A BeachSnapshot: Located in the heart of theDaytona Beach Resort Area and just400 feet from the Atlantic Ocean, theOcean Center is the area’s premiermeeting facility. The Ocean Center iscurrently undergoing a $76-millionexpansion that will nearly triple its size.Meeting Space: 205,536 sq. ft.,including: 37 meeting rooms;11,715-sq.-ft Ballroom.

Exhibit Space: 173,767 sq. ft., includ-ing 94,695-sq.-ft. Main Exhibit Hall.Arena: 42,000 sq. ft; 9,500 seats.Hotel Rooms: 13,000Transportation: 5 miles from DaytonaBeach International AirportAttractions: The Daytona Beach areais home to 23 miles of sparklingbeaches; top notch golf and tennisfacilities including LPGAInternational and the United StatesTennis Association’s Florida TennisCenter; Daytona Lagoon; Ocean WalkShoppes; several new spas and restau-rants, unique shopping, and an arrayof family and cultural attractions;Daytona International Speedway; theNews-Journal Center; the historicoceanfront Bandshell and OceanfrontPark; the Mary McLeod BethunePerforming Arts Center; PeabodyAuditorium.See Ad on Page 58

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PAlM SPrinGS Convention Center277 N. Avenida CaballerosPalm Springs, CA 92262(800) 333-7535; (760) 325-6611Fax: (760) 778-4102www.palmspringscc.comDirector of Sales: Rick Leson, CMP

“The Meeting Oasis”Snapshot: The Palm Springs Convention Center, reintroduced in the fall of 2005 after a $32.3-million expansion, is an almost all-new state-of-the-art facility. The 261,000-sq.-ft. Convention Center now combines the best services and staff, with a world-class setting, and a building that sur-passes all expectations.Meeting Space: 143,000 sq. ft. of meeting/exhibition space; 19 meeting rooms; 20,016-sq.ft. Ballroom; 112,561 sq. ft. of Total Exhibit Space, includ-ing 92,545-sq.-ft. Main Exhibit Hall; 9,254-seat Theater.

technology: wireless or hard-wired internet connectivity with VPN access throughout the building.venue Features: Fully Carpeted Exhibit Hall divisible into 4 sec-tions; 12-bay loading dock; Scenic 20,000 sq. ft. outdoor function area; Attached to the 410-room Wyndham Palm Springs Resort offering an addi-tional 30,000 sq. ft. of meeting space.Convention/Guest Hotel rooms: 1,100 within walking distance; 1,900-Citywide.transportation: two miles from Palm Springs International Airport.Attractions: Palm Springs is a true desert paradise surrounded by lofty mountain peaks. the downtown area is located 4 blocks from the Convention Center and offers a broad and diverse selection of restau-rants, entertainment and shopping venues. other attractions include: Palm Springs Aerial tramway; indian Canyons; Palm Springs Art Museum; Knott’s Soak City Water Park; Desert Adventures Jeep tours; Joshua tree national Park.

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SACRAMENTO CONVENTION CENTER1030 15th Street, Suite 100Sacramento, CA 95814(916) 808-5291; Fax: (916) 808-7687www.sacramentoconventioncenter.comGeneral Manager: Judith M. Goldbar

Snapshot: Small town friendly with bigcity amenities, California’s capitol cityhosts more than 6 million visitors eachyear. Located in the heart of downtown,the Sacramento Convention Centerincludes 134,000-sq.-ft. Exhibit Hall,which is ideal for trade and consumershows, general sessions, professionalmeetings and other events as well as theMemorial Auditorium and theCommunity Center Theater.Meeting Space: The SacramentoConvention Center features 31 meetingrooms; two separate 10,000-sq.-ft. reg-istration/pre-function areas; theExhibit Hall, with 134,000 sq. ft. ofcontigous space, and can be divided intofive separate areas; an elegant 25,000-sq.-ft. Ballroom, accommodating 1,500

CALIFORNIApeople banquet-style or 2,500 theater-style and can be divided up to 10 meet-ing rooms; Activity Building is a fullycarpeted, 11,200-sq.-ft. facility with 12meeting rooms, connected by concourseto the Exhibit Hall; 4,000-seatMemorial Auditorium; 2,452-seatCommunity Center Theater.Venue Services: Classique Catering,on-site caterer; Wolfgang PucksExpress; Starbucks Coffeehouse; In-house audio-visual vendor, AdvantagePresentations; 12 loading docks and fivetruck doors; exhibit floor offers com-plete electrical, water, air, telephone,video, data-transmission and satellite-projection capabilities.Convention/Guest Rooms: more than10,000 hotel rooms in the greaterSacramento area, 2,000 of which arewithin walking distance from thedowntown Convention Center.Transportation: 10 miles toSacramento International AirportAttractions: world-class shopping,

restaurants, golf courses, OldSacramento Historic District; Town& Country Village; Folsom PremiumOutlets; Nimbus Winery Mall;Raging Waters.Sacramento Zoo;over 40 art gal-leries; CrockerArt Museum.See Ad on Page 79

SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER111 West Harbor DriveSan Diego, CA 92101(619) 525-5000; FAX: (619) 525-5005www.visitsandiego.comGeneral Manager: Brad Gessner

Snapshot: San Diego is quickly becom-ing one of the nation’s most excitingand sought-after destinations with theSan Diego Convention Center, anaward-winning, downtown venue thatoverlooks sparkling San Diego Bay, anear-perfect climate, miles of pristinebeaches, and world-class attractions.Meeting Space: 525,701 sq. ft. of con-tiguous exhibit space on the GroundLevel; 90,000 sq. ft. of column-freespace in the Sails Pavilion on the UpperLevel; 72 meeting rooms totaling204,114 sq. ft. of flexible space; 2 ball-rooms; and 284,494 sq. ft. of pre-func-tion space.Technology: Smart City Networks isthe exclusive telecommunications

provider; Meeting Services, Inc. (MSI)is the center’s preferred audio, visualand production services provider; andQuantum Productions is the center’spreferred special event and productiondesign services provided.Venue Features: Translucent, barrel-vaulted skylights accent the conventioncenter, offering panoramic views of thedowntown area and San Diego Bay.Convention/Hotel Guest Rooms:San Diego has a hotel inventory ofmore than 50,000 guest rooms through-out the greater area with 10,000 first-class guest rooms located in the down-town area.Transportation: San DiegoInternational Airport 5 minutes away.Attractions: San Diego’s LightRail/Trolley stops at such excitingdestinations as Tijuana, Mexico;Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Zoo,Old Town, Harbor Island, Sea Village;San Diego Civic Theatre; San DiegoAir & Space Museum; Reuben H.Fleet Science Center; The Old Globe;House of Blues San Diego; TheCasbah; The San Diego NaturalHistory Museum; Mystery CafeDinner Theatre; Museum ofContemporary Art San Diego;Museum of Photographic Arts.

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PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION CENTER277 N. Avenida CaballerosPalm Springs, CA 92262(800) 333-7535; (760) 325-6611Fax: (760) 778-4102www.palmspringscc.comDirector of Sales: Rick Leson, CMP

“The Meeting Oasis”Snapshot: The Palm SpringsConvention Center, reintroduced in thefall of 2005 after a $32.3-millionexpansion, is an almost all-new state-of-the-art facility. The 261,000-sq.-ft.Convention Center now combines thebest services and staff, with a world-class setting, and a building that surpasses all expectations.Meeting Space: 143,000 sq. ft. ofmeeting/exhibition space; 19 meetingrooms; 20,016-sq.ft. Ballroom; 112,561sq. ft. of Total Exhibit Space, including92,545-sq.-ft. Main Exhibit Hall;9,254-seat Theater.

Technology: wireless or hard-wiredinternet connectivity with VPN accessthroughout the building.Venue Features: Fully CarpetedExhibit Hall divisible into 4 sections;12-bay loading dock; Scenic 20,000 sq.ft. outdoor function area; Attached tothe 410-room Wyndham Palm SpringsResort offering an additional 30,000 sq.ft. of meeting space.Convention/Guest Hotel Rooms:1,100 within walking distance;1,900-Citywide.Transportation: two miles from PalmSprings International Airport.Attractions: Palm Springs is a truedesert paradise surrounded by loftymountain peaks. The downtown areais located 4 blocks from theConvention Center and offers a broadand diverse selection of restaurants,entertainment and shopping venues.Other attractions include: PalmSprings Aerial Tramway; IndianCanyons; Palm Springs Art Museum:Knott’s Soak City Water Park; DesertAdventures Jeep Tours; Joshua TreeNational Park.

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EXPERIENCECOLORADO SPRINGS ATPIKES PEAK CVB515 S. Cascade AvenueColorado Springs, CO 80903(800) 888-4748 ext. 125; Fax: (719) 635-4968www.ExperienceColoradoSprings.com Director of Convention Sales: Kathy Reak

“We Bring The World To ColoradoSprings”Snapshot: Colorado Springs is a sec-ond-tier city with first-class facilitiesand amenities. Meeting planners &attendees will love the weather, theafter-hour activities and the ease withwhich they travel in and out ofColorado Springs Airport.Meeting Space: Approximately600,000 square feet of meeting spacethroughout area, including conferencecenters, exposition halls, meeting hotelsand unique venues with a western flair.Colorado Springs offers 21 full-serviceproperties with 4,500 rooms as well asnumerous limited-service properties

offer over 5,300 rooms. Major venuesinclude: The Broadmoor (700 rooms,185,000 sq. ft. meeting space); SheratonHotel (516 rooms, 42,000 sq. ft. meet-ing space); Cheyenne Mountain Resort(321 rooms, 40,000 sq. ft. meetingspace) Antlers Hilton (299 rooms,27,000 sq. ft. meeting space);DoubleTree Colorado Springs, WorldArena (305 rooms, 21,135 sq. ft.meeting space); and Garden of theGods Club (108 rooms, and 13,428 sq.ft. meeting space).Convention/Guest Rooms: 13,500 inthe area.Transportation: Colorado SpringsAirport.Destination Features: Mild, pleasantclimate with 300 days of annual sun-shine; spectacular scenery; a variety ofexciting outdoor activities.Attractions: Pikes Peak, Garden of theGods. Seven Falls, Cave of the Winds,Old Colorado City, Manitou & CogRailway, U.S. Air Force Academy,Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, CheyenneMountain State Park.See Ad on Page 85

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SACRAMENTO CONVENTION CENTER1030 15th Street, Suite 100Sacramento, CA 95814(916) 808-5291; Fax: (916) 808-7687www.sacramentoconventioncenter.comGeneral Manager: Judith M. Goldbar

Snapshot: Small town friendly with bigcity amenities, California’s capitol cityhosts more than 6 million visitors eachyear. Located in the heart of downtown,the Sacramento Convention Centerincludes 134,000-sq.-ft. Exhibit Hall,which is ideal for trade and consumershows, general sessions, professionalmeetings and other events as well as theMemorial Auditorium and theCommunity Center Theater.Meeting Space: The SacramentoConvention Center features 31 meetingrooms; two separate 10,000-sq.-ft. reg-istration/pre-function areas; theExhibit Hall, with 134,000 sq. ft. ofcontigous space, and can be divided intofive separate areas; an elegant 25,000-sq.-ft. Ballroom, accommodating 1,500

CALIFORNIApeople banquet-style or 2,500 theater-style and can be divided up to 10 meet-ing rooms; Activity Building is a fullycarpeted, 11,200-sq.-ft. facility with 12meeting rooms, connected by concourseto the Exhibit Hall; 4,000-seatMemorial Auditorium; 2,452-seatCommunity Center Theater.Venue Services: Classique Catering,on-site caterer; Wolfgang PucksExpress; Starbucks Coffeehouse; In-house audio-visual vendor, AdvantagePresentations; 12 loading docks and fivetruck doors; exhibit floor offers com-plete electrical, water, air, telephone,video, data-transmission and satellite-projection capabilities.Convention/Guest Rooms: more than10,000 hotel rooms in the greaterSacramento area, 2,000 of which arewithin walking distance from thedowntown Convention Center.Transportation: 10 miles toSacramento International AirportAttractions: world-class shopping,

restaurants, golf courses, OldSacramento Historic District; Town& Country Village; Folsom PremiumOutlets; Nimbus Winery Mall;Raging Waters.Sacramento Zoo;over 40 art gal-leries; CrockerArt Museum.See Ad on Page 79

SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER111 West Harbor DriveSan Diego, CA 92101(619) 525-5000; FAX: (619) 525-5005www.visitsandiego.comGeneral Manager: Brad Gessner

Snapshot: San Diego is quickly becom-ing one of the nation’s most excitingand sought-after destinations with theSan Diego Convention Center, anaward-winning, downtown venue thatoverlooks sparkling San Diego Bay, anear-perfect climate, miles of pristinebeaches, and world-class attractions.Meeting Space: 525,701 sq. ft. of con-tiguous exhibit space on the GroundLevel; 90,000 sq. ft. of column-freespace in the Sails Pavilion on the UpperLevel; 72 meeting rooms totaling204,114 sq. ft. of flexible space; 2 ball-rooms; and 284,494 sq. ft. of pre-func-tion space.Technology: Smart City Networks isthe exclusive telecommunications

provider; Meeting Services, Inc. (MSI)is the center’s preferred audio, visualand production services provider; andQuantum Productions is the center’spreferred special event and productiondesign services provided.Venue Features: Translucent, barrel-vaulted skylights accent the conventioncenter, offering panoramic views of thedowntown area and San Diego Bay.Convention/Hotel Guest Rooms:San Diego has a hotel inventory ofmore than 50,000 guest rooms through-out the greater area with 10,000 first-class guest rooms located in the down-town area.Transportation: San DiegoInternational Airport 5 minutes away.Attractions: San Diego’s LightRail/Trolley stops at such excitingdestinations as Tijuana, Mexico;Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Zoo,Old Town, Harbor Island, Sea Village;San Diego Civic Theatre; San DiegoAir & Space Museum; Reuben H.Fleet Science Center; The Old Globe;House of Blues San Diego; TheCasbah; The San Diego NaturalHistory Museum; Mystery CafeDinner Theatre; Museum ofContemporary Art San Diego;Museum of Photographic Arts.

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PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION CENTER277 N. Avenida CaballerosPalm Springs, CA 92262(800) 333-7535; (760) 325-6611Fax: (760) 778-4102www.palmspringscc.comDirector of Sales: Rick Leson, CMP

“The Meeting Oasis”Snapshot: The Palm SpringsConvention Center, reintroduced in thefall of 2005 after a $32.3-millionexpansion, is an almost all-new state-of-the-art facility. The 261,000-sq.-ft.Convention Center now combines thebest services and staff, with a world-class setting, and a building that surpasses all expectations.Meeting Space: 143,000 sq. ft. ofmeeting/exhibition space; 19 meetingrooms; 20,016-sq.ft. Ballroom; 112,561sq. ft. of Total Exhibit Space, including92,545-sq.-ft. Main Exhibit Hall;9,254-seat Theater.

Technology: wireless or hard-wiredinternet connectivity with VPN accessthroughout the building.Venue Features: Fully CarpetedExhibit Hall divisible into 4 sections;12-bay loading dock; Scenic 20,000 sq.ft. outdoor function area; Attached tothe 410-room Wyndham Palm SpringsResort offering an additional 30,000 sq.ft. of meeting space.Convention/Guest Hotel Rooms:1,100 within walking distance;1,900-Citywide.Transportation: two miles from PalmSprings International Airport.Attractions: Palm Springs is a truedesert paradise surrounded by loftymountain peaks. The downtown areais located 4 blocks from theConvention Center and offers a broadand diverse selection of restaurants,entertainment and shopping venues.Other attractions include: PalmSprings Aerial Tramway; IndianCanyons; Palm Springs Art Museum:Knott’s Soak City Water Park; DesertAdventures Jeep Tours; Joshua TreeNational Park.

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EXPERIENCECOLORADO SPRINGS ATPIKES PEAK CVB515 S. Cascade AvenueColorado Springs, CO 80903(800) 888-4748 ext. 125; Fax: (719) 635-4968www.ExperienceColoradoSprings.com Director of Convention Sales: Kathy Reak

“We Bring The World To ColoradoSprings”Snapshot: Colorado Springs is a sec-ond-tier city with first-class facilitiesand amenities. Meeting planners &attendees will love the weather, theafter-hour activities and the ease withwhich they travel in and out ofColorado Springs Airport.Meeting Space: Approximately600,000 square feet of meeting spacethroughout area, including conferencecenters, exposition halls, meeting hotelsand unique venues with a western flair.Colorado Springs offers 21 full-serviceproperties with 4,500 rooms as well asnumerous limited-service properties

offer over 5,300 rooms. Major venuesinclude: The Broadmoor (700 rooms,185,000 sq. ft. meeting space); SheratonHotel (516 rooms, 42,000 sq. ft. meet-ing space); Cheyenne Mountain Resort(321 rooms, 40,000 sq. ft. meetingspace) Antlers Hilton (299 rooms,27,000 sq. ft. meeting space);DoubleTree Colorado Springs, WorldArena (305 rooms, 21,135 sq. ft.meeting space); and Garden of theGods Club (108 rooms, and 13,428 sq.ft. meeting space).Convention/Guest Rooms: 13,500 inthe area.Transportation: Colorado SpringsAirport.Destination Features: Mild, pleasantclimate with 300 days of annual sun-shine; spectacular scenery; a variety ofexciting outdoor activities.Attractions: Pikes Peak, Garden of theGods. Seven Falls, Cave of the Winds,Old Colorado City, Manitou & CogRailway, U.S. Air Force Academy,Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, CheyenneMountain State Park.See Ad on Page 85

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Phone: (800) 214-0420 Fax: (773) 753-1634

www.prconvention.com

Celebrating six years of operation, the Puerto Rico Convention Center creates a singular destination for conventions, trade shows, consumer shows and congresses, and places Puerto Rico at the forefront of meeting and exhibition destinations. With its signature wave-like roof

line and a 13-story glass curtain offering spectacular views of the San Juan harbor and area beaches, this magnificent and welcoming facility is not only the newest convention center in the Caribbean, but the most technologically advanced facility in the Caribbean and Latin America.

The Puerto Rico Convention Center incorporates the quality and standards expected from a full-service world-class convention facility. Its size compares favorably with the largest facilities in the hemisphere. There are almost 580,000 square feet/53,882 square meters of overall gross space, including 152,700 square feet/14,186 square meters of exhibition space; 39,000 square feet/3,670 square meters of ballroom, the largest in the Caribbean; an additional 36,200 square feet/3,363 square meters of meeting rooms; and some 200,000 square feet/18,580 square meters of pre-function areas and support space. Two-phase expansions are planned for the Convention Center, enabling an increase of up to 450,000 gross square feet/41,805 square meters of contiguous exhibition halls, with a total of 180,000 square feet/16,722 square meters of meeting and ballroom space.

Cutting-edge technology at the Center includes video-conferencing, simultaneous language translation, full fiber optic broadband and wireless Internet access. Controllable lighting, electrical and utility connections are readily accessible through state-of-the-art floor boxes in the Exhibition Hall; a production control balcony with sound and lighting controls in the Ballroom, as well as an integrated audio system with the capability for remote recording of programs and programmable lighting controls in the Ballroom and meeting rooms make the Center the most technologically-advanced meeting place in the Caribbean and Latin America. In addition,

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the Center offers an array of on-site services, including an award-winning food and beverage team, a full-service business center, dedicated event staff, on-site production rigging and sound and light staff, as well as closed-circuit television and security systems to monitor all installations.

The Puerto Rico Convention Center is the core component of the 113-acre “lifestyle” urban development project strategically located between the Condado hotel district and the historic city of Old San Juan known as the Puerto Rico Convention Center District.

Considered one of the largest and most ambitious waterfront development projects in the history of the U.S. and its territories, it was conceived as a vibrant urban gathering place. Once complete, visitors to the District will experience the distinctiveness of Puerto Rico in what will become one of the Island’s most sought-after spots for business, shopping and recreation. Elements of the District include hotels, restaurants, movie theaters and other entertainment venues.

The latest development within the District was the recent opening of the Sheraton Puerto Rico Convention Center Hotel. Serving as the headquarter hotel to the Puerto Rico Convention Center, the Starwood property is the first building ever built in the Caribbean under the guidelines of the U.S Green Building Council. The property features 35,000 square feet of state-of-the-art flexible meeting space in a conference center setting, including a 16,300-square foot ballroom, divisible into eight rooms; and a smaller, 7,700-square ballroom distinctively remarked by the natural lighting and views plus seven other meeting rooms, some that can be divided. Additional hotels that will begin construction this year include a 300-room Marriott Courtyard Convention District Hotel and another Starwood property, the 252-room Aloft Puerto Rico Convention Center Hotel.

The Puerto Rico Convention Center is located just thirteen minutes from the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, Condado tourist area and Old San Juan.



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ProviDenCe WArWiCK Convention & viSitorS bureAu144 Westminster StreetProvidence, RI 02903Phone: (401) 456-0200; Fax: (401) 273-7046www.GoProvidence.comSenior Vice President: Neil R. Schriever

Providence: The Creative CapitalSnapshot: The Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau (PWCVB) books meetings, conven-tions, trade shows and events of any size in Providence, Warwick, and sur-rounding areas. Our knowledgeable staff is ready to assist in ensuring a successful event.largest Meeting venue: Rhode Island Convention & Entertainment Complex, which includes the RI Convention Center with 137,000 sq. ft. of total exhibit space, the 13,000-seat Dunkin’ Donuts Center, and the 1,900-seat Veterans Memorial Auditorium.

Marketing Services: The PWCVB works closely with meeting planners to help boost attendance through targeted e-mail blasts, postcard mailings, reciprocal Web links, pre-promotion at prior year’s meeting, customized interactive maps, access to a stock photo library, attendee Web site/microsite, collateral materi-als, welcome banners throughout the city, and welcome signage in member establishments.Hotel rooms: 2,200 rooms within one mile of RICC, 5,500 in Greater Providence area.Destination: Providence, Rhode Island is brimming with rich history, natural beauty, and stunning architec-ture. The city’s compact downtown area—where the Rhode Island Convention Center is located—makes it an extremely convenient and walk-able city, with hotels, great restau-rants, and stellar shopping all within blocks of each other. Providence is easily accessible by air, rail or highway, and about 25 percent of the United States’ population lives within 500 miles of the city. See ad on page 31

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rAPiD CitYConvention &viSitorS bureAu444 Mt. Rushmore Road NorthRapid City, SD 57701(605) 718-8487; (800) 487-3223 x8487Fax: (605) 348-9217www.visitrapidcity.comDirector of Convention Sales: Lisa Storms

Real. America. Up close.Snapshot: Located close to Mt. Rushmore in the scenic Black Hills of South Dakota, Rapid City offers an array of meeting facil-ities, affordable accommodations, a variety of dining options and unlimited outdoor recreational opportunities. With more than 5,300 sleeping rooms, Rapid City can host conventions large and small.Meeting Space: Located downtown, the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center has a 10,000-seat indoor arena, a 1,746-seat performing arts theatre, and a 203,000-sq.-ft. facility space which can be set up for a variety of meetings, exhibitions or indoor

sports. A new multi-purpose arena opened in 2008 and boasts a 5,200-seat capacity, skyboxes, and a permanent ice sub-floor.rushmore Plaza Civic Center: 23 meeting rooms; 15,000-sq-ft. Ballroom; 30,000-sq-ft Main Exhibit Hall (203,000 sq. ft. of total exhibit space) & 1,746-seat Theater. Hotel rooms: Over 5,300 sleeping rooms in and around the Rapid City area.transportation: Located at the center of the United States, Rapid City is easier to reach than you might think. With its own regional airport, Rapid City offers direct flights from Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Mesa/Phoenix and Salt Lake City.Attractions: outside of meetings, attendees can explore two million acres of Ponderosa Pine forest, including badlands national Park, Crazy Horse Memorial and Mount rushmore national Memorial. Guests can also enjoy one of several golf courses, wildlife parks or hundreds of miles of hiking trails.See ad on page 35

RAPID CITYCONVENTION &VISITORS BUREAU444 Mt. Rushmore Road NorthRapid City, SD 57701(605) 718-8488; (800) 487-3223Fax: (605) 348-9217www.visitrapidcity.comSenior Convention Sales Manager:Lisa Storms

Real. America. Up close.Snapshot: Located close to Mt.Rushmore in scenic South Dakota,Rapid City offers an array of meetingfacilities, affordable accommodations,fine dining and variety of outdoorrecreational opportunities. With morethan 5,000 sleeping rooms, Rapid Citycan host conventions large and small.Meeting Space: Located downtown,the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center has a10,000-seat indoor arena, a 1,752-seatperforming arts theatre, and a 175,000-sq-ft facility space which can be set upfor a variety of meetings, exhibitions orindoor sports. A new multi-purpose

arena opened in 2008 and boasts a5,200 seat capacity, skyboxes, and a per-manent ice sub-floor.Rushmore Plaza Civic Center: 23meeting rooms; 15,000-sq-ft. Ballroom;30,000-sq-ft Main Exhibit Hall(175,000 sq. ft. of total exhibit space) &1,752-seat Theater.Hotel Rooms: Over 5,000 sleepingrooms in and around the Rapid Cityarea.Transportation: Rapid City RegionalAirport is located approximately 9 milesfrom downtown Rapid City.Attractions: One of the most com-monly heard phrases from visitors toRapid City is: “If we had known therewas so much to do and see in andaround Rapid City, we’d have plannedto stay longer!” Centrally located inthe United States, Rapid City offersaccessibility to many beautiful andinteresting attractions in Americaincluding nearly a million acres ofbreathtaking Black Hills Scenery,abundant wildlife and unforgettableadventures. See Mt. RushmoreNational Memorial, Crazy HorseMemorial, Black Hills NationalForest, Custer State Park.See ad on page 67

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Puerto riCo Convention Center100 Convention Blvd., San Juan, PR 00907(800) 214-0420 Fax: (773) 753-1634www.prconvention.comAssociate Vice President Sales: Rosa M. Luke, [email protected]

“Smooth”Snapshot: At 580,000 sq. ft., the award-winning Puerto Rico Convention Center is the Caribbean’s largest and most technologically-advanced meeting facility. It offers budget friendly ameni-ties, beautiful surroundings, stunning views, and world renowned service to make your experience a smooth one.Meeting Space: 36,200 sq. ft. of meeting space, including 15 meeting rooms on two levels, divisible into 28 sections; 4 on level one and 11 on level two; 39,500-sq.-ft. Ballroom, which subdivides into two sections and can seat 3,934 theater style; 1,900 banquet style, 4,158 reception style and 2,616

classroom style; 152,700 sq. ft. of exhibit space, including one Exhibit Hall which subdivides into three halls: 40,900 sq. ft., 40,500 sq. ft. and 71,300 sq. ft.; 16,965-seat theater.venue Features: Wireless (Wifi) in hot spot areas; Meeting rooms with High Speed Internet and Fluorescent Systems with Dimming Capabilities; Column-free Ballroom; Business Center; Floor Boxes with Track Lighting, Water, Air, Voice and Data Outlets; Telephone Access in the Meeting rooms, Ballroom and Exhibit Hall.Convention/Guest rooms: Over 7,000 at a short distance.transportation: seven miles from Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport.Attractions: Centrally located in San Juan, the gateway to all that Puerto rico has to offer. Directly adjacent to old San Juan, business and resorts hotels, res-taurants and night life. the centerpiece to a 113-acre waterfront development featuring hotels, walkways, fountains and restaurants among others.See ad on page 33

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Rapid City, SD 57701

(605) 718-8487; (800) 487-3223 x8487

Fax: (605) 348-9217

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Both budget-friendly and camera-friendly, Rapid City, South Dakota is a central meeting destination with all the amenities you expect, plus unique adventures you may not.

Rapid City is home to more than 5,300 hotel rooms and meeting space for up to 10,000 attendees. Expanded in 2008, the 175,000- square-foot Rushmore Plaza Civic Center offers multiple configurations for banquets, meetings, exhibitions and conventions. Nearby, guests can stroll through a seven-acre park, relax next to a quiet lake or take a short walk to historic downtown where they’ll enjoy a variety of restaurants, shops and museums surrounded by The City of Presidents, a Rapid City must-see honoring our nation’s presidents.

For groups looking for a unique meeting place, Rapid City also offers The Journey Museum and the Dahl Arts Center, which feature local art and Black Hills history.

Located at the center of the United States, Rapid City is easier to reach than you might think. With its own regional airport, Rapid City offers direct flights from Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Las

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Rapid City lies a short distance from all of these attractions, not to mention wildlife parks and some of the world’s longest underground caves. Sheltered by the Black Hills, Rapid City experiences comfortably mild weather year-round with more sunny days than Miami and Honolulu, so guests can hit one of several golf courses or hundreds of miles of hiking trails almost any time of year.

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rHoDe iSlAnD Convention & entertAinMent CoMPlexOne Sabin Street, Providence, RI 02903Phone: (401) 458-6000; Fax: (401) 458-6500www.riconvention.comSenior Director of Sales and Marketing:John J. McGinn, CEM

Snapshot: The Rhode Island Convention & Entertainment Complex, which includes the Rhode Island Convention Center (RICC), the Dunkin’ Donuts Center (Dunk), and the Veterans Memorial Auditorium (VMA), is conve-niently located in the heart of downtown Providence. With ample meeting and event space, including the elegant Rotunda Room offering spectacular city views, the RICC is committed to providing an excep-tional event experience.riCC Features: 100,000 contiguous sq. ft. Main Exhibit Hall; 137,000 sq. ft. Total Exhibit Space; 23 meeting rooms and pre-

function space; 20,000 sq. ft Ballroom; accommodations for groups of 10-5,000; two parking garages.DDC Features: Recently renovated and located adjacent to RICC; sky-bridge connected to the RICC; assembly seat-ing for up to 13,000; luxury suites for groups up to 40; five hospitality and meeting rooms.vMA Features: More than 1,900 seats; elegant hospitality and meeting space available; listed on the National Register of Historic Places.Hotel rooms: 5,500 in the Greater Providence area, with 2,200 within one mile of Complex.transportation: T.F. Green Airport is 8.5 miles from RICCAttractions: bank of America Skating Center; Culinary Arts Museum at JWu; Festival ballet Providence; Providence bruins (AHl Affiliate of boston bruins); Providence College Friars basketball; Providence Performing Arts Center; Providence Place mall, ri Philharmonic; ri School of Design Museum; trinity repertory Company; WaterFire Providence. See ad on page 29

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roCHeSter riverSiDe Convention Center123 East Main StreetRochester, NY 14564 (585) 232-7200; Fax: (585) 232-1510www.rrcc.comExecutive Director: Joseph A. Floreano, CFE

“Do it better at the Rochester Riverside where you and your event are always the center of our attention!”Snapshot: Conveniently located in the heart of Rochester, N.Y., the Rochester Riverside Convention Center enjoys a scenic setting on the Genesee River with outdoor patios and balconies providing wonderful views. It also offers the conve-nience of enclosed walkway connections to large hotels and parking garages. Meeting Space: 100,000 sq. ft of meet-ing/exhibition space; 22 meeting rooms; 10,028-sq.-ft. Ballroom; 49,275-sq.-ft. Main Exhibit Hall; 5,000-seat Theater.

venue Features: Dedicated internet connection over Fiber Optics; wireless access throughout facility.Convention/Hotel rooms: More than 1,100 rooms connect with the Rochester Riverside Convention Center—Rochester Plaza, 336-room Hyatt Regency, which recently com-pleted a $16-million renovation of its facility and Radisson Hotel Rochester Riverside, which just completed a $6-million renovation. transportation: 10-minute drive to Greater Rochester International Airport.Attractions: Several entertainment dis-tricts surround the rochester riverside with restaurants and cafés, coffee houses and pubs, dance clubs and music halls, theatres and more; Frontier Field; Marina Auto Stadium; restored his-toric Armory; George eastman House international Museum of Photography and Film; Susan b. Anthony House; national Museum of Play; national toy Hall of Fame; boardwalk at lake ontario; more than 100 vineyards and numerous “wine trails”; new York Wine and Culinary Center. See ad on page 39

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SHerAton Puerto riCo Convention Center Hotel & CASino200 Convention BoulevardSan Juan, PR 00907(787) 993-3500; (800) 325-3535Fax: (787) 993-3525www.sheraton.com/ puertoricoconventioncenter

You don’t just stay here. You belongSnapshot: Plan your event in para-dise. Opened in November 2009 and superbly situated amidst the Puerto Rico Convention Center District facing the Bay of San Juan, the Sheraton Puerto Rico Convention Center Hotel and Casino is a truly remarkable landmark in the district. Our hotel is just 10 minutes from the international airport and five minutes from historic Old San Juan. The Convention Center is immediately adjacent and the San Juan Bay Marina is

easily accessible as well.Meeting Space: 35,000 sq. ft., includ-ing 9 breakout rooms; 16,290-sq.-ft. Ballroom; (150,000 sq. ft. available at adjacent Puerto Rico Convention Center); 1,480 Theater Seating.technology: Audiovisual equipment; High-speed Internet access; 24-hour Business Center.venue Features: Spa; Casino; Fitness center; Professional event staff; on-site catering team; (580,000 square feet of function space in the adjacent Puerto Rico Convention Center).lodging: 503 Guest Rooms.Distance to nearest airport: 7 miles from (SJU).transportation: 7 miles from Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport.Destination Features: The new Puerto Rico Convention Center District fea-tures dozens of night spots, restaurants and shops some of the Caribbean’s pre-mier entertainment options. The hotel has a new casino featuring non-stop action, including 500 slot machines and 16 table games. Attractions: old San Juan; San Juan bay Marina; el Yunque rain forest.See ad on page 43

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SAlt PAlACeConvention Center100 South West TempleSalt Lake City, UT 84101(801) 534-4777; Fax: (801) 534-6383www.saltpalace.comDirector of Sales & Marketing: Cliff Donner

“In the middle of it all” Snapshot: Nestled in the heart of dowtown Salt Lake, the Salt Palace Convention Center is the perfect place for meetings, conventions, trade shows, exhibi-tons and events of any size. This state-of-the-art venue recently completed an ambitious $52-million expansion, growing the facility by 40 percent. The expansion includes an additional 145,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, and 64,000 of new meet-ing room space. Salt Palace Convention Center is in a select category of convention facilities that can offer to its clients over a half million-square-feet of contiguous exhibit space!

Meeting Space: The original Salt Palace Convention Center featured 35,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, and 100,000 square feet of meeting space including a 45,000-square-foot grand ballroom. The recent expansion project added another exhibit hall 145,000 sq. ft. and three new levels of meeting rooms (64,000 sq. ft). Today, the completed venue offers 515,000 sq. ft of contiguous exhibit space and 164,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, including 66 meeting rooms.Convention/Hotel rooms: 7,125 downtown hotel rooms within walking distance of Salt Palace.transportation: 10 minutes to Salt Lake City International Airport.Attractions: Clark Planetarium; ballet West; beehive House; Chase Home Museum of utah Folk Arts; Classic Cars international; Daughters of utah Pioneers, Pioneer Memorial Museum; Fort Douglas Museum Association; Grand America Spa; Museum of Church History & Art; Museum of utah Art & History; Palmers Gallery Fine Art; Salt lake Art Center; Salt lake County Center for the Arts; energySolutions Arena; More than 90 restaurants and entertianment venues are within walking distance of the Salt-Palace Convention Center.

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GAYLORD TEXANRESORT &CONVENTION CENTER1501 Gaylord TrailGrapevine, TX 76051(817) 778-1000; Fax: (817) 778-1149 www.gaylordtexan.com Public Relations Manager:Martha Neibling

“Everything Under One Roof!”Snapshot: The Gaylord Texan Resort isa total destination offering world-classmeeting facilities, impeccable customerservice, exciting entertainment andrecreation-all onsite. Sitting high on abluff overlooking the sparkling watersof Lake Grapevine, this awe-inspiringresort welcomes guests to an authenticTexas experience. Gaylord Texan Resort& Convention Center features 1,511luxury rooms, sophisticated meetingand convention space, five signaturerestaurants, live entertainment nightlyat Glass Cactus nightclub on the shores

of Lake Grapevine, the world-classRelache Spa, and unique shopping.

Meeting Space: 400,000 sq. ft. of over-all space, 69 meeting rooms, 50,000-sq.-ft. ballroom, 180,000-sq.-ft. exhibithall plus 17 dedicated loading docks,29,000-seat theater.Venue Features: Fiber-optic cable, cat-egory 5E and Cat 3 cable, with a flexi-ble DS3 pipe for backbone bandwiththat will support requests for ISDN,T1 and T3 communications.Guest Rooms: 1,511 luxury units,including 127 suites.Transportation: Six minutes fromDFW International Airport.

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FORT WORTH CONVENTION CENTER1201 Houston StreetFort Worth, TX 76102(817) 392-MEET (6338); (866) 630-2588Fax: (817) 392-2756www.fortworth.comVice President of Meeting Sales:John Cychol

Snapshot: Revitalized. The $75-millionexpansion of the Fort Worth ConventionCenter has created an incredible facilityfor a wide variety of events, from conven-tions to trade shows to corporate meet-ings. This high-tech center features morethan 250,000 square feet of exhibit space,the largest ballroom in the city at 28,160square feet, and a 55,000-square-footevents plaza linked to the beautiful WaterGardens. From the breathtaking archi-tecture outside to the state-of-the-artfacilities inside, the Fort WorthConvention Center is one of the nation’spremier sites for events of all sizes.Meeting Space: 253,226 sq. ft., including41 Breakout Rooms, 28,160-sq.-ft.Ballroom.

Exhibit Space: 182,613 sq. ft., includ-ing 56,508-sq.-ft. exhibit hall.Theater Seating: 10,418 Permanent;2,596 Temporary; 44 WheelchairAccessible; 44 Companion.Hotel Rooms: 1,200 near center (Willbe 2,000+ by 1/1/09); 11,300 roomscity-wide.Transportation: Dallas/Fort WorthInternational Airport is 17.5 miles fromFort Worth.Attractions: Three main entertainmentdistricts—all within 3 miles of eachother—Sundance Square (35 squareblocks of shopping, more than a dozenrestaurants, theater, art galleries);Stockyards National Historic District(Old West/Texas-themed shopping andcuisine, rodeos, Western saloons, theTexas Cowboy Hall of Fame, and theFort Worth Herd daily cattle drive;Livestock Exchange Building;Numerous Western shops, includingMaverick, Fincher’s and Leddy’s; his-toric Exchange Avenue); Fort WorthCultural District (five world-classmuseums in a relaxing, park-like set-ting—Fort Worth is considered “themuseum capital of the Southwest.”)See Ad on Page 89

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SALT PALACE CONVENTION CENTER 100 South West TempleSalt Lake City, UT 84101(801) 534-4777; Fax: (801) 534-6383 www.saltpalace.comDirector of Sales & Marketing: Dan Hayes

“in the middle of it all”Snapshot: Nestled in the heart of dowtown Salt Lake, the Salt PalaceConvention Center is the perfect placefor meetings, conventions, trade shows,exhibitons and events of any size. Thisstate-of-the-art venue recently com-pleted an ambitious $52-million expan-sion, growing the facility by 40 percent.The expansion includes an additional145,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, and64,000 of new meeting room space.Salt Palace Convention Center is in aselect category of convention facilitiesthat can offer to its clients over a halfmillion-square-feet of contiguousexhibit space! Meeting Space: The original Salt

Palace Convention Center featured35,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, and100,000 square feet of meeting spaceincluding a 45,000-square-foot grandballroom. The recent expansion projectadded another exhibit hall 145,000 sq.ft. and three new levels of meetingrooms (64,000 sq. ft). Today, the com-pleted venue offers 515,000 sq. ft ofcontiguous exhibit space and 164,000sq. ft. of meeting space, including 66meeting rooms.Convention/Hotel Rooms: 7,125downtown hotel rooms within walkingdistance of Salt Palace.Transportation: 10 minutes to SaltLake City International Airport.Attractions: Clark Planetarium;Ballet West; Beehive House; ChaseHome Museum of Utah Folk Arts;Classic Cars International; Daughtersof Utah Pioneers, Pioneer MemorialMuseum; Fort Douglas MuseumAssociation; Grand America Spa;Museum of Church History & Art;Museum of Utah Art & History;Palmers Gallery Fine Art; Salt LakeArt Center; Salt Lake County Centerfor the Arts; EnergySolutions Arena;More than 90 restaurants and enter-tianment venues are within walkingdistance of the Salt-PalaceConvention Center.

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THE GREATER TACOMACONVENTION & TRADE CENTER 1500 Broadway Tacoma, WA 98402(253) 830-6601; Fax: (253) 573-2363 General Manager: David Bobowww.tacomaconventioncenter.com

Snapshot: Just a short drive south ofSeattle, mountain peaks and waterviews welcome the newest meetinglocation in the Pacific Northwest.The Greater Tacoma Convention &Trade Center (GTCTC) is one ofWashington State’s largest meeting andconvention facilities, featuring trade-mark glass walls, breathtaking mountainand water views, impressive architec-tural details and high quality interiorsanchor us in the heart of a vibrant city.Meeting Space: 277,000 total sq. ft.,including 50,000-sq.-ft., column-free,Main Exhibit Hall; 14,000- sq.-ft. ball-room, and 11,000-sq.-ft. meeting room

(may be combined with ballroom roomfor 25,000 sq. ft. of meeting space);42,436 square feet of prefunction &additional event space.Venue Features: Glass-enclosed lobbyand pre-function spaces with views ofMt. Rainier and Commencement Bay;5 loading bays, including drive-on rampto exhibit hall; Power, water, phone,data easily accessed at points in floorboxes throughout exhibit hall.Convention/Guest Rooms: Adjacentto 319-room Sheraton Tacoma and160-room Courtyard by Marriott;Tacoma offers 1,500 committable guestrooms for city-wide conventions.Transportation: 18 miles south ofSeaTac (Seattle-Tacoma) InternationalAirport.Attractions: Tacoma Art Museum;Museum of Glass; Washington StateHistory Museum; Union Station;Chihuly Bridge of Glass; Within walk-ing distance of many dining establish-ments (casual to fine dining).

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GAYLORD TEXANRESORT &CONVENTION CENTER1501 Gaylord TrailGrapevine, TX 76051(817) 778-1000; Fax: (817) 778-1149 www.gaylordtexan.com Public Relations Manager:Martha Neibling

“Everything Under One Roof!”Snapshot: The Gaylord Texan Resort isa total destination offering world-classmeeting facilities, impeccable customerservice, exciting entertainment andrecreation-all onsite. Sitting high on abluff overlooking the sparkling watersof Lake Grapevine, this awe-inspiringresort welcomes guests to an authenticTexas experience. Gaylord Texan Resort& Convention Center features 1,511luxury rooms, sophisticated meetingand convention space, five signaturerestaurants, live entertainment nightlyat Glass Cactus nightclub on the shores

of Lake Grapevine, the world-classRelache Spa, and unique shopping.

Meeting Space: 400,000 sq. ft. of over-all space, 69 meeting rooms, 50,000-sq.-ft. ballroom, 180,000-sq.-ft. exhibithall plus 17 dedicated loading docks,29,000-seat theater.Venue Features: Fiber-optic cable, cat-egory 5E and Cat 3 cable, with a flexi-ble DS3 pipe for backbone bandwiththat will support requests for ISDN,T1 and T3 communications.Guest Rooms: 1,511 luxury units,including 127 suites.Transportation: Six minutes fromDFW International Airport.

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FORT WORTH CONVENTION CENTER1201 Houston StreetFort Worth, TX 76102(817) 392-MEET (6338); (866) 630-2588Fax: (817) 392-2756www.fortworth.comVice President of Meeting Sales:John Cychol

Snapshot: Revitalized. The $75-millionexpansion of the Fort Worth ConventionCenter has created an incredible facilityfor a wide variety of events, from conven-tions to trade shows to corporate meet-ings. This high-tech center features morethan 250,000 square feet of exhibit space,the largest ballroom in the city at 28,160square feet, and a 55,000-square-footevents plaza linked to the beautiful WaterGardens. From the breathtaking archi-tecture outside to the state-of-the-artfacilities inside, the Fort WorthConvention Center is one of the nation’spremier sites for events of all sizes.Meeting Space: 253,226 sq. ft., including41 Breakout Rooms, 28,160-sq.-ft.Ballroom.

Exhibit Space: 182,613 sq. ft., includ-ing 56,508-sq.-ft. exhibit hall.Theater Seating: 10,418 Permanent;2,596 Temporary; 44 WheelchairAccessible; 44 Companion.Hotel Rooms: 1,200 near center (Willbe 2,000+ by 1/1/09); 11,300 roomscity-wide.Transportation: Dallas/Fort WorthInternational Airport is 17.5 miles fromFort Worth.Attractions: Three main entertainmentdistricts—all within 3 miles of eachother—Sundance Square (35 squareblocks of shopping, more than a dozenrestaurants, theater, art galleries);Stockyards National Historic District(Old West/Texas-themed shopping andcuisine, rodeos, Western saloons, theTexas Cowboy Hall of Fame, and theFort Worth Herd daily cattle drive;Livestock Exchange Building;Numerous Western shops, includingMaverick, Fincher’s and Leddy’s; his-toric Exchange Avenue); Fort WorthCultural District (five world-classmuseums in a relaxing, park-like set-ting—Fort Worth is considered “themuseum capital of the Southwest.”)See Ad on Page 89

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SALT PALACE CONVENTION CENTER 100 South West TempleSalt Lake City, UT 84101(801) 534-4777; Fax: (801) 534-6383 www.saltpalace.comDirector of Sales & Marketing: Dan Hayes

“in the middle of it all”Snapshot: Nestled in the heart of dowtown Salt Lake, the Salt PalaceConvention Center is the perfect placefor meetings, conventions, trade shows,exhibitons and events of any size. Thisstate-of-the-art venue recently com-pleted an ambitious $52-million expan-sion, growing the facility by 40 percent.The expansion includes an additional145,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, and64,000 of new meeting room space.Salt Palace Convention Center is in aselect category of convention facilitiesthat can offer to its clients over a halfmillion-square-feet of contiguousexhibit space! Meeting Space: The original Salt

Palace Convention Center featured35,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, and100,000 square feet of meeting spaceincluding a 45,000-square-foot grandballroom. The recent expansion projectadded another exhibit hall 145,000 sq.ft. and three new levels of meetingrooms (64,000 sq. ft). Today, the com-pleted venue offers 515,000 sq. ft ofcontiguous exhibit space and 164,000sq. ft. of meeting space, including 66meeting rooms.Convention/Hotel Rooms: 7,125downtown hotel rooms within walkingdistance of Salt Palace.Transportation: 10 minutes to SaltLake City International Airport.Attractions: Clark Planetarium;Ballet West; Beehive House; ChaseHome Museum of Utah Folk Arts;Classic Cars International; Daughtersof Utah Pioneers, Pioneer MemorialMuseum; Fort Douglas MuseumAssociation; Grand America Spa;Museum of Church History & Art;Museum of Utah Art & History;Palmers Gallery Fine Art; Salt LakeArt Center; Salt Lake County Centerfor the Arts; EnergySolutions Arena;More than 90 restaurants and enter-tianment venues are within walkingdistance of the Salt-PalaceConvention Center.

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THE GREATER TACOMACONVENTION & TRADE CENTER 1500 Broadway Tacoma, WA 98402(253) 830-6601; Fax: (253) 573-2363 General Manager: David Bobowww.tacomaconventioncenter.com

Snapshot: Just a short drive south ofSeattle, mountain peaks and waterviews welcome the newest meetinglocation in the Pacific Northwest.The Greater Tacoma Convention &Trade Center (GTCTC) is one ofWashington State’s largest meeting andconvention facilities, featuring trade-mark glass walls, breathtaking mountainand water views, impressive architec-tural details and high quality interiorsanchor us in the heart of a vibrant city.Meeting Space: 277,000 total sq. ft.,including 50,000-sq.-ft., column-free,Main Exhibit Hall; 14,000- sq.-ft. ball-room, and 11,000-sq.-ft. meeting room

(may be combined with ballroom roomfor 25,000 sq. ft. of meeting space);42,436 square feet of prefunction &additional event space.Venue Features: Glass-enclosed lobbyand pre-function spaces with views ofMt. Rainier and Commencement Bay;5 loading bays, including drive-on rampto exhibit hall; Power, water, phone,data easily accessed at points in floorboxes throughout exhibit hall.Convention/Guest Rooms: Adjacentto 319-room Sheraton Tacoma and160-room Courtyard by Marriott;Tacoma offers 1,500 committable guestrooms for city-wide conventions.Transportation: 18 miles south ofSeaTac (Seattle-Tacoma) InternationalAirport.Attractions: Tacoma Art Museum;Museum of Glass; Washington StateHistory Museum; Union Station;Chihuly Bridge of Glass; Within walk-ing distance of many dining establish-ments (casual to fine dining).

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123 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14564 • (585) 232-7200 • Fax: (585) 232-1510 • www.rrcc.com

Conveniently located in the heart of Rochester, N.Y., the Rochester Riverside Convention Center enjoys a scenic setting on the Genesee River with outdoor patios and balconies providing wonderful views.

It also offers the convenience of enclosed walkway connections to large hotels and parking garages.

technological Features Located in a community known around the world for its high-tech expertise, the Rochester Riverside gets high marks for handling all types of technology needs. The Riverside Convention Center has upgraded to a dedicated internet connection over Fiber Optics to meet all of the growing number of technical requirements our customers have. This service is available wireless throughout the facility and is Scalable from 5MB o 1 GB.

other Features“We routinely offer services not found at most other convention centers,” says Executive Director Joseph A. Floreano, CFE. “One example is our in-house food and beverage operation, including two pastry chefs. In addition, our Riverside Productions and Riverside Catering divisions can even assist groups utilizing space in other places throughout the region. Basically, we are New York state’s only one-stop convention facility.” With Rochester’s 12 colleges and universities, world-famous corporations, and growing number of high-tech firms, there are also plenty of local speakers and other resources available from this combination of educational, business and research expertise.

Personalized service and a can-do attitude are additional features that meeting planners really appreciate. According to Dr. Steven E. Schopp, Executive Administrator of the New York State School Music Association, “What I most enjoy about working with the Rochester Riverside Convention Center—aside from a general professionalism that is the rule rather than the exception—is the friendly, positive attitude of staff at every level. These are people I like to work with and that, combined with a first-class facility, makes the Riverside an outstanding convention venue.”

Hotel roomsMore than 1,100 rooms in a trio of major hotels connect with the Rochester Riverside Convention Center to create a compact convention district in the

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center of the city. There is a 362-room Rochester Plaza, 465-room Radisson, which just completed a $6-million renovation of its facility, and 336-room Hyatt Regency. Delegates also enjoy the convenience of walking between hotels and the Convention Center in minutes using the enclosed skywalk system or scenic riverside walkway.

Pier 45Experience the eclectic atmosphere of Pier 45! Rochester Riverside’s newest dining experience, located on the city’s spectacular waterfront along the shores of Lake Ontario.You’ll find everything from a light tapas style menu to a full dinner service, large-scale gourmet desserts, a fully stocked custom bar and an inviting veranda that accommodates both planned events and impromptu get-togethers.

nearby Attractions Several entertainment districts surround the Rochester Riverside with restaurants, cafés, coffee houses, pubs, dance clubs, music halls, theatres and more. Rochester also boasts numerous museums, including the George Eastman House International Museum of Photography & Film, the Susan B. Anthony House and the acclaimed Strong National Museum of Play, which also houses the National Toy Hall of Fame. Waterway attractions include the historic Erie Canal, Corn Hill Landing and the beaches of Lake Ontario.

Destination FeaturesRochester is the northern gateway to the magnificent Finger Lakes region with its rolling hills, lush valleys and 11 namesake lakes. It is also a region becoming famous for its more than 100 vineyards, excellent wines and numerous “wine trails.” With the recent addition of the New York Wine and Culinary Center in nearby Canandaigua, the wineries and farmer’s markets of the Finger Lakes region offer delegates meeting in Rochester wonderful day trip options for pre- or post-conference enjoyment. Distance to AirportThe Greater Rochester International Airport—150 flights daily—is an easy, stress-free, 10-minute drive from the Rochester Riverside Convention Center’s front door.

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vAnCouver Convention & exHibition CentreSuite 200, 999 Canada PlaceVancouver, BC, Canada V6C 3C1(604) 689-8232; (866) 785-8232(North America only)Fax: (604) 647-7232www.vcec.caDirector of Sales: Gayle Morris

“More. On All Levels”Snapshot: Spectacular, multi-level, water-front venue, originally built for Canada Pavilion for the World’s Fair Expo in 1986, the Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre tripled its size when this beautiful Canadian city hosted the 2010 Olympic & Paralympics Winter Games.Meeting Space: Flexible pre-function and function space totals 133,000 sq. ft. on two levels, including a 91,000-sq.-ft. column-free exhibit hall; divisible into three halls and a 16,000-sq.-ft. column-free ballroom; divisible into three rooms;

20 meeting rooms from 500 to 6,500 sq. ft.; Recent expansion tripled combined meeting/exhibition space to nearly 500,000 sq. ft. venue features: Unique “scratch kitchen” on-site caterer utilizes fresh, local prod-ucts without additives, avoids canned goods, disposable utensils and dishes.Green Features: Designated a Powersmart Convention Centre by BC Hydro; Awarded “GO GREEN” cer-tificate from the Building Owners and Managers Association.Convention/Hotel rooms: 13,000 quality hotel rooms within easy walking distance.transportation: Vancouver International Airport.Attractions: edgewater Casino, tantra Waterfront lounge & Grill at lonsdale quay Hotel, Giggle Dam Dinner theatre, Grouse Mountain, the Peak of vancouver, H.r. MacMillan Space Centre, vancouver Art Gallery, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, vancouver Maritime Museum, Harbour Cruises & events, vancouver Museum, vancouver Aquarium, M&M Salmon Fishing Charters, Playland @ the Pne, vanDusen botanical Garden, Prince of Whales Whale Watching.

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DIRECT ENERGYCENTRE 100 Princes’ Blvd.Toronto, Ontario M6K 3C3(416) 263-3020; Fax: (416) 263-3029www.directenergycentre.comDirector of Sales & Marketing:Laura Purdy

Snapshot: Direct Energy Centre isCanada’s largest exhibition and conven-tion centre with over 1 million squarefeet of exhibition space. We are conve-niently located at Exhibition Place indowntown Toronto, with 35,000 hotelrooms citywide. Toronto’s PearsonInternational Airport is host to 50global air carriers and is only 12 milesfrom Direct Energy Centre. DirectEnergy Centre is one of the world’smost environmentally responsible exhibition and convention facilities.The venue includes a PresentationTheatre with 100 Permanent fixedseats, a 8,200-seat arena and a 20,000-seat open-air stadium on-site.

Meeting Space: 1,072,000 sq. ft. ofmeeting/exhibit/event space, including23 meeting rooms; Conference Centreexpansion scheduled for 2009.Services: In-house catering and conces-sions department available. On-siteparking for 7,000 vehicles.Transportation: 12 miles/20 minutesfrom Pearson International Airport.Attractions: Air Canada Centre;Scaramouche Restaurant; HockeyHall of Fame; Le MontmartreRestaurant; The Distillery HistoricDistrict; Campbell House Museum;Black Creek Pioneer Village; TextileMuseum of Canada; Bata ShoeMuseum; Campbell House Museum;Royal Ontario Museum, ClarkeMuseum; Scarborough HistoricalMuseum; Thomson Memorial Park;MZTV Museum of Television; CBCMuseum; Benares Historic House andVisitor Centre.

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THE METRO TORONTOCONVENTION CENTRE255 Front Street WestToronto, Ontario, Canada M5V 2W6(416) 585-8000; Fax: (416) 585-8198www.mtccc.comV.P. Sales & Marketing: John Houghton

“Our PEOPLE are the centre”Snapshot: The Metro TorontoConvention Centre is Canada’s #1 tradeand convention facility and one of thefinest in North America. With morethan 2 million square feet of state-of-the-art space, it is considered a world-class, tier-one facility. Since its openingin 1984, the MTCC has hosted approxi-mately 12,000 events and has enter-tained nearly 40 million guests. From 10people to 10,000. From board meetingsto gala balls and everything in between,MTCC is the answer for the right room,the right catering and the right people.Meeting Space: 460,000 sq. ft. of flexi-ble exhibit space; 64 furnished meetingrooms that cover 104,000 sq. ft. of

space; 2 multi-purpose ballroomsencompassing 78,000 sq. ft.; 1,330-seatJohn Bassett Theatre.Technology: High-speed Internet accessusing a T3 connection; Wireless Internetaccess; Customized wired and wirelessdata networks; Customized voice net-works; Digital PBX; Virtual internalnetworks; On-site technical support.Venue Features: in-house servicesinclude: Audio-visual; Simultaneoustranslation; on-site catering;Telecommunication; Banking/ATMand exchange services; Guest Servicesdesk in the main entrance of eachbuilding.Convention/Guest Hotel Rooms:12,000 first-class hotel rooms withinwalking distance of the Centre.Transportation: 20-minute drive fromPearson International Airport.Attractions: Theatre district is a five-minute walk from the doors ofMTCC; Air Canada Centre; RogersCentre; Medieval Times Dinner &Tournament; StageWest All-SuiteHotel & Theatre Restaurant;Guinness World Records Museum;Jackson-Triggs Niagara EstateWinery.

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QUEBEC CITYCONVENTION CENTRE 1000, boul. René-Lévesque Est (418) 644-4000; (888) 679-4000 Fax: (418) 644-6455www.convention.qc.caPresident/CEO: P. Michel Bouchard

Snapshot: The Quebec CityConvention Centre is located right inthe heart of downtown Quebec, adynamic international metropolis.Unique underground walkways link thecenter to lodging, shopping, parking,restaurants, nightlife and other culturalattractions.Meeting Space: The eco-friendly com-plex contains a 75,000-sq.-ft. exhibithall, a 34,500-sq.-ft. convention hall, a25,000-sq.-ft. multipurpose room and30 meeting rooms with a total of35,000 sq. ft. Ample public space(232,000 sq. ft.) can welcome a conven-

tion of up to 3,500 attendees with anexhibition and a single-event capacityof up to 7,500 attendees.Technological Features: AVWTELAV for audiovisual needs and services; AXION for sound and light-ing for shows, banquets and exhibitions;and VIDEOTRON for high-speedInternet services.Venue Features: Onsite Catering byCapital.Convention/Guest Hotel Rooms:2,000 hotel rooms within a short distance from the centre; 12,000 gue-strooms located throughout the area.Transportation: Jean-Lisage Airport is approximately 25 minutes fromdowntown.Attractions: Dynamic downtown withrestaurants, night club and shopping;Old Quebec historic district;Montmorency Falls Park; worldfamous Ice Hotel; Winter Carnival;L’Astral revolving rooftop restaurant;Albert Gilles Art Museum &Boutique; Parc des Champs-de-Bataille; Shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré; Notre-Dame de QuébecBasilica-Cathedral; Musée Edison du Phonographe.

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WAlter e. WASHinGton Convention Center801 Mt. Vernon Place NW, Washington DC 2000(202) 249-3000www.wcsa.comVice President of Marketing and Communications: Chinyere Hubbard

Snapshot: The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is a 2.3-million-sq.-ft. venue located between downtown’s histor-ic Shaw and Chinatown neighborhoods. Inside, the architectural design comes to life with a $4 million art collection of 120 pieces, the largest public art display in the District. The Center, which has won numerous awards for both its architectural design and its impact on Washington’s urban renaissance, hosts nearly 1 million visitors each year and has generated more than $2.5 billion in direct spending since opening its doors in 2003. Additionally, the Washington Convention and Sports Authority recently broke ground on the new Washington Marriott Marquis hotel.

One of four Marriott Marquis in the country, this 4-star property will boast over 1,170 sleeping rooms and add an addition 100,000 square feet of meet-ing space. Meeting Space: 198,000 sq. ft. of meeting /function space, including 77 meeting rooms; a 52,000-sq.-ft. Ballroom, and a 194,000-sq.-ft. Exhibition Hall.total exhibition Space: 703,000 sq. ft.technology: State –of-the-art Oculus Digital Signage Network that features 143 LCD high definition flat panels.lodging: 13 hotels within walking distance – Renaissance, Embassy Suites, Harrington Hotel, Grand Hyatt, Henley Park Hotel, Hampton Inn, Courtyard Marriott, Washington Marriott at Metro Center, Eldon Luxury Suites, Morrison Clark, Hotel Monaco, Red Roof Inn, Four Points Sheratontransportation: 8 miles from Ronald Reagan International Airport.Attractions: the White House, u.S. Capitol, national Mall, theaters, restaurants, museums.

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WASHinGton StAte Convention Center800 Convention PlaceSeattle, WA 98101(206) 694-5000; Fax: (206) 694-5399www.wscc.comDirector of Sales & Marketing:Michael McQuade

Snapshot: The Washington State Convention Center, conveniently located in the heart of downtown Seattle, offers 414,722 square feet of meeting, ballroom and exhibit space all within easy walking distance of 8,000+ first-class hotels. In July 2010, the Center introduced distinctive new space for meetings and events -The Conference Center. With four levels of elegance and exclusivity, The Conference Center offers exceptional convenience, connectivity and culinary excellence, Designed and furnished to exceed LEED Silver certification, The Conference Center features 71,000 square feet of meeting and event space with up to 17 flexible, fully carpeted meeting rooms and the ability to

connect to 205,700 square feet of heavy load exhibit space. The Washington State Convention Center is the only convention center and to have earned the National Association of Catering Executives: Best on Premise Catered Event.

Meeting/exhibition Space: 205,700-sq-ft. Main Exhibit Hall divisible into six halls; 45,000 sq. ft. of carpeted Ballroom space, including 30,000-sq.ft. Ballroom; 57,000 sq. ft. of carpeted meeting space, divisible into 61 meet-ing rooms support every format, etc.)Hotel rooms: 8,000+ hotel rooms downtown; 21,000 in area.technology: State-of-the-art light-ing, presentation and communica-tions; dual redundant OC-3 circuits; one-gigabyte fiber optic backbone plus enhanced CAT-6; Internal net-working 10/100 connectivity to any location.Food & beverage: Culinary Institute of America-trained/Pro-Chef certified culinary staff.Attractions: Downtown Seattle— the city’s best restaurants, shops, entertainment and nightlife.

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CEntEr alliantenergycenter.comThe 150,000-sq.-ft. Exhibition Hall @ Alliant Energy Center features a 100,000-sq.-ft Main Exhibit Hall, 20 meeting rooms and a 25,000-sq.-ft. Ballroom. It is part of a 64-acre complex that includes Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Willow Island and the Arena. Only minutes from downtown Madison—the Hip Midwest—diverse dining & shopping, fun nightlife and a vibrant music scene.

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Within walking distance of the Old Market entertainment & shopping district and connected via skywalk to the Hilton Omaha, the Qwest Center has redefined the city of Omaha as a unique and affordable destination. The venue features 194,000 sq. ft. of square feet of contiguous exhibition space; 16 meeting rooms; 30,996-sq.-ft. Grand Ballroom and 42,500 square feet of pre-function space.

3] Cobo CEntErcobocenter.com

Cobo Center has 600,000 sq. ft. of Exhibition Space, 180,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, and an attached Arena seating 11,000. This versatile meetings facility has a prime location on the Detroit River, near both the beautiful RiverWalk and downtown Detroit’s sizzling nightlife and world-class restaurants. The Cobo Center enables meeting attendees to experience first-hand the remarkable rebirth of Motown.

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Downtown St. Louis has stores, nightlife and 130 new Restaurants making the city a Midwest destination for fun-loving foodies. At the heart of downtown is the newly renovated 2.7 million-sq.-ft. America’s Center— 502,000 sq. ft of contiguous exhibit space in six halls, 80 meeting rooms, 1,400-seat Ferrara Theatre and 67,000-seat Edward Jones Dome—making St. Louis a mandatory Midwest Meetings destination.

5] Kansas ExpoCEntrEKsExpo.com

In the heart of the heartland, 75 percent of the U.S. can reach the Kansas Expocentre within a one-day drive. This affordable, multi-purpose facility features 27,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, including 15 Meeting Rooms and a total of 210,000 sq. ft. of Exhibition Space, including a 44,500-sq.-ft. Main Exhibit Hall. The state capital offers a wide variety of family-oriented entertainment, attractions and outdoor activities.



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200 Convention Boulevard, San Juan, PR 00907

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Located in the Puerto Rico Convention District between the airport and historic Old San Juan, the new Sheraton Puerto Rico Convention Center Hotel and Casino offers the perfect

retreat for your next association gathering. The hotel is ideally situated to offer both convenience and an

atmosphere of inspiration. There’s no passport required to land in San Juan, and the hotel is just a short drive from the airport. You and your guests will be just moments from the renowned shopping, dining and entertainment of Old San Juan.

However, for unforgettable fun and excitement, you only need to take a short stroll from your room. The onsite casino features 16 gaming tables, 500 of the latest slot machines and exceptional entertainment options. Within the convention center area is also home to numerous dining, shopping and nightlife venues.

The state-of-the-art facility can easily accommodate every event, from the largest gatherings to most intimate meetings. Within the hotel, you’ll find 35,000 square feet of flexible function spaces throughout nine distinctive meeting spaces. The expansive 17,000-square-foot San Juan Grand Ballroom can easily accommodate as many as 1,800 guests. And for a more casual atmosphere, a 57,000-square-foot outdoor sundeck is available to take advantage of the beautiful tropical weather.

The adjacent Puerto Rico Convention Center offers an additional 580,000 square feet of exhibit and meeting space. The center is one of the largest and most technologically advanced in the Caribbean and welcomes groups of as many as 10,000.

Getting down to business is a pleasure at the Sheraton Puerto Rico Convention Center Hotel and Casino. The hotel is the first in the Caribbean to offer The Link @ Sheraton, featuring high-speed Internet access in a comfortable setting—so it’s easy and rewarding to stay in touch with the office, family or friends. A full-service Business Center is also equipped with a wide range of office machines and services for any last minute or unexpected needs.

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tropical locale with a wide range of great amenities and services. You’ll find an expansive four-story-high sun deck with amazing views across the Bay of San Juan. An infinity pool, whirlpool and adults-only wading pool offer great outdoor fun. To help you stay in shape when you’re on the road, the hotel offers a fully equipped fitness center, as well as a rejuvenating, full-service spa with six treatment rooms.

For your dining pleasure, you’ll find exceptional catering options from our experienced culinary team. Several additional restaurants are also available onsite, including a poolside bar & grill to help everyone make the most of their relaxation time.

As the day draws to a close, you’ll retire to 503 spacious and revitalizing guest rooms in Puerto Rico. Our contemporary rooms and suites offer high-speed Internet access, large flat screen televisions, single-cup coffee brewers, well-lit work areas and the signature Sheraton Sweet Sleeper® Bed. For an added level of convenience, guests can upgrade to the exclusive Club Level rooms, each featuring a private outdoor terrace and upgraded in-room amenities, as well as access to a private lounge.

The Sheraton Puerto Rico Convention Center Hotel and Casino invites you to come experience a new approach to Caribbean events. Complete an RFP online at sheraton.com/puertoricoconventioncenter or call (787) 993-3500.

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Exceeding expectations is what sets a Sheraton apart — now more than ever. Join us as we celebrate our all-new hotel in Puerto Rico, featuring more than 35,000 square feet of event space, eclectic guest rooms and dining options from intimate to grand — all in one inspiring tropical setting.

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today using all of the technologies that are available to us. For many it may be time to examine the adequacy of their marketing and advertising spending.

F&D: What has IAEE done to help planners given the current economic climate?

S.H.: We have always been a “hands on” association restrained very little by conformity and tradition. We recognized the vast potential of social media as a new way for our members to market and sell their events, we decided to learn everything we could about how to engage those networks and we’ve pumped out a steady torrent of new resources that help our members learn those new skills. The response from our members, no surprise, has been overwhelming. Likewise, we have raised the volume of our messaging to the industry about such sensitive issues as exclusive in-house services and how those business models do not generally work very well to retain customers in tough times.

F&D: Given the amount of uncertainty about how long the “Great Recession” will last, is it difficult for planners to book as far in advance than had been the norm?

S.H.: Many of our members’ events are so large and/or important that they must book their future dates well out ahead. That makes it a bit more difficult because of the rapidity with which circumstances can change, but for the most part our members are optimistic about the future. We know that our face-to-face events are an embedded piece of the human experience. The real challenge for the event planner is a logistics issue, such as trying to anticipate the correct amount of space required or room nights in the room block. These kinds of issues can be managed well if the planner and host facilities salute the potential need to make adjustments as the event draws nearer. But, it isn’t a matter of yes we will do the event or no we won’t.

F&D: How can meeting planners minimize any decrease in attendance?

S.H.: Many events recognize the need to balance the number of buyers and sellers. We, IAEE, for example are committed to maintaining a positive balance at Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition, where there are more planners than exhibitors. We carefully control the growth of our trade show floor rather than trying to sell all of the available space. I think this is a major reason why we have enjoyed long-term success with our events. The trade show at IAEE’s annual meeting is the centerpiece of all activity. It is not an adjunct to something else. All planning arises from the core of the trade show, the exhibition floor, not from any other event functions.

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Boston Convention & Exhibition Center “Stunning Architecture. Superior Service. Unsurpassed Technology.” For More Info turn to page 17

FACILITY FOCUSSpotlight: Massachussets

The, 40,020-square-foot Grand Ballroom features a vaulted, wood-paneled ceiling and floor-to-ceiling windows boasting a 270-degree view of Boston’s skyline and harbor. The richly carpeted space can be divided into two separate ballrooms of 20,010 square feet each.

Convention, meeting, and conference planners had input in the design of the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. This 2.1-million-square-foot facility is considered one of the attendee & exhibitor “friendly” in America.

Situated directly above the exhibit halls and offering a full panoramic view of the excitement and activity on the exhibition floor, the 350-person capacity Food Court can feed approximately 1,300 people per hour and features a full bar service and a variety of dining options.

Boston boasts 35,000+ hotel rooms, including 6,000 new ones. The Boston Convention & Exhibition Center is only two miles from Logan International Airport. The city’s new multi-billion dollar transportation infrastructure, which includes bus, subway and commuter rail, makes it easier and faster to get in, out, and around the city than ever before.

Optimal flexibility in customizing facility to event needs: 160,000 square feet of Flexible Meeting Space—84 separate Single, Double, and Triple meeting rooms with smooth access to each other and to the Exhibit Halls of the Exhibition Hall level, which is comprised of 516,000 square feet in one contiguous exhibit space virtually column-free, that can be acoustically subdivided into up to 10 different configurations.

Hargrove, Inc.One Hargrove DriveLanham, MD 20706(301) 306-9000 Fax: (301) 306-9318 www.hargroveinc.com

Hargrove: Not your average trade show contractor

From regional conventions to major industry trade shows to marquis events on the national and international stage, Hargrove has been a trusted contractor and partner for more than half a century. With Hargrove, it’s on time and on budget. We retain so many of our trade show clients because we exceed their expectations, we know the venues, we have customer-friendly technology, and we have a tradition of excellence in serving the meetings industry.

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Smart CityConventions: Information: (888) 446-6911 or (702) 943-6000Email: [email protected] Hospitality: General, (407) 828-6938Video Conferencing: General, (407) 828-6900

Making the world smarter. One city at a time. ®

Smart City is a full-service communications provider across the nation and one of the world’s largest communications providers to convention centers and hospitality venues. Smart City provides technologies that make their cities smarter places to work, live, and play.

pc/nametag® PRODUCTS FOR GREAT MEETINGS

124 Horizon Dr., Verona, WI 53593(877) 626-3824; Fax: (800) 233-9787 www.pcnametag.comPresident: Nick Topitzes; [email protected]; [email protected]

Founder Nick Topitzes first developed PC/Nametag®, the first software package to print nametags for meetings and conferences, with his computer and printer. Over the years, it’s been updated and improved. The business has expanded to include hundreds of products and incentive items that make the job of planning meetings easier while enhancing the attendee experience. Product lines include Nametag Holders, Inserts, Pouches & Organizers, Necklaces & Lanyards, Awards & Gifts, Bags, Totes, Envelopes & Cases, Banners, Signs & Table Covers, Binders & Portfolios, Buttons & Appliques, Drinkware, Pens & Highlighters, Ribbons and Customized Products.


Plasticard Locktech InternationalThe World’s Largest Hotel Key Card Manufacturer

605 Sweeten Creek Industrial Park Asheville, NC 28803 (800) 752-1017; Fax: (828) 210-4755www.plicards.com Sales Manager: Linda Russell

PLI produces key cards & other products for hotels, meetings, conventions, events, and advertising. We also manufacture a full line of gift cards, membership cards and loyalty cards. PLI key cards put your message directly in the hands of hotel guests & meeting attendees.

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Buyer’s Guide – “Your Product & Services resource” is a special section in key Facilities Media Group print publications. Reach all of

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Continental Airlines“Work Hard. Fly Right.”For travel reservations to cities in the U.S., Canada, Mexico:(800) 523-FARE www.continental.com

Continental Airlines features a special program for event & meeting planners—MeetingWorks. With Continental MeetingWorks, planners can receive discounted airfaire, and earn credits redeemable for an array of Travel Rewards, including round trip travel and upgrades. Booking and participation in the program can be done entirely online.

MeetingWorks is for 10 or more guests traveling to an event from two or more originating cities. The benefits of this program include: Discounts off applicable published fares; Global zone fares; Customized flyers to promote the discounts; Your organization can earn productivity credits towards upgrades; Presidents Club passes, Presidents Club membership; domestic travel certificates and Continental currency coupons.

ExperientTHE SOURCE FOR INTEGRATED MEETING AND EVENT SOLUTIONS

For more information on Experient Contact: Amy Munn(866) 516-1461 • [email protected] • www.experient-inc.com

Experient is the source for integrated meeting and event services. Formed in August 2006 (by joining industry leaders Conferon, ExpoExchange and ITS), Experient is the single contact for all Meeting Management, Trade Show Production and Registration and Housing needs. As your partner, Experient will become a member of your team, understanding all the goals of your event, and use proven techniques, creative methods and powerful industry connections to provide a distinct and memorable event experience and drive your business. The Top seven reasons why Experient is the best choice to be your integrated meeting and event partner: (1) Integrated resources; (2) Economies of scale; (3) Single source efficiency; (4) Best practice sharing; (5) Experienced people; (6) Leadership role; (7) Consultative approach.

PREMIUM PORTABLE SEATING

BY CLARINDistinctive Seating

Show your VIP patrons that you invest in their experience as much as

they invest in your tickets with Clarin’s Premium

Portable Seating line. The VIP, Club and Contour models are made for comfort, durability and most of all, style.

They’re sure to impress even your most distinguished of guests. The VIP and Club models provide the ultimate

seating experience with their contoured plush seats and “tucked” backrests, while the Contour chair takes on a

more modest approach without sacrificing comfort. Revive and refresh your premium seating sections and watch your

high-priced tickets move faster than ever. Options: ganging, armrests with or without cupholders,

fabric or vinyl, screen printed or embroidered logos, identification plates and more

Clarin is the leading manufacturer of premium portable seating for venues and professional sports franchises across

North America. They earned their reputation with time-tested innovations and trusted seating products and

service since 1925.See Ad page 5

927 North Shore Drive, Lake Bluff, IL 60044(800) 323-9062 Fax: (847) 234-9001www.clarinseating.comVice President of Sales, Sports and Entertainment: Steve Luttazi, (508) 528-9708

ChOICE TICkETING SYSTEMS

Choice Ticketing Systems is a power-ful, easy-to-use, fully integrated, real-time ticketing software solution (both in-

house and online) that efficiently man-ages ticket sales,

marketing, fundraising, print@hometechnology,

and database management operations. Turn to Choice for a proven, user-friendly, affordable software system

that delivers intelligent technology to the global entertainment industry!

The Power of Intelligence

1200 28th StreetBoulder, CO 80303

(303) 402-0400; Fax: (303) 402-9483www.choiceticketing.com

VP/Sales & Marketing: Robert Friend

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Adventure Aquarium .........................15Akron/Summit CVB ............................53Albuquerque Convention Center.....69Alliant Energy Center of Dane County ......................................54Austin Convention Center ................71Baton Rouge CVB ..............................37Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex ........................39Boston Convention & Exhibition Center ...............................19Branson Convention Center .............55Charleston Civic Center ....................35Cox Business Services Convention Center ............................75Colorado Springs CVB ......................73Daytona Beach Area CVB .................40Fairplex ...............................................77

George R. Brown Convention Center ...........................C2Greater Boston CVB ..........................17Greater Columbus Convention Center ............................59Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center ..............C3Hawaii Convention Center ................81Jacob Javits Convention Center ......21Kansas City Convention Center ........60Lake George NY’s Adirondacks ........27Meadowlands Exposition Center .....23Miami Beach Convention Center .....43Midwest Airlines Center ...................C4Mobile Convention Center .................3Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center .....................63Morial Convention Center ................45Norfolk CVB .......................................33

Oklahoma City CVB ...........................83Oncenter ............................................24Orange County Convention Center ............................47Oregon Convention Center ..............85Positively Cleveland ...........................57Providence Warwick CVB ..................25Puerto Rico Convention Center .......91Rapid City CVB...................................65Rhode Island Convention Center .......9Rochester Riverside Convention Center ............................29Sacramento Convention Center .......87Salina Bicentennial Center ................62Savannah Area CVB ...........................49Sheraton Puerto Rico Convention Center ..............................7SMG ......................................................5Valley Forge Convention Center ......31

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Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority ............................C4

Austin Convention Center ............................................................19

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center ....................................C2

Cox Convention Center ...............................................................C3

George R. Brown Convention Center ............................................9

The Georgia Center, the University of Georgia’s Conference Center & Hotel .........................................21

JW Marriott Indianapolis .................................................................3

Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau ................25

Norfolk Convention & Visitors Bureau .........................................26

Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau ............................27

Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau ....................31

Puerto Rico Convention Center ..................................................33

Rapid City Convention & Visitors Bureau ....................................35

Rhode Island Convention Center ................................................29

Rochester Riverside Convention Center ......................................39

Sheraton Puerto Rico ....................................................................43

SMG .......................................................................................... 10-11

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DealCenter, LLCTake the work out of trade show networking340 Royal Poinciana Way-Suite 317/#345Palm Beach, FL 33480(866) 430-3023; Fax: (201) 624-7316www.deal-center.com

The DealCenter is a turnkey product for trade show, conference or expo organizers. DealCenter, LLC works with trade show, expo or conference management companies to provide an online meeting system that enhances the peer-to- peer networking at the event for attendees and exhibitors. The DealCenter team also provides on-site management of the physical DealCenter or meeting area as well as all technical and customer support.

UrbanRide421 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10001 (800) 525-5750; Fax: (212) 202-9638 www.urbanride.net

Chief Executive Officer: Jeremy MilikowSenior Vice President: Mitch Bornstein, SVP

‘Leading Global Provider of Meeting & Event Transportation’

UrbanRide is a global provider of ground transportation for meetings & events, and uses the top-of-the-line sedans, SUVs, vans, minibuses and motorcoaches. We provide our clients with IMS, our software that enables meeting planners to better manage transportation for their meetings, conferences, conventions, tradeshows & other events. We work exclusively with meeting & event planners and our customer service is the best in the business. UrbanRide is a one-stop solution for meeting & event transportation.



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POTHOS, Inc.2260 El Cajon Blvd. #474San Diego, CA 92104 (619) 546-0621: Fax: (413) 723-7838www.pothos.usPresident & CEO: Michael Patton, CMM

“Our company ethos is Integrity, Clarity and Reliability. POTHOS works in a forthright manner that considers transparent communication as the cornerstone to a successful relationship with our guests and travel partners.”

POTHOS, Inc. is a globally recognized strategic meeting management company and corporate travel agency that specializes in using cutting-edge technology and resources to compete with much larger companies at a value, offering clients cost savings and efficient personal event planning services. POTHOS, Inc. specializes in the following 3 core competencies: 1. Full Service Strategic Meeting Management; 2. Full Service Corporate/VIP Travel Management; 3. Logistics – Freight & People. POTHOS, Inc. is your ONE source for meeting, travel and logistics. Achievement of goals and objectives, ROI and ROO are the basis of our strategic approach.

The C.W. Allen Group, LLC 5130 Cyrus Circle, Birmingham, AL 35242(205) 263-0555 Fax: (205) 263-0557www.cwallengroup.comDirector of Industry Relations: Jackie Jones

Brighter Ideas… Better Results ™

The C.W. Allen Group is North America’s leading event marketing consultancy delivering the industry’s leading exhibitor education and training program, Exhibiting ROI-Q Academy™, which has consistently proven to greatly increase exhibitor success/ROI, to significantly increase exhibitor “retention rates”… and to dramatically increase event sponsorship sales. It is the exhibition industry’s leading and fastest growing exhibitor education, training, and full time/full service “consulting” solution and is fully supported by the International Economic Alliance – conceived at Harvard University, TSEA, BPA Worldwide and ECEF. The C.W. Allen Group delivers the exhibition industry’s leading network quality, global television productions on a risk-free and revenue-generating basis.


Cvent, Inc.(866) 318-4358 Fax: (703) 226-3502 www.cvent.comFounder and Chief Executive Officer:Reggie Aggarwal

Cvent, Inc. is the largest online event registration company in U.S., offering online registration, eMarketing, and data analysis for meeting and marketing professionals. Cvent’s tools vastly improve attendance, efficiency, and cost effectiveness for your meetings and events. The company is used by 5,000+ Event/Marketing Professionals, used to plan over 50,000 events per year; has sent more than 125 million email invitations, has increased the average attendance for its clients by 21% and decreased costs by an average of 47%.


Contact our sales team at 1.888.222.3683 or visit us at atlanticcitynj.com.

• 500,000 square foot Convention Center with largest rooftop solar panel array in North America• 20,000 first class guest rooms with 8,000 committable on peak night• Expanded air service into Atlantic City International Airport• Expanded rail service from New York City• Number six on Forbes Top 10 Golf Destinations

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