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Colorado Convention Center (Denver, CO)

Cox Convention Center (Oklahoma City, OK)

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Greater Columbus Convention Center (Columbus, OH)

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Jackson Convention Complex (Jackson, MS)

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meeting about” in person. And when stakeholders must travel to convene, it’s also important to find a site that’s “worth meeting in.” Each year, Facilities & Destinations recognizes cities and venues that are

ideal environments for stakeholders to engage in dialogue, brainstorming, learning and

networking. Convenient air accessibility, a CVB versed in group service, a LEED-certified convention center, and a diverse and convenient hotel package are examples of the features that our readers highlight in making nominations for the awards of excellence. Winning an award thus

signals client satisfaction on many levels, and is a boon for these suppliers as they

work to stand out in a competitive meetings marketplace.

Ballots for the Awards of Excellence are available

in F&D’s quarterly print publications, including the SuperBook, Summer, Fall and Winter issues, and at Facilitiesonline.com. Ballots are

received throughout the year, and the list of

award winners appears in the F&D SuperBook. The

prime site award is given out in three categories: Convention Centers,

Conference Centers, and Hotels & Resorts. The top destination award is given to convention and visitors bureaus and other DMOs.

We look forward to honoring more cities and facilities that are “worth meeting in” next year.

on June 1, the Meetings Mean business coalition (MMBC) launched its Worth Meeting about campaign. The aim is

to send a message to elected officials and policymakers that “when it’s important, it’s worth meeting about,” by emphasizing the key role of face-to-face meetings throughout the election cycle.

“The campaign will highlight that while these events only happen every four years, meetings take place and positively impact people, businesses and communities every single day. The election cycle is just one example of how the most important decisions, moments and milestones are Worth Meeting About,” explains Michael dominguez, MMBC Co-chair and Chief Sales Officer, MGM resorts international.

The campaign’s first paid advertising will debut at the republican national convention, July 18-21, with signage in the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. At the democratic national convention, July 25-28, MMBC will have signage in the Philadelphia International Airport as well as billboards along I-95 (see the Philadelphia feature on page 42 for more on the DNC).

When a matter is vital to an organization, whether a political party, government body, trade association or corporation, it’s usually “worth

Cities and Convention Centers that are “Worth Meeting in”

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MEET IN APLACE WHERE YOU MATTER.COBO CENTER | CENTERED AROUND YOU

Welcome to a place where you can be part of something. Where a city and center are humming with energy. A place where you can actually feel good about a meeting. Where people go out of their way for you because that’s what we do. Because here, you matter.

What matters to you? Value? Service? Sustainability? A positive voice guiding you, every step of the way? We get it. We have reinvented this city and center for you.

COBOCENTER.COM 313.877.8214 DOWNTOWN DETROIT

GINA GALLI COBO CENTER EVENT MANAGER

Amazing and so gracious, happy and positive. She never said no but always offered a work around if needed. The guest/client service experience was unlike any other center I have been at.

LADONNA PETTITDIRECTOR OF CONFERENCESSTONE FORT GROUP (NACE CARS)an managed facility

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Top Destination Award WinnersGreater Ft. Lauderdale CVB,

Ft. Lauderdale, FLJackson CVB, Jackson, MSLittle Rock CVB, Little Rock, ARLouisville CVB, Louisville, KYNashville CVB, Nashville, TNNew Orleans CVB, New Orleans, LAVisit Knoxville, Knoxville, TNVisit Savannah, Savannah, GA

MidwestPrime Site Award WinnersAlerus Center, Grand Forks, NDBranson Convention Center,

Branson, MOBridge View Center, Ottumwa, IACentury Center, South Bend, INCleveland Convention Center/

Global Center for Health Innovation, Cleveland, OH

Cobo Center, Detroit, MIDuke Energy Convention Center,

Cincinnati, OHGreater Columbus Convention Center,

Columbus, OHIndiana Convention Center,

Indianapolis, INIowa Events Center, Des Moines, IAKansas City Convention Center,

Kansas City, MOKansas Expocentre, Topeka, KSMcCormick Place, Chicago, ILMinneapolis Convention Center,

Minneapolis, MNMonona Terrace Convention Center,

Madison, WI

Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA

Jackson Convention Complex, Jackson, MS

Knoxville Convention Center, Knoxville, TN

Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, FL

Mobile Convention Center, Mobile, ALNew Orleans Morial Convention Center,

New Orleans, LAOrange County Convention Center,

Orlando, FLOwensboro Convention Center,

Owensboro, KYPalm Beach County

Convention Center, West Palm Beach, FL

Savannah International Trade & Convention Center, Savannah, GA

Shreveport Convention Center, Shreveport, LA

Vicksburg Convention Center, Vicksburg, MS

Wilmington Convention Center, Wilmington, NC

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When you book your next meeting at the Austin Convention Center, the movers

and shakers are already here. With six entertainment districts and a safe and walkable downtown, it’s easy

to enjoy our famous live music. Andwith more than 250 venues, honky-tonks

and dance halls, everybody leaveswith their toes tapping.

[512] 404-4200www.austinconventioncenter.com

More than 250 live music venues nightly

Awarded LEED® Gold CertificationFirst convention center in TX

247,052 square feet of column-free space

Cutting edge technologyCustomized network solutions

Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout

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Prime Site Award-winning New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (page 80)

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THE NEW COBO CENTER

cobocenter.com | Downtown Detroitan managed facility

The $279 Million Renovation was completed in 2015 and brings many head-turning additions:

The new 40,000 sq. ft. Grand Riverview Ballroom with floor to ceiling views of the Detroit River and over200,000 sq. ft. of f lex space.

An Outdoor Event Plaza facing the downtown skyline, connected to a terrace overlooking the river.

723,000 sq. ft. of Exhibit Space. More robust technology, with Free WiFi and enough connectivity for 30,000 simultaneous users.

Spectacular Outdoor Video Walls – 3X as large as billboards.

An In-house Broadcast Studio with a soundstage and satellite uplink to distribute your meeting content to stakeholders.

Voted Best Sports City in the U.S. by USA Today, Detroit is home to the Lions, Tigers and Red Wings – all ashort walk from Cobo. The Red Wings will move to a new arena and event center in The District Detroit.

Our Riverfront – which of course is right outside Cobo – has just been voted one of the Best 10 Riverfronts in the Country by USA today.

Retail is popping, including the first Midwest Boutique for John Varvatos just a few blocks away and Shinola and Willys in Midtown, just a short ride up the soon to open M-1 RAIL Streetcar. (2016)

Over 30 new restaurants and bars have opened within walking distance and no more than a 5-minute ride away.

COBO CENTER

Centered around you.

OTHER CITIES CAN TOUT GREAT VIEWS AND RESTAURANTS LIKE US. SPECTACULAR BALLROOMS AND MEETING SPACE. WIFI AND FOOD COURTS. BUT WHAT THIS TOWN AND THIS CENTER HAVE, IS CHARACTER. THE KIND OF CAN-DO SPIRIT THAT SAYS, “WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US.” BECAUSE HERE, YOU MATTER. THAT’S WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT.

SO, WE WANT TO SAY THANK YOU FOR BELIEVING IN THE ABILITY OF AN ENTIRE CITY TO TURN AROUND.

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2 South Atrium Renovation

3 Outdoor Video Walls

4 Shinola City Clock

THIS IS A DIFFERENT DETROIT THE CORE OF THE CITY’S CENTER IS ALIVE WITH NEW BUSINESSES AND NEW RESIDENTS, THINGS TO DO AND PLACES TO SEE.

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Akron Convention & Visitors Bureau / John S. Knight Center77 East Mill Street, Akron, OH 44308(330) 374-8900 / (800) 245-4254; Fax: (330) 374-8971www.johnsknightcenter.orgVP of Sales: Dirk Breiding The Center of All America® City

Akron – set among the rolling hills of the Old Connecticut Western Reserve and along the shores of the Ohio and Erie Canalway. The John S. Knight Center is downtown Akron’s showcase for great events. State-of-the-art video conferencing and stream-ing systems, onsite skilled support/service staff, full-service catering; 16 meeting rooms; 12,000-sq.-ft. ballroom; 30,000-sq.-ft. exhibition hall (41,000 sq. ft. total exhibit space); 12,000 sq. ft. of banquet space; an additional 12,600 sq. ft. of meeting space; 22,000-sq.-ft. lobby, highlighted by distinctive glass rotunda and spiral staircase. 5,400 hotel rooms county-wide. PAGE

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Alerus Center1200 42nd Street South, Grand Forks, ND 58201(701) 792-1200www.aleruscenter.comConference Sales Manager: Terry Anderson

Alerus Center is Grand Forks’ premier entertainment and convention facility. The Conference Center at Alerus Center offers 160,000 sq. ft. of convention and tradeshow space, a 20,000-sq.-ft. pre-function hallway, 12 individual meeting rooms totaling 11,000 sq. ft., a 30,000-sq.-ft. ballroom with a 22 ft. high of ceiling, a 100,000-sq.-ft. tradeshow floor with state-of-the-art acoustical design, and a full-service kitchen. Connected to Alerus Center is Canad Inns Destination Centre Grand Forks, which offers 201 guestrooms and the largest indoor waterpark in North Dakota.

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Austin Convention Center500 E. Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX 78701(512) 404-4200; Fax: (512) 404-4220www.austinconventioncenter.comDirector of Sales: Amy HarrisLive Music Capital of the World

A LEED® Gold certified, technologically advanced convention center located near downtown’s famous entertainment districts. Multi-level facility spans six city blocks; features 369,132 sq. ft. of meeting/exhibit space, including five column-free, contiguous exhibit halls (247,052 sq. ft. of total exhibit space), seven ballrooms (40,510 sq. ft. is largest) and 54 meeting rooms. Complimentary high-speed, high-density wireless services throughout; onsite engineers; proven ability to handle 7,000 simultaneous connections. Pre-function spaces offer downtown views. Pedestrian walkway connects 3rd and 4th levels. Close to 7,500 downtown hotel rooms.

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Boise Centre850 W. Front Street, Boise, ID 83702(208) 336-8900; Fax: (208) 336-8803www.boisecentre.comDirector of Marketing and Sales: Cliff Clinger

Located just seven minutes from the airport, Boise Centre is Idaho’s largest convention, meeting and tradeshow facility, with 50,000 sq. ft. of meeting space and 29 meeting rooms. The facility is in the heart of a compact, walkable, downtown filled with restaurants, shops, microbreweries, cultural attractions and entertainment venues. An expansion of the convention center is under-way that will add 36,000 sq. ft. of space by September 2016. Planners will have at their dis-posal, a new ballroom to seat 800, eight flexible meeting rooms and two levels of pre-function, lobby space. Boise Centre features full-service catering, AV services, high-speed Internet, Wi-Fi connections throughout, extensive recycling and sustainability programs. PAGE

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Bridge View Center102 Church Street, Ottumwa, IA 52501(641) 684-7000www.bridgeviewcenter.comSales and Marketing Manager: Scott M. Fraise

Located on the banks of the Des Moines River, the Bridge View Center is the crown jewel of the City of Ottumwa. Opened in 2007, the 92,000-sq.-ft. complex features an Expo Hall, adjoining conference/meeting space and a state-of the art theater. The Expo Hall is 30,000 sq. ft. and can be divided into three 10,000 sq. ft. sections, each able to accommodate up to 500 guests for a banquet or meeting. The conference space is divisible into five smaller conference rooms or one large 7,000-sq.-ft. room. Bridge View’s 665-capacity theater is ideal for general sessions and lectures; it features state-of-the-art, multi-format video projection and sound system. PAGE

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Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex2100 Richard Arrington Jr Boulevard NorthBirmingham, AL 35203(205) 458-8400www.bjcc.orgDirector of Sales and Marketing: Susette Hunter

Alabama’s largest convention facility, one of the best values in the South, offers 220,000+ sq. ft. of exhibition space, over 100,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, 90 meeting rooms, a 25,000-sq.-ft. ballroom, 18,000-seat arena, 2,800-seat concert hall and The Forum, a 10-story tower featuring high-tech meeting rooms. A 3,800-sq.-ft. broadcast studio offers live TV and satellite uplink capabilities. There are 1,051 onsite hotel rooms. Attractions: Birmingham Museum of Art, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, award-winning Robert Trent Jones Golf courses.

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Atlantic City Convention Center1 Convention Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 (609) 449-7136; (888) 222-3683 Fax: (609) 345-3685www.atlanticcitynj.com • meetinac.com Vice President, Convention Sales: Gary Musich Your Northeast Business Address

A year-round destination with all the amenities you expect from a premier resort: 20,000 first-class hotel rooms (8,000 committable), top entertainment, golf, shopping, world-class dining and 11 casinos. The Atlantic City Convention Center is a bright, modern facility accommodating meetings and expos of all sizes, four contiguous exhibit halls (486,600 sq. ft.); 32,000 sq. ft. of pre-function space; 109,100 total sq. ft. meeting space; 45 meeting rooms including a 29,400-sq.-ft. ballroom; free WiFi; voice/data communica-tions; green facility – single-roof solar systems, and aggressive recycling and energy-savings programs.

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Caesars Palace3570 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109(855) 633-8238CaesarsMeansBusiness.com

Caesars Palace is celebrating its 50th anniversary. With more than 300,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, Caesars Palace has the capacity to host groups of all sizes. Special events can be held at the five-acre Garden of the Gods pool oasis, Qua Baths & Spa, and suites reaching up to 13,000 sq. ft. The 4,000-seat Colosseum at Caesars Palace is home to world-famous headliners such as Elton John, Celine Dion and Mariah Carey. Enhancements include the newly renovated Julius Tower, formerly the Roman Tower, including 587 mod-ern guestrooms; MR CHOW, a luxurious restaurant featuring Beijing cuisine; the 75,000-sq.-ft. OMNIA nightclub; and Montecristo Cigar Bar. PAGE

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Century Center South Bend120 South St. Joseph Street, South Bend, IN 46601(574) 235-9711www.centurycenter.orgDirector of Sales & Marketing: Crista Tompson Unique Architecture. Exceptional Experiences.

The Century Center, built on the banks of the West Race canal, overlooks the St. Joseph River and is attached to the 11-acre Island Pavilion, completed in May 2013, as well as the 292-room DoubleTree by Hilton, renovated in 2013. The Century Center features over 75,000 sq. ft. of convention space, including a 25,000-sq.-ft. Convention Hall that can be split into two smaller halls, 41,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, a 700-seat theater, 16,640-sq.-ft. ballroom and 18 meeting rooms. The 12,000-sq.-ft. Discovery Ballroom can be separated into two equal halls. Free basic WiFi available. Main entrance renovated in 2013, lighting retrofit completed in 2013 and carpet replacement completed in 2014. PAGE

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The Classic Center300 North Thomas Street, Athens, GA 30601(706) 208-0900www.classiccenter.comDirector of Sales: Maureen Baker Be Impressed

The Classic Center convention center and performing arts theater in vibrant downtown Athens completed its $24 million expansion in February 2013. The expansion doubled the size of the center’s exhibit hall to 56,000 sq. ft. and included construction of a new 8,000-sq.-ft. atrium. The center can now accommodate groups of up to 6,000. Overall func-tion space of 110,590 sq. ft. includes a 55,610-sq.-ft. main exhibit hall and a 17,000-sq.-ft. ballroom. The theater seats 2,100. With 2,443 hotel rooms citywide, Atlanta is home to the Georgia Museum of Art, State Botanical Garden of Georgia, 55 restaurants, and 40 taverns and nightclubs. PAGE

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THE NEW COBO CENTER

cobocenter.com | Downtown Detroitan managed facility

We are not done yet – $279 Million Renovation is nearly complete and brings with it lots of head-turning additions: The new 40,000 sq. ft. Grand Riverview Ballroom with floor to ceiling views of the Detroit River and over 50,000 sq. ft. of flex space. An Outdoor Event Plaza facing the downtown skyline, connected to a terrace overlooking the river.

723,000 sq. ft. of Exhibit Space. More robust technology, with Free WiFi and enough connectivity for 30,000 simultaneous users. Spectacular Outdoor Video Walls – 3X as large as billboards. An In-house Broadcast Studio with a soundstage and satellite uplink to distribute your meeting content to stakeholders.

Voted Best Sports City in the U.S. by USA Today, Detroit is home to the Lions, Tigers and Red Wings – all ashort walk from Cobo. The Red Wings will move to a new arena and event center in The District Detroit.

Our Riverfront – which of course is right outside Cobo – has just been voted one of the Best 10 Riverfronts in the Country by USA today.

Retail is popping, including the first Midwest Boutique for John Varvatos just a few blocks away and Shinola and Willys in Midtown, just a short ride up the soon to open M-1 RAIL Streetcar. (2016)

Over 30 new restaurants and bars have opened within walking distance and no more than a 5-minute ride away.

COBO CENTERGreatness comes from within.

OTHER CITIES CAN TOUT GREAT VIEWS

AND RESTAURANTS LIKE US. SPECTACULAR

BALLROOMS AND MEETING SPACE. WIFI

AND FOOD COURTS. BUT WHAT THIS TOWN AND THIS CENTER HAVE, IS CHARACTER. AND THAT COMES FROM WITHIN.

THAT’S WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT.

SO, WHAT WE WANT TO SAY IS THANK YOU.

FOR BELIEVING IN THE ABILITY OF AN

ENTIRE CITY TO TURN AROUND.

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1 Rendering of Cobo Center Riverside Entrance (now open)

2 South Atrium Renovation

3 Outdoor Video Walls

4 Shinola City Clock

THIS IS A DIFFERENT DETROIT THE CORE OF THE CITY’S CENTER IS ALIVE WITH NEW BUSINESSES AND NEW RESIDENTS, THINGS TO DO AND PLACES TO SEE.

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Cobo Center1 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48226(313) 877-8777; Fax: (313) 877-8577www.cobocenter.comDirector of Sales: Greg DeSandy

Overlooking the Detroit River and our international neighbor, the Cobo Center’s elegant ban-quet rooms and over 100 meeting rooms total 200,000 sq. ft., accommodating from 25 to 2,500 attendees. The Center is physically linked to all downtown Detroit hotels and enter-tainment districts by the Detroit People Mover on the fourth floor, and an elevated railway system and station. The Grand Ballroom is 40,000 sq. ft., dividable with a retractable wall. Features 40-foot ceiling height with built-in rigging points, color-programmable LEDs and 21,000 sq. ft. of meeting space below the ballroom. Cobo Center is completing Phase 3 of its $279 million renovation in 2015. PAGE

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Connecticut Convention Center100 Columbus BoulevardHartford, CT 06103(860) 249-6000; Fax: (860) 249-6161www.ctconventions.comDirector of Sales & Marketing: Michele HughesThe CENTER of it all

The views are stunning, the space is immense, and the ease of booking an event is superior. 205,000 sq. ft. of meeting/exhibit space, dramatic riverfront setting, accessible to 23+ million peo-ple within a 2-1/2 hour drive; 19 meeting rooms; 40,000-sq.-ft. ballroom; 180,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space/140,000-sq.-ft. main exhibit hall; 3,200-seat ballroom; attached to 409-room Marriott Hotel; 700 rooms (downtown); 6,500 rooms (within 30 miles). Attractions: Front Street District; The Old State House; Wadsworth Atheneum; Mystic Seaport & Marinelife Aquarium; and Essex Valley Railroad.

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Colorado Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau515 S Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903(800) 888-4748 x132; Fax: (719) 635-4968www.VisitCOS.comSenior Director of Convention Sales: Kathy Reak

In Colorado Springs, the views of Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak are as inspirational as your keynote speaker. There are 55+ area attractions, spectacular scenery, seven full-service proper-ties and 5,000 convention guestrooms (14,500 hotel rooms citywide). Groups can visit the U.S. Olympic Training Center, Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, The Broadmoor Pikes Peak Cog Railway and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Downtown Colorado Springs is an inviting, historic shopping, dining and entertainment district, while Old Colorado City is a charming mountain town directly west of Colorado Springs. The Colorado Springs Marriott just completed a $3.5 million renovation, and The Broadmoor welcomes groups to the new Seven Falls Soaring Adventure. PAGE

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Cox Convention CenterOne Myriad Gardens, Oklahoma City, OK 73102(405) 602-8500; Fax: (405) 602-8505www.coxconventioncenter.comDirector of Sales and Marketing: Tim Linville

Spanning more than one million sq. ft. and four city blocks, this complex is located at the heart of downtown Oklahoma City, a city both accommodating and affordable. Multipurpose venue hosts everything from intimate meetings to major conventions, tradeshows, concerts and sporting events. 27 meeting rooms; 25,000-sq.-ft. ballroom; 100,000-sq.-ft. exhibit hall; 15,000-seat arena. Free WiFi available; Internet access speeds up to one Gb; 1,400 of Oklahoma City’s 15,000+ hotel rooms are across the street. From arts and adventure to cowboy culture and family fun, Oklahoma City offers an eclectic mix of heritage and hotspots. PAGE

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David L. Lawrence Convention Center1000 Ft. Duquesne Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15222(412) 325-6174; Fax: (412) 565-6104www.pittsburghcc.comDirector of Sales & Marketing: Debbie SmuckerBuilt Green. Working Green. Every Day!

Located in downtown Pittsburgh’s cultural district along the Allegheny River, the envi-ronmentally smart, Gold/Platinum LEED® certified, SMG-managed David L. Lawrence Convention Center features 313,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space with 37 loading docks, 53 meet-ing rooms and a 31,000-sq.-ft. ballroom. The center’s dynamic architectural design offers breathtaking views, open terraces and column-free space. Technology: 1Gb circuit with 100Mb backup, single-mode fiber optic backbone, multi-mode fiber, CAT6 (copper) cabling, robust Wi-Fi network that supports high bandwidth and high density requirements.

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Greater Columbus Convention Center400 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43215(614) 827-2500; (800) 626-0241; Fax: (614) 827-2659www.columbusconventions.comSenior Director of Sales: Sherry Chambers, CMP, CTA

The SMG-managed Greater Columbus Convention Center is located within a day’s drive and hour’s flight of the majority of the nation’s population. The GCCC houses four contiguous exhibit halls (336,000 sq. ft. contiguous, 410,000 sq. ft. within facility), 65 meeting rooms and three ballrooms, including the 74,000-sq.-ft. Battelle Grand, the largest multipurpose ballroom in Ohio. Connected by enclosed walkway to five hotels; about 26,000 hotel rooms citywide; dozens of res-taurants, bars, theaters, galleries, sports and concert venues in walking distance. A $125 million expansion and renovation has begun and will conclude in 2017, adding nearly 37,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space and 10,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. PAGE

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Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau 701 Brickell Avenue, Ste. 2700, Miami, FL 33131 (305) 539-3071MiamiMeetings.comSVP, Convention Sales: Ita Moriarty [email protected]

Greater Miami is a vibrant area whose renowned neighborhoods include South Beach, Coconut Grove and Little Havana. Among the area’s major attractions are American Airlines Arena, Pérez Art Museum Miami, MiMo in North Beach, Bal Harbour and two national parks: Biscayne National Preserve and Everglades National Park. There are a total of 50,134 hotel rooms, and the Miami Worldcenter will add an 1,800-room Marriott Marquis when it opens in 2020. The Convention Center currently offers 500,000 sq. ft. of total exhibit space and 81 meeting rooms. The Greater Miami CVB offers groups banners, airport signs, destination material, regis-tration personnel services, website, promotions and more. PAGE

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Duke Energy Convention Center525 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202(513) 419-7300; Fax: (513) 419-7327www.duke-energycenter.comDirector of Sales & Marketing: Justin Markle

The Global Spectrum-managed Duke Energy Convention Center is located in the heart of Downtown Cincinnati, and can be easily accessed from I-71, I-74 and I-75. Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is just 10 minutes away. Featuring over 750,000 sq. ft. of exhibit, meeting and entertainment space, the Duke Energy Convention Center is flanked by more than $2 billion in new infrastructure, including the new Fountain Square entertainment district and more than 3,000 hotel rooms within three blocks of the Center. Catering by Ovations; audiovisual by Prestige AV & Creative Services. Onsite Green Team dedicated to sustainability initiatives. PAGE

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Indiana Convention Center100 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46225(317) 262-3400www.ICCLOS.comDirector of Sales and Marketing: Linda Addaman

The Indiana Convention Center is surrounded by 7,100 hotel rooms by major brands such as Marriott, Westin, Hyatt, Hilton and Conrad. The walkable downtown is in proximity to more than 200 restaurants and clubs, as well as such points of interest as the State Capitol, Union Station, Circle Centre Mall, Victory Field and Bankers Life Fieldhouse. A recent $275 million expansion of the Center nearly doubled its size to offer 566,600 sq. ft. of contiguous exhibit space in 11 halls, as well as 71 meeting rooms, 49 loading docks and three ball-rooms. Connected to the center is Lucas Oil Stadium, offering an additional 183,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space and 12 meeting rooms. PAGE

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Hawaii Convention Center 1801 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815(808) 943-3500; Fax: (808) 943-3099hawaiiconvention.com Vice President, Meet Hawai`i Citywide Sales & Marketing: Vickie Omura

Honolulu’s Hawaii Convention Center is a spectacular, open-air structure that combines the lat-est in cutting-edge technology with an authentic Hawaiian ambience. It includes a 200,000-sq.-ft. exhibit hall divisible into three halls, a 35,000-sq.-ft. registration lobby, a 35,000-sq.-ft. ballroom, 47 meeting rooms, simultaneous translation rooms and two presentation theaters with tiered seating for 788. Tech features include an extensive fiber-optic and Cat-5 infrastructure with connection points in all meeting spaces and common areas. The Hawai‘i Convention Center is located just eight miles from the airport, surrounded by 30,000 hotel rooms, museums, cultural centers and more than 100 diverse dine-around options. PAGE

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Exhibit Hall: 150,000 sq. ft.

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Iowa Events Center730 Third Street, Des Moines, IA 50309(515) 564-8000; Fax: (515) 564-8001www.iowaeventscenter.com

The Iowa Events Center combines three venues: Wells Fargo Arena, Hy-Vee Hall and Community Choice Credit Union. The 14,400-sq.-ft. Hy-Vee Hall Meeting Room Level can be divided into a minimum of three spaces, and a maximum of eight individual meeting rooms. Level 1 also has 7,300 sq. ft. of pre-function space. Level 2 consists of 150,000 sq. ft. of continuous exhibition space (divisible into three) and 16,400 sq. ft. of pre-function space. The Community Choice Credit Union’s meeting room level (Level 3) consists of 27,975 sq. ft. of space broken into 21 separate meeting rooms, directly accessible to the Skywalk. Level 4 is home to Iowa’s largest ball-room at 28,730 sq. ft., with 13,400 sq. ft. of pre-function space. Catering by Ovations. PAGE

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Irving Convention & Visitors Bureau500 W. Las Colinas Boulevard, Irving, TX 75039(866) 421-4379www.irvingtexas.comVice President, Sales and Services: Lori Fojtasek

Located adjacent to DFW International Airport and Downtown Dallas and just minutes from Love Field, Irving, TX is an ideal meeting destination. Irving boasts more than 75 hotels with more than 12,000 guestrooms, including luxury, full-service, extended-stay and limited-service accommoda-tion options. The 275,000-sq.-ft. Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas offers nearly 100,000 sq. ft. of meeting and exhibit space, includes a column-free exhibit hall, elegant ballrooms, separate breakout rooms and pre-function areas with views of the Dallas and Las Colinas skyline. Situated in Irving’s Las Colinas Urban Center, the convention center is just one phase of a mixed-use entertainment district that will be completed in 2017. PAGE

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Durham Convention Center301 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC 27701(919) 956-9404www.durhamconventioncenter.comGeneral Manager: Jennifer Noble Downtown Durham’s Premier Meeting & Event Destination

The Durham Convention Center offers 35,000 sq. ft. of flexible space to accommodate from 5-1,500 meeting attendees. The venue houses a 14,500-sq.-ft. Grand Ballroom, a 1,800-seat theater and eight meeting rooms that can be converted into 17. The Durham Convention Center is located steps away from the Carolina Theater and near the Durham Performing Arts Center, a nationally respected arts center. Attendees can enjoy unique res-taurants, shopping, art galleries, museums or a baseball game at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. A 189-room Marriott is available for groups, and a 125-room 21C hotel and 53-room Durham Hotel recently opened. PAGE

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The International Centre6900 Airport Road, Suite 120 Mississauga, ON. L4V 1E8 (905) 677-6131; (800) 567-1199; Fax: (905) 677-3089www.internationalcentre.com Director of Sales: Sandra Martin There’s Something Happening Here!

Located three minutes from Toronto Pearson International Airport, The International Centre offers 548,000 sq. ft. of expansive and versatile function space, an exceptional culinary experience and a team of dedicated and knowledgeable professionals, many with CEM and CMP designations. Thirty-three meeting rooms, 125,500-sq.-ft. main exhibit hall, 48,000 sq. ft. of conference center space. State-of-the-industry AV equipment built in, ultra high-speed Internet, complimentary WiFi in the Grand Lobby. Forty brand-name hotels nearby, providing over 10,000 rooms. Recently completed Phase 1 of a $7 million improvement project that renovated Hall 1, added a new Connector building to Hall 5 and more. PAGE

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Jacob K. Javits Convention Center655 West 34th Street, New York, NY 10001(212) 216-2000; Fax: (212) 216-2588www.javitscenter.comSVP Sales & Marketing: Doreen GuerinMarketplace for the World

New York City is the cultural, finance, fashion, publishing and entertainment capital of the world with 28,000 restaurants and 100,000+ hotel rooms citywide. The Javits Convention Center’s glass-enclosed structure, located in Manhattan’s Hudson Yards, stretches five city blocks and divisible into 10 self-contained halls. The addition of a column-free exhibit hall increases the total gross square footage of exhibition space to 840,000 on four levels; 160,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; 40 permanent, 53 multi-purpose meeting rooms. WiFi service is available throughout building.

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Kansas City Convention Center 301 West 13th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105(800) 821-7060; Fax: (816) 513-5001www.kcconvention.comDirector of Sales: Gemma Zook

An energetic city forged by a rich history, Kansas City has a central location, is highly affordable and is brimming with eclectic cuisine, swinging jazz, one-of-a-kind museums, a thriving arts scene and fantastic shopping. One million-sq.-ft. Kansas City Convention Center accommodates everything from mid-sized meetings to citywide conventions – 388,800-sq.-ft., column-free exhibit space, 142,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, 46,484-sq.-ft. state-of-the-art Grand Ballroom, 48 meeting rooms. Arena houses 7,316 permanent seats, 2,405 seats on risers plus capacity for 1,000 theater-style on main floor. 946 guest-rooms nearby; 3,500 downtown hotel rooms; 26,000 citywide. PAGE

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Las Cruces Convention Center680 East University Avenue, Las Cruces, NM 88001 (575) 526-0100; Fax: (575) 526-0103www.meetinlascruces.comSales & Marketing Manager: Patrick Drake

The LEED Gold-certified Las Cruces Convention Center, operated by Spectra Venue Management, is 55,000 sq. ft. with just over 30,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. The facility features a 14,500-sq.-ft. exhibition hall as well as a nearly 9,000-sq.-ft. ballroom. There are six breakout rooms with nearly 3,000 sq. ft. of space, as well as 5,000 sq. ft. outdoor space. Free WiFi for all attendees is accessible throughout the facility, with the fastest Internet speed available. The Convention Center is in proximity of restaurants, entertain-ment, and shopping, and there are over 2,500 hotel rooms within a six-mile radius.

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Los Angeles Convention Center1201 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90015(213) 741-1151; Fax: (213) 765-4440lacclink.comVice President, Sales & Marketing: Ellen SchwartzCommitted to Excellence

The Los Angeles Convention Center attracts millions of visitors annually and is renowned inter-nationally as a prime site for conventions, tradeshows and exhibitions. Located in the cultural, business and entertainment mecca of Downtown Los Angeles, the LACC is the largest U.S. convention center to achieve LEED Gold EB-OM recertification. The facility offers multifunctional event space, advanced technological functionality and first-class service. The LACC houses 867,000 sq. ft. of event space, including 64 meeting rooms; large exhibit halls — 346,890-sq.-ft. South Hall and 210,685-sq.-ft. West Hall; and a newly renovated 299-seat theater. Neighboring the LACC is downtown L.A.’s sports and entertainment district, L.A. LIVE. PAGE

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Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau101 S. Spring Street, 4th Floor, Little Rock, AR 72201(501) 376-4781; (800) 844-4781www.LittleRockMeetings.comVice President Sales & Services: Alan SimsMeetings are better with a Southern accent

As the state capital, Little Rock is renowned for its hospitality, culture and charm. There are approximately 9,500 rooms in the greater Little Rock metropolitan area. Major local attrac-tions include the William J. Clinton Presidential Center & Park, Arkansas Arts Center, Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, Old State House Museum, and Heifer International and Heifer Village. The Statehouse Convention Center offers 82,892 sq. ft. total exhibit space; 16 meeting rooms. The 418-room Little Rock Marriott is physically connected to the Convention Center. Additionally, Arkansas’s premier performing arts facility, the Robinson Center, is currently undergoing a $70 million re-imagining and expansion that will be completed in November 2016. PAGE

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Meadowlands Exposition Center355 Plaza Drive, Secaucus, NJ 07094(201) 330-7773; (800) 400-3976; Fax: (201) 330-1172www.mecexpo.com Regional General Manager: Robin Cuneo Everything you need, exactly where you want it. Your cost effective alternative to NYC

With an outstanding location five miles outside Manhattan, the Meadowlands Exposition Center is accessible to public transportation and major highways and only minutes from Newark Liberty Airport. 61,000 sq. ft. of continuous exhibition space; five seminar rooms. 65,000 sq. ft. of meeting/exhibition space, including five meeting rooms; theater seating: 6,000. Internet, Wifi, and all audio/visual needs; onsite decorator. Catering for up to 5,000. 1,500+ hotel rooms. Free parking. Attractions: MetLife Stadium, IZOD Center, Meadowlands Racetrack, Secaucus Outlet Center, 25+ restaurants, 16 movie screens, health club.

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Meet Puerto RicoOchoa Building, 500 Tanca St., Suite 402, San Juan, PR 00901 (800) 875-4765; Fax: (787) 725-2133www.meetpuertorico.com Vice President of Business Development and Sales: Joyce Martínez

Puerto Rico offers 1.2 million sq. ft. of state-of-the-art conference facilities, breathtaking natural attractions, championship golfing, resort spas and sizzling nightlife and casinos. The experts at Meet Puerto Rico, MPR, have liaisons to more than 250 members and can arrange luxury group accommodations and itineraries, gather proposals, coordinate site inspections and more. Recent hotel openings include the Hyatt House San Juan located in the Convention Center District and the luxurious Condado Vanderbuilt Hotel in the Condado area. The $29.7 million Hyatt Place San Juan, located in the Puerto Rico Convention District adjacent to the recently opened Hyatt House San Juan, debuted in the first quarter of 2016.

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Miami Beach Convention Center 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 14303(305) 673-7311; Fax: (305) 673-7435www.MiamiBeachConvention.com Director of Sales and Marketing: Ileana Garcia

Spanning four city blocks of palm tree-lined streets and located in the heart of the electrifying and historic South Beach/Art Deco District, the Miami Beach Convention Center is truly an event planner’s paradise. With white sandy beaches just a few blocks away, terrific Lincoln Road shopping, award-winning restaurants and an exciting nightlife scene, the Convention Center is the choice for your next meeting, convention or tradeshow. Function space includes 502,000 sq. ft. of total exhibit space split into four halls, a 21,252-sq.-ft. ballroom, 70 breakout rooms and a 430-seat theater. The Convention Center is surrounded by 3,000 walkable hotel rooms and is just 11 miles from Miami International Airport. PAGE

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Mobile Convention Center One South Water Street, Mobile, AL 36602(251) 208-2001www.mobileconventions.comDirector Sales & Marketing: Cheryl Ann Gee Service, Style, Success

Winner of numerous architectural awards, the Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center takes full advantage of its waterfront setting with outdoor terraces, riverwalks and expan-sive riverfront windows affording panoramic views from pre-function areas. The facility offers 319,000 sq. ft. of function space, including a 100,000-sq.-ft. Main Exhibit Hall, 15,000-sq.-ft. ballroom and 18 breakout rooms. Mobile Bay is home to numerous unique attractions such as USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, the Gulf Coast Exploreum, Bellingrath Gardens and Home, Civil War Trail and more.

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Monona Terrace Convention CenterOne John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI 53703(608) 261-4000; Fax: (608) 261-4049www.mononaterrace.comSales/Event Services Manager: Laura Cornell, CMPWhere Business and Inspiration Meet

Located in heart of Madison’s vibrant downtown on the shore of Lake Monona, this Frank Lloyd Wright-designed, spectacular five-level structure features public promenades, meeting rooms with striking lake views, extensive rooftop gardens and the attached 240-room Hilton Madison (1,000+ rooms within walking distance); 250,000 sq. ft., including 85,000 sq. ft. of meeting/exhibit space; 23 meeting rooms; 40,000-sq.-ft. main exhibit hall; 5,540-sq.-ft., 320-seat Lecture Hall; 14,000-sq.-ft. ballroom. 68,000 sq. ft. of rooftop gardens available for events. Wireless access throughout – Internet 2 access; business center, gift shop, art/exhibit area and expansive areas for registration/information needs. PAGE

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Montego Bay Convention CentreRose Hall, 18 Queens DriveMontego Bay, St. James, Jamaica, West Indies(876) 622-9330; Fax: (876) 622-9360www.mobaycentre.comSenior Sales and Marketing Manager: Michelle Parkes A World Class Convention Centre in the Heart of Jamaica

A beautiful, lively island, Montego Bay offers a memorable experience for meeting attendees; excellent hotels, inns and guest houses; and great golf, music and a vibrant culture. With an oceanfront location and breathtaking views, the state-of-the-art Montego Bay Convention Centre features 132,000 sq. ft. of meeting, exhibition, ballroom and plenary space, including: 56,788 sq. ft. of dedicated exhibition space; a 18,845-sq.-ft. ballroom; nine meeting rooms; 6,000-seat theater; a large, full-service kitchen within the facility; and 4,000 nearby hotel rooms. PAGE

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Muskogee Civic Center425 Boston Street, Muskogee, OK 74401(918) 684-6363; Fax: (918) 684-6364www.muskogeeciviccenter.com

Located in the heart of Muskogee, OK, the Muskogee Civic Center offers over 8,500 sq. ft. of versatile meeting space between six meeting rooms of various sizes. In addition, the arena floor consists of 8,568 sq. ft., making it ideal for larger meetings, tradeshows and banquets for corporate gatherings. Seating capacities are 3,710 theater-style, 845 class-room-style. The Muskogee Civic Center offers audiovisual equipment, a portable sound system and a public marquee. Approximately 1,000 hotel rooms are in proximity.

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Ocean Center Convention Center 101 North Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32118 (386) 254-4524; (386) 254-4512www.oceancenter.comAssistant Director/Director of Marketing: Angela DanielsThe great Florida venue!

Located at the core of Daytona Beach, the Ocean Center Convention Center is just steps away from the Atlantic Ocean and 10 minutes from Daytona International Airport. The center houses 160,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, a 9,050-seat arena, 12,000-sq.-ft. ballroom and 32 meeting rooms. Ocean Walk Shoppes directly across the street offers dining and entertainment featuring Sloppy Joes’, Johnny Rockets, Bubba Gump’s Shrimp Company and other establishments. The Ocean Center is adjacent to Daytona Lagoon Waterpark and Entertainment Complex and to Peabody Auditorium offering concerts, Broadway shows and other entertainment throughout the year. PAGE

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New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center900 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70130(504) 582-3000; Fax: (504) 582-3032mccno.comDirector of Sales: Elaine Williams, [email protected] meeting, any size.

The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is located in the Warehouse/Arts District, in walking distance to 20,000 hotel rooms and the historic French Quarter. Among many local highlights are Harrah’s Casino, the Audubon Zoo, Aquarium and IMAX theater and Mardi Gras World. New at the Center is The Great Hall, a 60,300-sq.-ft. divisible, column-free ballroom. The Center houses 1.1 million sq. ft. of exhibit space, 140 meeting rooms and 4,000 theater seats; 1 gigabyte fiber optic Internet backbone that is 100% redundant. The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is embarking on an ambitious new venture that will revitalize the City’s riverfront: the 47-acre Convention Center District Development Project. PAGE

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Orange County Convention CenterWest Concourse – 9800 International Drive, South Concourse – 9899 International Drive, North Concourse – 9400 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32819(407) 685-9800, (800) 345-9845; Fax: (407) 685-9876www.occc.netDirector of Sales: Rodney Gutierrez, CMP

The second-largest convention center in the nation, the award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) is known as “The Center of Hospitality, where it’s all about your experience.” The facility offers seven million total sq. ft. of meeting space, including 2.1 million sq. ft. of total exhibition space, 74 meeting rooms/235 breakout meeting rooms and the 62,182-sq.-ft. Valencia Room (largest ballroom). Additionally, the OCCC boasts a 2,643-seat theater, a 160-seat lecture hall and state-of-the-art technology. Directly connected by pedestrian bridge to 5,000 luxury guestrooms.

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Oregon Convention Center777 NE MLK Jr. Blvd., Portland, OR 97232(503) 235-7575; Fax: (503) 731-7802www.oregoncc.orgDeputy Director: Matt Pizzuti

The one million-sq.-ft. Oregon Convention Center (OCC) houses 255,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, 52 meeting rooms and the 34,200-sq.-ft. Portland Ballroom. High ceilings accommodate audio-visual; Internet and electrical power connections throughout meeting, ballrooms, lobbies and exhibit hall space. Major convention hotels include the 478-room Doubletree Hotel by Hilton and the 782-room Portland Hilton and Executive Towers, with 5,000 additional rooms in the downtown. The OCC recently added 6,500 solar panels to its roof, expanded seating sections in the Stir, Bistro and Lounge, and updated all lighting in Oregon and Portland Ballrooms, loading dock and garage to LED lighting. PAGE

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Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau 300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101 (800) 307-7977; Fax: (626) 795-9656PasadenaMeetings.com Senior Director of Sales & Marketing: Jeanne O’Grady

Pasadena offers groups year-long warm weather, five-star accommodations, endless shop-ping and entertainment options, and more restaurants per capita than New York City. There are over 2,500 guestrooms citywide, more than 1,200 of which are within walking distance of the Pasadena Convention Center. The expanded Pasadena Convention Center features a 55,000-sq.-ft. exhibit hall (expandable to 80,000 sq. ft.), a newly restored 17,000-sq.-ft. his-toric exhibit hall, 25,000-sq.-ft. ballroom, 29 meeting rooms, 3,000-seat Civic Auditorium and a 22,000-sq.-ft. outdoor plaza. Major local attractions include the Historic Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena Playhouse, Norton Simon Museum and Pacific Asia Museum. PAGE

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Pennsylvania Convention Center1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107(215) 418-4700www.meetphl.comPresident and CEO: Julie Coker GrahamThe Complete Package

The LEED-certified Pennsylvania Convention Center features one million sq. ft. of sale-able space, the ability to host two major tradeshows simultaneously, 82 meeting rooms, 528,000 sq. ft. of contiguous exhibit space, two ballrooms (including the 55,408-sq.-ft. Terrace Ballroom) and a Grand Hall housed in the historic Reading Railroad train shed. More than 9,000 hotel rooms are within a 15-minute walk of the center, whose North Broad Street entrance connects to the Avenue of the Arts and Museum Mile. Nearby are the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Rodin Museum, Franklin Institute and other major cultural institutions. PAGE

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Phoenix Convention Center & Venues 100 North Third Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004(602) 262-6225; (800) 282-4842www.PhoenixConventionCenter.comDirector of Sales: Debbi FosheeIn the Heart of Downtown: Enjoy Our Space, Explore Our City

The award-winning Phoenix Convention Center & Venues is within walking distance of shopping, entertainment, sports and theater venues, and is just four miles from Sky Harbor International Airport. There are more than 3,000 hotel rooms within walking distance of the center and more that 6,000 hotel rooms located along the Metro Light Rail System. Named one of the top-10 convention center facilities in the country, PCC&V offers more than 900,000 sq. ft. of meeting and exhibit space, including a 312,500-sq.-ft. main exhibit hall and a 46,000-sq.-ft. ball-room — all complemented by the 2,312-seat Symphony Hall and the 1,364-seat historic Orpheum Theatre.

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Puerto Rico Convention Center100 Convention Boulevard San Juan, PR (800) 875-4765; (773) 654-1758; Fax: (787) 725-2133www.prconvention.com Senior Director of Sales: Rosa M. Luke

The Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport is just 13 minutes from the Puerto Rico Convention Center, which is surrounded by 1,887 guestrooms within a three-mile radius, and the attractions of Old San Juan. PRCC features 600,000 sq. ft. of total space and can accommodate groups of up to 10,000. Signature wave-like roofline and a 13-story glass curtain offer spectacular views of the San Juan Bay and area beaches. Offers 152,700 sq. ft. of exhibition space, a 39,500-sq.-ft. ballroom, and 36,200 sq. ft. of additional meeting space, including 15 separate meeting rooms on two levels, divisible into 28 breakout rooms. The PRCC has unveiled a new solar energy array that is one of the largest green initiatives of its kind on the island. PAGE

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Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau10 Memorial Boulevard, Providence, RI 02903(401) 456-0200; Fax: (401) 351-2090GoProvidence.com Vice President of Sales & Services: Thomas Riel, CASE

Compact, convenient and walkable, Providence, RI, is known for its rich history, world-class din-ing and stunning architecture. The Rhode Island Convention Center (RICC), hotels, great restau-rants, and eclectic shopping are all within blocks of each other. Providence is easily accessible by air, rail or highway, and about 25% of the United States’ population lives within 500 miles of the city. There are 2,200 hotel rooms citywide. Major local attractions include Historic Newport, Providence Performing Arts Center, Providence Place, RISD Museum, Roger Williams Park Zoo and WaterFire Providence. The RICC offers 167,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, 137,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, 23 meeting rooms and a 20,000-sq.-ft. ballroom. PAGE

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Roland E. Powell Convention Center4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842(800) 626-2326; Fax: (410) 289-0058www.ococean.comDirector of Sales & Marketing: R. Frederick Wise, CHAE

Ocean City, MD, offers some of the world’s best golf courses, a free beach, seasonal festivals and fishing. Its contemporary convention center has expanded to 214,000 sq. ft. of meeting/exhibition space with 25 meeting rooms including two executive boardrooms; a 45,000-sq.-ft. Main Exhibit Hall (76,000 sq. ft. total exhibit space); and a 30,000-sq.-ft. Grand Ballroom with 35-ft. ceilings and panoramic bay-views. Offers wireless Internet and 1,000+ free parking spaces. Ocean City Information & Welcome Center onsite; catering and beverage services; 9,500 hotel rooms and 29,000 rentable condos. Located 28 miles from Salisbury-Ocean City Airport. PAGE

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Sacramento Convention Center1030 15th Street, Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95814(916) 808-5291; Fax: (916) 808-7687www.sacramentoconventioncenter.com

Small-town friendly with big-city amenities, Sacramento hosts 6+ million visitors annually. Located in the heart of downtown, the Sacramento Convention Center features 31 meeting rooms; two 10,000-sq.-ft. registration/pre-function areas; Exhibit Hall – 134,000 sq. ft. contigu-ous space/divisible into five separate areas; 25,000-sq.-ft. ballroom (1,500 banquet-style/2,500 theater style), divisible into 10 meeting rooms. Activity Building is a fully carpeted, 11,200-sq.-ft. facility with 12 meeting rooms, connected by concourse to the exhibit hall. 4,000-seat Memorial Auditorium; 2,452-seat Community Center Theater. 2,000 hotels within walking distance; 10,000 citywide. Classique Catering; Wolfgang Pucks Express. PAGE

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St. Charles Convention Center One Convention Center Plaza, St. Charles, MO 63303(636) 669-3000; Toll Free (877) 896-7222www.stcharlesconventioncenter.comDirector of Sales & Marketing: Bill Nicely

The St. Charles Convention Center is an exceptional venue for your next successful event. The facility’s 154,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space encompasses a Grand Ballroom, Junior Ballroom and 17 breakout rooms. Total exhibit space of 76,533 sq. ft. includes a 27,600-sq.-ft. Exhibit Hall that expands to 35,700 sq. ft. A new wireless network can simul-taneously accommodate over 2,000 devices. The Center is attached to a 296-room Embassy Suites; 578 hotel rooms are within walking distance and 1,422 within five minutes. Local attractions include Historic Main Street shopping and dining, Anheuser Busch Brewery, Six Flags Amusement Park, Ameristar Casino and Hollywood Casino. PAGE

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San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau203 S. St. Mary’s, Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78205(210) 207-6768; Fax: (210) [email protected]

The new San Antonio meeting experience allows attendees to Meet, Learn and Play in a place that’s sure to engage and inspire at every turn. San Antonio recently debuted the $325 million expansion of its Henry B. González Convention, increasing the center’s footprint to 1.6 million sq. ft., with 514,000 sq. ft. of contiguous exhibit space, 270,000 sq. ft. of new exhibit space, 85,000 sq. ft. of column-free multipurpose space, a more than 54,000-sq.-ft. ballroom and 72 meeting spaces. Other new developments include the city’s five Spanish colonial missions being named UNESCO World Heritage sites, Hemisfair Park’s redevelopment, the new 146-room Hotel Emma, and the recently completed $358.3 million project to lengthen the River Walk. PAGE

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Team San Jose 408 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95110(800) SAN-JOSEsanjose.orgDirector of Sales: Mark McMinn

As the Capital of Silicon Valley, San Jose is known as a business mecca, but also offers a variety of sophisticated entertainment options for delegates. The Winchester Mystery House, Tech Museum of Innovation, Levi’s Stadium, Center for Performing Arts, San Pedro Square Market and San Jose Museum of Art are all in easy access of the city’s 8,000 hotel rooms (4,000 com-mittable on peak). The Sainte Claire Hotel has been rebranded to a Westin San Jose, and 2016 will bring a new property by AC Hotels. Rather than handing planners off to other organi-zations once the meeting is booked, Team San Jose does it all, from housing, convention center and facility event services to customized F&B menus, permits and special events.

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Visit Knoxville301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902(800) 727-8045; Fax: (865) 673-4400www.visitknoxville.comSenior Director of Sales: Sarah Rowan

Located within a day’s drive of nearly half the U.S. population, Knoxville offers a surpris-ingly real, truly accessible and unexpectedly sophisticated mix of culture, adventure and cuisine rooted in history and genuine Southern hospitality. Highlights include Market Square, Old City and Urban Wilderness. There are 8,900 hotel rooms citywide. Eleven downtown hotels are within one mile of The Knoxville Convention Center, which features 120,000 sq. ft. of contiguous exhibit space and 250,000 sq. ft. of meeting and ballroom space. Downtown will house an additional 500+ hotel rooms by the end of 2017, with two new builds debuting next spring. PAGE

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Visit Orlando6277 Sea Harbor Drive, Suite 400, Orlando, FL 32821(407) 354-5547; Fax: (407) 370-5014OrlandoMeeting.comSenior Vice President Convention Sales & Services: Fred Shea

As the No. 1 meetings destination in the country, Orlando offers a world of possibilities for unique meetings and events. From low-cost accessibility and a top-rated convention center to a wide variety of hotels and world-class entertainment options, Orlando is an exciting gateway city for meetings of all sizes. Whether networking with colleagues at 400 ft. atop the new Orlando Eye or hosting a private company event in one of the city’s world-class theme parks complete with a fire-breathing dragon, no other destination delivers excitement quite like Orlando. Add its exceptional hospitality and you’ve got a recipe for success. PAGE

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Visit Savannah101 East Bay Street, Savannah, GA 31401(877) SAVANNAH; (912) 644-6424; Fax: (912) 644-6499www.SavannahMeetings.com www.VisitSavannah.comVP Business Development & Services: Jeff Hewitt

Welcome to Savannah, est. 1733, waiting to charm you with tree-filled squares and perfectly preserved historic buildings. Savannah has the capacity to accommodate large groups in its convention, exhibit and meeting facilities, the largest being the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center. Total event space: 330,000 sq. ft.; exhibit space: 100,000 sq. ft.; ballroom: 25,000 sq. ft.; pre-function space: 6,600 sq. ft.; meetings rooms: 13; 14,000 hotel rooms citywide.

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Visit Spokane801 W. Riverside Ave., Ste. 301(509) 624-1341; Fax: (509) 623-1297www.visitspokane.comDirector of Sales: Shannon Shannon

Spokane, Washington’s second-biggest city, is leading the way with a just-expanded convention center that is connected to 1,100 guestrooms. The Spokane Convention Center now has 92,000 additional sq. ft. and is connected by skybridge to the brand-new Davenport Grand Hotel. At 500,000 sq. ft., the center includes 40 meeting rooms, three ballrooms and 120,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space. Major local attractions include Riverfront Park, the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture (MAC) and The Historic Davenport Hotel. The Convention Center District features dozens of restaurants, great shopping and loads of entertainment. Come see why USA Today named Spokane America’s (2nd) Best Riverfront City.

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Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin1500 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830(800) 524-4939; (407) 934-4290www.SwanDolphinMeetings.comDirector of Sales and Marketing: Gino Marasco

Situated in the heart of the Walt Disney World Resort, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin houses 2,267 guestrooms and suites with the finest amenities in comfort and con-venience. Recently the hotel finished a redesign of all 758 guestrooms in the Walt Disney World Swan, part of a complete guestroom renovation project. Groups have over 329,000 sq. ft. of meeting space at their disposal, including 84 meeting rooms, 110,500 sq. ft. of contiguous convention/exhibit space, outdoor function areas and two business centers. Seventeen world-class restaurants and lounges are onsite, including the famed Todd English’s bluezoo, Il Mulino New York Trattoria and Shula’s Steak House. PAGE

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