AdvantageBoston: you'll love what we've done with the place!

If you think you know Boston, think again. America's most historical city is now America's newest state-of-the-art convention city. The city of Boston has undergone a major build-out of new convention, hotel, and infrastructure capabilities. Association events of every size and scale will love what we've done with the place!

The city's quantum leap in capacity includes nearly quadrupling its total exhibit space from 193,000 square feet space to more than 700,000 combined square feet of space. Together, the new Boston Convention and Exhibition Center and the Hynes Convention Center-located within minutes of each other--deliver a unique combination for association events looking for more space or simply more flexibility.

THE NEW BOSTON CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTER

The new Boston Convention and Exhibition Center is the centerpiece of the new Boston. The facility represents the largest convention center in the Northeast. A top-line statistical look includes

* 516,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space;

* 160,000 square feet of meeting room space with 85 dedicated meeting rooms;

* 130,190 square feet of registration space;

* 140,415 square feet of prefunction space;

* 41,000 square foot, column-free ballroom overlooking the city and Boston Harbor;

* 52 covered loading dock bays and five rollup elephant doors for drive-on access to exhibit hall; and

* state-of-the-art fiber and optical network for all exhibitors.

The center was "built from the inside out," incorporating input from hundreds of customers, including decision makers from many leading association events. Located less than 10 minutes from Logan Airport--closer to an airport than any other convention center in the country--the new Boston Convention and Exhibition Center will open in June 2004. Demand for space is already exceedingly high. Association planners are urged to call now to discuss their association event needs.

PLUS ... THE HYNES CONVENTION CENTER 

One great city with two world-class convention centers--AdvantageBOSTON! The Hynes Convention Center offers association events one of the world's best-located convention facilities, with a flexible floor plan that can accommodate events of all types and sizes. Located in the heart of Boston's beautiful and exciting Back Bay, the Hynes is in close proximity to the new Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, and in the heart of Boston's most popular hotels, historical sites, and tourist attractions. Hynes highlights include

* 193,000 square feet of exhibit space;

* 25,000-square-foot ballroom; and

* 37 dedicated meeting rooms.

Already delivering uniquely successful experiences for association events, the Hynes now joins the new Boston Convention and Exhibition Center to give planners the best one-two convention center combination in the country.

MORE BOSTON ADVANTAGES YOU NEED TO KNOW

* Nearly 25,000 hotel rooms! If you don't think Boston has enough hotel rooms, or a range of hotel pricing and package options, think again! The new Boston has nearly 25,000 hotel rooms, with the majority in close proximity of the two convention centers and the great city sights. There's "room" for virtually any size association event in Boston. Look at it this way: The 2004 Democratic National Convention will be using 18,000 hotel rooms. If Boston can handle the DNC, we can provide room service for your event.

* New transportation infrastructure! Getting around Boston is easier than ever, thanks to one of the largest public works projects in U.S. history. Travel times are less than any other major venue in the country. It's only eight minutes from the airport to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, and only 12 minutes from the new center to the Hynes Convention Center or Back Bay hotels. The Ted Williams Tunnel now connects the airport to major roadways north, south, and west of the city. The Boston transformation is further enhanced by the modernization of Logan Airport. Of course, Boston remains "America's Walking City," and association delegates and their guests will continue to enjoy the city by foot and easy access to restaurants, shops, and landmarks.

* AdvantageBOSTON Team service! For association executives and planners, the choice of a destination comes down to membership satisfaction and end-to-end service that culminates in a superior on-site event. Boston has long played a significant and successful role in hosting association events. The new Boston--and the AdvantageBOSTON Team--is ready to take that role to a whole new level. Take advantage of our "AdvantageBOSTON" programs that give your event more service, more flexibility, and more satisfaction than you'll find anywhere.

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"You'll love what we've done with the place."

Mayor Thomas M. Menino
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

"I am really proud of Boston. We've really been changing and growing! We've built new roadways, new hotel rooms, and a new convention center while preserving our wonderful history, landmarks, neighborhoods, museums, restaurants, and multi-cultural flavor."

The new Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC)--the largest in New England--will enable more conventioneers than ever before to experience the city and its offerings. Conventions in Boston have always had great attendance with extremely high levels of satisfaction. The BCEC, with its 516,000 square feet of exhibit space, 85 meeting rooms, and breathtaking views of the heart of the city, will make convention going in Boston even better.

Commuting from Logan Airport to the BCEC takes 8 minutes. Commuting from the BCEC to the major hotels in downtown Boston's historic Back Bay takes only 12 minutes. Nearly 25,000 hotel rooms provide ample sleeping quarters for conventioneers. In fact, over 18,000 of those rooms will be used when the BCEC hosts the largest Democratic National Convention ever in 2004!

Boston. The 370-year old city now conveniently located around the 709,000 square feet of combined exhibit space, including the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Center. Please join us and make your next convention a success!

Call 1-617-867-8286 for more information and visit www.advantaqeboston.com.

See us at booth #1739 at the Annual Meeting & Exposition Days Program at ASAE Hawaii.