Convention center & CVB 2004 directory: find the perfect venue for your next meeting.With choices from Alaska to Aruba, you're sure to find just the spot for your association's next meeting in the following pages. So, go ahead--browse. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] UNITED STATES United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. ALABAMA Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau 251-974-1510; fax: 251-974-1509 www.gulfshores.com Greater Birmingham Greater Birmingham can be one of two areas:
800-458-8085; fax: 205-458-8086 www.bcvb.org Huntsville/Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau 256-551-2230; fax: 256-551-2324 www.huntsville.org Mobile Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-5MOBILE; fax: 251-208-2060 www.mobile.org Discover the arts, history, and culture in Mobile, Alabama. With more than 100 flights available from three regional airports, the Port City has something for everyone including museums, water front activities, golf, fresh seafood, a harborside technologically advanced convention center, and much more. Discover Mobile today, call 800-5MOBILE or visit www.mobile.org. SMG SMG - Screen Management Guidelines. A VMS package of run-time library routines providing windows on DEC VT100 terminals. Mobile Convention Center 251-415-2100; fax: 251-208-2150 www.mobile.org Tuscaloosa Convention and Visitors Bureau 205-391-9200; fax: 205-391-2125 www.tuscacvb.org ALASKA Alaska Travel Industry Association 907-929-2842; fax: 907-561-5727 www.visitalaska.net Anchorage Convention and Visitors Bureau 907-276-4118; fax: 907-278-5559 www.anchorage.net Fairbanks Convention and Visitors Bureau 907-457-3282; fax: 907-452-4190 www.explorefairbanks.com Juneau Convention and Visitors Bureau 907-586-1737; fax: 907-586-1449 www.traveljuneau.com Kenai Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. 907-283-1991; fax: 907-283-2230 www.visitkenai.com ARIZONA Greater Phoenix Convention and Visitors Bureau 877-MEET-PHX; fax: 602-253-4415 www.meetingsinphoenix.com Surrounded by the scenic landscape of the Sonoran Desert Sonoran Desert Arid region, western North America. Covering 120,000 sq mi (310,000 sq km), the Sonoran Desert is located in southwestern Arizona and southeastern California, U.S., and northern Baja California and western Sonora state, Mex. , greater Phoenix offers spectacular resorts, exceptional meeting facilities, and amenities, such as 200 championship golf courses, dozens of luxurious spas, and plenty of sunshine for outdoor adventure. Our staff can customize site inspections, site selections, and attendee promotions. Visit us at www.meetingsinphoenix.com, or call us at 877-MEET-PHX. Mesa Convention and Visitors Bureau 480-827-4700; fax: 480-827-4704 www.visitmesa.com Mesa is located adjacent to Phoenix/Scottsdale and only 12 miles east of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Sky Harbor Airport is the name for several airports including:
sales manager n → directeur commercial sales manager sale n → , at janet@visitmesa.com. Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-638-8350; fax: 520-884-7804 www.visittucson.org/tcc Great spaces in paradise. Enjoy one of the best meeting values in the country. Nearly 100,000 square feet of meeting space, 123,000 square feet of continuous exhibit space, and an area that seats nearly 10,000--all at a surprisingly low cost. Call 800-638-8350, ext. 157, or go to www.visittucson.org/tcc. Phoenix Civic Plaza Convention Center 800-AT-CIVIC; fax: 602-495-3642 www.phoenixconventioncenter.com Scottsdale Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-782-1117; fax: 480-421-9733 www.scottsdalecvb.com It's no wonder that Scottsdale, Arizona Scottsdale (O'odham Vaṣai S-vaṣonĭ) is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, adjacent to Phoenix. Scottsdale has become internationally recognized as a premier and posh tourist destination, while maintaining its own identity and culture as " , consistently ranks at the top of the list for meeting destinations. From championship golf and year-round sunny weather to a wide variety of hotel and resort properties in all price ranges, Scottsdale has it all. For complete planning assistance, including RFPs, attendance boosters, and more. Call the Scottsdale Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800-782-1117, or visit www.scottsdalecvb.com. Yuma Convention and Visitors Bureau 928-783-0071; fax: 928-783-1897 www.visityuma.com ARKANSAS Fort Smith Convention and Visitors Bureau 501-783-8888; fax: 501-784-2421 www.fortsmith.org Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau 501-376-4781; fax: 501-374-2255 www.littlerock.com Peabody Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau 501-399-8058; fax: 501-375-7320 www.peabodylittlerock.com CALIFORNIA Anaheim/Orange County Visitors and Convention Bureau 714-765-8888; fax: 714-991-8963 www.anaheimoc.org Carmel Valley Ranch Wyndham 831-626-2573; fax: 831-626-2574 www.wyndham.com/hotels/MRYCV/main.wnt Catalina Island Catalina Island: see Santa Catalina. Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau 310-510-1520; fax: 310-510-7606 www.catalina.com Contra Costa Contra Costa can refer to:
925-685-1184; fax: 925-685-8190 www.cccvb.com Hilton Burbank Airport and Convention Center 818-843-6000; fax: 818-842-8126 www.hilton.com LA, Inc., The Convention and Visitors Bureau 213-236-2309; fax: 213-452-1409 www.visitlanow.com Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. offers an extraordinary array of hotels and state of the art meeting facilities. This dynamic center of culture and commerce features an unrivaled array of resources for the association executive, meeting professional, and convention delegate. In Los Angeles everything is in place to make your meeting a complete success. Long Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 562-436-3645; fax: 562-436-8606 www.visitlongbeach.com Los Angeles Convention Center The Los Angeles Convention Center (abbreviated LACC) is a convention center in downtown Los Angeles. The LACC hosts annual events such as the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show, and was best known to video games fans as host to E3 until its cessation in 2006. 213-741-1151; fax: 213-765-4440 www.lacclink.com Monterey Convention Authority 800-742-8091; fax: 831-641-0699 www.montereyconventionauthority.com With 10,000 guest rooms and the award-winning, state-of-the-art Monterey Conference Center with 61,000 sqare feet of meeting space, you'll see why programs receive peak attendance when held in world-renowned Monterey. For complete planning assistance, including online RFPs, site inspection arrangement, and more, contact us at 800-742-8091, or visit www.montereyconventionauthority.com. Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau 831-649-1770; fax: 831-648-5373 www.montereyinfo.org Moscone Center The Moscone Center is San Francisco, California's largest convention and exhibition complex. The complex consists of two main underground halls underneath Yerba Buena Gardens, Moscone North and Moscone South, as well the three-level Moscone West exhibition hall across 4th Street. 415-974-4000; fax: 415-974-4073 www.moscone.com Newport Beach Newport Beach, residential and resort city (1990 pop. 66,643), Orange co., S Calif., on Newport Bay and the Pacific Ocean; inc. 1906. It is a popular seaside resort and yachting center. Manufactures include electrical and medical equipment, computers, boats, and adhesives. Conference and Visitors Bureau 949-467-2740; fax: 949-719-6101 www.newportbeach-cvb.com A sparkling star on the Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, coastline, Newport Beach is where an ideal climate and the beautiful Pacific Ocean create the perfect meeting location. Easy access with Orange County's modern John Wayne Airport John Wayne Airport (IATA: SNA, ICAO: KSNA, FAA LID: SNA) is located at 18601 Airport Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707. Other nearby cities include Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, and Irvine. , spectacular golf, award-winning cuisine, rejuvenating spas, world-class shopping, unique experiences and special events, and outstanding meeting facilities are just a few great reasons. The CVB CVB Convention and Visitors Bureau CVB College Van Bestuur (Dutch: Managing Council) CVB Camper Van Beethoven (band) CVB Common Vision Blox CVB Center for Veterinary Biologics features a confidential RFP (Request For Proposal) A document that invites a vendor to submit a bid for hardware, software and/or services. It may provide a general or very detailed specification of the system. 1. (business) RFP - Request for Proposal. 2. process that ensures a selective response. Oakland Convention and Visitors Bureau 510-839-9000; fax: 510-839-5924 www.oaklandcvb.com Ontario Convention and Visitors Bureau 888-271-2960; fax: 909-937-3080 www.ontariocc.com As Southern California's most affordable option, the Ontario Convention Center offers 225,000 square feet of the newest, most technologically advanced meeting space within driving distance to all Southern California has to offer and is located only two blocks from the traveler-friendly Ontario International Airport with more than 100 daily nonstop flights. Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism 760-778-8415; fax: 760-323-3021 www.palm-springs.org Palm Springs Convention Center The Palm Springs Convention Center is a 160,000 square foot facility located in downtown Palm Springs, California. It can accommodate groups from 12 to 9,000 in size, depending on the configuration. Palm Springs Leisure Management, Inc. 760-325-6611; fax: 760-322-6921 www.palmspringscc.com Palm Springs Desert Resorts Convention and Visitors Authority 760-770-9000; fax: 760-770-9001 www.palmspringsusa.com Pasadena Center Operating Company operating company A business that engages in transactions with outsiders. 626-793-2122; fax: 626-793-8014 www.pasadenacenter.org Pasadena Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-307-7977; fax: 626-795-9656 www.pasadenacal.com Nestled at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains San Gabriel Mountains, S Calif., E and NE of Los Angeles, running c.50 mi (80 km) westward from Cajon Pass. San Antonio Peak (10,080 ft/3,072 m) is the highest of the range. Citrus fruits are raised on the southern foothills. , Pasadena is "the city that feels like a village." Located nine miles Nine Miles is a reggae "band" started by Yoshiaki Manabe (真鍋吉明) of The Pillows. The name Nine Miles comes from the name of the town in which Bob Marley grew up in Jamaica.
“KLAX” redirects here. For other uses, see KLAX (disambiguation). Los Angeles International Airport (IATA: LAX, ICAO: KLAX, FAA LID: LAX . While here guests enjoy 2,500 hotel rooms, 500 restaurants, golf, live theatre, renowned museums, and botanical gardens A botanical garden is a place where plants, especially ferns, conifers and flowering plants, are grown and displayed for the purposes of research, conservation, and education. . Pasadena's 75,000-square-foot conference center lies within walking distance of four hotels, Paseo Colorado's shops and restaurants, and Old Pasadena, a 22-block shopping and entertainment district. The Pasadena CVB offers free assistance to groups using Pasadena hotels or the Pasadena Conference Center The Pasadena Conference Center is a convention center in Pasadena, California, a suburb of Los Angeles. It consists of three buildings. Pasadena Civic Auditorium The Civic Auditorium, also known as the Pasadena Civic Center . Riverside Convention and Visitors Bureau 888-748-7733; fax: 909-222-4712 www.riversidecvb.com With an ideal Southern California climate, Riverside is where Hollywood celebrities first came to vacation and honeymoon. Today, Riverside's historic downtown village is a colorful district of antique shops, specialty boutiques, restaurants, and galleries. Whatever a group's size or needs, the Riverside Convention and Visitors Bureau staff is ready to do whatever it takes to make an event a spectacular success. A full-service organization, the RCVB RCVB Rochester Convention and Visitors Bureau assists with complete convention planning and event services, including transportation, accommodations, catering, entertainment, tours, excursions, and more. That is why so many groups return--to enjoy more of all that Riverside has to offer. Riverside is just 25 minutes from the Ontario International Airport with its new terminal complex. Most hotels provide complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport. Sacramento Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-292-2334; fax: 916-808-8964 www.discovergold.org Sacramento delivers a truly unique meeting experience with its cosmopolitan appeal and well-preserved Gold Rush history. It's one of California's most affordable and accessible cities-Sacramento International Airport is served by more than 150 daily flights. The Sacramento Convention Center The Sacramento Convention Center is the main center for events happening in Sacramento, California, USA, which encompasses three venues: The Exhibit Hall, The Community Center Theatre and the Memorial Auditorium. External links
adj. Designed or used for several purposes: a multipurpose room; multipurpose software. multipurpose Adjective venue. Sacramento. Discover Gold. San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. Convention and Visitors Bureau, Clarion Bay View 619-237-6416; fax: 619-232-4252 www.sandiego.org San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau 619-232-3101; fax: 619-595-0216 www.sandiego.org San Diego Convention Center Corporation The San Diego Convention Center Corporation is a non-profit public corporation that owns and maintains the San Diego Convention Center and the San Diego Concourse. Its subsidiary, San Diego Theaters, Inc., manages the San Diego City Theater. 619-525-5000; fax: 619-525-5005 www.sdccc.org San Diego North Convention and Visitors Bureau 760-603-1690; fax: 760-603-9570 www.sandiego.org San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden Convention and Visitors Bureau 415-974-6900; fax: 415-227-2646 www.sfvisitor.org SanFRANCISCO Convention & Visitors Bureau Known as "everybody's favorite city," San Francisco is famous for its scenic beauty, outstanding dining, cultural diversity, and enchanting ambiance am·bi·ance also am·bi·ence n. The special atmosphere or mood created by a particular environment: "The noir ambience is dominated by low-key lighting . . . . Moscone Center, with the new Moscone West expansion, offers a combined total of more than 900,000 square feet of exhibit and meeting space. Convention groups using the city's 32,250 hotel rooms often experience record-breaking attendance. San Jose San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. Convention and Visitors Bureau 408-295-9600; fax: 408-295-3937 www.sanjose.org San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo (săn l  `ĭs ōbĭs`pō), city (1990 pop. 41,958), seat of San Luis Obispo co., S Calif., near San Luis Obispo Bay; inc. 1856. County Visitors and Conference Bureau
805-541-8000; fax: 805-543-9498 www.sanluisobispocounty.com San Mateo San Mateo (săn mətā`ō), city (1990 pop. 85,486), San Mateo co., W Calif., on San Francisco Bay; inc. 1894. It is a commercial and retail center with some high-technology manufacturing. San Mateo, Spanish for St. County Convention and Visitors Bureau 650-348-7600; fax: 650-348-7687 www.visitsanmateocounty.com With just one convenient call, we will work with your meeting, group, or convention to preselect pre·se·lect tr.v. pre·se·lect·ed, pre·se·lect·ing, pre·se·lects To select beforehand, usually according to a specific criterion. pre lodging and meeting facilities tailored to your needs. We represent more than 140 properties and have three convention facilities. Let us help you discover the best of the San Francisco Bay San Francisco Bay, 50 mi (80 km) long and from 3 to 13 mi (4.8–21 km) wide, W Calif.; entered through the Golden Gate, a strait between two peninsulas. Area-San Mateo County. Santa Barbara Santa Barbara (săn'tə bär`brə, –bərə), city (1990 pop. 85,571), seat of Santa Barbara co., S Calif., on the Pacific Ocean; inc. 1850. Conference and Visitors Bureau 805-966-9222; fax: 805-966-1728 www.santabarbaraca.com Santa Clara Santa Clara, city, Cuba Santa Clara (sän`tä klä`rä), city (1994 est. pop. 217,000), capital of Villa Clara prov., central Cuba. Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau 408-244-9660; fax: 408-244-9202 www.santaclara.org Santa Clara Convention Center 408-244-9660; fax: 408-244-9202 www.santaclara.org Take a look at us now. A 262,000-square-foot convention Center, 100,000 square feet of exhibit space, a 607-seat theater, 25 break-out rooms, 3800-plus nearby guest rooms and suites, free parking, and many exciting entertainment options. Santa Clara has it all. For hot value dates, visit www.santaclara.org. Santa Monica Santa Monica (săn`tə mŏn`ĭkə), city (1990 pop. 86,905), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on Santa Monica Bay; inc. 1886. Tourism and retailing are important, and the city has motion-picture, biotechnology, and software industries. Convention and Visitors Bureau 310-319-6263; fax: 310-319-6273 www.santamonica.com Tri-Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau 925-846-8910; fax: 925-846-9502 www.trivalleycvb.com Vallejo Convention and Visitors Bureau 707-642-3653; fax: 707-644-2206 www.visitvallejo.com Wilshire Grand Hotel and Centre 213-688-7777; fax: 213-612-3977 www.travelweb.com COLORADO Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau 303-442-2911; fax: 303-938-2098 www.bouldercoloradousa.com While Boulder's natural beauty is hard to compare, intellect, civic minds, and social responsibility are equally matched to its setting. Hosting high-tech giants such as IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) , StorageTek, and Sun Microsystems Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAVA[3]) is an American vendor of computers, computer components, computer software, and information-technology services, founded on 24 February 1982. , the Boulder area also plays an integral part in the incubation of new companies on the same front. With four of the national scientific laboratories, aerospace consortium, and the University of Colorado University of Colorado may refer to:
Colorado Convention Center The Colorado Convention Center is a multi-purpose convention center in downtown Denver, Colorado which recently underwent a major expansion. The expansion added 600,000 sq. feet of space and a 5,200 seat concert hall. The total area of the convention center is 1.2 million sq. feet. 303-228-8000; fax: 303-228-8104 www.denverconvention.com Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, city (1990 pop. 281,140), seat of El Paso co., central Colo., on Monument and Fountain creeks, at the foot of Pikes Peak; inc. 1886. It is a year-round resort and a booming military, technological, and commercial city. Convention and Visitors Bureau 719-635-7506; fax: 719-635-4968 www.coloradospringscvb.com Denver Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. 303-571-9403; fax: 303-892-1636 www.denver.org The Denver Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau has a staff of professionals ready to assist with every aspect of your meeting, from transportation and lodging to promotion and registration. Our state-of-the-art center currently offers 292,000 square feet of exhibit space and will grow to 584,000 square feet in December 2004. Grand Junction Grand Junction, city (1990 pop. 29,034), seat of Mesa co., W Colo., at the junction of the Gunnison and Colorado rivers; inc. 1891. The shipping and processing center of a large ranch and irrigated farm region, it also serves the area's uranium, oil shale, gas, and Visitors and Convention Bureau 970-244-1480; fax: 970-243-7393 www.visitgrandjunction.com Keystone Resort Keystone Resort is a ski resort located in Keystone, Colorado, United States. It was founded on November 21, 1970 by Max Dercum. The resort consists of four mountains named Dercum Mountain, North Peak, the Outback, and Independence Bowl, with the first three mountains and Conference Center 877-918-7669; fax: 970-496-4080 www.keystoneconferences.com Vail Valley Chamber and Tourism Bureau 800-775-8245; fax: 970-476-6008 www.visitvailvalley.com CONNECTICUT Coastal Fairfield County Fairfield County is the name of three counties in the United States:
203-840-0770; fax: 203-840-0771 www.coastalct.com Connecticut Expo Center 860-493-1300; fax: 860-493-1304 Greater Hartford Greater Hartford is a region located in the state of Connecticut, centered around the state's capital of Hartford. Hartford's role as a focal point for the American insurance industry is known nationally. The vibrant music and arts scene defines the region's culture. Convention and Visitors Bureau 860-728-6789; fax: 860-293-2365 www.enjoyhartford.com Hartford's new 550,000 square foot Connecticut Convention Center The Connecticut Convention Center is an convention center located in downtown Hartford, Connecticut, United States overlooking the Connecticut River. The facility was designed by Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback & Associates and features more than , opening in June of 2005, will put your group in the heart of it all. Hartford offers state-of-the-art meeting facilities, first-rate accommodations and unparalleled service at competitive prices. Enjoy dinner at one of 30 three and four-star downtown restaurants, catch a Broadway performance at the Bushnell Center for Performing Arts, explore Mark Twain's home or visit the critically-acclaimed Wadsworth Atheneum The Wadsworth Atheneum is the oldest public art museum in the United States and largest in the state of Connecticut. It is located in historic downtown Hartford, Connecticut, the state's capital. Museum of Art. Nearby, take in the action at two of the world's largest casinos. Through its newly expanded international airport, Hartford moves at the speed of business. Hartford, New England's Rising Star awaits the opportunity to help you shine. Greater New Haven Greater New Haven is the metropolitan area whose extent includes those towns in the U.S. state of Connecticut that share an economic, social, political, and historical focus on the city of New Haven. It occupies the south-central portion of the state in a radius around New Haven. Convention and Visitors Bureau 203-777-8550; fax: 203-782-7755 www.newhavencvb.org DELAWARE Greater Wilmington Convention and Visitors Bureau 302-652-4088; fax: 302-652-4726 www.wilmcvb.org Kent County Delaware Convention and Visitors Bureau 302-734-1736; fax: 302-734-0167 www.dover-kent-tourism.com Southern Delaware Tourism 302-856-1818; fax: 302-856-5713 www.visitsoutherndelaware.com DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA District of Columbia, federal district (2000 pop. 572,059, a 5.7% decrease in population since the 1990 census), 69 sq mi (179 sq km), on the east bank of the Potomac River, coextensive with the city of Washington, D.C. (the capital of the United States). International Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus 202-296-7888; fax: 202-296-7889 www.iacvb.org The Ronald Reagan Building The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center and International Trade Center 202-312-1300; fax: 202-312-1310 www.itcdc.com Washington, D.C., Convention and Tourism Corporation 202-789-7000; fax: 202-789-7037 www.washington.org FLORIDA Visit Florida VISIT FLORIDA is the first ever private/public marketing partnership in the United States and is designed to increase Florida's number one industry--tourism. On June 19, 1996, Governor Lawton Chiles signed a bill that dissolved Florida's Department of Commerce and turned its 850-488-5607; fax: 850-224-9783 www.flausa.com The Beaches of Fort Myers Fort Myers, city (1990 pop. 45,206), seat of Lee co., SW Fla., on the Caloosahatchee River, near the Gulf of Mexico; founded 1850, inc. 1905. It has a tourist trade and light industry and is a shipping point for citrus fruits, winter vegetables, flowers (especially and Sanibel 800-237-6444; fax: 239-334-1106 www.fortmyers.sanibel.com The Fort Myers/Sanibel area has all the essentials for a successful business meeting-personalized attention and the idyllic surroundings your attendee's desire. Choose from an assortment of facilities with a wide variety of private, picturesque settings. Each of our meeting facilities offers a professional staff to keep your meeting running smoothly. Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 941-729-9177; fax: 941-729-1820 www.flagulfislands.com Daytona Beach Daytona Beach (dātō`nə), city (1990 pop. 61,921), Volusia co., NE Fla., on the Atlantic coast and Halifax River (a lagoon); inc. 1876. Center of a rapidly urbanizing area, in a region settled by Spanish Franciscans in the 17th cent. Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-544-0415; fax: 386-255-5478 www.daytonabeachcvb.org Florida's newest meeting and convention destination offers 13,000 guest rooms, 23 miles of sparkling beach, and a convention center soon to add 170,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit space. New developments beachside-ocean walk village with shoppes, movies, boutiques, and restaurants all centrally located beachside beach·side adj. Situated on or along a beach. . Florida's Space Coast Office of Tourism 321-637-5483; fax: 321-637-5494 www.space-coast.com Fort Myers Conference and Convention Council 941-332-7600; fax: 941-332-2242 www.fmharborside.com Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center 407-586-0300; fax: 407-586-0339 www.gaylordhotels.com/gaylordpalms Global Spectrum Convention Centers 727-456-1121; fax: 727-572-6700 www.global-spectrum.com Greater Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale (lô`dərdāl), residential, commercial, and resort city (1990 pop. 149,377), seat of Broward co., SE Fla., on the Atlantic coast; settled around a fort built (c.1837) in the Seminole War, inc. 1911. Broward County Convention Center 954-765-5900; fax: 954-763-9551 www.co.broward.fl.us/convention-center Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau 954-765-4466; fax: 954-765-4442 www.sunny.org Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau 305-539-3000; fax: 305-530-4276 www.miamimeetings.com Jacksonville and The Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau 904-798-9111; fax: 904-798-9103 www.visitjacksonville.com Kissimmee-St. Cloud Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-831-1844; fax: 407-847-4114 www.floridakiss.com Kissimmee-St. Cloud, Florida, has the right ingredients for successful meetings: diverse hotels and facilities to accommodate meetings of all sizes, easy accessibility to theme parks, an array of entertainment and leisure options, and a climate that helps create the right mix of business and pleasure. Osceola Heritage Park is a showplace for meetings and tradeshows featuring 89,500 square feet of meeting and exhibition space and an 8,300-seat arena. When completed in 2006, the Osceola County Osceola County is the name of three counties in the United States:
Orange County Convention Center The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) is the primary public convention center in Central Florida. The large complex is located on International Drive, a major tourist area in Orlando, Florida. 407-345-9800; fax: 407-345-9842 www.orlandoconvention.com Orlando/Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. 407-363-5800; fax: 407-370-5000 www.orlandoinfo.com Palm Beach County Convention and Visitors Bureau 561-233-3000; fax: 561-471-3990 www.palmbeachfl.com Palm Beach County provides a spectrum of hotel/resort meeting facilities and accomodations, in an extraordinary subtropical sub·trop·i·cal adj. Of, relating to, or being the geographic areas adjacent to the Tropics. subtropical Adjective of the region lying between the tropics and temperate lands setting. Forty-seven miles of beaches, golf, great restaurants, world-class shopping. Add our new 350,000-square-foot convention center-a high-tech marvel; 100,000-square-foot exhibit hall; 25,000-square-foot ballroom; and 23,000 square feet of breakouts and you've got the best of everything for every event. Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council 561-233-1048; fax: 561-683-6951 www.co.palm-beach.fl.us/pubinf/tdc Pensacola Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-874-1234; fax: 850-432-8211 www.visitpensacola.com Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau 941-957-1877; fax: 941-951-2956 www.sarasotafl.org Seminole County Seminole County is the name of several counties in the United States:
800-800-7832; fax: 407-328-5775 www.visitseminole.com St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 727-464-7382; fax: 727-464-7260 www.floridasbeach.com St. Petersburg/Clearwater is not only a paradise of beautiful beaches, year-round sunshine and perfect temperatures, but also it's a paradise of outstanding facilities and accommodations, exceptional event opportunities, unique after-hours activities, and a single point of contact to help you put together the perfect meeting from start to finish. Tampa Bay Tampa Bay, inlet of the Gulf of Mexico, 25 mi (40 km) long and 7 to 12 mi (11.3–19 km) wide, W Fla., separated from the Gulf by numerous small islands; it receives the Hillsborough River. St. Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-826-8358; fax: 813-229-6616 www.visittampabay.com The vibrant waterfront city features a 600,000-square-foot convention center surrounded by the Florida Aquarium The Florida Aquarium is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, publicly operated institution located in Tampa, Florida. It is a large scale, 200,000 square foot aquarium and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. , museums, the channelside entertainment district, a lively historic Latin Quarter Latin Quarter section of Paris on left bank of the Seine; home of students, artists, and writers. [Fr. Culture: EB, VI: 71–72] See : Bohemianism in Ybor City, and plentiful accommodations. See all these and more aboard the historic streetcar streetcar, small, self-propelled railroad car, similar to the type used in rapid-transit systems, that operates on tracks running through city streets and is used to carry passengers. , a convenient travel option that connects downtown waterfront's many attractions. Theme parks, nearby beaches, shopping, and fabulous dining round out the Tampa Bay scene. Tampa Convention Center The Tampa Convention Center is a mid-sized convention center located in Downtown Tampa, Florida. Its location is ideal because it has both waterfront views, and views of the skyline. 800-426-5630; fax: 813-274-7776 www.tampagov.net/tcc Tampa Bay has all the best of Florida and a remarkable choice of meeting facilities. Our spectacular 600,000-square-foot waterfront convention center features beautiful views, flexibility, and the highest quality of professional service. The center's 200,000-square-foot exhibit hall, 36,000-square-foot ballroom, and 36 breakout rooms provide the size and fit for practically every requirement. Call 800-426-5630 or 800-826-8358, or go to www.tampagov.net/tcc. GEORGIA Americasmart Atlanta 404-220-2230; fax: 404-220-2650 www.americasmart.com Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau 404-521-6600; fax: 404-577-3293 www.atlanta.net Augusta Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau 706-823-6600; fax: 706-823-6609 www.augustaga.org Brunswick and the Golden Isles of Georgia Visitors Bureau 912-265-0620; fax: 912-265-0629 www.bgivb.com Georgia World Congress Center The Georgia World Congress Center or GWCC is the major convention center in Atlanta. It is the fourth-largest convention center in the United States at 1.4 million ft2 (130,000 m2) and hosts more than a million visitors each year. 404-223-4200; fax: 404-223-4211 www.gwcc.com The Georgia World Congress Center, located in the heart of downtown Atlanta Downtown Atlanta refers to the largest financial district for the city of Atlanta. As defined by the Central Atlanta Progress (CAP) organization, the area measures approximately 4 mi², and was home to 23,300 as of 2006. , host a wide variety of special events ranging from intimate meetings to major international conventions. The state-of-the-art facility consists of 1.4 million square feet of prime exhibit space in 12 exhibit halls, 105 meeting rooms, three fixed-seat auditoriums, and two grand ballrooms. The 71,250-seat Georgia Dome Atlanta Falcons • • [ , home of the Atlanta Falcons Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau 770-623-4966; fax: 770-623-4808 www.gcvb.org Savannah Savannah, city, United States Savannah, city (1990 pop. 137,560), seat of Chatham co., SE Ga., a port of entry on the Savannah River near its mouth; inc. 1789. Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 912-644-6401; fax: 912-644-6499 www.savannahvisit.com Savannah International Trade and Convention Center 912-447-4000; fax: 912-447-4722 www.savtcc.com Thomasville-Thomas County Convention and Visitors Bureau 229-226-8050; fax: 229-228-4188 Valdosta and Lowndes County Lowndes County is the name of several counties in the United States:
912-245-0513; fax: 912-245-5240 www.datasys.valdtourism.net HAWAII Hawaii Convention Center The Hawai'i Convention Center, located at 1801 Kalakaua Avenue in Honolulu, Hawai'i on the Hawaiian island of O'ahu in Waikiki, is the flagship civic exhibition center in the State of Hawai'i. 808-943-3500; fax: 808-943-3599 www.hawaiiconvention.com The Hawaii Convention Center was designed to provide flexibility, state-of-the-art technology, comfort, and beauty for its users. The center offers 200,000 square feet of exhibit space (divisible DIVISIBLE. The susceptibility of being divided. 2. A contract cannot, in general, be divided in such a manner that an action may be brought, or a right accrue, on a part of it. 2 Penna. R. 454. into three sections) with drive-on access; 49 meeting rooms, including two presentation theaters; a 35,000-square-foot ballroom; and an impressive 2.5-acre landscaped roof-top garden. Visit us at www.hawaiiconvention.com, where business and aloha meet. Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau 808-924-0253; fax: 808-924-0293 Midwest Office: 312-654-4540; fax: 312-645-4545 East Coast Office: 703-525-7770; fax: 703-525-7771 www.meethawaii.com HVCB's Corporate Meetings and Incentives Division provides clients with full-service support from start to finish to ensure successful and productive meetings in the islands. Headquartered in Honolulu and with sales representatives based in major North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. markets, CMI (Computer-Managed Instruction) Using computers to organize and manage an instructional program for students. It helps create test materials, tracks the results and monitors student progress. creates attendance-building promotions, assists in program development, and coordinates pre- and post-convention activities. Kauai Visitors Bureau 808-245-3971; fax: 808-246-9235 www.kauaivisitorsbureau.org Maui Visitors Bureau 808-244-3530; fax: 808-244-1337 www.visitmaui.com Oahu Visitors Bureau Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau 808-524-0722; fax: 808-521-1620 visit-oahu.com IDAHO Boise Convention and Visitors Bureau 208-344-7777; fax: 208-344-6236 www.boise.org ILLINOIS Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 630-897-5581; fax: 630-897-5589 www.enjoyaurora.com Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau The mission of the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau (CCTB) is to promote Chicago as the premier sales and marketing organization that promotes Chicago’s world-class assets to global leisure travel and convention business to ensure the economic vitality of the City and its 312-567-8500; fax: 312-567-8533 www.choosechicago.com Chicago is big on business, and the city offers a world-class backdrop for conventions and trade shows. With premier convention facilities including McCormick Place McCormick Place is an enormous exposition complex located in Chicago, Illinois. , which is moving forward with construction of a new West Building, and Navy Pier, Chicago features world-class hotels, restaurants, attractions, and museums that make it the perfect destination for your next event. Donald E. Stephens Convention and Conference Center 847-692-2220; fax: 847-696-9700 www.rosemont.com DuPage Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-232-0502; fax: 630-575-8078 www.dupagecvb.com Galena galena (gəlē`nə) or lead glance, lustrous, blue-gray mineral crystallizing usually in cubes, sometimes in octahedrons. It is the most important ore and the principal source of lead. and Jo Daviess Jo Daviess may refer to:
815-777-3557; fax: 815-777-3566 www.galena.org Greater Woodfield Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-847-4849; fax: 847-490-1212 www.chicagonorthwest.com Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau 815-727-2323; fax: 815-727-2324 www.heritagecorridorcvb.com McCormick Place 312-791-7000; fax: 312-791-6543 www.mccormickplace.com Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. 312-527-4141; fax: 312-527-7782 www.mmart.com Navy Pier 312-595-5300; fax: 312-595-5050 www.navypier.com Rosemont Convention Bureau 847-23-2100; fax: 847-696-9700 www.rosemont.com Springfield Illinois Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-545-7300; fax: 217-544-8711 www.springfield.il.us St. Charles Convention and Visitors Bureau 630-377-6161; fax: 630-513-0566 www.enjoyillinois.com INDIANA Bloomington Convention and Visitors Bureau 812-334-8900; fax: 812-334-2344 www.bloomingtonmn.org Clark and Floyd Counties Convention and Tourism Bureau 812-282-6654; fax: 812-282-1904 www.sunnysideoflouisville.org Evansville Convention and Visitors Bureau 812-421-2200; fax: 812-421-2207 www.evansvillecvb.org Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, city (1990 pop. 173,072), seat of Allen co., NE Ind., where the St. Joseph and St. Marys rivers join to form the Maumee River; inc. 1840. It is the second largest city in the state, a major railroad and shipping point, a wholesale and distribution hub, and Allen County Allen County is the name of several counties in the United States:
219-424-3700; fax: 219-424-3914 www.visitfortwayne.com Indiana Convention Center The Indiana Convention Center is a convention center located in Indianapolis, Indiana. It contains over 400,000 square feet (0 m) of open exhibit space and almost and RCA Dome • • [ 317-262-3400; fax: 317-262-3685 www.iccrd.com Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association 317-639-4282; fax: 317-684-2590 www.indy.org LaPorte County Convention and Visitors Bureau 888-493-5263; fax: 219-872-3660 www.laportecountycvb.com South Bend/Mishawaka Convention and Visitors Bureau 574-234-0051; fax: 574-289-0358 www.livethelegends.org IOWA Iowa, state, United States Iowa (ī`əwə), midwestern state in the N central United States. It is bounded by the Mississippi R. Des Moines Des Moines, city, United States Des Moines (dĭ moin`), city (1990 pop. 193,187), state capital and seat of Polk co., S central Iowa, at the junction of the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers; inc. Convention and Visitors Bureau 515-699-3448; fax: 515-244-9757 www.seedesmoines.com Polk County Polk County is the name of twelve counties in the United States, all except two named after president of the United States James Knox Polk:
515-242-2500; fax: 515-242-2530 www.conventioncomplex.com KANSAS Greater Wichita Convention and Visitors Bureau 316-660-6310; fax: 316-265-0162 www.visitwichita.com From its Old West heritage to its modern, world-class amenities, Wichita offers it all. Shop at leading national retailers, both high-end and discount, or boutiques with one-of-a-kind antiques. Dine and dance in the city's historic Old Town district. Explore numerous cultural offerings at the many museums along the river. Enjoy! Overland Park Overland Park, city (1990 pop. 111,790), Johnson co., NE Kans., a residential suburb of Kansas City; inc. 1960. There is printing and publishing, and the manufacture of apparel, aircraft parts, cement, prepared foods, salt, chemicals, marine accessories, and signs. Convention and Visitors Bureau 913-491-0123; fax: 913-491-0015 www.opcvb.org Overland Park Convention Center 913-451-7400; fax: 913-451-7406 KENTUCKY Greater Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-626-5646; fax: 502-584-6697 www.gotolouisville.com Louisville is one of the nation's most successful convention destinations with nearly 17,000 hotel rooms in the metropolitan area and two outstanding convention centers, including the Kentucky Exposition Center The Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC), formerly Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center (KFEC), is a large multi-use facility in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. It is overseen by the Kentucky State Fair Board, and is one of the ten largest facilities of its type in the U.S. with 1 million square feet of meeting space and the Kentucky International Convention Center The Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), formerly called the Commonwealth Convention Center with 300,000 square feet of prefunction and exhibit space. Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center 502-367-5150; fax: 502-367-5159 www.kyfairexpo.org Kentucky International Convention Center 502-595-3141; fax: 502-595-3675 www.kyconvention.org Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau 859-233-1221; fax: 859-254-4555 www.visitlex.com Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau 859-261-4677; fax: 859-261-5135 www.nkycvb.com Northern Kentucky Convention Center 800-447-8489; fax: 859-261-5135 www.staynky.com Unique riverfront convention package. Airport offers first tier accessibility as Delta's second largest hub. Riverfront development offers dining and entertainment. Meeting Guarantee Program exemplifies commitment to ensure successful meetings. LOUISIANA Alexandria and Pineville Convention and Visitors Bureau 318-442-9546; fax: 318-443-1617 www.apacvb.org Heymann Performing Arts and Convention Center 318-291-5540; fax: 318-291-5580 www.lafayettetravel.com/meetings/meetingspace/heymann Lafayette Louisiana Convention and Visitors Commission 337-346-1958; fax: 337-232-0161 www.lafayettetravel.com New Orleans New Orleans (ôr`lēənz –lənz, ôrlēnz`), city (2006 pop. 187,525), coextensive with Orleans parish, SE La., between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, 107 mi (172 km) by water from the river mouth; founded Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. 504-566-5011; fax: 504-566-5087 www.neworleanscvb.com New Orleans Multicultural Tourism Network 504-523-5652; fax: 504-522-0785 www.soulofneworleans.com Shreveport Bossier Bossier may refer to:
318-222-9391; fax: 318-222-0056 www.shreveport-bossier.org MAINE Bangor Convention and Visitors Bureau 207-947-5205; fax: 207-990-1427 www.bangorcvb.org MARYLAND Maryland Office of Tourism 410-767-3400; fax: 410-333-6643 www.mdisfun.org Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Conference and Visitors Bureau 410-280-0445; fax: 410-280-0994 www.visit-annapolis.org Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association 410-659-7017; fax: 410-727-2308 www.baltimore.org Baltimore, a city built on tradition and civic pride, is an American success story. Attractions, hotels, and restaurants surround the Inner Harbor The Inner Harbor is a historic seaport, tourist attraction, and iconic landmark of the City of Baltimore, Maryland. The harbor itself is actually the end of the Northwest Branch of the Patapsco River and includes any water west of a line drawn between the National Aquarium in and neighborhoods. The convention center is in the center of downtown and boasts more than 300,000 square feet of exhibit space, 116,000 square feet of meeting space, and a 36,372-square-foot ballroom. Baltimore Convention Center The Baltimore Convention Center is a convention and exhibition hall located in downtown Baltimore, Maryland. It is managed and operated by the Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association, a semi-private association started in 1980 by former Baltimore mayor William Donald 410-649-7000; fax: 410-649-7008 www.bccenter.org Conference and Visitors Bureau of Montgomery County, Maryland Montgomery County of the U.S. state of Maryland is situated just north of Washington, D.C. and Southwest of Baltimore. It is one of the most affluent counties in the nation[1], and has the highest percentage (29. , Inc. 800-925-0880; fax: 301-428-9705 www.cvbmontco.com Ocean City Convention and Visitors Bureau 410-289-8181; fax: 410-723-8655 www.ocean-city.com Ocean City Convention Center The Ocean City Convention Center is a 5,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Ocean City, Maryland, USA. It hosts local sporting events and concerts. It was opened in 1997. 410-289-8311; fax: 410-289-0058 www.ocean-city.com Prince George's County Maryland Conference and Visitors Bureau, Inc. 301-925-8300; fax: 301-925-2053 www.goprincegeorgescounty.com MASSACHUSETTS Greater Boston Greater Boston is the area of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts surrounding the city of Boston, Massachusetts. While Metro Boston tends to be the "Inner Core" surrounding the City of Boston, Greater Boston overlaps the North and South Shores, as well as the MetroWest region. Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. 617-867-8244; fax: 617-424-7664 www.bostonusa.com Greater Merrimack Valley The Merrimack Valley is the area surrounding the Merrimack River in northeastern Massachusetts. The area on either side of the Merrimack in New Hampshire is named the Merrimack Valley Region by the NH Division of Travel and Tourism Development. Convention and Visitors Bureau 978-459-6150; fax: 978-459-4595 www.lowell.org/lowell.php North of Boston North of Boston is a 1914 poetry collection by Robert Frost. It includes two of his most famous poems, 'Mending Wall' and 'After Apple-picking'. Most of the poems resemble short dramas or dialogues. Convention and Visitors Bureau 978-977-7760; fax: 978-977-7758 www.northofboston.org MICHIGAN Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau 313-202-1952; fax: 313-202-1834 www.visitdetroit.com Detroit will move you. Unprecedented growth and new development, side-by-side open air and domed stadiums, three gleaming gambling casinos, major hotel renovation projects, and a redefined riverfront are creating the nation's biggest comeback story. Automotive, cultural, and music heritage add to the destination's appeal. Flint Convention and Visitors Bureau 810-232-8900; fax: 810-232-1515 www.flint.org Grand Center/DeVos Place 616-742-6600; fax: 616-742-6590 www.grandcenter.com Grand Rapids/Kent County Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-678-9859; fax: 616-459-7291 www.meetgrandrapids.com Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, city (1990 pop. 189,126), seat of Kent co., SW central Mich., on the Grand River; inc. 1850. The second largest city in the state, it is a distribution, wholesale, and industrial center for an area that yields fruit, dairy products, farm produce, DeVos Place Convention Center DeVos Place Convention Center, erected in 2003 on the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, is a multi-purpose convention center. It is named for Richard DeVos, who donated $20 million towards its construction. in the heart of Grand Rapids is the latest edition to a dynamic downtown scene, integrating architecture, furniture, and technology together providing an unparalleled environment for conducting business. Stroll the downtown riverwalk and enjoy a full spectrum of dining and entertainment. And nearby, enjoy the beachfront beach·front n. A strip of land facing or running along a beach. adj. Situated along or having direct access to a beach: beachfront hotels; beachfront property. Noun 1. pleasures of Michigan's West Coast. Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-648-6630; fax: 517-487-5151 www.lansing.org Lansing, Michigan's capital city, is centrally located in the heart of the Great Lakes Great Lakes, group of five freshwater lakes, central North America, creating a natural border between the United States and Canada and forming the largest body of freshwater in the world, with a combined surface area of c.95,000 sq mi (246,050 sq km). State with easy access to legislators and lobbyists. Ideal for association meetings with more than 4,300 rooms, state-of-the-art facilities, and an extraordinary hospitality community ready to serve your needs. Site selection assistance, complimentary convention services, comprehensive destination planner. Lansing Entertainment and Public Facilities Authority 517-483-7400; fax: 517-483-7439 www.lansingcenter.com Mount Pleasant Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 517-772-4433; fax: 517-772-2909 www.mountpleasantwow.com Traverse City Traverse City, city (1990 pop. 15,155), seat of Grand Traverse co., N Mich., at the head of the West Arm of Grand Traverse Bay, in a resort and cherry-growing region; inc. 1881. Convention and Visitors Bureau 231-947-1120; fax: 231-947-2621 www.tcvisitor.com Ypsilanti Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 734-483-4444; fax: 734-483-0400 www.Ypsilanti.org/ypsi_visitors.html MINNESOTA Bloomington Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-346-4389; fax: 952-346-4289 www.bloomingtonmn.org Bloomington offers more than 7,400 hotel rooms-more than Minneapolis or St. Paul St. Paul as a missionary he fearlessly confronts the “perils of waters, of robbers, in the city, in the wilderness.” [N.T.: II Cor. 11:26] See : Bravery . Home of the world famous Mall of America Mall of America (also MOA, MoA, or the Megamall) is a shopping mall located in the Twin Cities suburb of Bloomington, Minnesota. It is just southeast of the junction of Interstate 494 and Minnesota State Highway 77, and is across the interstate from the , Bloomington is centrally located right next to the airport and just minutes away from all the area's great dining, entertainment, and attractions. Call our direct-connect hot line, and let us handle all the planning details for you. Visit www.bloomingtonmn.org to submit your RFP, or call 800-346-4389. Duluth Convention and Visitors Bureau 218-722-4011; fax: 218-722-1322 www.visitduluth.com Eagan Convention and Visitors Bureau 651-675-5541; fax: 651-675-5545 www.eaganmn.com Greater Minneapolis Convention and Visitors Association 612-767-8000; fax: 612-767-8131 www.minneapolismeetings.com The Greater Minneapolis Convention and Visitors Association offers all the amenities that you'd expect from a world-class convention city. The Minneapolis Convention Center The Minneapolis Convention Center is a large convention center located in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is located one block off of Nicollet Mall near Orchestra Hall. now consists of 480,000 square feed of exhibit space, a 28,000-square-foot ballroom, 87 meeting rooms, and a one-of-a-kind 3,400-seat auditorium that may be transformed into four separate meeting rooms. Minneapolis Convention Center 612-335-6000; fax: 612-335-6757 www.mpls.convctr.org Minneapolis Metro North Convention and Visitors Bureau 612-566-7722; fax: 612-566-6526 www.wcco.com/marketplace/cityguide/index.html Rochester Convention and Visitors Bureau 507-288-4331; fax: 507-288-9144 www.rochestercvb.org St. Cloud Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-264-2940; fax: 320-656-0401 www.visitstcloudmn.com St. Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau 651-265-4900; fax: 651-265-4999 www.stpaulcvb.org MISSISSIPPI Mississippi Division of Tourism Development 601-359-3297; fax: 601-359-5757 www.mississippi.org Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau 601-960-1891; fax: 601-960-1827 www.visitjackson.com Mississippi Division of Tourism Development 601-359-3297; fax: 601-359-5757 www.mississippi.org Mississippi Gulf Coast The Mississippi Gulf Coast refers to the three Mississippi counties which lie on the Gulf of Mexico: Hancock County, Mississippi, Harrison County, Mississippi, and Jackson County, Mississippi. Convention and Visitors Bureau 228-896-6699; fax: 228-896-6796 www.gulfcoast.org Tunica tunica /tu·ni·ca/ (too´ni-kah) pl. tu´nicae [L.] a tunic; in anatomy, a general term for a membrane or other structure covering or lining a body part or organ. Convention and Visitors Bureau 662-363-3800; fax: 662-363-1493 www.tunicamiss.org MISSOURI Branson Lakes Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 417-334-4084; fax: 417-337-5887 www.explorebranson.com Convention and Visitors Bureau of Greater Kansas City Kansas City, two adjacent cities of the same name, one (1990 pop. 149,767), seat of Wyandotte co., NE Kansas (inc. 1859), the other (1990 pop. 435,146), Clay, Jackson, and Platte counties, NW Mo. (inc. 1850). 816-221-5242 www.visitkc.com Greater St. Charles, Missouri, Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-366-2427; fax: 636-949-3217 www.historicstcharles.com The Midwest's largest historic district with 125 antique, specialty shops, 30 unique restaurants, and Ameristar Casino is 10 minutes from the St. Louis (Lambert) International Airport. Attractions include a new 10,000-seat arena, opening in spring 2005, a 154,000-square-foot convention center, and a 300-room Embassy Suites Hotel. Kansas City Convention and Entertainment Center 816-513-5000; fax: 816-513-5001 www.kcconvention.com Springfield, Missouri Springfield is the third largest city in Missouri. On July 1, 2006, its estimated population was 150,797, of whom 150,790 lived in Greene County and 7 lived in Christian County[1]. It is the county seat of Greene County. , Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-678-8767; fax: 417-881-2231 www.meet-me-in-springfield.com That fantastic moment when your mind, your heart, and your budget all agree is when you discover Springfield, Missouri. We offer a central location with 6,000 hotel rooms, 800 dining options, a variety of attractions, and a new 100,000-square-foot exposition center. Experience that fantastic moment--Springfield, Missouri. St. Joseph Area Chamber of Commerce 816-232-4461; fax: 816-364-4873 www.saintjoseph.com St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission 800-916-9603; fax: 314-621-7729 www.explorestlouis.com/meetings In St. Louis, there's more than meets the Arch, including a hotel building boom and a wide variety of attractions perfect for unique off-site events. You'll find 33,000 area-wide hotel rooms, plus 502,000 square feet of flexible, prime exhibit space and nearly 70,000 fixed seats at the America's Center America's Center is a convention center located in downtown St. Louis, Missouri, and is situated next to the Edward Jones Dome, the home of the National Football League's St. Louis Rams. convention complex. NEBRASKA Greater Grand Island and Hall County Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-658-3178; fax: 308-382-1154 www.visitgrandisland.com Greater Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau 402-444-4660; fax: 402-444-4511 www.visitomaha.com Omaha is on a roll with $2 billion in recent downtown development that includes a new $291 million Qwest Convention Center and Arena. Airport travelers are only five minutes from downtown hotels. First-class attractions round out our destination as a major convention and meeting selection. Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau 402-434-5335; fax: 402-436-2360 www.lincoln.org/cvb NEVADA Carson City Carson City, city (1990 pop. 40,443), state capital, W Nev., in the Eagle valley; inc. 1875. The city is a trade center for a mining and agricultural area. State government is the major employer, and tourism is economically important. Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-638-2321; fax: 775-687-7416 www.carson-city.org Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is a public agency that runs the Las Vegas Convention Center, Cashman Center, and Cashman Field and is responsible for the advertising campaigns for the Clark County, Nevada area. 702-892-0711; fax: 702-892-2824 www.Ivcva.com With 7.5 million square feet of convention space, more than 126,000 hotel rooms, and expertise in hosting groups of all sizes and descriptions, Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. is the world's premier meetings destination. Events held in Las Vegas regularly enjoy record-breaking attendance, due in part to the unparalleled entertainment options that make it easy to plan exciting programs. Laughlin Visitors Bureau 702-298-3022; fax: 702-298-0013 www.visitlaughlin.com Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino is a 39-story hotel casino on the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. It is owned by MGM Mirage. The top five floors (floors 35-39) of the main hotel building are used by the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas. 877-632-7900; fax: 702-632-7919 www.mandalayconventions.com The 1.5 million-square-foot Mandalay Bay Convention Center The Mandalay Bay Convention Center is one of the largest privately owned and operated convention centers in the world. The 1 million square foot facility is owned by MGM Mirage. It is attached to the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino and adjacent to the Mandalay Bay Events Center. offers nearly 1 million square feet of exhibit space and ballrooms up to 100,000 square feet. The adjacent 3,200-room Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino recently added THEhotel at Mandalay Bay THEhotel is a high-end 43-story 1,117 suite hotel owned and operated by MGM Mirage. It is located on the Las Vegas Strip within the Mandalay Bay complex. While marketed as a separate hotel, THEhotel is an integrated expansion of Mandalay Bay. , an all-suite hotel featuring 1,120 upscale suites. At 750 square feet, THEhotel's one-bed-room suite will be the largest standard hotel room in Las Vegas. Reno Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority 775-827-7600; fax: 775-827-7646 www.renolaketahoe.com Sands Expo The Sands Expo and Convention Center, at 1.2 million square feet (110,000 m²), is the second largest convention center in the Las Vegas, Nevada area. It opened in 1990 across the street from the original Sands Hotel. and Convention Center 702-733-5556; fax: 702-733-5353 www.sandsexpo.com Venetian Resort Hotel Casino 702-414-4020; fax: 702-414-4806 www.venetian.com The Venetian is not only the world's most elegant vacation destination. It's the world's premier convention venue as well. With 1.9 million square feet of flexible meeting space, one of the world's largest pillarless ballrooms, award-winning catering, and the experience and expertise to handle any size group, The Venetian sets the standard by which others are judged. NEW JERSEY Atlantic City Atlantic City, city (1990 pop. 37,986), Atlantic co., SE N.J., an Atlantic resort and convention center; settled c.1790, inc. 1854. Situated on Absecon Island, a barrier island 10 mi (16. Convention and Visitors Authority 609-348-7100; fax: 609-345-3685 www.atlanticcitynj.com Garden State Exhibit Center 732-469-4000; fax: 732-563-4500 www.gsec.com New Jersey Convention and Expo Center 732-417-1400; fax: 732-417-1414 www.njexpocenter.com Wildwoods Convention Center 609-729-9000; fax: 609-846-2631 www.wildwoodsnj.com NEW MEXICO New Mexico, state in the SW United States. At its northwestern corner are the so-called Four Corners, where Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah meet at right angles; New Mexico is also bordered by Oklahoma (NE), Texas (E, S), and Mexico (S). Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-733-9918; fax: 505-848-1178 www.itsatrip.org Las Cruces Las Cruces (läs kr `sĭs), city (1990 pop. 62,126), seat of Dona Ana co., SW N.Mex., on the Rio Grande, in a farm area irrigated by the Elephant Butte system; founded 1848, inc. 1907. Convention and Visitors Bureau
505-541-2444; fax: 505-541-2164 www.lascrucescvb.org Santa Fe Santa Fe, city, Argentina Santa Fe, city (1991 pop. 341,000), capital of Santa Fe prov., NE Argentina, a river port near the Paraná, with which it is connected by canal. Convention and Visitors Bureau 505-955-6200; fax: 505-984-6679 www.santafe.org NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of Albany County Albany County is the name of two jurisdictions in the United States in different states:
800-258-3582; fax: 518-434-0887 www.albany.org Buffalo Niagara "Buffalo Niagara" can refer to a variety of things in the vicinity of Buffalo, New York and Niagara Falls. Geography
716-852-05111; fax: 716-852-0131 www.buffalocvb.org Greater Rochester Visitors Association, Inc. 585-546-3070; fax: 585-232-4822 www.visitrochester.com Jacob K. Javits Convention Center Jacob K. Javits Convention Center is a large convention center on the west side of Manhattan in New York City. It was designed by architects I. M. Pei and partners. The revolutionary space frame structure was built in 1986 and named for New York Senator Jacob K. of New York 212-216-2000; fax: 212-216-2588 www.javitscenter.com Long Island Convention and Visitors Bureau 631-951-3900; fax: 631-951-3439 www.licvb.com Masie Center 518-587-3522; fax: 518-587-3276 www.masie.com NYC NYC abbr. New York City NYC New York City and Company 212-484-1200; fax: 212-246-6310 www.nycvisit.com Rochester Riverside Convention Center 585-232-7200; fax: 585-232-1510 www.rrcc.com Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau 518-584-1531; fax: 518-584-2969 www.discoversaratoga.org Syracuse Convention and Visitors Bureau 315-470-1911; fax: 315-471-8545 www.syracusecvb.org NORTH CAROLINA North Carolina, state in the SE United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean (E), South Carolina and Georgia (S), Tennessee (W), and Virginia (N). Facts and Figures Area, 52,586 sq mi (136,198 sq km). Pop. Asheville Convention and Visitors Bureau 828-258-6102; fax: 828-254-6054 www.ashevillechamber.org Cabarrus County Convention and Visitors Bureau 704-782-4340; fax: 704-782-4333 www.cabarruscvb.com Chapel Hill and Orange County Visitors Bureau 919-968-2060; fax: 919-968-2062 www.chocvb.org Charlotte Convention Center The Charlotte Convention Center opened in 1995 and attracts more than half a million visitors each year. It was designed by Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback & Associates (TVS). 704-339-6100; fax: 704-339-6111 www.charlotteconventionctr.com Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau 919-687-0288; fax: 919-683-9555 www.durham.nc.com The Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization for Durham, including Research Triangle Park Research Triangle Park, research, business, medical, and educational complex situated in central North Carolina. It has an area of 6,900 acres (2,795 hectares) and is 8 × 2 mi (13 × 3 km) in size. Named for the triangle formed by Duke Univ. . Assistance with site selection, attendance promotion, registration, welcome services, and housing is provided, as is complete destination information. Simplifying the way planners shop for information on Durham is our key objective. Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-849-8499; fax: 919-831-2887 www.visitraleigh.com Greensboro Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-344-2282; fax: 336-230-1183 www.visitgreensboro.com When it's time It's Time was a successful political campaign run by the Australian Labor Party (ALP) under Gough Whitlam at the 1972 election in Australia. Campaigning on the perceived need for change after 23 years of conservative (Liberal Party of Australia) government, Labor put forward a to plan your next meeting, try Greensboro on for size. Our unique blend of Southern hospitality and friendly service combine with a convenient location, a first-rate coliseum complex, quality accommodations, and the largest privately owned hotel/convention center between Washington, D.C., and Atlanta to set us apart from the crowd. Greensboro just fits ... just right. Call 800-344-2282 for a free meeting planners guide. Greensboro Coliseum Complex 336-373-7400; fax: 336-373-2170 www.greensborocoliseum.com M.C. Benton, Jr., Convention and Civic Center 336-727-2976; fax: 336-727-2879 www.cityofws.org/convention Visit Charlotte 704-342-2282; fax: 704-342-3972 www.visitcharlotte.org Charlotte is the largest destination in the Carolinas and offers meeting planners a wide variety of venue and entertainment options. The Charlotte/Douglas International Airport Charlotte Douglas International Airport (IATA: CLT, ICAO: KCLT, FAA LID: CLT) is a major international airport located in Charlotte, North Carolina. is a global gateway, with more than 500 daily flights to 160 cities. The Charlotte Convention Center's 850,000 square feet of space covers every feature and service embellishment imaginable. Winston-Salem Convention and Visitors Bureau 336-728-4200; fax: 336-728-4220 www.wscvb.com NORTH DAKOTA North Dakota, state in the N central United States. It is bordered by Minnesota, across the Red River of the North (E), South Dakota (S), Montana (W), and the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba (N). Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitors Bureau 701-282-3653; fax: 701-282-4366 www.fargomoorhead.org OHIO Ohio, state, United States Ohio, midwestern state in the Great Lakes region of the United States. It is bordered by Pennsylvania (NE) West Virginia (SE), Kentucky (S), Indiana (W), and Michigan and Lake Erie (N). Akron Summit Convention and Visitors Bureau 330-374-7560; fax: 330-374-7626 www.visitakron-summit.org Clermont County Convention and Visitors Bureau 513-732-3600; fax: 513-732-2244 clermontcvb.ohio.com Convention and Visitors Bureau of Greater Cleveland 216-875-6608; fax: 216-621-5967 www.travelcleveland.com Dayton and Montgomery County Convention and Visitors Bureau 937-226-8211; fax: 937-226-8294 www.daytoncvb.com Dayton Convention Center 937-333-4700; fax: 937-333-4711 www.dayton.com Experience Columbus (formerly the Greater Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau) 800-354-2657; fax: 614-222-6143 www.experiencecolumbus.com Greater Cincinnati Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-543-2613; fax: 513-621-2156 www.cincymeetings.com Plan Cincinnati meetings in a whole new way, with $615 million of world-class developments, including the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center opening this year. Our world is expanding in 2006 with the Cincinnati Convention Center expansion and renovation. For hot rates and to complete an RFP, visit cincymeetings.com. Greater Columbus Convention Center 614-645-5000; fax: 614-645-5159 www.surpriseitscolumbus.com Greater Toledo Convention and Visitors Bureau 419-321-6404; fax: 419-255-7731 www.toledocvb.com Hancock County Convention and Visitors Bureau 419-422-3315; fax: 419-422-9508 www.findlayhancockchamber.com LA Centre Conference and Banquet Facility 440-250-2000; fax: 440-835-0903 www.lacentre.com Sharonville Convention Center 513-771-7744; fax: 513-772-5745 www.ci.sharonville.oh.us Youngstown and Mahoning County Convention and Visitors Bureau 330-747-8200; fax: 330-747-2331 www.youngstowncvb.com OKLAHOMA Bartlesville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 918-336-8708; fax: 918-337-0216 www.bartlesville.com Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau 405-297-8912; fax: 405-297-8888 www.okccvb.org Tulsa Convention and Visitors Bureau 918-585-1201; fax: 918-592-6244 www.visittwsa.com OREGON Convention and Visitors Association of Lane County Oregon 541-484-5307; fax: 541-343-6335 www.visitlanecounty.com Oregon Convention Center The Oregon Convention Center is a convention center in Portland, Oregon. It is located on the east side of the Willamette River in the Lloyd District neighborhood. The Oregon Convention Center is best known for the twin spire towers which provide light into the building's interior. 503-235-7575; fax: 503-235-7417 www.oregoncc.org Portland Oregon Visitors Association 800-962-3700; fax: 503-275-9297 www.portlandcvb.com The Portland Oregon Visitors Association, a full-service destination marketing organization, offers a staff of experts and myriad services to guarantee a successful meeting. Portland's mild winters, terrific summer climate, acclaimed nightlife, renowed public transportation, and expanded, user-friendly Oregon Convention Center just may precipitate the best meeting you've ever planned. Salem Convention and Visitors Association 503-581-4325; fax: 503-581-4540 www.scva.org PENNSYLVANIA Bucks County Conference and Visitors Bureau Inc 215-639-0300; fax: 215-642-3277 www.bccvb.org Centre County Convention and Visitors Bureau 814-231-1400; fax: 814-231-8123 www.visitpennstate.org Convention Visitors Bureau of Greater Monroeville 412-856-7422; fax: 412-856-6979 www.pittsburg.net/monroeville Erie Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 814-454-7191; fax: 814-459-0241 www.visiteriepa.com Greater Pittsburgh Convention and Visitors Bureau 412-281-7711; fax: 412-644-5512 www.planpittsburgh.com Located where three sparkling rivers meet, Pittsburgh is where three sparkling rivers meet, Pittsburgh is where it all comes together. The new $367 million David L. Lawrence Convention Center The David L. Lawrence Convention Center is a 1.5 million square foot convention, conference and exhibition building in Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Completed in 2003, it sits on the southern shoreline of the Allegheny River. downtown fronts the Allegheny River and features 330,000 sqare feet of exhibition space. Nearby, a thriving Cultural District offers performances by the world-class Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1895, gave its first concert the following year under the direction of Frederic Archer. Victor Herbert was the chief conductor from 1898 to 1904; he was succeeded by Emil Paur (1904–10). The orchestra was then disbanded. , Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is an American professional ballet company based in the Cultural District of Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. History In 1965 Yugoslavian choreographer Nicolas Petrov joined the dance faculty at the Pittsburgh Playhouse. , Broadway Series, and Pittsburgh Opera, while the city's jazz legacy lives on in the area's many clubs. Pittsburgh is one of America's safest cities, and down-town restaurants, theaters, and shops are easily accessed on foot. Visitors can enjoy a variety of world-class museums, including the Andy Warhol Museum, Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History, Frick Art and Historical Center, and Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center. Shoppers can take advantage of the fact that there is no sales tax sales tax, levy on the sale of goods or services, generally calculated as a percentage of the selling price, and sometimes called a purchase tax. It is usually collected in the form of an extra charge by the retailer, who remits the tax to the government. on clothing or necessities in Pennsylvania. Sports lovers can cheer for Pittsburgh Pirates baseball, Steelers football, and Penguins hockey. Hershey-Capital Region Visitors Bureau 717-731-5500; fax: 717-731-5505 www.pacapitalregions.com Lehigh Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. 610-882-9200; fax: 610-882-0343 www.lehighvaleypa.org Pennsylvania Convention Center The Pennsylvania Convention Center is a multi-use public facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania which is designed to accommodate conventions, exhibitions, conferences and other events. 215-418-4750; fax: 215-418-4861 www.paconvention.com Pennsylvania Dutch Convention and Visitors Bureau 717-299-8901; fax: 717-299-0470 www.padutchcountry.com Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau 215-636-3300; fax: 215-636-3327 www.pcvb.org Reading and Berks County Visitors Bureau 800-443-6610; fax: 610-375-9606 www.readingberkspa.com SMG Corporation Convention Centers 215-592-4100; fax: 215-592-6699 www.smgworld.com Valley Forge Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-441-3549; fax: 610-834-0202 www.valleyforge.org PUERTO RICO Puerto Rico Convention Bureau The Puerto Rico Convention Bureau (PRCB) is a non-profit organization that markets Puerto Rico as a meetings and conventions destination. The PRCB’s team of dedicated and attentive bureau professionals is available with all the resources necessary to ensure the success 787-725-2110; fax: 787-474-5049 www.meetpuertorico.com The Puerto Rico Convention Bureau is a nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. that provides sales, consultation, and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services for meeting planners in the corporate, incentive, and association markets. Founded in 1962 and based in San Juan, the bureau has offices in Chicago, Madrid, Miami, New York, and Washington, D.C. The bureau's professional team can help in all aspects of planning a meeting from site inspections and transportation and from special events to theme parties, housing, and registration services. Puerto Rico Convention Center The Puerto Rico Convention Center (PRCC) (or Centro de Convenciones de Puerto Rico in Spanish) is a convention center located in San Juan, Puerto Rico owned by the Puerto Rico Convention District Authority, a government agency of Puerto Rico, and managed 800-875-4765; fax: 212-265-9728 www.prconvention.com The new Puerto Rico Convention Center will feature a 152,700 sq ft exhibition hall, the largest ballroom in the Caribbean (almost 40,000 sq ft), and a wide array of meeting rooms (25 rooms--36,200 sq ft). The Center will be outfitted with state of the art telecommunications technology, audiovisual systems, and lighting. Now accepting bookings for late 2005! RHODE ISLAND Rhode Island, island, United States Rhode Island, island, 15 mi (24 km) long and 5 mi (8 km) wide, S R.I., at the entrance to Narragansett Bay. It is the largest island in the state, with steep cliffs and excellent beaches. Newport Convention and Visitors Bureau 401-849-8048; fax: 401-849-0291 www.gonewport.com Providence Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau 401-274-1636; fax: 401-351-2090 www.providencecvb.com Rhode Island Convention Center 401-458-6000; fax: 401-458-6500 www.riconvention.com Located in downtown Providence, the Rhode Island Convention Center offers space from 304 to 137,000 square feet to accommodate 10 to 9,000 people. It is a convention complex with an attached 364-room Westin Hotel, three adjacent hotels, and a 2,400-car parking garage. It is also adjacent to a 14,500-seat civic center. With 2,500 hotel rooms in the greater Providence area, 1,200 of which are walkable, we also provide superb in-house food service, have 10 loading docks, and are located 10 minutes from a major airport. SOUTH CAROLINA South Carolina, state of the SE United States. It is bordered by North Carolina (N), the Atlantic Ocean (SE), and Georgia (SW). Facts and Figures Area, 31,055 sq mi (80,432 sq km). Pop. (2000) 4,012,012, a 15. Charleston Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 843-805-3061; fax: 843-853-0444 www.meetcharleston.com Boasting America's largest living historic district, beautiful beaches, exceptional golf, and meeting facilities, the Charleston area is consistently ranked a top convention destination. The Charleston Area Convention Center offers more than 150,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit space and an adjoining Performing Arts Center A performing arts center, often abbreviated PAC, is a multi-use performance space that can be adapted for use by various types of the performing arts, including dance, music and theatre. , the largest of its kind in the Southeast. Charleston Area Convention Center 843-529-5011; fax: 843-529-5040 www.nchascoliseum.com Columbia Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-264-4884; fax: 803-545-0013 www.columbiacvb.com Service. Selection. Surprise. It's a neat little package called Columbia, South Carolina Columbia is the state capital and largest city of South Carolina. As of 2006, estimates for the population of the city proper is 122,819[1]. Columbia is the county seat of Richland County, but a small portion of the city extends into Lexington County. . The perfect location for year-round events with top-notch service and a smart selection of venues. This historic capital city, in the geographic center of the state, is accessible by three major interstates and boasts more than 9,000 area hotel rooms. Greenville Convention and Visitors Bureau 864-421-0000; fax: 864-421-0005 www.greatergreenville.com Hilton Head Island Hilton Head Island An island off the southern coast of South Carolina in the Sea Islands of the Atlantic Ocean. It is a popular tourist resort. The town of Hilton Head Island, on the northeast coast, has a population of 35,200. Visitors and Convention Bureau 843-785-3673; fax: 843-785-7110 www.hiltonheadisland.org Myrtle Beach Area Convention Bureau 843-448-1629; fax: 843-448-3010 www.myrtlebeachlive.com Myrtle Beach Convention center Myrtle Beach Convention Center is a 8,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It hosts various local concerts and sporting events for the area and was the home arena for the Myrtle Beach Stingrays of the National Indoor Football League in 2003. 800-537-1690; fax: 843-918-1243 www.myrtlebeachconvcntr.com SOUTH DAKOTA Rapid City Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 605-343-1744; fax: 605-348-9217 www.rapidcitycvb.com TENNESSEE Chattanooga and Hamilton County Convention and Trade Center 423-756-0001; fax: 423-267-5291 www.chattconvention.org Chattanooga Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 423-756-8687; fax: 423-265-1630 www.chattanoogameetings.com Gatlinburg Department of Tourism and Convention Center 423-436-2392; fax: 423-436-3704 www.gatlinburg.com Kingsport Convention and Visitors Bureau 423-392-8820; fax: 423-392-8803 www.kingsportchamber.org Knoxville Convention Center 865-522-5669; fax: 865-329-0422 www.knoxvilleconventioncenter.com Knoxville Tourism and Sports Corporation 866-790-5373; fax: 865-673-4400 www.knoxtsc.com Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau 901-543-5300; fax: 901-543-5350 www.memphistravel.com Memphis Cook Convention Center 901-576-1200; fax: 901-576-1212 www.memphisconvention.com Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau 615-259-4730; fax: 615-244-6278 www.nashvillecvb.com Nashville Convention Center 615-742-2000; fax: 615-742-2014 www.nashvilleconventionctr.com The Nashville Convention Center is located down-town in the heart of Music City amidst a variety of restaurants, live music venues, and 3,000 hotel rooms. The NCC NCC See National Clearing Corporation (NCC). offers an 118,675-square-foot exhibit hall, 25 meeting rooms, and a newly updated 11,000-square-foot ballroom. The NCC is directly connected to both the 20,000-seat Gaylord Entertainment Center and the Renaissance Nashville Hotel. TEXAS Amarillo Convention and Visitors Bureau 806-374-1497; fax: 806-373-3909 www.amarillo-cvb.org/cvc Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau 817-265-7721; fax: 817-265-5640 www.arlington.org Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau 512-583-7200; fax: 512-583-7282 www.austintexas.org Austin is a place of inspiration. Unique and original in every way. With a newly expanded 900,000-square-foot convention center right in the heart of down-town, Austin provides the setting. And your people will provide the ideas. Let Austin be the spark. Austin Convention Center Austin Convention Center is a multi-purpose convention center located in Austin, Texas, USA. The building is also home to the Austin Toros basketball team with a seating capacity of 3,200. 512-476-5461; fax: 512-404-4416 www.austinconventioncenter.com Brownsville Convention and Visitors Bureau 956-546-3721; fax: 956-546-3972 www.brownsville.org Corpus Christi Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 361-881-1818; fax: 361-888-4998 www.corpuschristicvb.com Corpus Christi continually breaks attendance records. With an expansion and new connecting arena to be complete in fall 2004, the Corpus Christi Bayfront Convention Center is the city's premier meeting place. A combination of affordability and quality meeting space makes Corpus Christi a very popular value destination for conventions and meetings. Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau 214-571-1000; fax: 214-571-1008 www.dallascvb.com Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau 817-336-8791; fax: 817-336-3282 www.fortworth.com The Fort Worth Convention Center The Fort Worth Convention Center (formerly known as the Tarrant County Convention Center), is a convention center and indoor arena in Fort Worth, Texas. It includes an 11,200-seat multi-purpose arena. is now open and ready to host your meeting. A $75 million renovation and expansion project has completely transformed this facility, inside and out. Hotels, restaurants, and entertainment within walking distance of the convention center. Plus, Fort Worth provides an amazing choice of historical and cultural attractions. Galveston Island Convention and Visitors Bureau 409-763-6564; fax: 409-765-8611 www.galvestoncvb.com Gaylord Opryland Texas Resort and Convention Center 817-410-7990; fax: 817-410-4044 www.oprylandhotels.com George R. Brown Convention Center The George R. Brown Convention Center was opened on September 26, 1987 on the east side of downtown Houston. The center was named for the prominent Houstonian George R. Brown, an entrepreneur, civic leader and philanthropist. 713-853-8000; fax: 713-853-8090 www.ci.houston.tx.us Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-4HOUSTON; fax: 713-227-6336 www.visithoustontexas.com HOUSTON SpaceCity. A space of infinite possibilities. Houston is a space of infinite possibilities. In this top convention and tourism destination, you'll enjoy the very best hotels, convention facilities, entertainment, and attractions. The Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau and its professional convention services staff encourage you to make Houston your choice for business. For more information, log on to www.visithoustontexas.com, or call 800-4HOUSTON. Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center The Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center is located in downtown San Antonio along the banks of the San Antonio River Walk. The facility is the central component of the city’s successful convention industry. The center, named for the late US congressman Henry B. 210-207-8500; fax: 210-223-1495 www.ci.sat.tx.us/convfac Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau 972-252-7476; fax: 972-257-3153 www.irvingtexas.com Laredo Convention and Visitors Bureau 956-795-2200; fax: 956-795-2185 www.visitlaredo.com Moody Gardens Convention Center 888-388-8484; fax: 409-683-4936 www.moodygardens.org Nestled among acres of lush tropical landscaping, the spectacular 303-room Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa, and Convention Center offers all you'll need for work or play. The hotel and convention center features formal and casual dining and more than 70,000 square feet of meeting space. Enjoy 242 acres of enchantment, consisting of the Rainforest and Discovery Pyramids, the IMAX IMAX Noun a film projection process that produces an image ten times larger than standard (r) 3D and Ridefilm Theaters, Palm Beach, Colonel Paddlewheeler, and the Aquarium Pyramid. special packages are available. For reservations, call 888-388-8484. Plano Convention and Visitors Bureau 972-422-6810; fax: 972-424-0002 www.planocvb.com Reliant Park 832-667-1400; fax: 713-799-9790 www.reliantpark.com San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-447-3372; fax: 210-244-2401 www.sanantoniovisit.com With its festive blend of Texas hospitality and Old World charm, you'll quickly find out why group after group reports higher attendance when they meet in San Antonio. Give us a call at 800-447-3372 and find out what we can do for you. San Antonio Convention Center Facilities 210-207-8500; fax: 210-223-1495 www.sanantonio.gov/convfac South Padre Island Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-657-2373; fax: 956-761-3024 www.sopadre.com UTAH Utah, state, United States Utah (y `tä'), Rocky Mt. state of the W United States.
Salt Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau 801-521-2822; fax: 801-355-9323 www.visitsaltlake.com Experience the Rockies. The Salt Lake convention district is only 30 minutes from mountain resorts, hiking paths, mountain bike trails, and trout streams. Seven thousand hotel rooms are within walking distance of the Salt Palace Convention Center, featuring 370,000 square feet of exhibit space, 53 meeting rooms, and a 45,000-square-foot ballroom. Salt Palace Convention Center 801-534-4777; fax: 801-534-6383 www.saltpalace.com Utah Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau 801-370-8117; fax: 801-370-8050 www.utahvalley.org/cvb VERMONT Vermont Convention Bureau 802-863-3489; fax: 802-863-1538 www.vermontmeetings.org VIRGINIA Virginia Tourism Corporation 202-872-0523; fax: 202-659-8646 www.virginia.org Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association 703-838-4200; fax: 703-838-4683 www.funside.com Arlington Convention and Visitors Service 800-296-7996; fax: 703-228-3667 www.co.arlington.va.us Fairfax County Convention and Visitors Bureau 703-790-3329; fax: 703-893-1269 www.visitfairfax.org Hampton Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-487-8778; fax: 757-896-4600 www.hamptoncvb.com Hampton is booking business now for the new Hampton Roads Convention Center. Opening January 2005, the 344,000-square-foot center features 35 meeting rooms, capacity for 14,000 delegates, 108,000-square-foot exhibit hall, and grand ballroom to seat 3,000. A new 300-plus-room Embassy Suites, Hampton Coliseum, and 1,600 hotel rooms are within walking distance. Norfolk Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-368-3097; fax: 757-622-3663 www.norfolkcvb.com The New Norfolk This sophisticated waterfront city boasts a collection of hotels, convention facilities, a restaurant and theater district, and dynamic attractions including Nauticus-The National Maritime Center, Battleship battleship, large, armored warship equipped with the heaviest naval guns. The evolution of the battleship, from the ironclad warship of the mid-19th cent., received great impetus from the Civil War. Wisconsin, and the Chrysler Museum of Art The Chrysler Museum of Art is an art museum in the Ghent district of Norfolk, Virginia. . The downtown offers more than 1,000 committable rooms within walking distance of 176,000 square feet of meeting space. Richmond Metropolitian Convention and Visitors Bureau 804-782-2777; fax: 804-780-2577 www.visit.richmond.com Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-635-5535; fax: 540-342-7119 www.visitroanokeva.com Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau 757-437-4700; fax: 757-437-4747 www.vbmeetings.com Virginia Beach, a year-round mid-Atlantic meeting destination, is constructing a $202.5 million world-class convention center. This premier facility will offer a 150,000-square-foot, column-free exhibit hall; a 31,000-square-foot ballroom; more than 28,000 square feet of meeting space; and the latest technology. Visit www.vbmeetings.com for details or to book reservations. WASHINGTON Bellevue Washington Convention Sales Group 425-637-1020; fax: 425-637-0166 www.bellevueconventions.com Meydenbauer Center and the Bellevue hospitality community invite you to explore the possibilities of hosting your next meeting or convention of 300 or 3,000 in Bellevue. Bellevue is just nine miles from downtown Seattle in the heart of a thriving corporate world so it's easy to get down to business. And when your work is done, there's plenty of fur--choose from extraordinary golf courses, serious shopping, nationally respected wineries, nearly endless cultural and entertainment temptations, and a dizzying range of recreation spots just a few miles away. Meydenbauer Center 425-637-1020; fax: 425-637-0166 www.meydenbauer.com Seattle's Convention and Visitors Bureau 206-461-5800; fax: 206-461-5855 www.seeseattle.org Sip coffee at the original Starbucks. Learn to play the electric guitar at the dynamic new Experience Music Project. Take a break from shopping at the REI flagship store long enough to scale the world's tallest indoor climbing pinnacle. Seattle is an experience, more than a destination. Travelers are also drawn by the stunning setting, which features a thriving city center on the edge of pristine wilderness and abundant recreation. Seattle promises skiing by day and opera by night. Urban kayaking is just blocks from a bustling, world-class retail core. And cultural attractions not only abound, they're engrained in Seattle's mythic lifestyle. Snohomish County Tourism Bureau 888-338-0976; fax: 425-348-5701 www.snohomish.org Southwest Washington Convention and Visitors Bureau 360-750-1553; fax: 360-750-1933 www.southwestwashington.com Spokane Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau 509-624-1341; fax: 509-623-1297 www.spokane-areacvb.org Tacoma and Pierce County Convention and Visitors Bureau 253-627-2836; fax: 253-627-8783 www.traveltacoma.com Tri-Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau 800-254-5824; fax: 509-783-9005 www.visittri-cities.com Washington State Convention and Trade Center The Washington State Convention and Trade Center is a convention center located next to and over Interstate 5 in downtown Seattle, Washington, adjacent to Freeway Park. Planning for its construction began in 1982; construction began in 1985, and the center opened on June 18, 1988. 206-694-5000; fax: 206-694-5191 www.wsctc.com WEST VIRGINIA Cabell and Huntington Convention and Visitors Bureau 304-525-7333; fax: 304-525-7345 www.wvvisit.org Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau 304-344-5075; fax: 304-344-1241 www.charlestonwv.com WISCONSIN Chippewa Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau 715-831-2345; fax: 715-831-2340 www.chippewavalley.net Fond du Lac Fond du Lac (fŏn` də lăk', –jə–), city (1990 pop. 37,757), seat of Fond du Lac co., E central Wis., in a resort region at the south end of Lake Winnebago; inc. 1852. Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 920-923-3010; fax: 920-929-6846 www.fdl.com Greater Madison Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-373-6376; fax: 608-258-4950 www.visitmadison.com We provide complete convention bureau services, including bid proposals with hotel and facility information, site visits, housing, and comprehensive convention services. Greater Milwaukee Convention and Visitors Bureau Inc 800-576-6466; fax: 414-273-3559 www.milwaukee.org Greater Milwaukee, the Genuine American City, receives high marks for meetings because of the Midwest Airlines Center The Midwest Airlines Center (formerly Midwest Express Center) is a convention and exhibition center located in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The center is part of a greater complex of buildings which includes the U.S. , where technology, architecture, and flexibility combine making meetings memorable. With more than $2.5 billion invested into tourism product since 1998, Milwaukee's arts and cultural scene, accommodations, restaurants, festivals, and attractions offer a smorgasbord for visitors to enjoy. Kalahari Resort Convention Center 877-253-5466; fax: 608-254-8609 www.kalahariresort.com Packer Country Regional Tourism Office 920-494-9507; fax: 920-494-9229 www.packercountry.com WYOMING Cam-Plex Multi-Event Facilities 307-682-0552; fax: 307-682-8418 www.cam-plex.com Cheyenne Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 307-778-3133; fax: 307-778-3190 www.cheyenne.org INTERNATIONAL International Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus 202-296-7888; fax: 202-296-7889 www.iacvb.org ARUBA Aruba Convention Bureau 954-767-3395; fax: 954-767-0714 www.arubaconventionbureau.com AUSTRALIA Tourism Queensland and Travel Corporation 310-697-0207; fax: 310-788-0128 www.qttc.com.au AUSTRIA Austrian Tourist Office Inc 212-575-7723; fax: 212-730-4568 www.experienceaustria.com Historic Conference Centres of Europe 316-804920; fax: 316-804975 www.historic-centre.com BELGIUM Belgian Tourist Office 212-758-8130; fax: 212-355-7675 www.visitbelgium.com The Belgian Tourist office promotes Belgium as the European destination of choice. For your next client's meeting let us assist you. We can inform you on accommodations, meeting facilities, incentive programs, contact with local suppliers; and we can provide slides, video, shell-folders, and brochures. Contact us to learn more about Belgium. BERMUDA Bermuda Department of Tourism 212-818-9800; fax: 212-983-5289 www.bermudatourism.com Bermuda provides the ultimate in meeting and conference facilities. Proximity to the East Coast, U.S. tax deductibility, world-class accommodations, and value are only some of the many benefits we offer. BRAZIL Rio Convention and Visitors Bureau 21-259-6165; fax: 21-511-2592 www.rioconventionbureau.com.br CANADA Canadian Tourism Commission The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) was created in 1995 to promote Canadian tourism in order to capitalize on a major international industry. The CTC states that it "is dedicated to promoting the growth and profitability of the Canadian tourism industry by marketing Canada as a 202-682-7775; fax: 202-682-7721 www.travelcanada.ca We represent all Canadian destinations from coast to coast and provide assistance with site selection, product testing tours, site inspection program, itinerary and program ideas, customs, and immigration immigration, entrance of a person (an alien) into a new country for the purpose of establishing permanent residence. Motives for immigration, like those for migration generally, are often economic, although religious or political factors may be very important. information. ALBERTA Banff/Lake Louise Tourism Bureau 403-762-0270; fax: 403-762-8545 The Banff Centre Conferences 403-762-6171; fax: 403-762-6388 www.banffcentre.com Calgary Convention and Visitors Bureau 403-750-2360; fax: 403-262-3809 www.visitor.calgary.ab.ca Edmonton Tourism 780-917-7876; fax: 780-425-5283 www.edmonton.com A vibrant cosmopolitan center of 1 million people, Edmonton boasts 12,000 guest rooms and the region's largest conference center (200,000 square feet by the year 2006). No provincial sales tax helps Edmonton remain Canada's most affordable major city. Reconized for amazing attractions, culture, and major sporting events, the nation's best-kept secret awaits your call. TELUS TELUS Telemetric Universal Sensor Convention Centre 800-822-2697; fax: 403-261-8510 www.calgary-convention.com Connected to three four-star hotels in downtown Calgary, TELUS Convention Centre offers 132,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, including a 20,000-square-foot ballroom; 65,000 square feet of exhibit space; four prefunction areas; and 26 breakout rooms. Loading dock access to semi-trailers on second level tradeshow floor (350 lbs./sq.ft.). State-of-the art technology: CAT-6 cabling, fibre optics, high-speed DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary lines, and satellite downlinks. Travel Alberta International, Inc. 403-760-4404; fax: 403-762-1054 www.travelalberta.com BRITISH COLUMBIA Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel 604-893-7154; fax: 604-331-1001 www.sheratonwallcentre.com Tourism Vancouver 301-570-3199; fax: 301-570-2679 Tourism Whistler 604-938-2789; fax: 604-938-9623 www.mywhistler.com Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre 604-689-8232; fax: 604-647-7232 www.vanconex.com Vancouver Convention and Visitors Bureau 604-682-2222; fax: 604-682-1717 www.tourismvancouver.com Nestled between majestic mountains and the sparkling ocean, Vancouver is one of the most beatiful cities in the world. Dynamic, multicultural, with first-class hotels and a spectacular water-front convention center--it's no wonder Vancouver is consistently rated one of the top meeting and convention destinations in the world. MANITOBA Destination Winnipeg 204-943-1970; fax: 204-942-4043 www.tourism.winnipeg.mb.ca Travel Manitoba 204-945-4096; fax: 204-945-2302 www.travelmanitoba.com NOVA SCOTIA World Trade and Convention Centre The World Trade and Convention Centre is a convention centre/office complex in Halifax, Nova Scotia. It is adjacent to the Halifax Metro Centre. There have recently been talks of expansion, and there are possible plans to demolish or incorporate the Metro Centre for more 902-421-8686; fax: 902-422-2922 www.wtcchalifax.com ONTARIO Metro Toronto Convention Centre Metro Toronto Convention Centre, located in Downtown Toronto, Ontario at 255 Front Street West, has 600,000 square feet of space. The convention centre was completed in October 1984 and is home to the 1330 seat John Bassett Theatre, currently used for Canadian Idol. 416-585-8120; fax: 416-585-8198 www.mtccc.com The Metro Toronto Convention Centre offers 460,000 square feet of exhibit space, plus 64 state-of-the-art meeting rooms, two multipurpose ballrooms encompassing 78,000 square feet, and the world-class John W.H. Bassett Theatre with seating for 1,330. All in the center of downtown Toronto. Niagara Falls Tourism 905-356-6061; fax: 905-356-5567 www.discoverniagara.com Niagara Falls Tourism, the official destination marketing organization for Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls Tourism represents more than 550 members, offering professional tourism services throughout the Niagara area. Our support includes assistance with site inspections, familiarzation tours, and itinerary planning. In addition, we provide brochures, visitor guides, destination planners' manuals, and images. Ottawa Congress Centre 613-563-1984; fax: 613-563-7646 www.ottawacongresscentre.com Toronto Congress Center 416-245-5000; fax: 416-245-4923 www.torontocongresscentre.com Toronto Convention and Visitors Association 416-203-2600; fax: 416-867-3995 www.tourism-toronto.com Tourism Toronto 416-203-3830; fax: 416-203-2600 www.torontotourism.com Tourism Toronto is the official destination-marketing organization for Toronto's tourism industry. Tourism Toronto focuses on promoting and selling the greater Toronto region as a remarkable destination for tourists, convention delegates, and business travelers. Officially operating as a not-for-profit agency, Tourism Toronto has more than 700 members and is a partnership of public and private sectors. QUEBEC Montreal Convention Centre 800-268-8122; fax: 514-871-9389 www.congresmtl.com Unique best describes the newly expanded Palais des congres de Montreal. Centrally located, a stone's throw from old Montreal, connected to the underground system, well equipped in all regards and supported by an experienced team, the PCM (1) See phase change memory. (2) (Plug Compatible Manufacturer) An organization that makes a computer or electronic device that is compatible with an existing machine. has it all to meet your meeting and exhibit needs ... a la Montreal. Quebec City and Area Tourism and Convention Bureau 418-641-6654; fax: 418-641-6578 www.quebecregion.com Our bureau will assist you in planning you next event in the "eurostyle" destination of North America from site inspections to room availability and program suggestion; we are at your service. Tourisme Montreal 514-844-5400; fax: 514-844-5757 www.tourism-montreal.org Tourisme Quebec 972-414-7013; fax: 972-495-7660 CHINA BTG BTG BIT (Built-In Test) Target Generator BTG Bridging the Gap BTG British Technology Group BtG Betreuungsgesetz (Germany) BTG Biomass Technology Group BV BTG Begbies Traynor Group Overseas Tourism Co., Ltd. 106-606-3040; fax: 106-606-3062 FRANCE France (frăns, Fr. fräNs), officially French Republic, republic (2005 est. pop. 60,656,000), 211,207 sq mi (547,026 sq km), W Europe. Cannes Convention Bureau c/o SEMEC 4-93-39-0101; fax: 4-93-99-3706 GERMANY German Convention Bureau 516-794-1632; fax: 516-794-8487 www.gcb.de m:con Congress Center Rosengarten 621-410-6160; fax: 621-410-6200 www.congress-mannheim.de Munich Convention Bureau Munich Tourist Office 89-23-33-0306; fax: 89-23-33-0264 HONG KONG Hong Kong Tourism Board The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), is a Hong Kong government-sub vented body. It was founded on 1 April 2001 under the HKTB Ordinance. It was reconstituted from and replaced the Hong Kong Tourist Association (HKTA), which was established by Government Ordinance in 1957. 310-208-4582; fax: 310-208-1869 www.hkta.org JAMAICA Jamaica Tourist Board 800-294-7687; fax: 305-666-5536 www.jamaicatravel-miami.com JAPAN Japan National Tourist Organization The Japan National Tourist Organization (国際観光振興機構 Kokusai Kankō Shinkō Kikō) or JNTO provides information about Japan to promote travel to and in the country. 212-757-5640; fax: 212-307-6754 www.jnto.go.jp Tokyo Convention and Visitors Bureau 3-5211-2173; fax: 3-5211-2170 www.tcvb.or.jp KOREA Korea National Tourism Organization 201-585-0909; fax: 201-585-9041 www.knot.or.kr MALAYSIA Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board 213-689-9702; fax: 213-689-1530 www.tourism.gov.my Tourism Malaysia 212-754-1113; fax: 212-754-1116 www.visitmalaysia.com MEXICO Mexico Tourism Board 312-606-9273; fax: 312-606-9012 NETHERLANDS Netherlands Board of Tourism 212-370-7360; fax: 212-370-9507 www.nbt.nl SCOTLAND Scotland Business Tourism Unit 131-332-2433; fax: 131-343-1844 www.conventionscotland.com Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre The Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC), located on the north bank of the River Clyde in Glasgow, is Scotland's national venue for public events. It has five main exhibition halls of area up to 10,000 m². 141-248-3000; fax: 141-226-3423 www.secc.co.uk SINGAPORE Singapore Tourism Board The Singapore Tourism Board (Abbreviation: STB; Chinese: 新加坡旅游局) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Trade and Industry of Singapore, tasked to promote the country's tourism industry. 212-302-4861; fax: 212-302-4801 www.meet-in-singapore.com.sp THAILAND Tourism Authority of Thailand 651-225-9595; fax: 651-228-1754 www.tat.or.th UNITED KINGDOM Manchester International Convention Centre 161-834-2700; fax: 161-832-3621 www.g-mex.co.uk NEC (NEC Corporation, Tokyo, www.nec.com, www.necus.com) An electronics conglomerate known in the U.S. for its monitors. In Japan, it had the lion's share of the PC market until the late 1990s (see PC 98). NEC was founded in Tokyo in 1899 as Nippon Electric Company, Ltd. Group 121-200-2000; fax: 121-643-0388 www.necgroup.co.uk Visit Britain 212-850-0318; fax: 212-986-6459 www.conventionbritain.com Wales Wales, Welsh Cymru, western peninsula and political division (principality) of Great Britain (1991 pop. 2,798,200), 8,016 sq mi (20,761 sq km), west of England; politically united with England since 1536. The capital is Cardiff. Tourist Board 122-247-5202; fax: 122-247-5321 www.wtbonline.gov.uk For a more comprehensive convention center and CVB directory, visit ASAE's Web site at www.asaenet.org/find. This online, searchable directory provides e-mail addresses and links to centers and bureaus with Web sites. |
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