Detroit, Michigan: find resounding success in the new Detroit.The city that put America on wheels This article or section contains information about a building currently under construction. It may contain information of a speculative nature, and the content may change dramatically as construction progresses and new information becomes available. and gave birth to the Motown Sound The Motown Sound is a style of soul music with distinctive characteristics, including the use of tambourine along with drums, bass instrumentation, a distinctive melodic and chord structure, and a "call and response" singing style originating in gospel music. is recreating itself. Downtown Detroit is booming with new stadiums, skyscrapers, public spaces, and redevelopment. Billions of dollars have been committed to a variety of projects--which is great news for citizens and the local economy. It's great news for meeting planners, too. Detroit Metropolitan Airport is already home to the sparkling new Northwest World Gateway Terminal, and all of Southeast Michigan Southeast Michigan, also called Southeastern Michigan, is a region in the Lower Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan that is home to a majority of the state's businesses and industries, and is home to slightly over half the state's population. is busy building new guest amenities to accommodate upcoming major events such as the 2004 Ryder Cup Ryder Cup Biennial team golf event first held in 1927. It was originally played between teams of golfers from the U.S. and Britain; since 1979 players opposing the U.S. have been chosen from all of Europe. The trophy was donated by the British seed merchant Samuel Ryder. and the 2006 Super Bowl. Detroit has first-class meeting facilities for groups of any size, from meeting rooms at the newly built Detroit Hilton Garden Inn Hilton Garden Inn is the name of a chain of hotels operated by Hilton Hotels Corporation. Hilton Garden Inns are considered to be upscale, mid-priced hotels that are designed for both business and leisure travelers. The hotel brand is similar to that of the Courtyard by Marriott brand. to 2.4 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space at Cobo Hall Cobo Hall, officially Cobo Conference/Exhibition Center, is a convention center situated in downtown Detroit, Michigan, USA. It and the adjacent Cobo Arena are named for Albert E. Cobo, mayor of Detroit from 1950 to 1957. . The Detroit Metro area boasts more than 35,000 competitively priced hotel rooms. When busy meeting attendees want to take a break from the work at hand, Detroit has entertainment to please nearly any taste. Our new football stadium, Ford Field, and new baseball stadium, Comerica Park, are two of the country's most spectacular sports facilities. From professional sports to a renowned symphony, five-star dining to Vegas-style casinos, touring Broadway shows to the amazing new Ford Rouge Factory Tour where you can see the workings of one of the world's most modern auto plants, daytime fun and nighttime excitement are plentiful. Let the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau help make your next meeting a resounding re·sound v. re·sound·ed, re·sound·ing, re·sounds v.intr. 1. To be filled with sound; reverberate: The schoolyard resounded with the laughter of children. 2. success. We offer a turnkey experience, from bid completion and event presentations to welcome services and registration. Award-winning new facilities and new services have made the Detroit the newest star on the meeting and convention horizon. Contact Carla Conner-Penzabene, Sales Director Phone: 313-202-1936 E-mail: ccpenzabene@visitdetroit.com Web site: www.visitdetroit.com |
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