Convention center & CVB 2005 directory.Locate your next meeting locale. Flip through the following pages to find the ideal destination for your association's next meeting. [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 Take a closer look at Huntsville! More than 700 rooms are being added to the 5,000 currently available. Huntsville is accessible, affordable, and features superior meeting facilities and attractions. Check out www.huntsville.org to see how we can make your Huntsville meeting experience one of the best ever! Mobile Convention and Visitors Bureau 251-208-2000; fax: 251-208-2060 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 ALASKA 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 ARIZONA Greater Phoenix Convention and Visitors Bureau 877-MEET-PHX; fax: 602-253-4415 www.meetingsphoenix.com Phase one of the Phoenix Convention Center expansion is under way and will provide 160,000 square feet of flexible space in 2006. Phase two includes construction of a new north building by 2009. The expansion will total more than 900,000 square feet. A new, 1,000-room Sheraton will debut one block away in late 2008. Mesa Convention and Visitors Bureau 480-827-4700; fax: 480-827-4704 www.mesacvb.com Phoenix Civic Plaza Convention Center 800-AT-CIVIC; fax: 602-495-3642 www.phoenixconventioncenter.com Scottsdale Convention and Visitors Bureau 480-945-8481; fax: 480-421-9733 www.scottsdalecvb.com Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau 520-624-1817; fax: 520-884-7804 www.visittucson.org Yuma Convention and Visitors Bureau 928-783-0071; fax: 928-783-1897 www.visityuma.com ARKANSAS Fort Smith Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-637-1477; fax: 479-784-2421 www.fortsmith.org Blues, barbeque, Bach, broncos, and knock-your-socks-off scenic beauty all come together in Fort Smith, Arkansas Fort Smith is a city that lies on the Arkansas-Oklahoma state border, situated at the junction of the Arkansas and Poteau Rivers, also known as Belle Point. The city began as a western frontier military post in 1817 and would later become well-known for its role in the settling of . Fort Smith is one of America's most affordable cities, offering you and your delegates a convenient mid-south location; versatile convention and performing arts venues; southern charm; and top-notch, quality hospitality facilities and services. Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau 501-376-4781; fax: 501-374-2255 www.littlerock.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 Contra Costa Contra Costa can refer to:
925-685-1184; fax: 925-685-8190 www.cccvb.com LA Inc The Convention and Visitors Bureau 213-624-7300; fax: 213-624-9746 www.lacvb.com 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 square 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. 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 800-94-COAST; 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 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. 10-15 minutes away, superb dining and nightlife, world-class golf, glamorous shopping and spas, unique off-property venues from sophisticated elegance to relaxed beach casual. 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 assures a selective response from these outstanding meeting facilities and more: Balboa Bay Club The Balboa Bay Club & Resort is in Newport Beach, California on 15 waterfront acres and was founded in 1948. It is on the Newport Harbor. See also
Properties currently located in: Vancouver, BC; Toronto, ONT; Edmonton, AB; and Chicago, IL. . Oakland Convention and Visitors Bureau 510-839-9000; fax: 510-839-5924 www.oaklandcvb.com Enjoy one of the best meeting values in the San Francisco Bay Area “Bay Area” redirects here. For other uses, see Bay Area (disambiguation). The San Francisco Bay Area, colloquially known as the Bay Area or The Bay . With 89,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit space complimented by convenient, affordable, and well-appointed hotels. Visit the sunny side of the bay. Ontario Convention and Visitors Bureau 909-937-3000; fax: 909-937-3080 www.ontariocc.com 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. 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 626-795-9311; fax: 626-795-9656 www.pasadenacal.com Riverside Convention and Visitors Bureau 888-748-7733; fax: 909-222-4712 Sacramento Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-292-2334; fax: 916-808-7788 www.discovergold.org 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 800-544-MEET; fax: 619-595-0216 www.sandiego.org With a world-class convention center, 119 conference and convention hotels to choose from, and cutting-edge technology designed to simplify the meeting planning process, it's no wonder meeting planners nationwide have named San Diego the top meeting destination in 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. . Visit www.sandiego.org or call 800-544-MEET to see how San Diego can bring your next meeting to life. 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 has consistently been recognized as one of the best cities in North America for conventions and meetings. Come and experience for yourself our city's natural beauty, premier dining, and fabulous destination amenities. The 2.6 million-square-foot San Diego Convention Center The San Diego Convention Center is the main convention center for the city of San Diego, California. It is located in the Marina district of downtown San Diego near the Gaslamp Quarter, at 111 West Harbor Drive. is located on sparkling San Diego Bay Noun 1. San Diego Bay - a bay of the Pacific in southern California San Diego - a picturesque city of southern California on San Diego Bay near the Mexican border; site of an important naval base Pacific, Pacific Ocean - the largest ocean in the world . San Diego North Convention and Visitors Bureau 760-603-1690; fax: 760-603-9570 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: 415-227-2602 www.sfcvb.org 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.sanmateocountycvb.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 408-380-1242; fax: 408-244-9202 www.santaclara.org Santa Clara Convention Center 408-748-7000; fax: 408-748-7013 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 COLORADO Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau 303-442-2911; fax: 303-938-8837 www.bouldercoloradousa.com 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.experiencecoloradosprings.com Experience the excitement, the relaxation, the sheer joy of bringing a group together at the foot of Pikes Peak Pikes Peak, 14,110 ft (4,301 m) high, central Colo., in the Front Range of the Rocky Mts.; discovered by U.S. explorer Zebulon Pike in 1806. There are many higher peaks in the Rockies, but this is the best known and most conspicuous because of its location on the . Experience the accommodations, the attractions, the services, the fun that makes any meeting or convention unforgettable. Experience Colorado Springs, Colorado The City of Colorado Springs is the second most populous city (after Denver) in the state of Colorado and the 48th most populous city in the United States.[4] The city is the county seat of El Paso County. . Visit www.experiencecoloradosprings.com, or call 800-888-4748, ext. 125. Denver Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. 303-892-1112; fax: 303-892-1636 www.denver.org 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 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.coastaict.com Connecticut East Convention and Visitors Bureau 860-444-2206; fax: 800-863-6569 www.mysticmore.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 Plan. Book. Play. In Hartford, New England's Rising Star. The 540,000-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 2005, includes 140,000 square feet of exhibit space. The adjacent Hartford Marriott Downtown Hotel will offer 409 rooms and 13,500 square feet of meeting space. The newly transformed Hilton Hartford Hotel will offer 392 rooms and 14,500 square feet of meeting space. 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.visitdover.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). 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 Convention Center The Washington Convention Center has been the name of two convention centers in Washington, D.C. The old Washington Convention Center was located at 909 H Street NW and was in use from 1983 until 2004. 202-249-3121; fax: 202-249-3133 www.dcconvention.com Washington Convention Center Authority 202-249-3082; fax: 202-249-3533 Washington DC Convention and Tourism Corporation 202-789-7000; fax: 202-789-7037 www.washington.org FLORIDA 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: 941-334-1106 www.fortmyers-sanibel.com 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: 904-255-5478 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, 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 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 Greater Miami and the Beaches has a formula for success few can match. With years of experience hosting conventions, meetings, and special events and more than 50,000 hotel rooms, state-of-the-art facilities, award-winning restaurants and dazzling entertainment, this city is a meeting planner's dream come true. For a free meeting planner call 800-933-8448, ext. 3071, 305-539-3071 or visit 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 407-847-5000; fax: 407-847-5536 www.floridakiss.com 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. 407-363-5847; fax: 407-370-5014 www.orlandoconvention.com Orlando has evolved into a complete meetings and convention resort destination with the second largest convention center in the United States, world-class spas, upscale dining and shopping, more than 150-golf courses and 10 golf academies, a vibrant cultural community, and the greatest theme parks in the world. Orlando--we promise great meetings. Visit www.orlandoconvention.com. Palm Beach County Convention and Visitors Bureau 561-471-3995; fax: 561-471-3990 www.palmbeachfl.com Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council 561-233-1048; fax: 561-683-6951 Pensacola Area of Chamber Convention/Visitors Bureau 800-874-1234; fax: 850-432-8211 Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau 941-957-1877; fax: 941-951-2956 www.sarasotafl.org St. Augustine Ponte Vedra and The Beaches 904-829-1711; fax: 904-829-6149 www.visitoldcity.com St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 727-464-7200; fax: 727-464-7222 www.floridasbeach.com Fun and Festivities fes·tiv·i·ty n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. on Florida's Beach. St. Petersburg/Clearwater offers 35 miles of legendary powder white beaches and is home to the #1 rated continental beach in the United States: Fort De Soto Park Fort De Soto Park is at the far southern tip of the city of St. Petersburg, Florida. This park, operated by Pinellas County, is made up from five offshore keys, or islands: Madelaine Key, St. Jean Key, St. . Come enjoy the freshest seafood, superb shopping, exciting activities, and captivating cap·ti·vate tr.v. cap·ti·vat·ed, cap·ti·vat·ing, cap·ti·vates 1. To attract and hold by charm, beauty, or excellence. See Synonyms at charm. 2. Archaic To capture. cultural attractions--all on Florida's Beach. 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 813-223-1111; fax: 813-229-6616 www.visittampabay.com 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. 813-274-8511; fax: 813-274-7430 www.ci.tampa.fl.us/tampa/tcc 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 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 The Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau serves as the liaison between meeting planners and its 1,500 members that provide necessary ingredients for a successful meeting or convention. Home to some of the best hotels and meeting facilities in the nation, Atlanta can accommodate groups of any size. 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 The Classic Center 706-208-0900; fax: 706-548-0870 Georgia International Convention Center The Georgia International Convention Center or GICC, opened in April 2003, is the second largest convention center in the State of Georgia: second only to the Georgia World Congress Center. It is located at 2000 Convention Center Concourse, just off of Camp Creek Parkway (S. 888-331-GICC; fax-770-994-8559 www.gicc.com Located less than a mile from the world's busiest airport World's busiest airport is a claim that is fiercely fought over by the owners of the world's largest airports. The definition of "busiest" is debated as well, with claims being staked on the basis of aircraft operations, cargo traffic or total passengers. , Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Atlanta's new Georgia New Georgia is the largest island of the Western Province of the Solomon Islands. It is in the New Georgia Group, an archipelago including most of the other larger islands in the province. International Convention Center offers the most aesthetically pleasing meeting and exposition space to come along in quite a few years. We like to think of it as "comfort space" for your next meeting! 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. , hosts 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 Jekyll Island Jekyll Island is an island off the coast of the U.S. state of Georgia, in Glynn County; it is one of the Sea Islands and one of the Golden Isles of Georgia. The city of Brunswick, Georgia, the Marshes of Glynn, and several other islands, including the larger St. Convention and Visitors Bureau 912-635-4080; fax: 912-635-4073 www.jekyllisland.com 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:
229-245-0513; fax: 229-245-5240 www.valdostatourism.com HAWAII Big Island Visitors Bureau 808-961-5797; fax: 808-961-2126 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: 808-943-3559 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. in three sections) with drive-on access; 49 meeting rooms, including two presentation theaters; a 35,000-square-foot ball-room; 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 www.meethawaii.com HVCB'S Corporate Meeting 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 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 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 IDAHO Boise Convention and Visitors Bureau 208-344-7777; fax: 208-344-6236 www.boise.org Boise offers first-class rooms, top entertainment, and fine dining that's more affordable than other convention destinations. Staff can assist with pre-convention planning and bids, site visits, hotel leads, guest activities, attendance builders, housing, and registration assistance. Dedicated bureau staff, excellent meeting facilities, and exciting outdoor recreation ensure a meeting's success. ILLINOIS Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 630-897-5581; fax: 630-897-5589 www.enjoyaurora.com Champaign County Champaign County is the name of several counties in the United States:
800-369-6151; fax: 217-351-0906 www.cucvb.org 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 The Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau is your one-stop source for all services and information you need to host a successful event in Chicago. Our nationally recognized experts can assist you with everything from venues election to room blocks to event marketing and more. Chicago's North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau 847-763-0011; fax: 847-763-0022 www.visitchicagonorthshore.com 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 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. 312-861-0711; fax: 312-861-1777 Lisle Convention and Visitors Bureau 630-769-1000; fax: 630-769-1006 www.lislecvb.com McCormick Place McCormick Place is an enormous exposition complex located in Chicago, Illinois. 312-791-7000; fax: 312-791-6543 www.mccormickplace.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 INDIANA 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:
260-424-3700; fax: 260-424-3914 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 Lake County Convention and Visitors Bureau 219-989-7770; fax: 219-989-7777 www.alllake.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. Council Bluffs Council Bluffs, city (1990 pop. 54,315), seat of Pottawattamie co., SW Iowa, on and below bluffs overlooking the Missouri River, opposite Omaha, Nebr.; inc. 1853. Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-228-6878; fax: 712-322-5698 www.councilbluffsiowa.com 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 Sioux City Sioux City, city (1990 pop. 80,505), seat of Woodbury co., NW Iowa, at the junction of the Big Sioux and Floyd rivers with the Missouri; inc. 1857. It is a shipping, wholesale trade, and industrial center for an extensive agricultural and livestock area (including Convention Center/Auditorium/Tourism Bureau 712-279-4800; fax: 712-279-4900 www.siouxlan.com/ccat KANSAS Greater Wichita Convention and Visitors Bureau 316-265-2800; fax: 316-265-0162 www.visitwichita.com Craving more choices for your next meeting? Wichita's got more shopping, dining, and entertainment options than ever. With new restaurants and attractions springing up almost daily, opportunities abound for all your between-meeting fun. Wichita offers something for everyone. And all this big-city comes at small-town prices. See what's playing at www.visitwichita.com, or call 800-288-9424. Wichita. We Got The Goods. 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 800-262-7275; fax: 913-491-0015 www.opcvb.org Overland Park, Kansas Overland Park is the second most populous city in the U.S. state of Kansas. It is located in Johnson County, a satellite city of Kansas City, and is near Olathe, Lenexa, Prairie Village and Leawood. In 2006, the estimated population is 167,500. , is The Natural Choice to host your next meeting. Nestled in the heart of the United States, Overland Park offers more than 5,000 hotel rooms; affordable meeting space; and numerous shopping, dining, and entertainment opportunities. Plus the city's state-of-the-art convention center offers 237,000 square feet of event space. Visit www.opcvb.org. KENTUCKY Greater Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau 502-584-2121; 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: 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 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 LOUISIANA Alexandria and Pineville Convention and Visitors Bureau 318-442-9546; fax: 318-443-1617 www.apacvb.org Baton Rouge Baton Rouge (băt`ən r zh) [Fr.,=red stick], city (1990 pop. 219,531), state capital and seat of East Baton Rouge parish, SE La. Convention and Vistors Commission
225-383-1825; fax: 225-346-1253 www.batonrougetour.com/beta/index.html?CatlD=88 Heymann Performing Arts and Convention Center 318-291-5540; fax: 318-291-5580 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: 504-566-5046 www.neworleanscvb.com The most European city in America. New Orleans has more culture, more history, more incredible restaurants than you can ever explore during a five-day conference! Let your attendees experience the city they've always dreamed of visiting. We can help you have the best-attended meeting you've ever had. Call us. Shreveport Bossier Bossier may refer to:
318-222-9391; fax: 318-222-0056 www.shreveport-bossier.org In addition to the finest in meeting space and accommodations, Shreveport-Bossier boasts an eclectic mix of culture, attractions, festivals, sports, shopping, and cuisine. From Louisiana Downs to the American Rose Center to the riverboat riv·er·boat n. A boat suitable for use on a river. casinos--Shreveport-Bossier offers a gamut of opportunities to make your meeting a guaranteed winner. New convention center in 2006! MARYLAND 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 410-659-7300; 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 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 Hagerstown-Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau 301-791-3130; fax: 301-791-2601 www.marylandmemories.org 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 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 Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau 413-755-1342; fax: 413-781-4607 www.massmutualcenter.com MassMutual Center to open for meetings in 2005. Springfield is growing to meet the needs of meeting planners and those they serve. In 2005. Springfield will welcome a bigger and better arena and a brand new convention center to its downtown, adding more than 65,000 square feet of meeting and exposition space. Massachusetts Convention Center Authority 617-954-2000; fax: 617-954-2299 www.advantageboston.com Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC BCEC Boston Convention & Exhibition Center BCEC Boston Chinese Evangelical Church (Massachusetts) BCEC Bay County Election Commission (Michigan) BCEC Blind Channel Estimation Correction )--Built by users for users, the new BCEC has 516,000 square feet of exhibition space, 84 meeting rooms, and a 40,020-square-foot ballroom. Hynes Convention Center--Located in Boston's historic Back Bay, the Hynes offers 193,000 square feet of exhibition space, 38 meeting rooms, and 25,000-square-foot ballroom. 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 Worcester County Worcester County is the name of several counties in the United States of America:
508-755-7400; fax: 508-754-2703 www.worcester.ma.us MICHIGAN Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau 313-202-1800; fax: 313-202-1837 www.visitdetroit.com Looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. a new and exciting place for your next meeting or convention? How about in the city experiencing the largest urban redevelopment boom in the country--Detroit! The city is in the midst Adv. 1. in the midst - the middle or central part or point; "in the midst of the forest"; "could he walk out in the midst of his piece?" midmost of a major renaissance and has been selected to host the following events because of the change--Baseball's All-Star Game An all-star game is an exhibition game played by the best players in their sports league. The players are often chosen by a popular vote of fans of the sport and the game often occurs at the halfway point of the regular season, although this is not the case for some all-star games , Super Bowl, and the NCAA NCAA abbr. National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Final Four. Come see what's new in Detroit! For more details visit www.visitdetroit.com, or call 888-CALL-DTW (225-5389). DeVos Place 616-742-6600; fax: 616-742-6590 www.grandcenter.com Flint Convention and Visitors Bureau 810-232-8900; fax: 810-232-1515 www.flint.org Frankenmuth Convention and Visitors Bureau 517-652-6106; fax: 517-652-3841 www.frankenmuth.org Grand Rapids/Kent County Convention and Visitors Bureau 616-459-8287; fax: 616-459-7291 www.visitgrandrapids.org Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau 517-487-0077; fax: 517-487-5151 www.lansing.org Lansing Entertainment and Public Facilities Authority 517-483-7400; fax: 517-483-7439 Mount Pleasant Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 989-772-4433; fax: 989-772-2909 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 MINNESOTA Bloomington Convention and Visitors Bureau 812-334-8900; fax: 812-334-2344 www.bloomingtonmn.org Bloomington offers over 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 Hotline, 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: 612-335-5839 www.minneapolismeetings.com Vibrant. Beautiful. Cosmopolitan. Minneapolis is successful meetings--5,000 downtown hotel rooms, top-notch shopping, entertainment options creating a cultural epicenter, and seven miles of climate-controlled skyway sky·way n. 1. A route regularly used by airplanes; an air lane. 2. An elevated highway. Noun 1. skyway - a designated route followed by airplanes in flying from one airport to another to connect it all. Blending form and function, 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. boasts nearly 500,000 square feet of exhibit space, a 28,000-square-foot ballroom, 87 meeting rooms, and a state-of-the-art 3,400-seat auditorium. Contact: Greater Minneapolis Convention and Visitors Association, www.minneapolismeetings.com or 800-445-7412 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 & 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 Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau 601-960-1891; fax: 601-960-1827 www.visitjackson.com 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 Mississippi's Gulf Coast continues to develop as a premier meetings destination with an unbeatable combination of meeting space and legendary Southern hospitality. Plus, more than $800 million under way in resort and cultural growth, including the expansion of our convention center, offers ever more amenities to business and leisure travelers. 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 Saint Charles Saint Charles. 1 City (1990 pop. 22,501), Kane co., NE Ill., on the Fox River, a suburb of Chicago; inc. 1850. Located in an agricultural area (corn and soybeans), the city has food-processing, aluminum and plastic products, and communications equipment Convention and Visitors Center 314-946-7776; fax: 636-949-3217 www.historicstcharles.com Kansas City Convention and Entertainment Center 816-513-5000; fax: 816-513-5001 www.kcconvention.com Lake of the Ozarks The Lake of the Ozarks is a large man-made reservoir created by impounding the Osage River in central Missouri in the northern part of the Ozarks. In addition, three smaller tributaries of the Osage which were also impounded include the Niangua River, the Grandglaize Creek, and Convention and Visitors Bureau 816-347-9090; fax: 816-347-9092 Springfield Missouri Convention and Visitors Bureau 417-881-5300; fax: 417-881-7201 www.springfieldmo.org That fantastic moment when your mind, your heart, and your budget all agree is when you discover 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. . 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 St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission 800-916-9603; fax: 314-621-7729 www.mynameisstlouis.com New and renovated hotels, expanding entertainment districts, more restaurants, and new labor agreements 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--just some of the reasons our new meetings package the best it's ever been. Add $2.5 billion in downtown development and you'll know it's time to take another look at St. Louis. 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 Consider Omaha ... a "Top-Ten Best Buy Destination," according to Meeting News Magazine. With more than $2 billion in downtown development and the new Qwest Center just minutes from the airport, Omaha has unveiled a new destination. We're worth a look! Visit us on line at www.visitomaha.com, or call 866-YES-OMAHA. NEVADA Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-638-2321; fax: 775-687-7416 www.carson-city.org Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority 702-892-0711; fax: 702-892-2824 www.lasvegas24hours.com Laughlin Visitors Bureau 702-298-3022; fax: 702-298-0013 www.visitlaughlin.com The majestic Colorado River and beautiful, serene desert mountains surround Laughlin's nine full-service hotel casinos that provide a range of meeting facilities from intimate to 1,000-plus attendees. The action begins when the meetings end because Laughlin has it all: water sports water sports Urophilia, see there , outlet shopping, elegant dining, nightly entertainment, and gaming! 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. 702-632-7777; fax: 702-632-7234 www.mandalayconventions.com/index_flash.jsp 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 four ballrooms up to 100,000 square feet. The adjacent 3,200-room Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino has added 1,117 upscale 750-square-foot suites in a new all-suite tower named 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. . Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority 800-443-1482; fax: 775-827-7646 www.visitrenotahoe.com/conventions In addition to extensive upscale meeting sites and facilities to handle any size group, Reno-Tahoe offers more than 20,000 hotel rooms, unlimited outdoor recreation, dining and entertainment, and much more for groups to experience while in town--all to make planning a meeting or convention in Reno-Tahoe as streamline as possible. Sands Expo and Convention Center 702-733-5556; fax: 702-733-5353 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 all others are judged. NEW JERSEY Atlantic City Convention and Visitors Authority 609-348-7100; fax: 609-345-3685 www.accva.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 Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-733-9918; fax: 505-842-9918 www.itsatrip.org At 6,000 feet above sea level, attendance at your next meeting is assured to be high. Albuquerque promises beautiful mountain views and mild year-round temperatures. Plus 15,000 hotel rooms, most within 10 minutes of the SMG-managed 600,000 square feet convention center. Book your next meeting in Albuquerque. Call 800-733-9918 or visit www.itsatrip.org. Farmington Convention and Visitors Bureau 505-326-7602; fax: 505-327-0577 Las Cruces Convention and Visitors Bureau 505-541-2444; fax: 505-541-2164 www.lascrucescvb.org Santa Fe 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 Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-258-3582; fax: 518-434-0887 www.albany.org Buffalo Niagara Convention and Visitors Bureau Inc 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 Oncenter Complex 315-435-8000; fax: 315-435-8099 www.oncenter.org 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.exploreasheville.com 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 Charlotte, the largest and most accessible city between D.C. and Atlanta, annually hosts more than 14 million visitors who find comfort in more than 30,000 hotel rooms in its metro area and 4,100 within walking distance of the Charlotte Convention Center. Over 55 percent of the U.S. population lives within a two-hour flight of Charlotte and 6 million reside within a 100-mile radius. 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 336-274-2282; fax: 336-230-1183 www.visitgreensboro.com Greensboro CVB services include site inspection tours, bid proposals, attendance building support; serves as guide to local resources; supplies destination brochures, video/CD-ROM, meeting planners guide; assistance with spouse and entertainment activities; computerized housing bureau; registration assistance; publicity and promotion. Serves as a one-stop shop One-Stop Shop A company or a location that offers a multitude of services to a client or a customer. The idea is to provide convenient and efficient service and also to create the opportunity for the company to sell more products to clients and customers. for all convention needs. 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 Visit Charlotte 704-334-2282; fax: 704-342-3972 www.visitcharlotte.org Winston-Salem Convention and Visitors Bureau 336-728-4200; fax: 336-728-4220 www.wscvb.com NORTH DAKOTA 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 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 Experience Columbus 800-354-2657; fax: 614-222-6143 www.experiencecolumbus.com Variety rules in Columbus. Downtown features vibrant urban districts located within walking distance of meeting facilities. From funky galleries in the Short North Arts District, to charming shops and nightlife in the historic Brewery District and German Village, to the entertaining Arena District, there's always something unique to experience. Greater Cincinnati Convention and Visitors Bureau 513-621-2142; fax: 513-621-2156 www.cincyusa.com Greater Columbus Convention Center 614-645-5000; fax: 614-645-5159 Greater Toledo Convention and Visitors Bureau 419-321-6404; fax: 419-255-7731 www.toledocvb.com Sharonville Convention Center 513-771-7744; fax: 513-772-5745 www.ci.sharonville.oh.us OKLAHOMA Bartlesville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 918-336-8708; fax: 918-337-0216 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 Central Pennsylvania/Penn State Country Convention and Visitors Bureau 814-231-1400; fax: 814-231-8123 www.centralpacvb.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 Gettysburg Convention and Visitors Bureau 717-334-6274; fax: 717-334-1166 www.gettysburgcvb.org Greater Pittsburgh Convention and Visitors Bureau 412-281-7711; fax: 412-338-0425 www.visitpittsburgh.com Hershey-Capital Region Visitors Bureau 717-731-5500; fax: 717-731-5505 www.pacapitalregions.com Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau 724-238-5661; fax: 724-238-3673 www.laurelhighlands.org 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 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 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 County Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-326-6030; 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 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 843-853-8000; fax: 843-853-0444 www.charlestoncvb.com Charleston Area Convention Center 843-529-5011; fax: 843-529-5040 www.nchascoliseum.com Columbia Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau 803-545-0000; fax: 803-545-0013 www.columbiacvb.com Greater Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau 803-545-0000; fax: 803-799-6529 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 Sioux Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau 605-336-1620; fax: 605-336-6499 www.siouxfalls.org TENNESSEE 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 Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center Nashville 615-871-6699; fax 615-871-5843 www.gaylordhotels.com 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 ... "Home of the Blues and the Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll rock 'n' roll: see rock music. " is the coolest convention destination in the United States Experience Beale Street blues clubs. Unique Attractions include Elvis Presley's Graceland, Smithsonian's Rock'n'Soul Museum, FedEx Forum, Gibson Guitar Factory, STAX Museum, and National Civil Rights Museum. Meet in the expanded 350,000-square-foot Cook Convention Center and 2,100 seat Cannon Center for the performing arts. 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 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 512-474-5171; fax: 512-583-7282 www.austintexas.org 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 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 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.houstonconventionctr.com Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-457-6338; fax: 800-410-3038 www.grapevinetexasusa.com Discover Historic Grapevine, Texas, located minutes from DFW DFW Dallas/Ft Worth, TX, USA - Dallas Ft Worth International (Airport Code) DFW Department of Fish and Wildlife DFW David Foster Wallace DFW Drug-Free Workplace DFW Down For Whatever (song by Pretty Young Things) International Airport in the heart of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex The Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metropolitan area, a title designated by the U.S. Census as of 2003, encompasses 12 counties within the U.S. state of Texas. The metropolitan area is further divided into two metropolitan divisions: Dallas–Plano–Irving . This charming community offers more than 4,000 first-class hotel rooms, 600,000-plus square feet of meeting space, a beautifully restored historic district, winery tasting rooms, a circa 1896 Steam Excursion Train, and much more. Call 800-457-6338, or visit www.grapevinetexasusa.com. Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau 713-437-5200; fax: 713-227-6336 www.houston-spacecityusa.com Irving/Las Colinas Convention and Visitors Bureau 972-252-7476; fax: 972-257-3153 www.irvingtexas.com Adjacent to DFW International Airport, Irving, Texas, boasts 70-plus hotels with rates and amenities for every taste and budget. Irving's meeting hotels offer more than 200,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting space combined with outstanding service. And Irving's central location between Dallas and Fort Worth allows easy access to area attractions. Laredo Convention and Visitors Bureau 956-795-2200; fax: 956-795-2185 www.visitlaredo.com Plano Convention and Visitors Bureau 972-422-6810; fax: 972-424-0002 www.planocvb.com Reliant Park 800-776-4995; fax: 713-799-9790 www.reliantpark.com San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau 210-207-6716; fax: 210-207-6739 www.sanantoniovisit.com A vibrant blend of Tex-Mex flavors and history, centrally located San Antonio awaits your next meeting. With a selection of more than 28,000 hotel rooms and a convention center offering more than 400,000 contiguous square feet of exhibit space on the world-renowned River Walk, San Antonio is a perfect place to meet. 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.
Ogden and Weber Convention and Visitors Bureau 801-627-8291; fax: 801-399-0783 www.ogdencvb.org Park City Convention and Visitors Bureau 435-649-6100; fax: 435-649-4132 www.parkcitymeetings.com Salt Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau 801-521-2822; fax: 801-355-9323 www.visitsaltlake.com Experience the Rockies! Featuring the Salt Palace Convention Center, within walking distance of 7,000 sleeping rooms. The center will soon be one of the largest convention centers in the West with an expansion providing 515,000 gross square feet of exhibit space; 170,000 gross square feet of meeting space, including a 45,000-square-foot ballroom to be completed in August 2006. Salt Palace Convention Center 801-534-4777; fax: 801-534-6383 www.saltpalace.com Utah Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau 801-851-8393; fax: 801-851-2109 www.utahvalley.org/cvb VERMONT Vermont Convention Bureau 802-863-3489; fax: 802-863-1538 www.vermontmeetings.org VIRGINIA 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 703-752-7503 www.visitfairfax.org Greater Richmond Convention Center 804-783-7335; fax: 804-225-0508 Hampton Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-487-8778; fax: 757-722-1222 www.hamptoncvb.com Hampton CVB is booking business now for the new Hampton Roads Convention Center. Opening in 2005, the 344,000-square-foot center features 35 meeting rooms, a 108,000-square-foot exhibit hall, and a grand ballroom to seat 2,000 people. New Embassy Suites Hotel, Hampton Coliseum, shopping, dining, and 2,500 additional hotel rooms within walking distance. Loudoun Convention and Visitors Association 703-771-7525; fax: 703-771-4973 www.visitloudoun.org Norfolk Convention and Visitors Bureau 757-664-6620; fax: 757-622-3663 www.norfolk.va.us Richmond Metropolitian Convention and Visitors Bureau 804-782-2777; fax: 804-780-2577 www.visit.richmond.com Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau 540-342-6025; fax: 540-342-7119 www.visitroanokeva.com Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau 757-437-4700; fax: 757-437-4747 www.vbfun.com Virginia Beach is a top-choice destination for the meeting and convention industry, offering first-class amenities. Center stage is the new $202.5 million Virginia Beach Convention Center, featuring more than 500,000 gross square feet. First-phase opening is scheduled for summer 2005, with a grand opening in early 2007. Visit www.vbfun.com for details! Williamsburg Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 757-253-0192; fax: 757-229-2047 www.visitwilliamsburg.com WASHINGTON Bellevue Washington Convention Sales Group 425-637-1020; fax: 425-637-0166 www.bellevueconventions.com Seattle's Convention and Visitors Bureau 206-461-5800; fax: 206-461-5855 www.seeseattle.org Seattle is a thriving, cosmopolitan city surrounded by majestic mountains, sparkling blue waters, and a wide array of year-round outdoor recreation, thanks to the region's gentle marine climate. Within the city's compact, bustling downtown district, a wealth of award-winning restaurants, shopping, and cultural attractions await. 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 Greater Madison Convention and Visitors Bureau 608-258-4959; fax: 608-258-4950 www.visitmadison.com Greater Milwaukee Convention and Visitors Bureau Inc 414-287-4253; fax: 414-557-5131 www.milwaukee.org Milwaukee is investing in its future--to the tune of about $2.5 billion! The city has retained its warmth and hospitality while creating a must-see destination with such amenities as the new Midwest Airlines Convention Center, Miller Park, a breathtaking art museum, a full-service casino, first-class hotels, and great restaurants. Kalahari Resort Convention Center 877-253-5466; fax: 608-254-8609 Packer Country Visitor and Convention Bureau 920-494-9507; fax: 920-494-9229 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 AUSTRIA Grazer Congress-Convention Center Graz 316-804920; fax: 316-804975 www.grazercongress.at BAHAMAS Bahamas Tourist Office 703-684-4882; fax: 703-271-1968 www.bahamas.com Nassau/Cable Beach/Paradise Island Promotion Board 954-888-5900; fax: 954-236-0733 www.nassauparadiseisland.com Looking for the best destination to hold your next association meeting? The Nassau, Paradise Island Promotion Board assists association executives considering meeting in Nassau, Paradise Island from 10-2,000 rooms. We represent eight group-oriented member resorts; Atlantis, British Colonial Hilton, Comfort Suites, Nassau Beach, Holiday Inn, Radisson Cable Beach, and Wyndham Nassau Resort. BELGIUM Belgian Tourist Office 212-758-8130; fax: 212-355-7675 www.visitbelgium.com BERMUDA Bermuda Department of Tourism 212-818-9800; fax: 212-983-5289 www.bermudatourism.com Bermuda provides the ultimate in meeting and conference facilities and services. Proximity to the East Coast (less than two hours), U.S. tax deductibility, world-class accommodations, and value are only some of the many benefits Bermuda offers. 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 703-875-3909; fax: 706-875-9452 www.canadatourism.com We represent all Canadian destination 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 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.tourismcalgary.com Calgary TELUS TELUS Telemetric Universal Sensor Convention Centre 403-261-8500; fax: 403-261-8510 www.calgary-convention.com Connected to three four-star hotels in downtown Calgary, the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre offers 132,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, including 20,000-square-foot ballroom; 65,000-square-foot of exhibit space; four pre-function areas; 26 breakout rooms. Loading dock access to semi-trailers on second level trade show 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, satellite downlinks. Edmonton Tourism 780-426-4715; fax: 780-425-5283 www.tourism.ede.org Travel Alberta International 714-998-5414; fax: 714-998-5495 www.travelalberta.com BRITISH COLUMBIA Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel 604-893-7154; fax: 604-331-1001 Tourism Whistler 604-932-3928; fax: 604-932-7231 www.mywhistler.com Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre 604-689-8232; fax: 604-647-7232 www.vanconex.com The Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre offers more than 150,000 square feet of meeting space in a spectacular waterfront setting. A major expansion completing in 2008 will more than triple our space, resulting in a complete range of new facilities taking full advantage of our incredible setting along with the very latest in service and technology. Vancouver Convention and Visitors Bureau 888-688-0640; fax: 888-688-2228 www.tourismvancouver.com 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 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 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 Niagara Falls Tourism 905-356-6061; fax: 905-356-5567 Niagara Parks Commission The Niagara Parks Commission, or Niagara Parks for short, is an agency of government of Ontario which maintains the Ontario shoreline of the Niagara River. History The Commission was founded in 1885 with Casimir Gzowski as the Commissioner. 905-371-0760; fax: 905-356-8448 www.niagaraparks.com Ottawa Congress Centre 613-563-1984; fax: 613-563-7646 Ottawa Tourism and Convention Authority 613-237-5150; fax: 613-237-7339 www.tourottawa.org 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.torontotourism.com Tourism Toronto 416-203-3830; fax: 416-203-2600 www.torontotourism.com QUEBEC Montreal Convention Centre 514-871-8133; fax: 514-871-9389 www.congresmtl.com Quebec City and Area Tourism and Convention Bureau 418-522-3511; fax: 418-529-3121 www.quebecregion.com Tourism Montreal 514-844-5400; fax: 514-844-5757 www.tourism-montreal.org Montrealers are renowned for knowing how to live. Ranked among North America's top three convention and meeting destinations, Montreal treats delegates to the warmth and savoir-faire of a vibrant, multicultural, and cosmopolitan city. With more than 24,000 hotels rooms, a completely renovated and expanded convention centre, Montreal is one of the most popular meetings destinations on the continent. 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 Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau 314-952-5395; fax: 314-952-5390 www.parisinfo.com A dedicated team provides fully impartial and free assistance. Saves you time and energy by accompanying you through the decision-making process with a comprehensive array of services: Advice on Parisian facilities and service providers, site inspections, promotional tools, preparation of the bid book, civic support, and more. GERMANY German Convention Bureau 212-661-4582; fax: 212-661-6192 www.germany-meetings.com m:con Congress Center Rosengarten 621-410-6160; fax: 621-410-6200 www.congress-mannheim.de Munich Convention Bureau Munich Tourist Office 89-23330306; fax: 89-23330264 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 KOREA Korea National Tourism Organization 201-585-0909; fax: 201-585-9041 www.tour2korea.com 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 Cancun Center Conventions and Exhibitions 998-8810400; fax: 998-8810402 Cancun Convention and Visitors Bureau 98-846819; fax: 98-878829 www.cancuncenter.com Mexico Tourism Board 312-228-0194; fax: 312-228-0515 www.visitmexico.com Monterrey Mexico Convention and Visitors Bureau 81-8345-5130 www.ocvmty.com.mx THE NETHERLANDS Amsterdam RAI rai n. A form of popular Algerian music combining traditional Arabic vocal styles with various elements of popular Western music and featuring outspoken, often controversial lyrics. International Exhibition and Congress Centre 20-5491-212; fax: 20-6463-042 www.rai.nl Netherlands Board of Tourism 212-370-7360; fax: 212-370-9507 SCOTLAND 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 SOUTH AFRICA South African Convention Tourism 212-730-2929; fax: 212-764-1980 www.southafrica.net UNITED KINGDOM Manchester International Convention Centre 161-834-2700; fax: 161-832-3621 www.micc.uk.com 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 312-787-0464; fax: 312-787-9641 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 |
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