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WORLD’S TOP CONVENTION CENTERS<br />
Table of Contents<br />
Overview<br />
<strong>Convention</strong> <strong>Centers</strong> 2008: A State of the Industry Report<br />
from Trends to Metrics.................................10-12<br />
Section I:<br />
<strong>Convention</strong> <strong>Centers</strong>: United States<br />
Alabama..............................................13<br />
Alaska.................................................13<br />
Arizona ...............................................13<br />
Arkansas..............................................14<br />
California.......................................... 14-19<br />
Colorado..............................................19<br />
Connecticut ...........................................19<br />
District of Columbia...................................20<br />
Florida ............................................ 20-24<br />
Georgia ........................................... 24-28<br />
Hawaii.................................................28<br />
Illinois............................................. 28-30<br />
Indiana................................................30<br />
Iowa ..................................................30<br />
Kansas................................................32<br />
Kentucky..............................................32<br />
Louisiana..............................................34<br />
Maryland..............................................34<br />
Massachusetts..................................... 34-35<br />
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Michigan.......................................... 35-36<br />
Minnesota.............................................36<br />
Mississippi.............................................36<br />
Missouri........................................... 36-38<br />
Montana..............................................38<br />
Nebraska ......................................... 38-39<br />
Nevada ........................................... 39-42<br />
New Jersey ............................................44<br />
New Mexico.......................................... 44<br />
New York .............................................46<br />
North Carolina..................................... 46-47<br />
North Dakota..........................................47<br />
Ohio.............................................. 47-48<br />
Oklahoma......................................... 48-50<br />
Oregon................................................50<br />
Pennsylvania ..........................................50<br />
Rhode Island..........................................51<br />
South Carolina.........................................51<br />
South Dakota...................................... 51-52<br />
Tennessee ............................................52<br />
Texas ............................................. 53-56<br />
Utah..................................................56<br />
Virginia ........................................... 56-57<br />
Washington....................................... 57-58<br />
West Virginia..........................................58<br />
Wisconsin......................................... 58-60<br />
Puerto Rico........................................... 60<br />
<strong>Convention</strong> <strong>Centers</strong> by Name:<br />
United States<br />
Alamodome...........................................56<br />
Albuquerque <strong>Convention</strong> Center.......................44<br />
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum & Exposition Center.. 30<br />
Alliant Energy Center..................................58<br />
Amarillo Civic Center..................................53<br />
American Bank Center.................................53<br />
American Royal Center/Kemper Arena.................38<br />
America’s Center......................................38<br />
AmericasMart.........................................24<br />
Anaheim <strong>Convention</strong> Center...........................14<br />
Arlington <strong>Convention</strong> Center..........................53<br />
John Ascauga’s Nugget Resort Casino..................42<br />
Atlanta Exposition Center..............................26<br />
Atlantic City <strong>Convention</strong> Center........................44<br />
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WORLD’S TOP CONVENTION CENTERS<br />
Table of Contents<br />
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Austin <strong>Convention</strong> Center.............................53<br />
Bally’s Las Vegas.......................................39<br />
Baltimore <strong>Convention</strong> Center..........................34<br />
Baton Rouge River Center..............................34<br />
Bayside Exposition Center.............................34<br />
M.C. Benton <strong>Convention</strong> Center........................47<br />
Big Sandy Superstore Arena............................58<br />
Big Town Exhibition Hall...............................53<br />
Birmingham-Jefferson <strong>Convention</strong> Complex............13<br />
Bismarck Civic Center..................................47<br />
Neal S. Blaisdell Center.................................28<br />
Boca Raton Resort & Club..............................20<br />
Boston <strong>Convention</strong> & Exhibition Center................35<br />
Branson <strong>Convention</strong> Center............................36<br />
<strong>The</strong> Broadmoor........................................19<br />
George R. Brown <strong>Convention</strong> Center...................54<br />
Buffalo Niagara <strong>Convention</strong> Center.....................46<br />
Cabarrus Arena & Events Center........................47<br />
Caesars Palace.........................................39<br />
Cajundome/<strong>Convention</strong> Center........................34<br />
CAL EXPO/California Exposition & State Fair............16<br />
Carolina First Center...................................51<br />
Century II Performing Arts & <strong>Convention</strong> Center........32<br />
Charleston Area <strong>Convention</strong> Center Complex..........51<br />
Charleston Civic Center & Auditorium..................58<br />
Charlotte <strong>Convention</strong> Center...........................46<br />
Charlotte Merchandise Mart...........................47<br />
Chattanooga <strong>Convention</strong> Center.......................52<br />
Cleveland <strong>Convention</strong> Center..........................48<br />
Cobb Galleria Centre...................................26<br />
Cobo <strong>Convention</strong> Center..............................35<br />
Colorado <strong>Convention</strong> Center...........................19<br />
Greater Columbus <strong>Convention</strong> Center..................48<br />
Comcast Arena Everett and Edward D. Hansen<br />
Conference Center.....................................57<br />
<strong>The</strong> Concourse Exhibition Center.......................18<br />
Connecticut <strong>Convention</strong> Center........................19<br />
Connecticut Expo Center..............................19<br />
Cow Palace............................................18<br />
Cox Business Services <strong>Convention</strong> Center..............48<br />
Crown Center..........................................47<br />
Crown Center Exhibit Hall..............................38<br />
Dallas <strong>Convention</strong> Center..............................53<br />
Dallas Market Center...................................53<br />
Dayton <strong>Convention</strong> Center.............................48<br />
D.C. Armory...........................................20<br />
DCU Center, Arena & <strong>Convention</strong> Center...............35<br />
Dena’ina Civic & <strong>Convention</strong> Center....................13<br />
Denver Merchandise Mart Complex....................19<br />
DeVos Place...........................................35<br />
Disney’s Contemporary Resort.........................22<br />
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort......................23<br />
Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts...................23<br />
Continued from page 4<br />
<strong>The</strong> Dome Center at the Fairgrounds...................46<br />
Duke Energy <strong>Convention</strong> Center.......................48<br />
Dulles Expo & Conference Center......................56<br />
Duluth Entertainment <strong>Convention</strong> Center..............36<br />
Eastern Kentucky Exposition Center....................32<br />
El Paso <strong>Convention</strong> & Performing Arts Center...........54<br />
Empire State Plaza <strong>Convention</strong> Center.................46<br />
Exhibition Building at Osceola Heritage Park...........22<br />
Expo Square...........................................50<br />
Fairplex, Southern California’s Event &<br />
Entertainment Center..................................16<br />
Fargodome............................................47<br />
Florida State Fairgrounds..............................24<br />
Ford Park Event Center................................53<br />
Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County<br />
<strong>Convention</strong> Center....................................20<br />
Fort Worth <strong>Convention</strong> Center.........................54<br />
Foxwoods Resort Casino & MGM Grand at Foxwoods...19<br />
Franklin County Veterans Memorial Building...........48<br />
Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center..............57<br />
Fresno <strong>Convention</strong> & Entertainment Center............14<br />
Garden State <strong>Convention</strong> & Exhibit Center.............44<br />
Gatlinburg <strong>Convention</strong> Center.........................52<br />
Gaylord Opryland Resort & <strong>Convention</strong> Center.........52<br />
Gaylord Palms Resort & <strong>Convention</strong> Center.............22<br />
Gaylord Texan Resort & <strong>Convention</strong> Center.............54<br />
Georgia Dome.........................................26<br />
Georgia International <strong>Convention</strong> Center...............26<br />
Georgia World Congress Center........................26<br />
Gillette Stadium.......................................35<br />
Henry B. Gonzalez <strong>Convention</strong> Center..................56<br />
Grand Hyatt Las Vegas at the Cosmopolitan............39<br />
Grand Sierra Resort & Casino...........................42<br />
Grand Wayne <strong>Convention</strong> Center......................30<br />
Greensboro Coliseum Complex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47<br />
Gwinnett Center.......................................26<br />
Hampton Coliseum....................................57<br />
Hampton Roads <strong>Convention</strong> Center....................57<br />
Hara Arena, Conference & Exhibition Center............48<br />
Hawaii <strong>Convention</strong> Center.............................28<br />
Hilton Americas Houston Hotel........................54<br />
Hilton Anaheim........................................14<br />
Hilton Anatole.........................................54<br />
Hilton New York.......................................46<br />
Hiltons of Chicago.....................................28<br />
Hot Springs Civic & <strong>Convention</strong> Center.................14<br />
Hyatt Regency Atlanta.................................26<br />
Hyatt Regency Chicago’s Riverside Center..............28<br />
John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial <strong>Convention</strong> Center...35<br />
Indiana <strong>Convention</strong> Center & Lucas Oil Stadium........30<br />
International Exposition Center (I-X Center)............48<br />
Iowa Events Center....................................30<br />
Irving <strong>Convention</strong> Center..............................56<br />
Jackson <strong>Convention</strong> Complex..........................36<br />
Jacob K. Javits <strong>Convention</strong> Center......................46<br />
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa.................13<br />
Kansas City <strong>Convention</strong> & Entertainment Facilities......38<br />
Kansas Expocentre.....................................32<br />
KCI Expo Center.......................................38<br />
Kentucky Exposition Center............................32<br />
Kentucky International <strong>Convention</strong> Center.............32<br />
John S. Knight Center..................................47<br />
Knoxville <strong>Convention</strong> Center...........................52<br />
Knoxville Expo Center..................................52<br />
Joseph S. Koury/Sheraton Greensboro Hotel at<br />
Four Seasons <strong>Convention</strong> Center.......................47<br />
<strong>The</strong> Lakeland Center...................................23<br />
Lancaster County <strong>Convention</strong> Center..................50<br />
Lansing Center........................................36<br />
Las Vegas Cashman <strong>Convention</strong> Center. ............... 39<br />
Las Vegas <strong>Convention</strong> Center..........................39<br />
Las Vegas Hilton.......................................40<br />
David L. Lawrence <strong>Convention</strong> Center..................50<br />
Lee Civic Center. ...................................... 20<br />
Lexington Center......................................32<br />
Long Beach <strong>Convention</strong> & Entertainment Center.......14<br />
Los Angeles <strong>Convention</strong> Center........................14<br />
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum & Sports Arena........16<br />
Louisiana Superdome..................................34<br />
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino.........................40<br />
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel..........................20<br />
McCormick Place......................................28<br />
Meadowlands Exposition Center.......................44<br />
<strong>The</strong> Meeting Center at Echelon........................40<br />
Memphis Cook <strong>Convention</strong> Center.....................52<br />
MGM Grand Hotel & Conference Center................40<br />
Miami Beach <strong>Convention</strong> Center.......................24<br />
Midwest Airlines Center................................58<br />
Minneapolis <strong>Convention</strong> Center........................36<br />
<strong>The</strong> Mirage Casino-Hotel...............................40<br />
Mississippi Coast Coliseum & <strong>Convention</strong> Center.......36<br />
Montana ExpoPark....................................38<br />
Moscone Center.......................................18<br />
Moscone West.........................................18<br />
Myrtle Beach <strong>Convention</strong> Center.......................51<br />
Nashville <strong>Convention</strong> Center...........................52<br />
Nashville Municipal Auditorium........................52<br />
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum...................46<br />
National Harbor Gaylord National Resort &<br />
<strong>Convention</strong> Center....................................34<br />
Navy Pier..............................................28<br />
New Jersey <strong>Convention</strong> & Exposition Center<br />
at Raritan Center.......................................44<br />
New Orleans Morial <strong>Convention</strong> Center................34<br />
Norfolk Scope. ........................................ 57<br />
North Atlanta <strong>Trade</strong> Center. ........................... 26<br />
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Table of Contents Continued from page 6<br />
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Ocean Center..........................................20<br />
ODEUM Sports & Expo Center..........................30<br />
Omaha Civic Auditorium...............................38<br />
Ontario <strong>Convention</strong> Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16<br />
Orange County <strong>Convention</strong> Center.....................24<br />
Oregon <strong>Convention</strong> Center............................50<br />
Orlando World Center Marriott.........................24<br />
Prime F. Osborn III <strong>Convention</strong> Center..................20<br />
Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile <strong>Convention</strong> Center............13<br />
Overland Park <strong>Convention</strong> Center......................32<br />
Palm Beach County <strong>Convention</strong> Center................24<br />
Palm Springs <strong>Convention</strong> Center.......................16<br />
Palmer Events Center..................................53<br />
Paris Las Vegas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40<br />
Pasadena <strong>Convention</strong> Center..........................16<br />
Pennsylvania <strong>Convention</strong> Center.......................50<br />
Peoria Civic Center.....................................30<br />
Peppermill Hotel Casino. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42<br />
Phoenix <strong>Convention</strong> Center............................13<br />
Nicholas J. Pirro <strong>Convention</strong> Center....................46<br />
Pittsburgh Expo Mart..................................50<br />
Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center...............50<br />
Roland E. Powell <strong>Convention</strong> Center...................34<br />
Puerto Rico <strong>Convention</strong> Center........................60<br />
Qwest Center Omaha..................................39<br />
Qwest Field and Event Center..........................57<br />
Raleigh <strong>Convention</strong> & Conference Center..............47<br />
Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace <strong>Convention</strong> Center.......56<br />
Reliant Park............................................56<br />
<strong>The</strong> Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the<br />
<strong>Convention</strong> Center....................................13<br />
Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & <strong>Convention</strong> Center. . 30<br />
Reno Events Center....................................42<br />
Reno-Sparks <strong>Convention</strong> Center.......................42<br />
Rhode Island <strong>Convention</strong> Center.......................51<br />
Greater Richmond <strong>Convention</strong> Center..................57<br />
Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino............................40<br />
Roberts Centre........................................48<br />
Rochester Riverside <strong>Convention</strong> Center................46<br />
Rock Financial <strong>Show</strong>place..............................36<br />
Will Rogers Memorial Center...........................54<br />
Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel & Golf Club.................24<br />
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center...........................51<br />
Sacramento <strong>Convention</strong> Center........................18<br />
Saint Paul RiverCentre.................................36<br />
San Diego <strong>Convention</strong> Center..........................18<br />
San Jose McEnery <strong>Convention</strong> Center..................18<br />
San Mateo County Event Center.......................19<br />
Sands Expo & <strong>Convention</strong> Center......................40<br />
Santa Clara <strong>Convention</strong> Center.........................19<br />
Savannah International <strong>Trade</strong> & <strong>Convention</strong> Center....28<br />
SeaGate <strong>Convention</strong> Centre............................48<br />
Seaport Hotel & Seaport World <strong>Trade</strong> Center...........35<br />
Sevierville Events Center at Bridgemont................52<br />
Sheraton Miami Mart Hotel............................23<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Show</strong> Piers on <strong>The</strong> Hudson at <strong>The</strong> New York City<br />
Passenger Ship Terminal...............................46<br />
<strong>Show</strong>place............................................47<br />
Shreveport <strong>Convention</strong> Center.........................34<br />
Sioux Falls <strong>Convention</strong> Center.........................52<br />
South Point Hotel & Casino............................40<br />
South Towne Exposition Center........................56<br />
Spokane <strong>Convention</strong> Center...........................58<br />
Springfield Exposition Center..........................38<br />
Statehouse <strong>Convention</strong> Center.........................14<br />
Donald E. Stephens <strong>Convention</strong> Center................30<br />
Greater Tacoma <strong>Convention</strong> & <strong>Trade</strong> Center............58<br />
Tampa <strong>Convention</strong> Center.............................24<br />
Town & Country Resort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18<br />
Tropicana Resort & Casino.............................42<br />
Trump Taj Mahal Casino & Resort......................44<br />
Tucson <strong>Convention</strong> Center.............................13<br />
Tulsa <strong>Convention</strong> Center...............................50<br />
<strong>The</strong> Un<strong>Convention</strong> Center, Pier 94.....................46<br />
University of Phoenix Stadium.........................13<br />
Valley Forge <strong>Convention</strong> Center........................50<br />
<strong>The</strong> Venetian Resort Hotel Casino......................42<br />
Virginia Beach <strong>Convention</strong> Center......................57<br />
Von Braun Center......................................13<br />
Waco <strong>Convention</strong> Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56<br />
Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort.............23<br />
Walter E. Washington <strong>Convention</strong> Center..............20<br />
Washington State <strong>Convention</strong> & <strong>Trade</strong> Center..........58<br />
<strong>The</strong> Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa.....................20<br />
<strong>The</strong> Wildwoods <strong>Convention</strong> Center....................44<br />
Wisconsin Exposition Center...........................60<br />
World Market Center Las Vegas........................42<br />
Wynn Las Vegas.......................................42<br />
XL Center..............................................19<br />
<strong>Convention</strong> <strong>Centers</strong>: Canada<br />
B.C. Place..............................................61<br />
Calgary Stampede Park................................61<br />
Calgary TELUS <strong>Convention</strong> Centre......................61<br />
Direct Energy Centre...................................62<br />
Exhibition Park........................................61<br />
International Centre Toronto...........................62<br />
IPSCO Place...........................................62<br />
Moncton Coliseum Complex...........................61<br />
Niagara <strong>Convention</strong> & Civic Centre.....................62<br />
Northlands............................................61<br />
Olympic Stadium......................................62<br />
Palais des congrès de Montréal (<strong>Convention</strong> Centre)....62<br />
Place Bonaventure.....................................62<br />
Quebec City <strong>Convention</strong> Center........................62<br />
Shaw Conference Centre...............................61<br />
Toronto Congress Centre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62<br />
Metro Toronto <strong>Convention</strong> Centre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62<br />
Vancouver <strong>Convention</strong> & Exhibition Centre.............61<br />
Winnipeg <strong>Convention</strong> Centre..........................61<br />
World <strong>Trade</strong> and <strong>Convention</strong> Centre Halifax............61<br />
<strong>Convention</strong> <strong>Centers</strong>: Mexico<br />
Acapulco International Center.........................64<br />
Cancun Center <strong>Convention</strong>s & Exhibitions..............66<br />
CECONEXPO...........................................64<br />
Centro Banamex.......................................63<br />
CIECEM................................................63<br />
CINTERMEX <strong>Convention</strong> Center........................64<br />
CONVEX...............................................64<br />
Expo Bancomer Santa Fe...............................63<br />
Expo Chihuahua.......................................63<br />
Expo Forum...........................................66<br />
Expo Guadalajara......................................64<br />
Expo Imperial..........................................64<br />
Expo Reforma CANACO................................63<br />
Expocenter Laguna....................................63<br />
Expocentro Juriquilla..................................66<br />
Feria Nacional Potosina................................66<br />
Inforum Irapuato......................................63<br />
Moon Palace Resort & <strong>Convention</strong> Center..............66<br />
Poliforum Leon........................................64<br />
Puebla <strong>Convention</strong> Center.............................66<br />
Sheraton Centro Historico Hotel & <strong>Convention</strong> Center..63<br />
SIGLO XXI Congress Center............................63<br />
Tabasco 2000 <strong>Convention</strong> Center......................66<br />
World <strong>Trade</strong> Center Veracruz...........................66<br />
WTC Mexico City International Exhibition<br />
& <strong>Convention</strong> Center..................................63<br />
Yucatan Siglo XXI <strong>Convention</strong> Center..................66<br />
<strong>Convention</strong> <strong>Centers</strong>: Overseas<br />
Links to Major Exhibition<br />
<strong>Centers</strong> Around the World................ 69-72<br />
Section II:<br />
<strong>The</strong> World’s <strong>Top</strong> <strong>Convention</strong><br />
<strong>Centers</strong> by Size<br />
Ranked by Exhibit Space.................... 73-75<br />
Ranked by Meeting Space................... 76-78<br />
<strong>Convention</strong> Center Floorplans<br />
<strong>Convention</strong> Center Floorplans. . . . . . . . . . . . . 79-142<br />
Index to Advertisers<br />
List of Advertisers............................. 144<br />
Indiana <strong>Convention</strong> Center & Lucas Oil Stadium<br />
30 30<br />
Donald E. Stephens <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
McCormick Place<br />
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<strong>Convention</strong> <strong>Centers</strong> 2008<br />
A State of the Industry Report from Trends to Metrics<br />
Darlene Gudea, VP/publisher & editor, Renee DiIulio, senior editor, news & directories<br />
<strong>Convention</strong> centers have often been a source<br />
of “green” for their communities through<br />
the economic impact of the expositions<br />
they host. Now these venues are going green<br />
in another way. Most convention centers have<br />
stepped up their plans for environmentally<br />
friendly practices that reduce energy<br />
consumption and the amount of waste they<br />
produce.<br />
“Green initiatives are huge and will continue<br />
to grow,” said Mark Zimmerman, general<br />
manager of the Georgia World Congress<br />
Center in Atlanta and a board member of the<br />
Exhibition Services & Contractors Association<br />
(ESCA).<br />
Whereas in the past two decades, the focus<br />
has been on expansions and new builds,<br />
environmental consciousness is one of the<br />
biggest trends impacting convention centers<br />
today. <strong>Convention</strong> centers are devising unique<br />
programs to shrink their environmental<br />
footprint and help brighten the shade of green<br />
of the trade shows in their buildings.<br />
Going green is easier for newer buildings.<br />
Innovative architecture, “smart” infrastructure,<br />
“living rooftop” gardens and recycled materials<br />
help to ease their impact on the environment<br />
right at the ground level. But highly efficient<br />
HVAC systems, natural lighting, recyclable<br />
trash cans and toilets that are stingy with water<br />
have been added to existing centers. Some ideas<br />
have been unique and earned an Innovation<br />
Award from <strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong> <strong>Executive</strong> magazine,<br />
such as Direct Energy Centre, Toronto, which<br />
is harnessing the power of wind energy, and<br />
Austin <strong>Convention</strong> Center’s façade which serves<br />
as a solar collecting array.<br />
Others have ways of going green that don’t<br />
involve major renovations. Electronic<br />
marketing materials (reduction of paper<br />
waste) and recycling have been embraced as<br />
standard operating procedure. Food initiatives<br />
incorporate environmentally friendly menus<br />
and donations of leftovers to charity. <strong>The</strong><br />
Georgia World Congress Center, for instance,<br />
works with the Atlanta Community Food Bank<br />
to redistribute its leftovers throughout the state<br />
of Georgia.<br />
Areas around convention venues are also<br />
becoming greener. While not yet as popular<br />
as revenue-generating hotels, more parks are<br />
popping up next to convention centers to add<br />
to a building’s curb appeal. Houston became<br />
one of the latest cities to debut a convention<br />
center-adjacent park. <strong>The</strong> 12-acre Discovery<br />
Green opened across from the George R. Brown<br />
<strong>Convention</strong> Center this year and is being<br />
billed as the facility’s “front yard.” Designed to<br />
provide outdoor meeting opportunities as well<br />
as relaxation space, the park features a one-acre<br />
lake, a jogging trail, library service and Wi-Fi<br />
access.<br />
Cities Spruce up <strong>Convention</strong><br />
Neighborhoods<br />
If parks and other greenery can’t be situated<br />
around a convention center, the neighborhood<br />
can grow in other ways. Restaurants, shopping<br />
centers and entertainment complexes are also<br />
popular projects. Historically, Rosemont has<br />
been known as one of the nation’s leading<br />
convention centers. But the city is building<br />
another image as well: suburban entertainment<br />
center. Rosemont, IL continues to expand its<br />
offerings with the Allstate Arena, the Rosemont<br />
<strong>The</strong>ater, area hotels and restaurants—all in<br />
close proximity to the Donald E. Stephens<br />
<strong>Convention</strong> Center. With all of this<br />
development, all the players gain: the city,<br />
the CVB, its members, the show managers,<br />
exhibitors and attendees. And when there<br />
are more entertainment options, that only<br />
strengthens the venue’s appeal as each group<br />
cross-promotes.<br />
“Cities realize that when there are<br />
entertainment and shopping options in<br />
the immediate area, they are more likely to<br />
attract an audience that will want to come<br />
and stay. <strong>The</strong> event becomes more than<br />
just an exhibition and conference program,”<br />
says Randy Bauler, corporate relations and<br />
exhibits director for the Association of Critical-<br />
Care Nurses, and 2008 Chairman of the<br />
International Association of Exhibitions and<br />
Events (IAEE).<br />
Parks and entertainment complexes add extra<br />
appeal to a center as a destination. <strong>The</strong> trend<br />
of destination marketing when selling a trade<br />
show venue, exhibit space or attendance<br />
promotion continues to intensify. “Organizers<br />
want to see what a destination has to offer<br />
and how that destination can grow their<br />
attendance,” says Zimmerman.<br />
Customer Service Always a Priority<br />
<strong>Convention</strong> centers are also turning their<br />
eyes inward with a focus on service. “A lot<br />
of facilities are bricks and mortar, lights and<br />
glass, and once you get inside, you ask, ‘What<br />
works better for me as a customer?’” says<br />
Zimmerman. He predicts that convention<br />
centers will find ways to enhance service<br />
that include working as partners with show<br />
managers. Exclusives are out, with all the major<br />
industry associations (IAEE, SISO, ESCA and<br />
TSEA) speaking out and campaigning against<br />
them.<br />
New services, particularly in the technology<br />
and communications realm, are likely to be<br />
added. RFID, expanded Wi-Fi and centralized<br />
AV services are being deployed in the near<br />
term, and centers are already looking over the<br />
horizon for the next emerging trends that could<br />
become standard for show organizers. <strong>The</strong><br />
process of change requires approvals, funding,<br />
and construction, which can take years, so<br />
planning now will ensure that organizers’ needs<br />
in the future will be met.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Big Picture<br />
<strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong> <strong>Executive</strong>’s Sixth Annual Directory<br />
of the World’s <strong>Top</strong> <strong>Convention</strong> <strong>Centers</strong> looks at<br />
today’s state of the industry. We’ve gathered<br />
information on venues that host a minimum of<br />
10 trade shows or events per year and offer at<br />
least 50,000 square feet of exhibit space.<br />
This year, a total of 478 convention centers<br />
qualified for inclusion. Of these, 253 are located<br />
in the United States and its territories, 20 are<br />
found in Canada, 26 are in Mexico and 179<br />
are international sites. Our editors successfully<br />
contacted 98% of the centers analyzed to verify<br />
data and contacts.<br />
<strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong> <strong>Executive</strong> found that the top<br />
convention centers in the U.S. offer a total of<br />
58,908,512 square feet of prime exhibit space,<br />
a slight increase over last year. [<strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong><br />
<strong>Executive</strong> does not list the total square footage,<br />
which includes meeting and outdoor space.]<br />
Meeting space climbed by 6% to 19,233,815<br />
square feet. <strong>The</strong> exhibit-to-meeting-space ratio<br />
subsequently dropped from 3.1 to 1 in 2007 to<br />
2.7 to 1 this year.<br />
Bauler, whose event features a large conference<br />
program, finds the growth in meeting space<br />
means more centers can accommodate ACCN<br />
and other shows that are conference heavy.<br />
“Meeting space that can be broken into<br />
smaller rooms and configurations is good<br />
for a show like ours with a lot of educational<br />
programming,” says Bauler.<br />
Flex space has also solidified as a trend. Flex<br />
space, also known as swing space, can be<br />
used for different purposes – from trade<br />
show exhibits to formal banquets. Because<br />
of its increasing importance to meeting<br />
planners, <strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong> <strong>Executive</strong> added a<br />
flex-space category to the directory this<br />
year. Twenty-three centers listed flex<br />
space, totaling just over 3 million<br />
square feet.<br />
(continued on page 12)<br />
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<strong>Convention</strong> <strong>Centers</strong> 2008 (continued from page 10)<br />
<strong>The</strong> Millionaire’s Club<br />
<strong>The</strong> ten largest centers in the U.S. do not have<br />
swing space, but they do have a lot of exhibit<br />
space. <strong>The</strong>ir 14.6 million square feet of exhibit<br />
space represents a quarter of the convention<br />
center space in the U.S.<br />
This year, the International (I-X) Center in<br />
Cleveland debuted in the top 10 at number eight<br />
after an expansion increased its space to more<br />
than 1 million square feet. Mandalay Bay Resort<br />
and Casino in Las Vegas was subsequently<br />
bumped off the list. All of the centers in the top<br />
ten now boast more than 1 million square feet<br />
of prime exhibit space, and are in <strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong><br />
<strong>Executive</strong>’s Millionaire’s Club.<br />
McCormick Place still tops the list with 2.7<br />
million square feet of prime exhibit space. <strong>The</strong><br />
Orange County <strong>Convention</strong> Center, Las Vegas<br />
<strong>Convention</strong> Center, Georgia World Congress<br />
Center, and Kentucky Exposition Center round<br />
out the top five. (See sidebar for the full list.)<br />
Above Average<br />
<strong>The</strong> complete list of convention centers<br />
ranked by prime exhibit space can be found<br />
on page 73 in the tabbed divider, “<strong>Convention</strong><br />
<strong>Centers</strong>: Ranked By Size.” This section also<br />
lists convention centers by meeting space.<br />
Some unique facts from the analysis include:<br />
• <strong>The</strong> Seaport Hotel and Seaport World <strong>Trade</strong><br />
Center in Boston represent the median<br />
prime exhibit space with 118,000 square feet.<br />
• <strong>The</strong> average square footage of a convention<br />
center in the U.S. is 232,840 square feet<br />
of prime exhibit space. <strong>The</strong> Denver<br />
Merchandise Mart Complex represents this<br />
space at 229,000 square feet.<br />
• <strong>The</strong> average facility offers 76,023 square feet<br />
of meeting space.<br />
• <strong>Convention</strong> centers in Canada average more<br />
space; those in Mexico average less.<br />
• <strong>The</strong> most common size, or mode, of U.S.<br />
centers is 50,000 square feet of prime exhibit<br />
space. Sixteen centers fall into this size<br />
category.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Future<br />
Some industry leaders believe the number<br />
and size of convention centers in the U.S.<br />
meet the needs of today’s market. Others feel<br />
there is more supply than demand. This keeps<br />
competition tight and is a driver of industry<br />
trends in which buyers tend to have more say.<br />
A big movement underway in the exposition<br />
industry, led by IAEE, is to keep substance<br />
abusers out of trade shows. “We, as an<br />
organization, are trying to put a spotlight<br />
on drug-free and alcohol-free workplaces.<br />
We’d like to see the facilities, contractors,<br />
unions, and labor groups address this issue,”<br />
says Bauler. He cites Washington, New York<br />
and Chicago as cities that have already put<br />
programs in place.<br />
<strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong> <strong>Executive</strong> will continue to track this<br />
and other trends in our magazine, directories<br />
and annual reports, including:<br />
• Pardon Our Dust, a convention construction<br />
directory published every March and<br />
October;<br />
• TSE’s Millionaire’s Club and Mega Facilities<br />
in August;<br />
• Mid-Sized <strong>Centers</strong> in February;<br />
• Facilities with Less than 100,000 Square Feet<br />
of Prime Exhibit Space in November; and<br />
• TSE’s E-Clips Breaking News and website,<br />
www.tradeshowexecutive.com.<br />
Reach Randy Bauler, corporate relations and<br />
exhibits director, Association of Critical-Care<br />
Nurses, and 2008 Chairman, IAEE, at (800)<br />
394-5995 x 366, (949) 362-2000 x 366 or randy.<br />
bauler@aacn.org; Mark Zimmerman, general<br />
manager, Georgia World Congress Center, at<br />
(404) 223-4200 or mzimmerman@gwcc.com. TSE<br />
Snapshot:<br />
<strong>Convention</strong> Center Metrics June 2008<br />
EX<br />
EX<br />
Expansion<br />
ID/C<br />
ID/CREN<br />
REN<br />
NB<br />
New Build<br />
NB<br />
Metric U.S./U.S. Territories/ United States/ Canada Mexico<br />
Canada U.S. Territories<br />
Total Number of <strong>Centers</strong> 273 253 20 26<br />
Total Square Feet of Prime Exhibit Space 64,324,112 sf 58,908,512 sf 5,415,600 sf 3,857,039 sf<br />
Total Square Feet of Meeting Space 20,050,696 sf 19,233,815 sf 816,881 sf 2,194,488 sf<br />
Total Square Feet of Flex Space 3,044,714 sf 2,768,214 sf 276,500 sf N/A<br />
Average Square Feet of Prime Exhibit Space<br />
Mean (arithmetic average) 235,619 sf 232,840 sf 270,780 sf 148,348 sf<br />
Median (midpoint) 118,675 sf 118,000 sf 223,500 sf 77,500 sf<br />
Mode (most frequent) 50,000 sf 50,000 sf 500,000 sf 77,500 sf<br />
100,000 sf<br />
(2 each)<br />
Average Square Feet of Meeting Space<br />
Mean (arithmetic average) 73,446 sf 76,023 sf 40,844 sf 84,403 sf<br />
Median (midpoint) 48,748 sf 50,000 sf 34,907 sf 64,583 sf<br />
Mode (most frequent) 20,000 sf 200,000 sf 25,000 sf 107,639 sf<br />
20,000 sf 20,000 sf 75,347 sf<br />
15,000 sf (2 each) (2 each)<br />
(5 each)<br />
Ratio of Exhibit to Meeting Space<br />
All Facilities 2.8 to 1 2.7 to 1 6.3 to 1 1.7 to 1<br />
<strong>Top</strong> 10 5.8 to 1 4.7 to 1 8.4 to 1 2.1 to 1<br />
Largest Inventory by State<br />
in Number of Facilities<br />
in Total Square Footage<br />
Largest Inventory by City/Metro Area<br />
in Number of Facilities<br />
in Square Feet of Prime Exhibit Space<br />
© June 2008 by <strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong> <strong>Executive</strong> Magazine<br />
Nevada, with 23 facilities<br />
Nevada, with 6,492,467 sf<br />
Las Vegas, with 18 centers<br />
Las Vegas, with 5,774,892 sf<br />
Snapshot:<br />
<strong>The</strong> Nation’s <strong>Top</strong> Ten <strong>Convention</strong> <strong>Centers</strong><br />
Listed by Square Feet of Prime Exhibit Space<br />
June 2008<br />
1) McCormick Place, Chicago 2,700,000 sf<br />
2) Orange County <strong>Convention</strong> Center,<br />
Orlando<br />
2,100,000 sf<br />
3) Las Vegas <strong>Convention</strong> Center,<br />
Las Vegas<br />
1,984,755 sf<br />
4) Georgia World Congress Center,<br />
Atlanta<br />
1,400,000 sf<br />
5) Kentucky Exposition Center,<br />
Louisville<br />
1,100,000 sf<br />
6) New Orleans Morial <strong>Convention</strong> Center,<br />
New Orleans<br />
1,100,000 sf<br />
7) Reliant Park, Houston 1,056,213 sf<br />
8) International (I-X) Center,<br />
Cleveland<br />
1,050,000 sf<br />
9) Sands Expo & <strong>Convention</strong> Center/<br />
<strong>The</strong> Venetian Resort Hotel Casino,<br />
Las Vegas<br />
1,040,600 sf<br />
10) Dallas <strong>Convention</strong> Center,<br />
Dallas<br />
Prime Exhibit Space at <strong>Top</strong> Ten U.S. Facilities<br />
1,018,942 sf<br />
14,550,510 sf<br />
Percent of Total SF of Prime Exhibit Space<br />
at All U.S. Facilities 24.8%<br />
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<strong>Convention</strong> <strong>Centers</strong>: United States<br />
Alabama to Arizona<br />
Exhibition Facility by Location Exhibit & Meeting Space Key Features Management<br />
Alabama<br />
Birmingham<br />
Birmingham-Jefferson <strong>Convention</strong> Complex Prime Exhibit Space: 220,000 sf Adjoining 19,000-seat arena; Jack Fields, <strong>Executive</strong> Director, (205) 458-8400; jack.fields@bjcc.org.<br />
2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North Meeting Space: 100,000 sf 2,600-seat concert hall; 1,000-seat Susette Hunter, Director of Sales & Marketing, (205) 458-8400;<br />
Birmingham, AL 35203 74 Breakout Rooms theater and 759 hotel guest rooms. (877) 843-2522; susette.hunter@bjcc.org.<br />
www.bjcc.org<br />
Huntsville<br />
Von Braun Center Prime Exhibit Space: 145,680 sf Multi-purpose center with 9,000- Steve Maples, CFE, <strong>Executive</strong> Director,<br />
700 Monroe St. Meeting Space: 170,000 sf seat arena; 2,153-seat concert hall stevemaples@vonbrauncenter.com.<br />
Huntsville, AL 35801 25+ Breakout Rooms and 502-seat playhouse. Marie Arighi, CHSP, CMP, Senior Sales Manager,<br />
www.vonbrauncenter.com<br />
(256) 551-2379; marighi@vonbrauncenter.com.<br />
Mobile<br />
Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 100,000 sf Downtown waterfront facility. Bob Brazier, General Manager, (251) 208-2100;<br />
One South Water St. Meeting Space: 42,000 sf Easy access by air and ground bbrazier@mobileconventions.com.<br />
Mobile, AL 36602 16 Breakout Rooms; Includes transportation.<br />
www.mobileconventions.com<br />
Grand Ballroom<br />
Montgomery<br />
<strong>The</strong> Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa Prime Exhibit Space: 73,000 sf 347-room connected hotel; 14,000 sf Keely Smith, Director of <strong>Convention</strong> Sales, Montgomery CVB,<br />
at the <strong>Convention</strong> Center Meeting Space: 25,000 sf ballroom; 1,800-seat performing (334) 261-1100; ksmith@montgomerychamber.com.<br />
201 Tallapoosa St., Montgomery, AL 36104 18 Breakout Rooms arts center.<br />
www.visitingmontgomery.com<br />
Flex Space: 400 sf<br />
Alaska<br />
Anchorage<br />
Dena’ina Civic & <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf Opens 2008. 25,000 sf banquet hall. Julie Dodds, Director of <strong>Convention</strong> Sales, (907) 257-2327;<br />
555 West Fifth Ave. Meeting Space: 11,000 sf 19,000 sf flex space and 14,000 sf jdodds@anchorage.net.<br />
Anchorage, AK 99501 meeting space in attached William A.<br />
www.anchorageconventioncenter.com<br />
Egan Civic & <strong>Convention</strong> Center. Heated<br />
sidewalks, covered walkways; largecapacity<br />
freight elevators; parking for 840.<br />
Arizona<br />
Glendale<br />
University of Phoenix Stadium Prime Exhibit Space: 160,500 sf Peter C. Sullivan, General Manager, (623) 433-7100;<br />
1 Cardinals Dr. Meeting Space: 20,000 sf psullivan@universityofphoenixstadium.com.<br />
Glendale, AZ 85305 Melissa A. Jurcan, Director of Sales, (623) 433-7100;<br />
www.universityofphoenixstadium.com<br />
mjurcan@universityofphoenixstadium.com.<br />
Phoenix<br />
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa Prime Exhibit Space: 89,000 sf Breakouts include 3 conference rooms Steve Hart, General Manager and Regional VP,<br />
5350 E. Marriott Dr. Meeting Space: 200,000 sf and 8 suites; wireless access, pillar- (480) 293-5000; Steve.Hart@Marriott.com.<br />
Phoenix, AZ 85054 42 Breakout Rooms free ballrooms, 3 separate built-in Dan Shaughnessy, Director of Sales,<br />
www.jwdesertridgeresort.com Flex Space: 115,000 sf registration desks, large foyer. (480) 293-3906; Dan.Shaughnessy@Marriott.com.<br />
Phoenix <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
100 N. Third St.<br />
Phoenix, AZ 85016<br />
www.phoenixconventioncenter.com<br />
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Prime Exhibit Space: 645,500 sf 21,000 sf conference center is City of Phoenix owned and managed.<br />
Meeting Space: 167,000 sf IACC certified. Jay Green, Director, (602) 262-6225; jay.green@phoenix.gov.<br />
100 Breakout Rooms Kathy Schultheiss, Deputy Director, Sales & Marketing,<br />
Flex Space: 45,000 sf<br />
(800) 282-4842; kathy.schultheiss@phoenix.gov.<br />
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Tucson<br />
Tucson <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 147,000 sf 25,000 sf multi-purpose function space. Richard Singer, Director, (520) 791-4101;<br />
260 S. Church Ave. Meeting Space: 32,604 sf Facility includes an arena, music hall Richard.Singer@tucsonaz.gov.<br />
Tucson, AZ 85701 15 Breakout Rooms and theater. Kate Calhoun, Sales & Marketing Director, (520) 791-4101;<br />
www.tucsonconventioncenter.org<br />
Kate.Calhoun@tucsonaz.gov.<br />
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Hot Springs<br />
Hot Springs Civic & <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 103,000 sf 6,500-seat arena. Steve Arrison, <strong>Executive</strong> Director, (501) 321-2027;<br />
PO Box 6000 Meeting Space: 31,100 sf sarrison@hotsprings.org.<br />
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71902 15 Breakout Rooms Gordon Mahoney, Deputy Director, (501) 321-2027;<br />
www.hotsprings.org<br />
gmahoney@hotsprings.org.<br />
Little Rock<br />
Statehouse <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 83,000 sf Located 10 minutes from airport. Dan O’Byrne, CEO, Little Rock CVB, (501) 370-3322;<br />
PO Box 3232 Meeting Space: 26,078 sf Adjoining Peabody Hotel; dobyrne@littlerock.com.<br />
Little Rock, AR 72203 13 Breakout Rooms 6,500 hotel rooms in city.<br />
www.littlerock.com<br />
California<br />
Anaheim<br />
Anaheim <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
Prime Exhibit Space: 815,000 sf Dramatic rotunda with glass walls Greg Smith, <strong>Executive</strong> Director, (714) 765-8920;<br />
Meeting Space: 130,000 sf and 190 ft. ceiling in main lobby. gsmith@anaheim.net.<br />
52 Breakout Rooms Part of Anaheim Resort Complex David Meek, General Manager, (714) 765-8951;<br />
including Disneyland and hotels. dmeek@anaheim.net.<br />
800 W. Katella Ave.<br />
Anaheim, CA 92802<br />
www.anaheim.net/conventioncenter<br />
See our floor plan pages 80, 81<br />
Hilton Anaheim Prime Exhibit Space: 57,084 sf Versatile event and meeting space. Brad Logsdon, Director of Sales & Marketing, (714) 740-4234;<br />
777 <strong>Convention</strong> Way Meeting Space: 43,000 sf 22,325 sf pre-function foyer. brad.logsdon@hilton.com.<br />
Anaheim, CA 92802 52 Breakout Rooms Part of Anaheim Resort.<br />
www.hilton.com<br />
Fresno<br />
Fresno <strong>Convention</strong> & Entertainment Center Prime Exhibit Space: 98,000 sf 2 exhibit halls: 66,000 sf and 32,000 sf. Managed by SMG. Bill Overfelt, General Manager,<br />
848 M St., Fl. 2 Meeting Space: 46,372 sf FCEC Complex has 5 buildings: Fresno (559) 445-8150; bill.overfelt@smgfresno.com.<br />
Fresno, CA 93721 30 Breakout Rooms <strong>Convention</strong> Center, Valdez Hall, William Claudia Arguelles, Director of Sales & Marketing,<br />
www.fresnoconventioncenter.com Saroyan <strong>The</strong>atre (2,359 seats) and (559) 445-8153; claudia.arguelles@smgfresno.com.<br />
Selland Arena (9,000 seats).<br />
Long Beach<br />
Long Beach <strong>Convention</strong> & Entertainment Center Prime Exhibit Space: 224,000 sf Includes Long Beach arena, exhibition David Gordon, General Manager, (562) 436-3636;<br />
300 E. Ocean Blvd. Meeting Space: 82,383 sf halls, terrace and center theaters, dgordon@longbeachcc.com.<br />
Long Beach, CA 90802 34 Breakout Rooms ballroom and meeting rooms. Ellen Schwartz, Director of Sales, (562) 436-3636;<br />
www.longbeachcc.com<br />
eschwartz@longbeachcc.com.<br />
Los Angeles<br />
Los Angeles <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 770,000 sf Located downtown. Dramatic glass Pouria Abbassi, General Manager & CEO,<br />
Meeting Space: 150,000 sf and steel pavilions house exhibition (213) 741-1151; administration@lacclink.com.<br />
64 Breakout Rooms halls. On-site parking for 5,600 cars. Patricia Gunness, SVP, Sales & Marketing,<br />
299-seat theater.<br />
(213) 741-1151; sales@lacclink.com.<br />
1201 S. Figueroa St.<br />
Los Angeles, CA 90015<br />
www.lacclink.com<br />
See our ad page 15<br />
and floor plan page 82<br />
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California<br />
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Los Angeles<br />
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum & Sports Arena Prime Exhibit Space: 160,000 sf Coliseum: football field; high-definition Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Commission: Pat Lynch,<br />
3939 S. Figueroa St. Meeting Space: 3,800 sf LED screen; press box. Sports Arena: General Manager, (213) 765-6317.<br />
Los Angeles, CA 90037 3 Breakout Rooms large open floor. Jon Lee, Marketing Director, (213) 765-6357;<br />
www.lacoliseum.com<br />
jlee@lacoliseum.com.<br />
Ontario<br />
Ontario <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 115,000 sf 20,000 sf ballroom, divisible into 3 Managed by SMG. Bob Brown, General Manager/CEO,<br />
Meeting Space: 24,000 sf sections. Two blocks from LA/Ontario (909) 937-3001; (800) 455-5755; bbrown@ontariocc.com.<br />
24 Breakout Rooms Int’l Airport; walking distance from Amita Patel, CHSP, Director of Sales,<br />
many upscale hotels.<br />
(909) 937-3002; apatel@ontariocvb.com.<br />
2000 E. <strong>Convention</strong> Center Way<br />
Ontario, CA 91764<br />
www.ontariocc.com<br />
See our ad page 11<br />
and floor plan page 83<br />
Palm Springs<br />
Palm Springs <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 92,000 sf Expanded and renovated Fall 2005; Managed and operated by SMG.<br />
19 Breakout Rooms, added 30,000 sf exhibit space, new Jim Dunn, CMP, General Manager, (760) 322-8400; jdunn@palmspringscc.com.<br />
expandable to 112,000 sf; 20,000 sf ballroom; 18,000 sf lobby. Rick Leson, Director of Sales, (760) 322-8402; rleson@palmspringscc.com.<br />
Includes 20,000 sf Ballroom Attached to 410-room hotel; 1,200+<br />
hotel rooms in walking distance. 1 mi.<br />
to airport; 4 blocks to downtown.<br />
See our ad page 17<br />
and floor plan page 84<br />
277 N. Avenida Caballeros<br />
Palm Springs, CA 92262<br />
www.palmspringscc.com<br />
Pasadena<br />
Pasadena <strong>Convention</strong> Center Total Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf Includes 3,000-seat Pasadena Civic Michael Ross, CEO, (626) 793-2122;<br />
300 E. Green St. Meeting Space: 28,000 sf Auditorium. $150 MIL expansion to be mross@pasadenacenter.com.<br />
Pasadena, CA 91101 18 Breakout Rooms completed Spring 2009 with 80,000 sf James Canfield, <strong>Executive</strong> Director, (626) 793-2122;<br />
www.pasadenacenter.com exhibit space, 25,000 sf ballroom and jcanfield@pasadenacenter.com.<br />
28,000 sf renovated meeting space. Monica Smith, Director of Sales, (800) 307-7977;<br />
msmith@visitpasadena.com.<br />
Pomona<br />
Fairplex, Southern California’s Event Prime Exhibit Space: 250,000 sf Recent $9 MIL renovations to Sheraton Melissa DeMonaco-Tapia, Director of Sales, (909) 865-4042;<br />
& Entertainment Center Meeting Space: 11,000 sf hotel includes guest rooms and common demonaco@fairplex.com.<br />
1101 W. McKinley Ave. areas. $6.5 MIL, 42,120 sf exhibit hall<br />
Pomona, CA 91768<br />
(Building 9) recently completed.<br />
www.fairplex.com<br />
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Sacramento<br />
CAL EXPO/California Exposition & State Fair Prime Exhibit Space: 209,000 sf Multi-faceted site on 350 acres. Norbert Bartosik, General Manager, (916) 263-3001;<br />
1600 Exposition Blvd. Meeting Space: 62,500 sf (877) CALEXPO; nbartosik@calexpo.com.<br />
Sacramento, CA 95815 9 Breakout Rooms Louise Shroder, Director of Sales, (916) 263-3243;<br />
www.calexpo.com<br />
lshroder@calexpo.com.<br />
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Los Angeles<br />
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum & Sports Arena Prime Exhibit Space: 160,000 sf Coliseum: football field; high-definition Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Commission: Pat Lynch,<br />
3939 S. Figueroa St. Meeting Space: 3,800 sf LED screen; press box. Sports Arena: General Manager, (213) 765-6317.<br />
Los Angeles, CA 90037 3 Breakout Rooms large open floor. Jon Lee, Marketing Director, (213) 765-6357;<br />
www.lacoliseum.com<br />
jlee@lacoliseum.com.<br />
Ontario<br />
Ontario <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 115,000 sf 20,000 sf ballroom, divisible into 3 Managed by SMG. Bob Brown, General Manager/CEO,<br />
Meeting Space: 24,000 sf sections. Two blocks from LA/Ontario (909) 937-3001; (800) 455-5755; bbrown@ontariocc.com.<br />
24 Breakout Rooms Int’l Airport; walking distance from Amita Patel, CHSP, Director of Sales,<br />
many upscale hotels.<br />
(909) 937-3002; apatel@ontariocvb.com.<br />
2000 E. <strong>Convention</strong> Center Way<br />
Ontario, CA 91764<br />
www.ontariocc.com<br />
See our ad page 11<br />
and floor plan page 83<br />
Palm Springs<br />
Palm Springs <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 92,000 sf Expanded and renovated Fall 2005; Managed and operated by SMG.<br />
19 Breakout Rooms, added 30,000 sf exhibit space, new Jim Dunn, CMP, General Manager, (760) 322-8400; jdunn@palmspringscc.com.<br />
expandable to 112,000 sf; 20,000 sf ballroom; 18,000 sf lobby. Rick Leson, Director of Sales, (760) 322-8402; rleson@palmspringscc.com.<br />
Includes 20,000 sf Ballroom Attached to 410-room hotel; 1,200+<br />
hotel rooms in walking distance. 1 mi.<br />
to airport; 4 blocks to downtown.<br />
See our ad page 17<br />
and floor plan page 84<br />
277 N. Avenida Caballeros<br />
Palm Springs, CA 92262<br />
www.palmspringscc.com<br />
Pasadena<br />
Pasadena <strong>Convention</strong> Center Total Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf Includes 3,000-seat Pasadena Civic Michael Ross, CEO, (626) 793-2122;<br />
300 E. Green St. Meeting Space: 28,000 sf Auditorium. $150 MIL expansion to be mross@pasadenacenter.com.<br />
Pasadena, CA 91101 18 Breakout Rooms completed Spring 2009 with 80,000 sf James Canfield, <strong>Executive</strong> Director, (626) 793-2122;<br />
www.pasadenacenter.com exhibit space, 25,000 sf ballroom and jcanfield@pasadenacenter.com.<br />
28,000 sf renovated meeting space. Monica Smith, Director of Sales, (800) 307-7977;<br />
msmith@visitpasadena.com.<br />
Pomona<br />
Fairplex, Southern California’s Event Prime Exhibit Space: 250,000 sf Recent $9 MIL renovations to Sheraton Melissa DeMonaco-Tapia, Director of Sales, (909) 865-4042;<br />
& Entertainment Center Meeting Space: 11,000 sf hotel includes guest rooms and common demonaco@fairplex.com.<br />
1101 W. McKinley Ave. areas. $6.5 MIL, 42,120 sf exhibit hall<br />
Pomona, CA 91768<br />
(Building 9) recently completed.<br />
www.fairplex.com<br />
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Sacramento<br />
CAL EXPO/California Exposition & State Fair Prime Exhibit Space: 209,000 sf Multi-faceted site on 350 acres. Norbert Bartosik, General Manager, (916) 263-3001;<br />
1600 Exposition Blvd. Meeting Space: 62,500 sf (877) CALEXPO; nbartosik@calexpo.com.<br />
Sacramento, CA 95815 9 Breakout Rooms Louise Shroder, Director of Sales, (916) 263-3243;<br />
www.calexpo.com<br />
lshroder@calexpo.com.<br />
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Sacramento<br />
Sacramento <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 134,000 sf Downtown; 4,000-seat auditorium; Judy Goldbar, General Manager, (916) 808-5291;<br />
Meeting Space: 52,728 sf 2,452-seat theater and 2,000 hotel jgoldbar@cityofsacramento.org.<br />
31 Breakout Rooms rooms within walking distance. On-site Matthew Voreyer, Deputy General Manager,<br />
Starbucks and Wolfgang Puck Express. (916) 808-5291; mvoreyer@cityofsacramento.org.<br />
1030 15th St., Ste. 100<br />
Sacramento, CA 95814<br />
www.sacramentoconventioncenter.com<br />
See our floor plan page 85<br />
San Diego<br />
San Diego <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 615,701 sf Divisible into 7 halls with Andy Mikschl, CMP, Senior VP of Sales,<br />
Meeting Space: 204,114 sf soundproof airwalls. Its 90,000 sf (619) 525-5282; andy.mikschl@visitsandiego.com.<br />
72 Breakout Rooms glass Sails Pavilion has views of<br />
the city and San Diego Bay.<br />
111 W. Harbor Dr.<br />
San Diego, CA 92101<br />
www.visitsandiego.com<br />
See our ad Tab 1, Side 2<br />
and floor plan pages 86, 87<br />
Town & Country Resort Prime Exhibit Space: 162,243 sf Spa on property; golf and shopping Managed by Atlas Hotels. Brad Barnes, Director of Sales,<br />
500 Hotel Circle North Meeting Space: 247,000 sf adjacent. (619) 291-7131; bbarnes@towncountry.com.<br />
San Diego, CA 92108 56 Breakout Rooms Gayne Kinsey, Director of National Sales,<br />
www.towncountry.com<br />
(619) 291-7131; gkinsey@towncountry.com.<br />
San Francisco<br />
<strong>The</strong> Concourse Exhibition Center Prime Exhibit Space: 125,000 sf Recent $9 MIL renovations to Sheraton Laura Reyes Takai, Director of Sales, (415) 490-5800;<br />
635 8th St. Meeting Space: None hotel includes guest rooms and common reyestakai@sfdesigncenter.com.<br />
San Francisco, CA 94013<br />
areas. $6.5 MIL, 42,120 sf exhibit hall<br />
www.sfvenues.com<br />
(Building 9) recently completed.<br />
Cow Palace Prime Exhibit Space: 248,000 sf Arena can be expanded by Walter Haub, CEO, (415) 404-4120;<br />
P.O. Box 34206 Meeting Space: None 13,000 sf if box seats are removed. whaub@cowpalace.com.<br />
San Francisco, CA 94134<br />
www.cowpalace.com<br />
Moscone Center Prime Exhibit Space: 738,092 sf Consists of South building with 261,000 Dick Shaff, VP & General Manager, (415) 974-4000;<br />
747 Howard St. Meeting Space: 359,432 sf sf of clearspan exhibit space; dshaff@moscone.com.<br />
San Francisco, CA 94103 101 Breakout Rooms North building with 181,000 sf; Bob Sauter, Asst. General Manager, (415) 974-4000;<br />
www.moscone.com West building with 296,092 sf. bsauter@moscone.com.<br />
Moscone West Prime Exhibit Space: 296,092 sf Marketed independently of North and Melody Lendaro, Director of Sales,<br />
800 Howard St. Meeting Space: 199,432 sf South facilities. Over 1 mile of movable (415) 974-4000; mlendaro@moscone.com.<br />
San Francisco, CA 94103 38 Breakout Rooms walls on Level II and III to configure<br />
www.moscone.com<br />
exhibit, meeting or banquet space.<br />
Level III Ballroom seats 6,000.<br />
San Jose<br />
San Jose McEnery <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 223,000 sf 22,000 sf ballroom; 116,000 sf total Team San Jose. Diana Ponton, Director of Sales,<br />
150 W. San Carlos St. Meeting Space: 49,495 sf pre-function space. In the heart of (408) 792-4109; dponton@sanjose.org.<br />
San Jose, CA 95112 31 Breakout Rooms downtown, adjacent to additional<br />
www.meetings.sanjose.org<br />
theaters and meeting venues.<br />
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San Mateo<br />
San Mateo County Event Center Prime Exhibit Space: 225,000 sf Exhibit space extends through 7 Chris A. Carpenter, General Manager, (650) 574-3247;<br />
2495 S. Delaware St. Meeting Space: 6,500 sf buildings. Over 12,000 hotel rooms (800) 338-EXPO; ccarpenter@smexpo.com.<br />
San Mateo, CA 94403 1 Breakout Room in the nearby vicinity; parking Dana Stoehr, Assistant General Manager, (650) 574-3247;<br />
www.sanmateoexpo.org for 5,000 cars. dstoehr@smeventcenter.com.<br />
Santa Clara<br />
Santa Clara <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 100,000 sf 607-seat theater. Column-free exhibit Steve Van Dorn, President & CEO, (408) 380-1231;<br />
1850 Warburton Ave. Meeting Space: 47,000 sf hall. Wireless access throughout. steve.vandorn@santaclara.org.<br />
Santa Clara, CA 95050 25 Breakout Rooms Over 2,000 free parking spaces. Annette Manhart, VP of <strong>Convention</strong> Sales, Marketing & Services,<br />
www.santaclara.org On-site UPS store. (408) 380-1239; annette.manhart@santaclara.org.<br />
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Colorado Springs<br />
<strong>The</strong> Broadmoor Prime Exhibit Space: 60,000 sf Offers 744 rooms, 107 suites on site. John Washko, VP, Sales & Marketing,<br />
1 Lake Ave. Meeting Space: 185,000 sf 54-hole championship golf. 20 minutes (800) 633-7711; jwashko@broadmoor.com.<br />
Colorado Springs, CO 80906 60 Breakout Rooms from airport, nestled at the foot of the<br />
www.broadmoor.com<br />
Rockies near attractions.<br />
Denver<br />
Colorado <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 584,000 sf 2 ballrooms: 35,000 sf and John Adams, General Manager, (303) 228-8005;<br />
700 14th St. Meeting Space: 100,000 sf 50,000 sf. 5,000-seat lecture hall. jadams@denverconvention.com.<br />
Denver, CO 80202 63 Breakout Rooms Connected 1,000-space parking Greg Lowry, Director of Sales & Marketing,<br />
www.denverconvention.com garage. Technologically advanced facility. (303) 228-8022; glowry@denverconvention.com.<br />
Denver Merchandise Mart Complex Prime Exhibit Space: 229,000 sf 5 areas in complex, including Expo Randal Gaddis, Events Manager,<br />
451 E. 58th Ave., Ste. 4270 Meeting Space: 39,000 sf Building. Column-free exhibit space (303) 292-6278; randy@denvermart.com.<br />
Denver, CO 80216-8470 4 Breakout Rooms; Additional flexible fully carpeted. Pavilion has concrete<br />
www.denvermart.com space in complex floor for heavy machinery shows.<br />
Connecticut<br />
Hartford<br />
Connecticut <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 140,000 sf Downtown location overlooking Michael Costelli, General Manager, (860) 249-6000;<br />
100 Columbus Blvd. Meeting Space: 65,000 sf Connecticut River. 40,000 sf ballroom. mcostelli@ctconventions.com.<br />
Hartford, CT 06103 19 Breakout Rooms 2,600 parking spaces. Jeanne O’Grady, Director of Sales & Marketing,<br />
www.ctconventions.com<br />
(860) 249-6000; jogrady@ctconventions.com.<br />
Connecticut Expo Center Prime Exhibit Space: 88,000 sf Minutes from downtown with easy Victor J. Dellaripa Jr., <strong>Executive</strong> Director, (860) 493-1300 x102;<br />
265 Reverend Moody Overpass Meeting Space: 2,574 sf access to all major highways. vdellaripa@ctexpocenter.com.<br />
Hartford, CT 06120 2 Breakout Rooms Contiguous, ground-level exhibit Hannah L. Blood, Sales & Event Manager,<br />
www.ctexpocenter.com space, parking for 2,000. (860) 493-1300 x104; hblood@ctexpocenter.com.<br />
XL Center Prime Exhibit Space: 68,000 sf Includes exhibition center with private Marty Brooks, General Manager, (860) 241-4221;<br />
One Civic Center Plaza Meeting Space: 36,000 sf entrance, box office, catering mbrooks@xlcenter.com.<br />
Hartford, CT 06103 7 Breakout Rooms and Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Tracy Shirer, Arena PR & Marketing,<br />
www.xlcenter.com<br />
(860) 426-7825 x260; tshirer@xlcenter.<br />
Mashantucket<br />
Foxwoods Resort Casino & MGM Grand at Foxwoods Prime Exhibit Space: 90,000 sf 2,200 total guest rooms; 170,000 sf Joan Esneault, <strong>Executive</strong> Director of Resort Sales,<br />
Rt. 2 Meeting Space: 75,000 sf meeting space; 50,000 sf ballroom, (860) 312-3053; Jesneault@mptn.org.<br />
Mashantucket, CT 06338 64 Breakout Rooms 25,000 sf ballroom and 15,000 sf<br />
www.foxwoods.com<br />
ballroom; all column-free.<br />
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Washington<br />
D.C. Armory Prime Exhibit Space: 125,000 sf Seating capacity of 10,000 or 4,500 Ollie Harper, Jr., Director of Facility Operations,<br />
2400 E. Capitol St., SE Meeting Space: None banquet style. Ceiling height of 88’. D.C. Sports & Entertainment Commission, (202) 608-1170;<br />
Washington, DC 20003<br />
oharper@dcsec.com.<br />
www.WashDCSports.com<br />
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel Prime Exhibit Space: 95,000 sf Historic downtown hotel; 8 mi. Tom Blaszcyk, Director of Marketing, (202) 328-2000;<br />
2660 Woodley Rd. NW Meeting Space: 78,000 sf from Reagan National Airport. 30,000 sf Tom.Blaszcyk@Marriott.com.<br />
Washington, DC 20008 48 Breakout Rooms ballroom, divisible into thirds. Ingrid Herrera, Director of Exhibits, (202) 328-5600;<br />
www.wardmanpark.com<br />
Ingrid.Herrera@marriott.com.<br />
Walter E. Washington <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 703,000 sf Downtown; state-of-the-art technology; Samuel Thomas, Deputy General Manager,<br />
Meeting Space: 117,700 sf 52,000 sf ballroom; 65 loading docks; (202) 249-3000; sthomas@dcconvention.com.<br />
66 Breakout Rooms subway station; walk to hotels & attrac- Linda Erickson, Director of Sales, (202) 249-3141;<br />
tions. Environmentally conscious building. lerickson@dcconvention.com.<br />
801 Mount Vernon Pl. NW<br />
Washington, DC 20001<br />
www.dcconvention.com<br />
See our ad page 21<br />
and floor plan pages 88, 89<br />
Florida<br />
Boca Raton<br />
Boca Raton Resort & Club Prime Exhibit Space: 146,000+ sf 80,000 sf function space in 128,000 sf Stephen J. Ast, President, (561) 447-3000.<br />
501 E. Camino Real 67 Breakout Rooms Mizner Center. On-site destination Ed Carey, Director of Sales and Marketing, (561) 447-3000.<br />
Boca Raton, FL 33432<br />
management firm; sign shop; florist;<br />
www.bocaresort.com<br />
FedExKinko’s Business Center;<br />
transportation company; technicians.<br />
Daytona Beach<br />
Ocean Center Prime Exhibit Space: 94,695 sf Ballroom space: 11,715 sf. Rick Hamilton, Director, (386) 254-4500; (800) 858-6444;<br />
101 N. Atlantic Ave. Meeting Space: 31,769 sf Facility includes an arena and rhamilton@oceancenter.com.<br />
Daytona Beach, FL 32118 34 Breakout Rooms conference center. Located on Lori Hunter, <strong>Convention</strong> Sales Manager, (386) 254-4500;<br />
www.oceancenter.com Flex Space: 15,664 sf “World’s Most Famous Beach.” (800) 858-6444; lhunter@oceancenter.com.<br />
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Fort Lauderdale<br />
Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Prime Exhibit Space: 199,526 sf Two ballrooms total nearly 52,000 sf; SMG: Mark Gatley, General Manager,<br />
<strong>Convention</strong> Center Meeting Space: 98,592 sf 400,000 sf pre-function, exhibit and (954) 765-5900; mgatley@ftlauderdalecc.com.<br />
1950 Eisenhower Blvd. 32 Breakout Rooms meeting space. 2 mi. from the airport; Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB: Christine Tascione,<br />
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Flex Space: 101,276 sf located on Intracoastal Waterway. Director of <strong>Convention</strong> Sales, (954) 767-2466;<br />
www.ftlauderdalecc.com<br />
ctascione@broward.org.<br />
Fort Myers<br />
Lee Civic Center Prime Exhibit Space: 90,000 sf Located on 100 acres. Includes Lee Alta Mosley, General Manager, (239) 543-8368;<br />
1831 Bayshore Rd. Meeting Space: 15,000 sf Civic Center, Expo Hall, Club House swffair@leeciviccenter.com.<br />
Fort Myers, FL 33917<br />
and 17,000 sf Pavilion.<br />
www.leeciviccenter.com<br />
Hollywood<br />
<strong>The</strong> Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf Beachfront; 1,000 guestrooms; 18-hole Jim Curtis, Director of Sales & Marketing,<br />
3555 S. Ocean Dr. Meeting Space: 150,000 sf golf course; full-service spa; dining (954) 602-8601; jim.curtis@westin.com.<br />
Hollywood, FL 33019 39+ Breakout Rooms options; business center; Star<br />
www.westin.com/diplomat<br />
Meeting Concierge; shopping; marina.<br />
Jacksonville<br />
Prime F. Osborn III <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 78,500 sf SMG-managed facility housed James C. Pritchard Jr., Facility Director,<br />
1000 Water St. Meeting Space: 115,000 sf in a restored and renovated (904) 630-4051; jprit@coj.net.<br />
Jacksonville, FL 32204 22 Breakout Rooms historic railroad station.<br />
www.jaxevents.com<br />
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Florida<br />
Exhibition Facility by Location Exhibit & Meeting Space Key Features Management<br />
Kissimmee<br />
Exhibition Building at Osceola Heritage Park Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf Multi-purpose complex includes Robb Larson, General Manager, (321) 697-3320;<br />
Meeting Space: 10,080 sf 89,500 sf meeting/exhibition building rjlarson@ohpark.com.<br />
5 Breakout Rooms with clear-span exhibit space divisible Bonnie Brownell, Manager of <strong>Convention</strong> Sales,<br />
into 2 sections and new 11,000-seat (800) 831-1844; bbrownell@floridakiss.com.<br />
1875 Silver Spur Ln.<br />
Kissimmee, FL 34744<br />
www.ohpark.com<br />
See our ad pages 22, 23<br />
and floor plan pages 90, 91<br />
arena. Centrally located to theme parks,<br />
airport and variety of accommodations.<br />
Gaylord Palms Resort & <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 178,500 sf 400,000 sf pre-function, meeting Mike Wainwright, Vice President of Sales & Marketing,<br />
6000 W. Osceola Pkwy. Meeting Space: 200,000 sf and exhibition space, including (407) 586-0300; mwainwright@gaylordhotels.com.<br />
Kissimmee, FL 34746 61 Breakout Rooms 2 ballrooms; 20 minutes from airport;<br />
www.gaylordhotels.com<br />
1,406 guestrooms in adjoining hotels.<br />
Lake Buena Vista<br />
Disney’s Contemporary Resort Prime Exhibit Space: 72,000 sf 72,685 sf ballroom space. Unique Doug Bowe, Sales Director, (321) 939-7127;<br />
4600 N. World Dr. Meeting Space: 43,000 sf opportunities, including theme park meetings@disneyworld.com.<br />
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 35 Breakout Rooms events. Disney Event Group’s creative<br />
www.disneymeetings.com<br />
services & Disney Institute programming.<br />
M e e t i n g s . F l o r i d a K i s s . c o m - 8 0 0 . 8 3 1 . 1 8 4 4<br />
Choose<br />
Kissimmee for large gatherings...
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Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Prime Exhibit Space: 86,000 sf 81,374 sf ballroom space. Access to Maryann McGranahan, Sales Director, (321) 939-7127;<br />
1001 W. Buena Vista Dr. Meeting Space: 168,000 sf Disney Event Group, Disney Institute meetings@disneyworld.com.<br />
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000 45 Breakout Rooms and unique meeting venues in the<br />
www.disneymeetings.com<br />
theme parks.<br />
Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf 49,441 sf ballroom space. Unique Dan Estatico, Sales Director, (321) 939-7127;<br />
1700 Epcot Resorts Blvd. Meeting Space: 23,000 sf entertainment opportunities, including meetings@disneyworld.com.<br />
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000 21 Breakout Rooms theme park events. Access to Disney<br />
www.disneymeetings.com<br />
Event Group’s creative services and<br />
Disney Institute programming.<br />
Florida<br />
Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort Prime Exhibit Space: 110,500 sf 4 ballrooms: 3,500 sf to 56,000 sf. Peter Kacheris, General Manager, (407) 934-4500;<br />
1500 Epcot Resorts Blvd. Meeting Space: 329,000+ sf Located in Walt Disney World; 2,265 meetings@swandolphin.com.<br />
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 84 Breakout Rooms guest rooms; contiguous exhibit Eric Opron, Director of Sales & Marketing, (407) 934-4731;<br />
www.swandolphinmeetings.com space; 2 board rooms; outdoor function meetings@swandolphin.com.<br />
areas, 2 business centers.<br />
Lakeland<br />
<strong>The</strong> Lakeland Center Prime Exhibit Space: 82,582 sf Versatile, flexible multi-purpose Michael R. LaPan, <strong>Executive</strong> Director, (863) 834-8133;<br />
701 W. Lime St. Meeting Space: 70,000 sf facility. mike.lapan@lakelandgov.net.<br />
Lakeland, FL 33815 20 Breakout Rooms Scott Sloman, Assistant Director (bookings), (863) 834-8144;<br />
www.thelakelandcenter.com<br />
scott.sloman@lakelandgov.net.<br />
Miami<br />
Sheraton Miami Mart Hotel Prime Exhibit Space: 115,500 sf Largest conference-hotel facility Gladys Calle, Assistant Director of Sales & Marketing,<br />
711 NW 72nd Ave. Meeting Space: 24,160 sf in South Florida. (305) 260-8909; gcalle@sheratonmiamimart.com.<br />
Miami, FL 33126<br />
27 Breakout Rooms<br />
www.sheraton.com/miamimart<br />
M e e t i n g s . F l o r i d a K i s s . c o m - 8 0 0 . 8 3 1 . 1 8 4 4<br />
get-togethers.<br />
...or informal<br />
Osceola Heritage Park offers a flexible variety of<br />
options for any type of meeting or event. Your needs<br />
will be met with great service, as well as easy<br />
access to Florida’s Turnpike and free parking. Our<br />
spectacular facilities include:<br />
• 10,500-seat Silver Spurs Arena<br />
• 90,000 square feet of exhibition space<br />
• 120 acres for outdoor events<br />
Next door to Orlando’s famed theme parks and the Orlando<br />
International Airport, Osceola Heritage Park has it all.<br />
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Miami Beach<br />
Miami Beach <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 502,848 sf State-of-the-art telecom/Internet Douglas W. Tober, General Manager, (305) 673-7312;<br />
Meeting Space: 145,000 sf infrastructure. Contiguous exhibit dtober@smgmb.com.<br />
70 Breakout Rooms space. 2 blocks from beach. Kay Hollander, Director of Sales, (305) 673-7315;<br />
khollander@smgmb.com.<br />
1901 <strong>Convention</strong> Center Dr.<br />
Miami Beach, FL 33139<br />
www.miamibeachconvention.com<br />
See our floor plan page 93<br />
Orlando<br />
Orange County <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 2,100,000 sf Two 92,000 sf general-session areas; Tom Ackert, <strong>Executive</strong> Director, (407) 685-9800;<br />
Meeting Space: 518,790 sf 160-seat lecture hall. Wireless mobility. (800) 345-9800; tom.ackert@occc.net.<br />
235 Breakout Rooms 2,643-seat theatre; 62,000 sf multi- Yulita Osuba, Sales, Marketing & Event Management,<br />
purpose room. 9,124 hotel rooms in (407) 685-9800; (800) 345-9800; yulita.osuba@occc.net.<br />
1-mile radius; 111,348 in city.<br />
PO Box 691509<br />
Orlando, FL 32869-1509<br />
www.occc.net<br />
See our ad Tab 3, Side 2 and<br />
floor plan pages 94, 95, 96, 97<br />
Orlando World Center Marriott Prime Exhibit Space: 165,000 sf More than 450,000 sf flexible space, Julie Zacher, Director of Sales, (407) 238-8557;<br />
8701 World Center Dr. Meeting Space: 285,000 sf almost entirely on one level. Includes julie.zacher@marriott.com.<br />
Orlando, FL 32821 73 Breakout Rooms the nation’s largest carpeted and pillarwww.marriottworldcenter.com<br />
free ballroom (105,000 sf).<br />
Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel & Golf Club Prime Exhibit Space: 95,848 sf 445,000 sf meeting/event space, Leslie A. Menichini, Director of Sales & Marketing,<br />
9939 Universal Blvd. Meeting Space: 250,000 sf including 95,000 sf column-free (407) 996-9939; Sales@ShingleCreekResort.com.<br />
Orlando, FL 32819<br />
ballroom; 13,000 sf spa;<br />
www.rosenshinglecreek.com<br />
championship Shingle Creek Golf Club.<br />
Tampa<br />
Florida State Fairgrounds Prime Exhibit Space: 200,000+ sf 355-acre complex with 200,000+ sf Julie Palmer, Director of Sales, (813) 627-4218;<br />
4800 Hwy. 301 North Meeting Space: None flexible space; entertainment buildings, palmerj@doacs.state.fl.us.<br />
Tampa, FL 33610<br />
on-site catering; 20,000-seat amphiwww.floridastatefair.com<br />
theatre; 20,000 parking spaces.<br />
Tampa <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 200,000 sf 36,000 sf ballroom. Downtown John Moors, Administrator, <strong>Convention</strong> Facilities & Tourism,<br />
333 S. Franklin St. Meeting Space: 42,000+ sf waterfront location with state-of- (813) 274-8423; john.moors@Tampa<strong>Convention</strong>Center.com.<br />
Tampa, FL 33602 36 Breakout Rooms the-art facilities. Walking distance Mary Rocereto, Director of Sales & Marketing, (813) 274-7772;<br />
www.Tampa<strong>Convention</strong>Center.com to hotels, restaurants and attractions. mary.rocereto@Tampa<strong>Convention</strong>Center.com.<br />
West Palm Beach<br />
Palm Beach County <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 100,000 sf 22,000 sf ballroom. Contemporary design Managed by Global Spectrum: Dave Anderson,<br />
650 Okeechobee Blvd. Meeting Space: 21,000 sf and rich finishes: Brazilian mahogany General Manager, (561) 366-3006; danderson@pbconventioncenter.com.<br />
West Palm Beach, FL 33401 19 Breakout Rooms ceilings, glass railings, limestone floors.<br />
www.pbconventioncenter.com<br />
Glass chandeliers, 31,000 sf of windows.<br />
Georgia<br />
Atlanta<br />
AmericasMart Prime Exhibit Space: 600,000 sf Three buildings; 8 exhibit floors. Brian Quirk, <strong>Executive</strong> Director of Sales & Marketing,<br />
240 Peachtree St., Ste. 2200 Meeting Space: 89,300 sf Connected to 1,100-room Westin; (404) 220-2686; bquirk@americasmart.com.<br />
Atlanta, GA 30303 40 Breakout Rooms walking distance to 10,000 hotel rooms. Ashley Cooper, National Sales Manager,<br />
www.americasmart.com<br />
(404) 220-2657; acooper@americasmart.com.<br />
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Georgia<br />
Exhibition Facility by Location Exhibit & Meeting Space Key Features Management<br />
Atlanta<br />
Atlanta Exposition Center Prime Exhibit Space: 366,000 sf North building offers 161,000 sf Chuck Stanley, Leasing Director, (404) 361-2000;<br />
3650 Jonesboro Rd. Meeting Space: None of exhibit space; South building, info@scottantiquemarket.com.<br />
Atlanta, GA 30354<br />
205,000 sf; 60 acres of parking.<br />
www.scottantiquemarket.com<br />
Cobb Galleria Centre Prime Exhibit Space: 144,000 sf Full-service facility with the latest Michelle Swan, General Manager & CEO, (770) 955-8000;<br />
Meeting Space: 25,000 sf technology. Exhibit and meeting mswan@cobbgalleria.com.<br />
24 Breakout Rooms space on one level. Located on Walter Kiley, Director of Sales, (770) 955-8000;<br />
88 acres in northwest Atlanta. wkiley@cobbgalleria.com.<br />
Two Galleria Pkwy.<br />
Atlanta, GA 30339<br />
www.cobbgalleria.com<br />
See our ad page 27<br />
and floor plan page 99<br />
Georgia Dome Prime Exhibit Space: 102,000 sf Exhibit space includes 2 LED video screens; Carl Adkins, General Manager, (404) 223-9200;<br />
One Georgia Dome Dr. Meeting Space: 24,000 sf can be curtained to separate exhibit floor cadkins@gadome.com.<br />
Atlanta, GA 30313 5 Breakout Rooms or for smaller event. Media walls with<br />
www.gadome.com<br />
3 banks of plasma TVs in some lounges.<br />
Georgia World Congress Center Prime Exhibit Space: 1,400,000 sf <strong>The</strong> GWCC features 12 exhibit halls, Mark Zimmerman, General Manager, (404) 223-4200;<br />
Meeting Space: 313,000 sf 106 meeting rooms, 2 grand mzimmerman@gwcc.com.<br />
106 Breakout Rooms ballrooms, 3 fixed-seat auditoriums Pattsie Rand, Director of Sales & Marketing,<br />
and 3 landscaped plazas. <strong>The</strong> campus (404) 223-4200; prand@gwcc.com.<br />
includes 71,250-seat Georgia Dome<br />
285 Andrew Young International Blvd. NE<br />
Atlanta, GA 30313-1591<br />
www.gwcc.com<br />
See our ad page 25<br />
and floor plan pages 100, 101<br />
Hyatt Regency Atlanta Prime Exhibit Space: 58,243 sf 180,000 square feet of exhibit, Pat Trammell, Director of Sales, (404) 460-6520;<br />
265 Peachtree St. NE Meeting Space: 180,000 sf meeting, ballroom and hospitality ptrammell@hyatt.com.<br />
Atlanta, GA 30303 37 Breakout Rooms space.<br />
www.hyattregencyatlanta.com<br />
College Park<br />
Georgia International <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 150,000 sf Exhibit spaces divide into 4 column-free Hugh Austin, <strong>Executive</strong> Director, (770) 907-3087;<br />
2000 <strong>Convention</strong> Center Concourse Meeting Space: 12,000 sf halls; each meeting room divides into 4. haustin@gicc.com.<br />
College Park, GA 30337 24 Breakout Rooms 40,000 sf ballroom is largest in Georgia. Denise Cole, Director of Sales, (770) 907-3072;<br />
www.gicc.com Adjacent to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta dcole@gicc.com.<br />
International Airport. Soon new lightrail<br />
train system from airport-to-facility direct.<br />
Duluth<br />
Gwinnett Center Prime Exhibit Space: 71,600 sf 21,600 sf of ballroom space capable Joey Dennis, <strong>Executive</strong> Director, (770) 813-7511;<br />
6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy. Meeting Space: 129,000 sf of accommodating 1,500; drive-in jdennis@gwinnettcenter.com.<br />
Duluth, GA 30097 24 Breakout Rooms access to exhibit halls. Cheryl Ann Gee, CMP, Director of Sales & Marketing,<br />
www.gwinnettcenter.com<br />
(770) 813-7550; cagee@gwinnettcenter.com.<br />
Norcross<br />
North Atlanta <strong>Trade</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 120,000 sf Rhonda Sodel, Information & Sales, (770) 279-9899;<br />
1700 Jeurgens Ct. Meeting Space: None rhonda@natcshows.com.<br />
Norcross, GA 30093<br />
www.northatlantatradecenter.com<br />
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Georgia to Illinois<br />
Exhibition Facility by Location Exhibit & Meeting Space Key Features Management<br />
Savannah<br />
Savannah International <strong>Trade</strong> & <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 100,000 sf Riverfront complex; in Foreign <strong>Trade</strong> Managed by SMG: Bob Coffey, General Manager,<br />
One International Dr., PO Box 248 Meeting Space: 50,000 sf Zone; state-of-art auditorium; 2004 (912) 447-4022; bcoffey@savtcc.com.<br />
Savannah, GA 31402-0248 13 Breakout Rooms G-8 Summit media and delegations HQ. Freida Brady, Director of Sales, (912) 447-4032;<br />
www.savtcc.com Flex Space: 22,000 sf fbrady@savtcc.com.<br />
Hawaii<br />
Honolulu<br />
Neal S. Blaisdell Center Prime Exhibit Space: 65,000 sf Exhibit space can expand to 85,000 sf Sidney Quintal, Director of Enterprise Services, (808) 527-5400.<br />
777 Ward Ave. Meeting Space: 12,150 sf when combined with adjoining space. John C. Fuhrmann, Customer Services Division, (808) 527-5400;<br />
Honolulu, HI 96814 15 Breakout Rooms Facility includes a concert hall, arena jfuhrmann@honolulu.gov.<br />
www.blaisdellcenter.com<br />
and Waikiki Shell for outdoor concerts.<br />
Hawaii <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 200,000 sf 2 theaters with tiered seating. Joe Davis, CFE, General Manager, (808) 943-3512.<br />
Meeting Space: 149,768 sf 35,000 sf registration area; 35,000 sf Randall Tanaka, Assistant General Manager,<br />
47 Breakout Rooms ballroom. State-of-the-art technology. (808) 943-3559; info@hccsmg.com.<br />
1801 Kalakaua Ave.<br />
Honolulu, HI 96815<br />
www.hawaiiconvention.com<br />
See our ad page 29<br />
and floor plan page 102<br />
Illinois<br />
Chicago<br />
Hiltons of Chicago Prime Exhibit Space: 119,000 sf More than 234,000 sf of meeting, David Almond, Director of Sales, (312) 609-1914;<br />
17 E. Monroe St. Meeting Space: 44,000+ sf banquet and exhibition space. david.almond@hilton.com.<br />
Chicago, IL 60605 40 Breakout Rooms Kathy Heneghan, Director of Event Services, (312) 663-6511;<br />
www.hiltonfamilychicago.com<br />
kathy.heneghan@hilton.com.<br />
Hyatt Regency Chicago’s Riverside Center Prime Exhibit Space: 70,000 sf 70,000 sf flexible exhibit hall; 4 Andrea Kasnic, Director of Sales & Marketing,<br />
151 E. Wacker Dr. Meeting Space: 228,000 sf ballrooms; 2,019 guest rooms; 7 (312) 239-4540; akasnic@hyatt.com.<br />
Chicago, IL 60601 63 Breakout Rooms restaurants/lounges. Located in<br />
www.chicagohyatt.com Flex Space: 76,682 sf the heart of downtown.<br />
McCormick Place Prime Exhibit Space: 2,700,000 sf 4 interconnecting buildings with David Causton, General Manager, (312) 791-6155;<br />
Meeting Space: 700,000 sf exhibit space ranging from 150,000 sf dcauston@mpea.com.<br />
173 Breakout Rooms to 1.3 million sf. Assembly seating up to Adrienne Tiritilli, Director of Sales, National Accounts,<br />
15,000. Performance theatre (312) 791-7000; atiritilli@mpea.com.<br />
accommodates 4,249.<br />
See our bookmark ad<br />
and floor plan pages 104, 105,<br />
106, 107, 108, 109<br />
2301 South Lake Shore Dr.<br />
Chicago, IL 60616<br />
www.mccormickplace.com<br />
Navy Pier Prime Exhibit Space: 170,100 sf One building, 2 halls; 18,150 sf grand Marilynn Gardner, General Manager, (312) 595-PIER;<br />
Meeting Space: 44,000 sf ballroom with lake views. Meeting (800) 595-PIER; mgardner@mpea.com.<br />
36 Breakout Rooms rooms on mezzanine level overlook Anthony Camarillo, Senior Director Sales & Events,<br />
exhibit hall.<br />
(312) 595-PIER; (800) 595-PIER; tcamarillo@mpea.com.<br />
600 E. Grand Ave.<br />
Chicago, IL 60611<br />
www.navypier.com<br />
See our floor plan page 103<br />
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Exhibition Facility by Location Exhibit & Meeting Space Key Features Management<br />
Peoria<br />
Peoria Civic Center Prime Exhibit Space: 110,000 sf Renovated and expanded facility; new Managed by SMG. Debbie Ritschel, General Manager;<br />
201 SW Jefferson Ave. Meeting Space: 45,000 sf 27,000 sf ballroom; expanded space dritschel@peoriaciviccenter.com.<br />
Peoria, IL 61602 24 Breakout Rooms, with Ballroom continues exhibit hall; 16 meeting Robin Barnes, <strong>Convention</strong> Sales Manager,<br />
www.peoriaciviccenter.com rooms; 2,200-seat theater; 12,000-seat (309) 680-3517; rbarnes@peoriaciviccenter.com.<br />
arena; downtown Peoria.<br />
Rosemont<br />
Donald E. Stephens <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 840,000 sf 5 minutes from O’Hare Int’l Airport; Christopher Stephens, General Manager, (847) 692-2220;<br />
Meeting Space: 92,000 sf at junction of major expressways; 20 cstephens@rosemont.com.<br />
50 Breakout Rooms minutes from downtown Chicago; Grant Bailey, Assistant General manager,<br />
8,000-car parking facility; customized (847) 993-4608; gbailey@rosemont.com.<br />
9301 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Rosemont, IL 60018<br />
www.rosemont.com<br />
See our ad page 31 and<br />
floor plan pages 110, 111<br />
floor plans; 2,300 hotel rooms within<br />
walking distance; additional 3,387<br />
hotel rooms nearby.<br />
Schaumburg<br />
Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Prime Exhibit Space: 100,000 sf Ballroom space: 28,000 sf. Roxann Reid-Severance, Director of Sales &<br />
<strong>Convention</strong> Center Meeting Space: 48,000 sf Marketing, (847) 303-4110;<br />
1551 N. Thoreau Dr. , Schaumburg, IL 60173 28 Breakout Rooms roxann.reid.severance@renaissancehotels.com.<br />
www.renaissanceschaumburg.com<br />
Villa Park<br />
ODEUM Sports & Expo Center Prime Exhibit Space: 85,000 sf Located 5 miles from Chicago’s Brad Walsh, Drector of Business Development,<br />
1033 N. Villa Ave., Villa Park, IL 60181 Meeting Space: 9,500 sf O’Hare airport. On-site parking. (630) 941-9292; brad@odeumexpo.com.<br />
www.odeumexpo.com 5+ Breakout Rooms A right-to-work facility.<br />
Indiana<br />
Fort Wayne<br />
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum & Exposition Center Prime Exhibit Space: 170,000 sf Adjacent to recently renovated Randy Brown, CFE, General Manager, (260) 482-9502;<br />
4000 Parnell Ave. Meeting Space: 39,000 sf 13,000-seat arena. On-site rbrown@memorialcoliseum.com.<br />
Fort Wayne, IN 46805 10 Breakout Rooms parking for 5,000 cars. Paul Viglianti, Director of Sales & Marketing,<br />
www.memorialcoliseum.com<br />
(260) 482-9502; pviglianti@memorialcoliseum.com.<br />
Grand Wayne <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf Ballroom space: 16,000 sf. Fully Robert Lister, <strong>Executive</strong> Director, (260) 426-4100;<br />
120 W. Jefferson Blvd. Meeting Space: 30,000 sf carpeted, multi-purpose hall. Hi- blister@grandwayne.com.<br />
Fort Wayne, IN 46802 18 Breakout Rooms tech amenities; attached hotel; Michael Coffeen, Director of Sales & Marketing,<br />
www.grandwayne.com Flex Space: 70,000 sf spacious public & pre-function areas; (260) 426-4100; michaelc@grandwayne.com.<br />
business center, ample loading zones.<br />
Indianapolis<br />
Indiana <strong>Convention</strong> Center & Lucas Oil Stadium Prime Exhibit Space: CC: 312,300 sf, Connected by skywalk to 8 premium Capitol Improvement Board: Barney Levengood, <strong>Executive</strong><br />
Meeting Space: CC: 108,343 sf hotels. State-of-the-art Internet Director, (317) 262-3403; barney.levengood@icclos.com.<br />
LOS: 13,000 sf and data networking services. Linda Addaman, Director of Marketing & Sales,<br />
Breakout Rooms: CC: 39; LOS: 12 12 minutes from airport. (317) 262-3404; linda.addaman@icclos.com.<br />
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www.icclos.com<br />
See our floor plan pages 112, 113<br />
Iowa<br />
Des Moines<br />
Iowa Events Center (Hy-Vee Hall, Veterans Prime Exhibit Space: 198,000 sf Connected to extensive 4-mile Managed by Global Spectrum:<br />
Memorial Auditorium, Polk County <strong>Convention</strong> Meeting Space: 75,000 skywalk system. Wired and Matt Homan, General Manager, (515) 564-8000;<br />
Complex, Wells Fargo Arena) 43 Breakout Rooms wireless technology. mhoman@iowaeventscenter.com.<br />
730 Third St., Des Moines, IA 50309 Carrie Jackson, Director of <strong>Convention</strong> Services,<br />
www.iowaeventscenter.com<br />
(515) 564-8135; cjackson@iowaeventscenter.com.<br />
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Stephens Center Rosemont, Illinois<br />
840,000 Sq. Ft. of Exhibit Hall Space<br />
92,000 Sq. Ft. of Flexible Meeting Area<br />
5 Minutes from O’Hare Airport<br />
Easy People to Work With<br />
Low Exhibitor Service Rates<br />
Parking for 8,000 Cars<br />
Planning<br />
Smart<br />
Expo<br />
Smart
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Kansas to Kentucky<br />
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Kansas<br />
Overland Park<br />
Overland Park <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 60,000 sf 25,000 sf ballroom; 15,000 sf of additional Tracy Roberts, Director of Sales & Marketing,<br />
Meeting Space: 15,000 sf<br />
meeting space; 40,000 sf of pre-function (913) 339-3000; troberts@opconventioncenter.com.<br />
space. Attached to 412-room Sheraton<br />
with 20,000 sf of additional event space.<br />
6000 College Blvd.<br />
Overland Park, KS 66211<br />
www.opconventioncenter.com<br />
See our floor plan page 115<br />
<strong>Top</strong>eka<br />
Kansas Expocentre Prime Exhibit Space: 69,500 sf Capital Plaza Hotel on grounds. H.R. Cook, General Manager, (785) 235-1986;<br />
One Expocentre Dr. Meeting Space: 23,550 sf HRC@ksexpo.com.<br />
<strong>Top</strong>eka, KS 66612-1442<br />
www.ksexpo.com<br />
Wichita<br />
Century II Performing Arts & <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 195,500 sf Connected to Hyatt Regency Wichita; Debbie Williams, General Manager, (316) 264-9121;<br />
225 W. Douglas Ave. Meeting Space: 29,000 sf Mary Jane Teall <strong>The</strong>ater seats 646; dlwilliams@wichita.gov.<br />
Wichita, KS 67202 22 Breakout Rooms Concert Hall accommodates 2,178; Kay Blair, Event Operations Manager, (316) 264-9121;<br />
www.century2.org <strong>Convention</strong> Hall seats 5,012; all kblair@wichita.gov.<br />
feature professional stages.<br />
Jacob House, Sales & Communications Manager,<br />
(316) 264-9121; jhouse@wichita.gov.<br />
Kentucky<br />
Lexington<br />
Lexington Center Prime Exhibit Space: 66,000 sf Completed expansion includes 17,000 sf Bill Owen, President, (859) 233-4567; bowen@lexingtoncenter.com.<br />
430 W. Vine St. Meeting Space: 40,000 sf ballroom and 30,000 sf of new meeting Joe Fields, Director of Sales, (859) 233-4567 x3222;<br />
Lexington, KY 40507 18 Breakout Rooms space. jfields@lexingtoncenter.com.<br />
www.lexingtoncenter.com<br />
Louisville<br />
Kentucky Exposition Center Prime Exhibit Space: 1,100,000 sf South Wing C expansion complete, Harold Workman, President & CEO, (502) 367-5000.<br />
Meeting Space: 100,000 sf adding 166,500 sf exhibit space Debbie Burda, Director of Sales & Marketing, (502) 367-5000;<br />
35 Breakout Rooms and more than 100,000 sf meeting dburda@ksfb.ky.gov.<br />
rooms and prefunction space.<br />
937 Phillips Ln.<br />
Louisville, KY 40209-1398<br />
www.kyexpo.org<br />
See our insert and ad page 33<br />
Kentucky International <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 750,000 sf 1.3 million sf total exhibit space; 2 Harold Workman, President & CEO, (502) 367-5000.<br />
221 Fourth St. Meeting Space: 70,262 sf 25,000 sf ballrooms; 2 arenas; Linda Edwards, VP of Sales & Marketing,<br />
Louisville, KY 40202 54 Breakout Rooms seating from 6,600 to 19,000. (502) 595-3141 x264; ledwards@ksfb.ky.gov.<br />
www.kyconvention.org<br />
Pikeville<br />
Eastern Kentucky Exposition Center Prime Exhibit Space: 240,000 sf Complimentary WiFi throughout Managed by SMG. Steve St. John, General Manager,<br />
126 Main St. Meeting Space: 5,000 sf building. (606) 444-5502; steve@kyexpo.com.<br />
Pikeville, KY 41501 4 Breakout Rooms Shannon Deskins, Marketing Manager (606) 444-5506;<br />
www.EastKYExpo.com<br />
shannon@EastKyExpo.com.<br />
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Our new North Wing is now open!<br />
North wing features:<br />
■ 216,000 square feet<br />
of exhibit space<br />
■ 35,000-square-foot lobby<br />
■ Overhead walkway<br />
from back parking lots<br />
Plus:<br />
■ 885,000 square feet<br />
of Class A exhibit<br />
and meeting space<br />
L O U I S V I L L E<br />
For more information, call (502)367-5150 or learn more at www.kyexpo.org.
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Louisiana to Massachusetts<br />
Exhibition Facility by Location Exhibit & Meeting Space Key Features Management<br />
Louisiana<br />
Baton Rouge<br />
Baton Rouge River Center Prime Exhibit Space: 100,000 sf Walking distance to 300-room Todd Mitchell, General Manager, (225) 389-3030.<br />
275 S. River Rd. Meeting Space: 14,000 sf Sheraton, 290-room Hilton and Rhonda Ruffino, Director of Sales, (225) 389-3030;<br />
Baton Rouge, LA 70802 8 Breakout Rooms local downtown attractions. rruffino@brrivercenter.com.<br />
www.brrivercenter.com<br />
Lafayette<br />
Cajundome/<strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 77,303 sf Wireless broadband Internet. Greg Davis, Director, (337) 265-2100; greg@cajundome.com.<br />
444 Cajundome Blvd. Meeting Space: 20,000 sf 156-room Hilton Garden Inn & Suite Sharlene Chiasson, Sales Director, (337) 265-2100;<br />
Lafayette, LA 70506 12 Breakout Rooms and full-service hotel. sharlene@cajundome.com.<br />
www.cajundome.com<br />
New Orleans<br />
Louisiana Superdome Prime Exhibit Space: 166,000 sf 4 Club Lounges offer 19,000 sf each. Danny Vincens, Assistant General Manager, (504) 587-3663.<br />
Sugar Bowl Dr. Meeting Space: 76,000 sf Connected to the Hyatt by pedestrian Jennifer Cooke, Director of Sales, (504) 587-8980;<br />
New Orleans, LA 70112 4 Breakout Rooms bridge; adjacent to a 17,000-seat jennifer.cooke@superdome.com.<br />
www.superdome.com<br />
arena; walking distance to attractions.<br />
New Orleans Morial <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 1,100,000 sf 2 30,000 sf ballrooms. $60 MIL Tim Hemphill, VP, Sales & Marketing, (504) 582-3023;<br />
900 <strong>Convention</strong> Center Blvd. Meeting Space: 200,000 sf renovation. 300 miles of fiber optics. themphill@mccno.com.<br />
New Orleans, LA 70130 140 Breakout Rooms Walk to 20,000 hotel rooms, world- Keith Levey, Director of Sales, (504) 582-3023;<br />
www.mccno.com class restaurants and Arts district. klevey@mccno.com.<br />
Shreveport<br />
Shreveport <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 95,000 sf Opened Jan 2006. Downtown, near Sam Voisin, General Manager, (318) 841-4201;<br />
400 Caddo St., PO Box 1774 Meeting Space: 36,100 sf riverboat casinos, dining and shops. svoisin@shreveportcenter.com.<br />
Shreveport, LA 71166-1774 10 Breakout Rooms plus Ballroom, 1,000 hotel rooms in area, including Debbi Foshee, Director Sales & Marketing,<br />
www.shreveportcenter.com Board Room, 2 Small Conference Rooms connected 313-room hotel. Parking (318) 841-4203; dfoshee@shreveportcenter.com.<br />
for 800+ in attached garage.<br />
Maryland<br />
Baltimore<br />
Baltimore <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 300,000 sf State-of-the-art telecommunication Peggy Daidakis, <strong>Executive</strong> Director, (410) 649-7000;<br />
One W. Pratt St. Meeting Space: 85,000 sf network. Connected by skywalk to pdaidakis@bccenter.org.<br />
Baltimore, MD 21201 50 Breakout Rooms several hotels. Near area attractions. Stacey Knoppel, Director of Sales, (410) 649-7000;<br />
www.bccenter.org<br />
sknoppel@bccenter.org.<br />
National Harbor<br />
National Harbor Gaylord National Resort & Prime Exhibit Space: 180,000 sf Cornerstone of National Harbor Sheldon Suga, General Manager, (301) 965-2000;<br />
<strong>Convention</strong> Center Meeting Space: 167,021 sf waterfront community. 4 signature ssuga@gaylordhotels.com.<br />
201 Waterfront St. 82 Breakout Rooms restaurants; 20,000 sf spa/fitness Michael Snapkoski, Director of Sales, (301) 965-2300;<br />
National Harbor, MD 20745 center; 5 unique retail experiences. msnapkoski@gaylordhotels.com.<br />
www.gaylordhotels.com<br />
Ocean City<br />
Roland E. Powell <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 67,000 sf Located along the Isle of Wight Bay. Michael Noah, CFE, General Manager, (410) 289-8311;<br />
4001 Coastal Hwy. Meeting Space: 45,000 sf Additional 25,000 sf ballroom can mnoah@ococean.com.<br />
Ocean City, MD 21842 22 Breakout Rooms be used for exhibits. Free parking. Fred Wise, CHME, Director of Sales & Marketing,<br />
www.ococean.com<br />
(410) 289-8181; fwise@ococean.com.<br />
Massachusetts<br />
Boston<br />
Bayside Exposition Center Prime Exhibit Space: 260,000 sf Contiguous exhibit space. Paul Bennett, General Manager, (617) 474-6518;<br />
200 Mt. Vernon St. Meeting Space: 27,000 sf Layout available on website. pbennett@baysideexpo.com.<br />
Columbia Point Located just outside Boston. Richard Fullam, Assistant General Manager, (617) 474-6519;<br />
Boston, MA 02125<br />
rfullam@baysideexpo.com.<br />
www.baysideexpo.com<br />
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Massachusetts to Michigan<br />
Boston <strong>Convention</strong> & Exhibition Center Prime Exhibit Space: 516,000 sf Largest exhibition center in the James E. Rooney, <strong>Executive</strong> Director, Massachusetts <strong>Convention</strong><br />
Meeting Space: 160,000 sf Northeast. Less than 2 mi./10 min. Center Authority, (617) 954-2000; jrooney@massconvention.com.<br />
84 Breakout Rooms to airport. Easy access to hotels, Bob Pellegrini, VP of Sales, Boston <strong>Convention</strong> Marketing Center,<br />
restaurants and city sites. Skybridge (617) 954-2800; rpellegrini@AdvantageBOSTON.com.<br />
links Westin Waterfront Hotel.<br />
Complimentary wireless Internet access.<br />
415 Summer St.<br />
Boston, MA 02210<br />
www.advantageboston.com<br />
See our floor plan pages 116, 117<br />
John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial<br />
<strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
Prime Exhibit Space: 175,000 sf Centrally located in downtown James E. Rooney, <strong>Executive</strong> Director, Massachusetts <strong>Convention</strong><br />
Meeting Space: 93,000 sf Boston. Skybridge links to Sheraton, Center Authority, (617) 954-2000; jrooney@massconvention.com.<br />
41 Breakout Rooms Marriott, Westin and 200 shops/ Bob Pellegrini, VP of Sales, Boston <strong>Convention</strong> Marketing Center,<br />
restaurants. Complimentary wireless (617) 954-2800; rpellegrini@AdvantageBOSTON.com.<br />
access.<br />
See our floor plan pages 118, 119<br />
900 Boylston St.<br />
Boston, MA 02215<br />
www.advantageboston.com<br />
Seaport Hotel & Seaport World <strong>Trade</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 118,000 sf Service inclusive; complimentary Wave John E. Drew, President & CEO, (617) 385-4000;<br />
200 Seaport Blvd. Meeting Space: 200,000 sf Health and Fitness; non-smoking facility; john.drew@seaportboston.com.<br />
Boston, MA 02210 39 Breakout Rooms amphitheater; in-house AV capabilities. James Carmody, VP & General Manager,<br />
www.seaportboston.com<br />
(617) 385-4000; james.carmody@seaportboston.com.<br />
Foxborough<br />
Gillette Stadium Prime Exhibit Space: 200,000 sf Adjacent to hotel and Patriot Place, Lindsey Potter, Event Sales Manager, (508) 384-4202;<br />
One Patriot Pl. Meeting Space: 80 suites, ranging entertainment destination; 15,000+ lindseyp@patriots.com.<br />
Foxborough, MA 02035 from 1,000 to 3,000 sf parking; in-house catering and on-site<br />
www.gillettestadium.com/event_planning Flex Space: 2 60,000 sf rooms AV services. Centrally located between<br />
Providence and Boston.<br />
Worcester<br />
DCU Center, Arena & <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 100,310 sf Downtown state-of-the-art facility; Managed by SMG. Sandy Dunn, General Manager,<br />
50 Foster St. Meeting Space: 23,636 sf attached 14,500-seat arena; 12,144 sf (508) 929-0106; sdunn@dcucenter.com.<br />
Worcester, MA 01608 11 Breakout Rooms ballroom; 17,000 parking spaces. James Moughan, Asst. General Manager/Director of Sales,<br />
www.dcucenter.com Hour drive to Boston, Springfield, (508) 929-0118; jmoughan@dcucenter.com.<br />
Providence, Hartford (pop. 6.5 million).<br />
Michigan<br />
Detroit<br />
Cobo <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 700,000 sf 5 exhibit halls; 4 on main level have Tom Tuskey, Director, (313) 877-8777; TuskeyT@detroitmi.gov.<br />
One Washington Blvd. Meeting Space: 176,000 sf 600,000 sf contiguous space. Riverview David Austin, Director of Sales/Marketing,<br />
Detroit, MI 48226 73 Breakout Rooms Ballroom and 5 banquet rooms offer (313) 877-8241; AustinD@detroitmi.gov.<br />
www.cobocenter.com<br />
riverfront views. Two adjacent arenas.<br />
Grand Rapids<br />
DeVos Place Prime Exhibit Space: 162,000 sf $220 MIL expansion opened in 2004. Managed by SMG. Eddie Tadlock, Asst. General Manager,<br />
303 Monroe Ave. NW Meeting Space: 35,000 sf Divisible into 3 exhibit halls; 40,000 sf (616) 742-6503; sales@smggr.com.<br />
Grand Rapids, MI 45903 21 Breakout Rooms ballroom. Skywalk to 1,000 hotel rooms.<br />
www.devosplace.org<br />
Located downtown on Grand River.<br />
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Lansing<br />
Lansing Center Prime Exhibit Space: 72,000 sf Riverside property. Climate-controlled Eric Hart, President & CEO, (517) 483-7400 x208;<br />
333 E. Michigan Ave. Meeting Space: 25,500 sf skywalk to 259-room hotel. Wireless eric@lepfa.com.<br />
Lansing, MI 48933 20 Breakout Rooms network. Linda Frederickson, Vice President-Sales/Marketing,<br />
www.lansingcenter.com<br />
(517) 483-7400 x234; linda@lepfa.com.<br />
Novi<br />
Rock Financial <strong>Show</strong>place Prime Exhibit Space: 214,000 sf High-speed Internet and Wi-Fi. John Bowen, <strong>Executive</strong> Director, (248) 348-5600 x207;<br />
(formerly Novi Expo Center) Meeting Space: 30,000 sf Full utility service 480 120/208 jbowen@rockfinancialshowplace.com.<br />
46100 Grand River Ave. 9 Breakout Rooms 3-phase power distribution plants Mary Jane Scott, Marketing and Sales Director,<br />
Novi, MI 48374 on columns; in-floor chase system. (248) 348-5600 x204; dos@rockfinancialshowplace.com.<br />
www.rockfinancialshowplace.com<br />
Minnesota<br />
Duluth<br />
Duluth Entertainment <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 100,000 sf DECC is the recipient of the Daniel Russell, <strong>Executive</strong> Director, (218) 722-5573;<br />
350 Harbor Dr. Meeting Space: 140,000 sf MN Great Award for environmental drussell@decc.org.<br />
Duluth, MN 55802 30 Breakout Rooms stewardship efforts. Sue Ellen Moore, Director of Sales, (218) 722-5573 x204;<br />
www.duluthconventioncenter.com<br />
smoore@decc.org.<br />
Minneapolis<br />
Minneapolis <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 475,000 sf A 3,433 fixed-seat auditorium Adam Heffron, Director of Sales, (612) 335-6000;<br />
250 Marquette Ave. South, Ste. 1300 Meeting Space: 123,000 sf breaks into 3 sections in 15 minutes. adam.heffron@ci.minneapolis.mn.us.<br />
Minneapolis, MN 55401 87 Breakout Rooms Over 7 miles of skywalks connected<br />
www.mplsconvctr.org<br />
to MCC.<br />
Saint Paul<br />
Saint Paul RiverCentre Prime Exhibit Space: 145,182 sf Located in downtown St. Paul; complex Jim Ibister, VP and General Manager, (651) 265-4801;<br />
175 W. Kellogg Blvd., Ste. 501 Meeting Space: 59,000 sf includes Saint Paul RiverCentre, jibister@rivercentre.org.<br />
Saint Paul, MN 55102-1299 23 Breakout Rooms 5,400-seat Roy Wilkins Auditorium, Susan Hubbard, Director of Booking, (651) 265-4806;<br />
www.rivercentre.org 18,600-sea Xcel Energy Arena. shubbard@rivercentre.org.<br />
Mississippi<br />
Biloxi<br />
Mississippi Coast Coliseum & <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 125,000 sf Located directly across from the Paula April, Director of Marketing, (228) 594-3700;<br />
2350 Beach Blvd. Meeting Space: 30,000 sf beach. 180,000 sf addition planned papril@mscoastcoliseum.com.<br />
Biloxi, MS 39531 16 Breakout Rooms for completion in October 2009.<br />
www.mscoastcoliseum.com<br />
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Jackson <strong>Convention</strong> Complex Prime Exhibit Space: 60,000 sf 25,000 sf ballroom; 33,000 sf pre-function; Linda McCarthy, SMG, GM, (601) 960-2321;<br />
20 Breakout Rooms 382-seat theater; column-free; dual- lmccarthy@jacksonconventioncomplex.com.<br />
loading docks; state-of-the-art telecom- Capital City <strong>Convention</strong> Center Commission: Rosemary Maxey,<br />
munications; crystalline folding glass. Office Manager, (601) 960-2321;<br />
rmaxey@capitalcityconventioncentercomplex.com.<br />
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105 E. Pascagoula St.<br />
Jackson, MS 39201<br />
www.jacksonconventioncomplex.com<br />
See our ad page 37<br />
Missouri<br />
Branson<br />
Branson <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf 23,000 sf ballroom. Connected to Hilton Managed by Hilton Hotels Corporation. Bill Tirone, CMP,<br />
200 Sycamore St. Meeting Space: 38,000 sf <strong>Convention</strong> Center Hotel; located in Director of Sales & Marketing, Hiltons of Branson,<br />
Branson, MO 65616 15 Breakout Rooms Branson Landing, the area’s newest (417) 243-3510; william.tirone@hilton.com.<br />
www.bransonconvention.com Flex Space: 23,000 sf retail and entertainment area.<br />
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Exhibition Facility by Location Exhibit & Meeting Space Key Features Management<br />
Kansas City<br />
American Royal Center/Kemper Arena Prime Exhibit Space: 325,000 sf 500-seat Wagstaff <strong>The</strong>atre; AEG Management KC, LLC: Brenda Tinnen, General Manager,<br />
1800 Genessee, Ste. 100 Meeting Space: Flexible 19,500-seat Kemper Arena; (816) 949-7100; btinnen@sprintcenter.com.<br />
Kansas City, MO 64102 0 Breakout Rooms 5,000-seat Hale Arena. Michael Young, Assistant General Manager,<br />
www.kemperarenaKC.com<br />
(800) 634-3942; myoung@kemperarenakc.com.<br />
Crown Center Exhibit Hall Prime Exhibit Space: 52,000 sf Unites meeting space of Hyatt Anne Deuschle, Facility Manager, (816) 274-5916;<br />
2323 McGee St. Meeting Space: 86,000 sf Regency and Westin with Crown adeusc1@hallmark.com.<br />
Kansas City, MO 64108 53 Breakout Rooms Center Exhibit Hall. Complex includes<br />
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1,460 hotel rooms.<br />
Kansas City <strong>Convention</strong> & Entertainment Facilities Prime Exhibit Space: 388,000 sf New 46,484 sf ballroom. Central Oscar McGaskey, Jr., <strong>Executive</strong> Director,<br />
301 W. 13th St. Meeting Space: 118,000 sf downtown location. Column-free (816) 513-5051; oscar_mcgaskey@kcmo.org.<br />
Kansas City, MO 64105 45 Breakout Rooms exhibit space. 10,400-seat arena; Gemma Zook, Senior Sales Manager,<br />
www.kcconvention.com 2,400-seat theater. Attached parking. (816) 513-5019; gemma_zook@kcmo.org.<br />
Wireless network in meeting space.<br />
KCI Expo Center Prime Exhibit Space: 70,000 sf 2 halls; column-free space. 141- Peggy Sue Harrell, Director of Sales, (816) 891-7694;<br />
11730 N. Ambassador Dr. Meeting Space: 11,000 sf room hotel connected to center; pherrell@leisurehotel.com.<br />
Kansas City, MO 64153 8 Breakout Rooms 1 mi. to airport; 3,000 hotel<br />
www.kciexpo.com<br />
rooms within 3 miles.<br />
Springfield<br />
Springfield Exposition Center Prime Exhibit Space: 112,000 sf Main Hall has 45,000 sf of column- Sue Martin, Director of Catering, (417) 522-1117;<br />
635 St. Louis St. Meeting Space: 4,375 sf free space. Divides into 3 even sue.martin@jqh.com.<br />
Springfield, MO 65806 7 Breakout Rooms sections. Chris Huffington, Director of Sales, (417) 522-1116;<br />
www.springfieldexpo.com<br />
chris.huffington@jqh.com.<br />
Saint Louis<br />
America’s Center Prime Exhibit Space: 502,000 sf 28,000 sf ballroom; 14,000-seat Bruce Sommer, Sr., Vice President of Facilities,<br />
701 <strong>Convention</strong> Plaza Meeting Space: 155,557 sf state-of-the-art theater; adjacent (314) 342-5036; bsommer@explorestlouis.com.<br />
Saint Louis, MO 63101 76 Breakout Rooms to 70,000-seat dome.<br />
www.americascenter.org<br />
Montana<br />
Great Falls<br />
Montana ExpoPark Prime Exhibit Space: 90,000 sf Largest complex in 160-mi. radius. Managed by SMG. Bill Ogg, General Manager,<br />
400 3rd St. NW Meeting Space: 15,000 sf Multiple exhibit buildings; 125,000 (406) 727-8900; bill@goexpopark.com.<br />
Great Falls, MT 59404 12 Breakout Rooms sf total, 90,000 sf under one roof. Anne Cummins, Event Coordinator, (406) 727-8900;<br />
www.goexpopark.com 5 min. from hotels; 10 min. from anne@goexpopark.com.<br />
Great Falls International Airport.<br />
Nebraska<br />
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Omaha Civic Auditorium Prime Exhibit Space: 75,920 sf Complex includes exhibition hall, Richard Chaple, House Manager, (402) 444-3353;<br />
1804 Capitol Ave. Meeting Space: None arena, assembly hall and music hall. info@omahacivic.com.<br />
Omaha, NE 68102<br />
0 Breakout Rooms<br />
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2008 Directory of the World’s <strong>Top</strong> <strong>Convention</strong> <strong>Centers</strong><br />
<strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong> <strong>Executive</strong><br />
Exhibition Facility by Location Exhibit & Meeting Space Key Features Management<br />
Nebraska to Nevada<br />
Qwest Center Omaha Prime Exhibit Space: 194,000 sf Connected via skywalk to 450-room Roger Dixon, President/CEO, (402) 341-1500;<br />
455 N. 10th St. Meeting Space: 63,000 sf Hilton. Located 2.5 mi. from airport rdixon@qwestcenter.com.<br />
Omaha, NE 68102 16 Breakout Rooms in heart of Omaha’s downtown Old Denise Niebrugge, VP of <strong>Convention</strong> Sales & Marketing,<br />
www.qwestcenteromaha.com Market and entertainment district. (402) 599-6932; dniebrugge@qwestcenter.com.<br />
Nevada<br />
Las Vegas<br />
Bally’s Las Vegas Prime Exhibit Space: 87,000 sf Newly-renovated guest rooms. Jordan D. Clark, Vice President of Sales, (877) MEET-702;<br />
3645 Las Vegas Blvd. South Meeting Space: 175,000 sf Connected to the Paris Las Vegas lvmeetings@harrahs.com.<br />
Las Vegas, NV 89109-4307 30 Breakout Rooms hotel for additional rooms and space.<br />
www.lvmeetingsbyharrahs.com<br />
Caesars Palace Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf 949-room <strong>The</strong> Augustus Tower brings Jordan D. Clark, Vice President of Sales, (877) MEET-702;<br />
3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South Meeting Space: 240,000 sf total hotel rooms to 3,370. New front lvmeetings@harrahs.com.<br />
Las Vegas, NV 89109 56 Breakout Rooms; 3 <strong>Executive</strong> desk, spa and dining options. Additional<br />
www.lvmeetingsbyharrahs.com Board Rooms hotel and casino renovations.<br />
Grand Hyatt Las Vegas at the Cosmopolitan Prime Exhibit Space: 75,000 sf Facility scheduled to open late Jennifer Herring, Director of Sales, (702) 309-6303;<br />
Resort & Casino Meeting Space: 180,000 sf 2009. Vertical design of steel jherring@hyatt.com.<br />
3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South 60 Breakout Rooms and glass.<br />
Las Vegas, NV 89109<br />
www.cosmolv.com, www.grandhyattlasvegas.com<br />
EX<br />
ID/C<br />
REN<br />
NB<br />
EX<br />
ID/C<br />
Las Vegas Cashman <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 98,100 sf 1,922-seat theater; 9,370-seat stadium. Chris Meyer, CEM, CMP, VP of <strong>Convention</strong> Sales,<br />
850 Las Vegas Blvd. Meeting Space: 13,236 sf Connected to 12,209 hotel rooms within (702) 892-0711; cmeyer@lvcva.com.<br />
Las Vegas, NV 89101 12 Breakout Rooms 1 mile radius of Cashman Center.<br />
www.lvcva.com<br />
REN<br />
NB<br />
Las Vegas <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 1,984,755 sf 133,000 rooms in 4-mi. radius. In Chris Meyer, CEM, CMP, VP of <strong>Convention</strong> Sales,<br />
Meeting Space: 243,000 sf 2011, $890 MIL enhancement will (702) 892-0711; cmeyer@lvcva.com.<br />
144 Breakout Rooms add lobby linking LVCC’s 3 exhibit<br />
halls; meeting room concourse<br />
in South Hall; technology and<br />
electrical infrastructure upgrade.<br />
EX<br />
ID/C<br />
REN<br />
NB<br />
3150 Paradise Rd.<br />
Las Vegas, NV 89109<br />
www.lvcva.com<br />
See our ad Tab 4, Side 2<br />
and floor plan page 121<br />
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Nevada<br />
Exhibition Facility by Location Exhibit & Meeting Space Key Features Management<br />
Las Vegas<br />
Las Vegas Hilton Prime Exhibit Space: 200,000 sf Located adjacent to the Gavin Mealiffe, <strong>Executive</strong> Director of Sales,<br />
3000 Paradise Rd. 41 Breakout Rooms Las Vegas <strong>Convention</strong> Center. (702) 732-5631; mealiffeg@lvhilton.com.<br />
Las Vegas, NV 89109<br />
Resort club lounge.<br />
www.lvhilton.com<br />
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Prime Exhibit Space: 934,731 sf 100,000 sf ballroom. Facility can Bryan Gay, <strong>Executive</strong> Director of Sales,<br />
3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South Meeting Space: 604,522 sf host up to 75 simultaneous meetings. (877) 632-7900; bgay@mandalaybay.com.<br />
Las Vegas, NV 89119<br />
153 Breakout Rooms<br />
www.mandalaybay.com<br />
MGM Grand Hotel & Conference Center Prime Exhibit Space: 192,000 sf Ballrooms divide into numerous Brian Keenan, Assistant Vice President of Sales,<br />
3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South Meeting Space: 399,000 sf configurations. New 92,000 sf (702)-891-1251; Brian_keenan@lv.mgmgrand.com.<br />
Las Vegas, NV 89109 57 Breakout Rooms pillar-free Marquis Ballroom;<br />
www.mgmgrand.com<br />
17,000-seat arena.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Meeting Center at Echelon Prime Exhibit Space: 321,000 sf To open 2010. 750,000 sf meeting & Gus Tejeda, VP Sales, (702) 888-8000;<br />
3000 Las Vegas Blvd. South Meeting Space: 435,000 sf exhibit space. Approx. 5,000 guest gustejeda@echelonresorts.com.<br />
Las Vegas, NV 89109<br />
rooms; 5 hotel brands; retail;<br />
www.echelonresorts.com<br />
entertainment, dining, nightlife.<br />
1/2 mile from convention center.<br />
EX<br />
ID/C<br />
REN<br />
NB<br />
<strong>The</strong> Mirage Casino-Hotel Prime Exhibit Space: 89,400 sf Center strip location. 40,000 sf Joni Peru, Director of <strong>Convention</strong> Sales, (800) 456-8888;<br />
3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South Meeting Space: 170,000 sf pillar-free ballroom with built-in jperu@mirage.com.<br />
Las Vegas, NV 89109 26 Breakout Rooms stage; boardroom with video<br />
www.mirage.com<br />
and telecast capabilities.<br />
Paris Las Vegas Prime Exhibit Space: 87,000 sf 85,200 sf Paris Ballroom. Jordan D. Clark, Vice President of Sales, (877) MEET-702;<br />
3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South Meeting Space: 140,000 sf lvmeetings@harrahs.com.<br />
Las Vegas, NV 89109<br />
21 Breakout Rooms<br />
www.lvmeetingsbyharrahs.com<br />
Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino Prime Exhibit Space: 55,000 sf 2,563 guest suites and business center Jordan D. Clark, Vice President of Sales, (877) MEET-702;<br />
3700 W. Flamingo Rd. Meeting Space: 163,000 sf attached. Pavilion <strong>Convention</strong> Center lvmeetings@harrahs.com.<br />
Las Vegas, NV 89103 77 Breakout Rooms includes built-in stages and retractable<br />
www.lvmeetingsbyharrahs.com<br />
ceiling grids.<br />
Sands Expo & <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 935,000 sf Attached to Venetian & Palazzo Hotel & Steve Walker, Director of Sales, (702) 733-5258;<br />
Meeting Space: 31,000 sf Resort with an additional 1 million sf swalker@sandsexpo.com.<br />
23 Breakout Rooms meeting space; high-end shopping,<br />
dining and entertainment. 7,000+<br />
suites on campus.<br />
201 Sands Ave.<br />
Las Vegas, NV 89169<br />
www.sandsexpo.com<br />
See our ad Cover 2<br />
South Point Hotel & Casino Prime Exhibit Space: 80,000 sf Ballroom space: 21,600 sf. 2,160 Maureen “Mo” Robinson, Director of Sales,<br />
Meeting Space: 80,000 sf guest rooms; 8 restaurants; 7 (702) 797-8050; sales@southpointcasino.com.<br />
21 Breakout Rooms lounges/bars; 64-lane bowling;<br />
pool/spa/fitness center.<br />
9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South<br />
Las Vegas, NV 89183<br />
www.southpointcasino.com<br />
See our ad page 41<br />
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Nevada<br />
Exhibition Facility by Location Exhibit & Meeting Space Key Features Management<br />
Las Vegas<br />
Tropicana Resort & Casino Prime Exhibit Space: 54,720 sf Las Vegas strip location. Leslie Holland, National Sales Manager, (888) 810-8767;<br />
3801 Las Vegas Blvd. South Meeting Space: 34,000 sf Flexible room configurations. lholland@tropicanalv.com.<br />
Las Vegas, NV 89109<br />
7 Breakout Rooms<br />
www.tropicanalvsales.com<br />
<strong>The</strong> Venetian Resort Hotel Casino Prime Exhibit Space: 105,600 sf Located in center of strip. Ballrooms Doug Linn, Director of <strong>Trade</strong>show Sales,<br />
3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South Meeting Space: 368,000 sf can be used for exhibit space: 85,000 sf, (702) 414-4443; doug.linn@venetian.com.<br />
Las Vegas, NV 89109 224 Breakout Rooms 72,000 sf, 3 16,500 sf, 9 14,400 sf, 4,049<br />
www.venetian.com<br />
standard suites; attached to Sands Expo.<br />
World Market Center Las Vegas Prime Exhibit Space: 350,000 sf Wireless technology; ample freight & Babs Blair, VP Leasing, (702) 599-3040;<br />
495 S. Grand Central Pkwy., Ste. 2203 Meeting Space: Flexible access doors; no hotel occupancy babs.blair@lasvegasmarket.com.<br />
Las Vegas, NV 89106 3 Buildings requirements; permanent showroom<br />
www.lasvegasmarket.com<br />
opportunities available.<br />
Wynn Las Vegas Prime Exhibit Space: 75,586 sf $2.7 BIL resort; 2,700 guest rooms and Karolyn K. Graves, Director of Sales, (702) 770-2705;<br />
3131 Las Vegas Blvd., South Meeting Space: 122,164 sf suites; 200,000 sf function space karolyn.graves@wynnlasvegas.com.<br />
Las Vegas, NV 89109 18 Breakout Rooms includes 18 meeting rooms with<br />
www.wynnlasvegas.com<br />
floor-to-ceiling windows and patios.<br />
Reno<br />
John Ascauga’s Nugget Resort Casino Prime Exhibit Space: 65,000 sf Meeting space renovation completed Vernon Sohrt, <strong>Executive</strong> VP of Sales,<br />
PO Box 30030 Meeting Space: 110,000 sf in January 2004. 1,400-room hotel. (800) 843-2427; vern_sohrt@janugget.com.<br />
Reno, NV 89520 32 Breakout Rooms Nine restaurants on property.<br />
www.janugget.com<br />
Grand Sierra Resort & Casino Prime Exhibit Space: 130,791 sf Meeting rooms can be configured to Tom Schrade, President and CEO, (775) 789-2001;<br />
2500 E. Second St. 12 Breakout Rooms suit groups of 10 to 4,000. 1,800-seat tom.schrade@grandsierraresort.com.<br />
Reno, NV 89595 Flex Space: 46,942 sf Grand <strong>The</strong>atre makes a spectacular Jeanne Corey, VP of Sales, (775) 789-2033;<br />
www.grandsierraresort.com setting for meetings and banquets. jeanne.corey@grandsierraresort.com.<br />
Peppermill Hotel Casino Prime Exhibit Space: 84,784 sf New 600-room all-suite hotel tower; Pat Flynn, <strong>Executive</strong> Director of Hotel Operations & Sales,<br />
2707 S. Virginia St. Meeting Space: 102,000 sf Tuscan theme throughout. Clear- (775) 689-7161; pflynn@peppermillreno.com.<br />
Reno, NV 89502 42 Breakout Rooms span center; state-of-the-art AV system.<br />
www.PeppermillReno.com<br />
Reno Events Center Prime Exhibit Space: 56,000 sf 14,000 sf pre-function; 7,500 Joe Kelley, VP of Facilities, (775) 335-8800;<br />
400 N. Center St. Meeting Space: 9 Suites general assembly/arena seating jkelley@rscva.com.<br />
Reno, NV 89501 (4,500 retractable tiered seating). Philip D’Amico, <strong>Executive</strong> Director of Sales, (775) 827-7608;<br />
www.renoeventscenter.com 6,600 rooms in 3 blocks. 3 loading pdamico@rscva.com.<br />
docks; drive-in access. Satellite<br />
links; LAN service; wireless.<br />
Reno-Sparks <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 381,000 sf Dedicated T-1 lines; satellite links; Charlton Northington, General Manager, (775) 827-7620;<br />
Meeting Space: 110,000 sf unlimited floor load; contiguous cnorthington@rscva.com.<br />
53 Breakout Rooms exhibit space. Philip D’Amico, <strong>Executive</strong> Director of Sales, (775) 827-7600;<br />
pdamico@rscva.com.<br />
4590 S. Virginia St.<br />
Reno, NV 89502<br />
www.visitrenotahoe.com<br />
See our ad Tab 4, Side 1<br />
and floor plan pages 122, 123<br />
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New Jersey to New Mexico<br />
Exhibition Facility by Location Exhibit & Meeting Space Key Features Management<br />
New Jersey<br />
Atlantic City<br />
Atlantic City <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 500,000 sf Centerpiece of multi-million redevel- Charles Beirne, Sr. General Manager/SMG,<br />
Meeting Space: 109,100 sf opment plan. 5 exhibit halls. Con- (609) 449-2043; cbeirne@accenter.com.<br />
45 Breakout Rooms tiguous exhibit space. Connected Gary Musich, VP <strong>Convention</strong> Development/ACCVA,<br />
to train station and 500-room hotel. (609) 449-7110; (888) 222-3683; gmusich@accva.com.<br />
One Miss America Way<br />
Atlantic City, NJ 08401<br />
www.accenter.com<br />
See our ad page 5<br />
and floor plan pages 124, 125<br />
Trump Taj Mahal Casino & Resort Prime Exhibit Space: 93,000 sf Recently completed room Joan Mooney, Director of Hotel Sales, (609) 449-6928;<br />
1000 Boardwalk at Virginia Ave. Meeting Space: 140,000 sf renovations. Boardwalk location. joan.mooney@taj.trump.com.<br />
Atlantic City, NJ 08401 22 Breakout Rooms Ocean-view rooms. Spa.<br />
www.trumptaj.com<br />
Edison<br />
New Jersey <strong>Convention</strong> & Exposition Center Prime Exhibit Space: 155,207 sf Newly expanded private facility Joseph Cascio, General Manager,<br />
at Raritan Center Meeting Space: 20,000 sf centrally located between NYC and (732) 417-1400; joe@njexpocenter.com.<br />
97 Sunfield Ave. 7 Breakout Rooms Philadelphia; 15 min. to Newark<br />
Edison, NJ 08837<br />
Liberty Airport. 14 dock doors;<br />
www.njexpocenter.com<br />
2 drive-ins; on-site catering.<br />
Secaucus<br />
Meadowlands Exposition Center Prime Exhibit Space: 61,000 sf Contiguous, column-free exhibit Managed by SMG. Robin Cuneo, Regional General<br />
355 Plaza Dr. Meeting Space: 3,578 sf space. Five national hotels within Manager, (201) 330-7773; rcuneo@mecexpo.com.<br />
Secaucus, NJ 07094 5 Breakout Rooms walking distance; 7 miles from NYC;<br />
www.mecexpo.com<br />
minutes from Newark Liberty Airport.<br />
Somerset<br />
Garden State <strong>Convention</strong> & Exhibit Center Prime Exhibit Space: 62,000 sf Attached hotel features 361 rooms; Joseph D. Cascio, General Manager,<br />
50 Atrium Dr. Meeting Space: 50,000 sf 10 conference rooms; 10,080 sf grand (732) 417-1400; joe@njexpocenter.com.<br />
Somerset, NJ 08873 2 Breakout Rooms ballroom; 3,480 sf social ballroom;<br />
www.gsec.com<br />
8 executive workshop parlors.<br />
Wildwood<br />
<strong>The</strong> Wildwoods <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 75,000 sf Ballroom space: 11,700 sf; 23,400 pre- John Siciliano, <strong>Executive</strong> Director, (609) 729-9000;<br />
4501 Boardwalk Meeting Space: 20,376 sf function space. Oceanfront. Opened jsiciliano@wildwoodsnj.com.<br />
Wildwood, NJ 08260 10 Breakout Rooms May 2002. 1.5 hours from Philadelphia; John Lynch, Director of Sales, (609) 729-9000;<br />
www.WildwoodsNJ.com near major highway access; 30 min. jlynch@wildwoodsnj.com.<br />
from Atlantic City. Ben Rose, Director of Marketing, (609) 729-9000;<br />
New Mexico<br />
Albuquerque<br />
Albuquerque <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 166,546 sf 106,000 sf column-free; 2,300-seat Managed by SMG. Tom Morton, General Manager,<br />
33 Breakout Rooms auditorium; free wireless Internet (505) 768-3868; tmorton@albuquerquecc.com.<br />
access in lobbies; catering exclusively Carisa Malanum, CMP, Director of Sales & Event Services,<br />
provided by SMG; 900 hotel rooms in (505) 768-3870; carisam@albuquerquecc.com.<br />
walking distance.<br />
401 2nd St. NW<br />
Albuquerque, NM 87102<br />
www.albuquerquecc.com<br />
See our ad page 45<br />
and floor plan page 126<br />
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New York to North Carolina<br />
Exhibition Facility by Location Exhibit & Meeting Space Key Features Management<br />
New York<br />
Albany<br />
Empire State Plaza <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 81,500 sf Part of a billion-dollar government Michael Snyder, Director of Marketing, (518) 474-0538;<br />
RM 130 Concourse Level Meeting Space: 40,250 sf complex/tourist attraction; located michael.snyder@ogs.state.ny.us.<br />
Albany, NY 12241-0001 7 Breakout Rooms downtown, next to the New York<br />
www.empirestateplaza.org<br />
State Capital.<br />
Buffalo<br />
Buffalo Niagara <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 64,000 sf Ballroom space: 12,367 sf. Centrally Melissa Burke, Director of Sales & Marketing,<br />
<strong>Convention</strong> Center Plaza Meeting Space: 27,170 sf located in downtown Buffalo. (800) 995-7570; melissa@buffaloconvention.com.<br />
Buffalo, NY 14202 21 Breakout Rooms Unobstructed exhibit hall; 21 flexible<br />
www.buffaloconvention.com Flex Space: 8,560 sf breakout rooms. 1,200 committable<br />
hotel rooms close by.<br />
New York City<br />
Hilton New York Prime Exhibit Space: 51,084 sf Recently completed $290 MIL Kellie Cahill, Director of Sales & Marketing,<br />
1335 Avenue of the Americas Meeting Space: 100,000 sf renovation. Midtown-Manhattan (212) 261-5966; Kellie.Cahill@hilton.com.<br />
New York, NY 10019 42 Breakout Rooms location. Largest meeting room is<br />
www.hnymeetings.com<br />
25,000 sf.<br />
Jacob K. Javits <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 760,000 sf New York City location; James Hamilton, Director of Sales & Marketing,<br />
655 W. 34th St. Meeting Space: 28,000 sf space can be divided into 11 (212) 216-2186; jhamilton@javitscenter.com.<br />
New York, NY 10001 102 Breakout Rooms different halls.<br />
www.javitscenter.com<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Show</strong> Piers on <strong>The</strong> Hudson at Prime Exhibit Space: 210,000 sf Located at New York’s Passenger Chuck Newman, Operations, (212) 977-7606;<br />
<strong>The</strong> New York City Passenger Ship Terminal 0 Breakout Rooms Ship Terminal, on the west side of chuck@portparties.com.<br />
71112th Ave., New York, NY 10019 Manhattan. Consists of three<br />
www.showpiers.com<br />
glass-enclosed piers.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Un<strong>Convention</strong> Center, Pier 94 Prime Exhibit Space: 139,000 sf Midtown West location; easy Mike Fiorentino, Sales Director; mike@pier94.com.<br />
755 12th Ave. Meeting Space: None highway access. Unobstructed space;<br />
New York, NY 10019<br />
ample parking; skylights.<br />
www.pier94.com<br />
Rochester<br />
<strong>The</strong> Dome Center at the Fairgrounds Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf 5,600-seat dome; free parking; Francis Pepper, <strong>Executive</strong> Director, (585) 334-4000;<br />
2695 E. Henrietta Rd. 5 Breakout Rooms outdoor exposition space. fairlady7@rochester.rr.com.<br />
Henrietta, NY 14467<br />
www.domecenter.com<br />
Rochester Riverside <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf State-of-the-art presentation, Joseph A. Floreano, CFE, <strong>Executive</strong> Director,<br />
123 E. Main St. Meeting Space: 79,352 sf entertainment and multimedia (585) 232-7200; jfloreano@rrcc.com.<br />
Rochester, NY 14604 25 Breakout Rooms capabilities. Enclosed walkways to<br />
www.rrcc.com<br />
hotels and sheltered parking.<br />
Syracuse<br />
Nicholas J. Pirro <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 65,250 sf 14,880 sf ballroom space. Connected David Marnell, Senior President/CEO, (315) 435-8000.<br />
at Oncenter 10 Breakout Rooms to 7,000-seat Onondaga County War Sandra Baker, VP of Sales & Marketing, (315) 435-8031;<br />
800 S. State St. , Syracuse, NY 13202 Memorial and next to Civic Center s_baker@oncenter.org.<br />
www.oncenter.org<br />
<strong>The</strong>aters.<br />
Uniondale<br />
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Prime Exhibit Space: 60,000 sf 18,000-seat multi-purpose arena; Chris Wright, General Manager,<br />
1255 Hempstead Turnpike 0 Breakout Rooms located on Long Island. (516) 794-9303; cwright@nassaucoliseum.com.<br />
Uniondale, NY 11553<br />
Jackie Pribyl, Booking Coordinator,<br />
www.nassaucoliseum.com<br />
(516) 794-9300 x117; JPribyl@nassaucoliseum.com.<br />
North Carolina<br />
Charlotte<br />
Charlotte <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 280,000 sf <strong>The</strong> NASCAR Hall of Fame plans include Ted Lewis, <strong>Convention</strong> Center Manager, (704) 339-6000;<br />
501 S. College St. Meeting Space: 90,000 sf a new ballroom, larger than the center’s info@charlotteconventionctr.com.<br />
Charlotte, NC 28202 46 Breakout Rooms 35,000 sf space, that will connect via a<br />
www.charlotteconventionctr.com<br />
convenient overstreet walkway.<br />
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Charlotte<br />
Charlotte Merchandise Mart Prime Exhibit Space: 224,000 sf 3 interconnected halls; largest is Rick Lappi, Sales, (704) 333-7709 x3343;<br />
800 Briar Creek Rd. Meeting Space: 5,000 sf 104,000 sf. Streaming media studio; rlappi@charlottemerchmart.com.<br />
Charlotte, NC 28205 4 Breakout Rooms 3,000 parking spaces.<br />
www.charlottemerchmart.com<br />
Concord<br />
Cabarrus Arena & Events Center Prime Exhibit Space: 142,000 sf Four separate exhibit halls plus arena. Frank Lapsley, General Manager, (704) 920-3976;<br />
4751 Hwy. 49 North Meeting Space: 20,000 sf 20 minutes from downtown. fjlapsley@cabarrusarena.com.<br />
Concord, NC 28025 3 Breakout Rooms Parking for 2,500. Pamela R. Sossamon, Sales & Marketing Manager,<br />
www.cabarrusarena.com<br />
(704) 920-3976; prsossamon@cabarrusarena.com.<br />
Faytteville<br />
Crown Center Prime Exhibit Space: 60,000 sf 5,000-seat arena area can be used Danielle Durante, Sales Manager, (910) 438-4128;<br />
1960 Coliseum Dr., Fayetteville, NC 28306 Meeting Space: 10,000 sf for additional exhibit space. ddurante@crowncoliseum.com.<br />
www.At<strong>The</strong>Crown.com<br />
Greensboro<br />
Greensboro Coliseum Complex Prime Exhibit Space: 149,738 sf 23,500-seat coliseum; 2,376-seat Matt Brown, Coliseum Managing Director,<br />
1921 W. Lee St. Meeting Space: 23,000 sf auditorium. Over 6,000 parking (336) 373-7400; matt.brown@greensboro-nc.gov.<br />
Greensboro, NC 27403 13 Breakout Rooms spaces. Scott Johnson, Deputy Director, (336) 373-7449;<br />
www.greensborocoliseum.com<br />
scott.johnson@greensboro-nc.gov.<br />
Joseph S. Koury/Sheraton Greensboro Hotel Prime Exhibit Space: 100,000 sf Hotel and convention center Kelly Harrill, Director of Sales, (800) 242-6556;<br />
at Four Seasons <strong>Convention</strong> Center Meeting Space: 250,000 sf complex; 990 rooms; 5 on-site ckh@sheratongreensboro.com.<br />
3121 High Point Rd. at I-40, Greensboro, NC 27407 75 Breakout Rooms restaurants.<br />
www.kourycenter.com<br />
High Point<br />
<strong>Show</strong>place Prime Exhibit Space: 84,000 sf Contemporary design; 100-ft. tall Joanna Easter, COO, (336) 886-4700.<br />
211 E. Commerce Ave. 5 Breakout Rooms Atrium for gala events; wireless Karen Wall, Director of Event Sales & Operations,<br />
High Point, NC 27260 Flex Space: 78,300 sf Internet; carpeted exhibit halls; (336) 886-4700; karen@showplace-highpoint.com.<br />
www.showplace-highpoint.com<br />
exceptional service.<br />
Raleigh<br />
Raleigh <strong>Convention</strong> & Conference Center Prime Exhibit Space: 150,000 sf Brand new building in the process of Roger Krupa, Director, (919) 831-6309;<br />
500 S. Salisbury St. Meeting Space: 64,000 sf completion (opening September 5 & 6, roger.krupa@raleighconvention.com.<br />
Raleigh, NC 27601 20 Breakout Rooms 2008); going for LEED Certification; Laurie Okun, <strong>Convention</strong> Sales Director, (919) 831-6315;<br />
www.raleighconvention.com Flex Space: 40,000 sf abundance of natural light. laurie.okun@raleighconvention.com.<br />
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Winston-Salem<br />
M.C. Benton <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf Wireless Internet. Connected to a Ron Stephens, Director of Marketing, (336) 725-3500;<br />
301 W. 5th St. Meeting Space: 43,000 sf 146-room Embassy Suites hotel and ron.stephens@twincityquarter.com.<br />
Winston-Salem, NC 27101 18 Breakout Rooms a 315-room Marriott hotel. 1,400 Marcia Sheats, Director of Group Sales, (336) 725-3500;<br />
www.twincityquarter.com parking spaces. marcia.sheats@twincityquarter.com.<br />
North Dakota<br />
Bismarck<br />
Bismarck Civic Center Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf 10,000-seat arena. 2,500 parking Ross Horner, Marketing & Sales Director,<br />
315 S. 5th St. , Bismarck, ND 58504 Meeting Space: 13,600 sf spaces. Wireless Internet. (701) 355-1376; rdhorner@state.nd.us.<br />
www.bismarckciviccenter.com 17 Breakout Rooms Downtown location.<br />
Fargo<br />
Fargodome Prime Exhibit Space: 110,000 sf 3,100 parking spaces; near airport. Rob Sobolik, General Manager, (701) 298-2658;<br />
1800 N. University Dr., Fargo, ND 58102 Meeting Space: 16,000 sf rsobolik@fargodome.com.<br />
www.fargodome.com<br />
9 Breakout Rooms<br />
Ohio<br />
Akron<br />
John S. Knight Center Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf 11,678 sf ballroom. State-of-the-art Dirk Breiding, VP of Sales, (800) 245-4254;<br />
77 E. Mill St. 18 Breakout Rooms communications systems. In-house dbreiding@visitakron-summit.org.<br />
Akron, OH 44308<br />
culinary services. Wireless Internet<br />
www.johnsknightcenter.org<br />
connectivity; video conferencing.<br />
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Cincinnati<br />
Duke Energy <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 195,000 sf Newly renovated and expanded. 39,500 Ric Booth, General Manager, (513) 419-7300;<br />
(formerly Cinergy <strong>Convention</strong> Center) Meeting Space: 102,380 sf sf and 17,472 sf ballrooms; 48,500 sf pre- rbooth@duke-energycenter.com.<br />
525 Elm St. 35 Breakout Rooms function space. Downtown; walk to<br />
Cincinnati, OH 45202<br />
shopping, attractons, and dining.<br />
www.CincyMeetings.com<br />
Teleconferencing; broadband.<br />
Cleveland<br />
Cleveland <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 375,000 sf Centrally located near downtown James Glending, Commissioner, (216) 348-2683;<br />
500 Lakeside Ave. East, Cleveland, OH 44114 Meeting Space: 37,000 sf hotels, restaurants and attractions. jglending@city.cleveland.oh.us.<br />
www.city.cleveland.oh.us<br />
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International Exposition Center (I-X Center) Prime Exhibit Space: 1,050,000 sf Located at Cleveland Hopkins Int’l Robert Peterson, President, (216) 676-6000.<br />
One I-X Center Dr. Meeting Space: 150,000 sf Airport, 10 min. from downtown. John O’Brien, Director of Sales, (216) 265-2673,<br />
Cleveland, OH 44135 30 Breakout Rooms Complete in-house services; parking for jobrien@ixcenter.com.<br />
www.ixcenter.com<br />
10,000; 3,500 hotel rooms within 5 min.;<br />
additional 4,000 hotel rooms nearby.<br />
Columbus<br />
Greater Columbus <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 426,000 sf Ballroom space: 40,000 sf. Connected Craig Liston, SMG Regional General Manager,<br />
400 N. High St. Meeting Space: 99,410 sf to 4 hotels by covered walkway; (614) 827-2500.<br />
Columbus, OH 43215 61 Breakout Rooms across from entertainment district; Sherry Fish, Senior Director of Sales, (800) 626-0241;<br />
www.columbusconventions.com Flex Space: 1,700,000 sf on-site food court and shops; exclusive sfish@columbusconventions.com.<br />
caterer; abundant parking; close to airport.<br />
Franklin County Veterans Memorial Building Prime Exhibit Space: 110,000 sf Riverfront. Short walk to downtown; John Loree, General Manager, (614) 221-4341;<br />
300 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215 11 Breakout Rooms 3,916-seat auditorium. johnl@fcvm.com.<br />
www.fcvm.com<br />
Dayton<br />
Dayton <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 77,000 sf 672-seat theater. Downtown location; Michael Cashman, Director of Sales, (937) 333-4784;<br />
22 E. Fifth St. 19 Breakout Rooms connected hotel via skywalk. High- Michael.Cashman@cityofdayton.org.<br />
Dayton, OH 45402 speed wireless Internet. In-house Leslie Barrow, Sales Manager, (937) 333-4714;<br />
www.daytonconventioncenter.com coffee shop. leslie.barrow@cityofdayton.org.<br />
Hara Arena, Conference & Exhibition Center Prime Exhibit Space: 165,000 sf 4 exhibit halls, arena, conference Cory Rose, General Manager, (937) 278-4776;<br />
1001 Shiloh Springs Rd., Dayton, OH 45415 12 Breakout Rooms center and on-site golf course. crose@haracomplex.com.<br />
www.haracomplex.com<br />
20 acres on-site parking.<br />
Toledo<br />
SeaGate <strong>Convention</strong> Centre Prime Exhibit Space: 75,000 sf All exhibit space is column-free. Carol DuPuis, Director of Sales, (419) 255-3300 x5021;<br />
401 Jefferson Ave. Meeting Space: 13,000 sf <strong>The</strong> facility is operated as 501 (c) 3 cdupuis@meettoledo.org.<br />
Toledo, OH 43604 22 Breakout Rooms non-profit corporation. Over 600<br />
www.toledo-seagate.com<br />
hotel rooms adjoining. Downtown.<br />
Wilmington<br />
Roberts Centre Prime Exhibit Space: 70,000 sf Upscale property located in the Judy Clark, Director of Catering/<strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong>s,<br />
123 Gano Rd., Wilmington, OH 45177 6 Breakout Rooms center of three markets: (800) 654-7036; jclark@robertscentre.com.<br />
www.robertscentre.com<br />
Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus.<br />
Oklahoma<br />
Oklahoma City<br />
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Cox Business Services <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 100,000 sf 25,000 sf ballroom. 15,000-seat arena. Gary Desjardins, General Manager, (405) 602-8500;<br />
Meeting Space: 30,000 sf High-speed WiFi Internet service; state- gdesjardins@coxconventioncenter.com.<br />
22 Breakout Rooms of-the-art AV and video conferencing. Tim Linville, Marketing Director, (405) 602-8500;<br />
Flex Space: 50,000 sf Underground building parking. tlinville@coxconventioncenter.com.<br />
Adjacent to entertainment district.<br />
NB<br />
NB<br />
1 Myriad Gardens<br />
Oklahoma City, OK 73102<br />
www.coxconventioncenter.com<br />
See our ad page 49<br />
and floor plan page 127<br />
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Tulsa<br />
Expo Square Prime Exhibit Space: 400,000 sf Midtown location. Parking for 11,000. Rick Bjorklund, President & CEO, (918) 744-1113 x2050;<br />
PO Box 4735 Meeting Space: 2,000 sf Additional outdoor space available. rbjorklund@exposquare.com.<br />
Tulsa, OK. 74159 2 Breakout Rooms Two new facilities: Central Park Hall, Paula Crain, Director of Events, (918) 744-1113 x2025;<br />
www.exposquare.com 43,000 sf exhibit space; Exchange paula@exposquare.com.<br />
Center, 58,500 sf exhibit space.<br />
Amanda Blair, Marketing & Media Relations Manager,<br />
Tulsa <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 102,600 sf Renovation and new 30,000 sf Managed by SMG. Kathy Tinker, Director of <strong>Convention</strong><br />
100 Civic Center 23 Breakout Rooms ballroom to be completed in 2010. Sales & Marketing, (800) 678-7177; kt@smgtulsa.com.<br />
Tulsa, OK 74103-3822 Walking distance to over 1,000<br />
www.smgtulsa.com<br />
hotel rooms.<br />
Oregon<br />
Portland<br />
Oregon <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 255,000 sf 400,000 sf of expansion completed Matt Pizzuti, Director of Sales, (503) 235-7577;<br />
777 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Meeting Space: 52,000 sf in April 2003. Access to downtown MattPizzuti@Oregoncc.org.<br />
Portland, OR 97232 50 Breakout Rooms and hotels via light rail; high-speed<br />
www.oregoncc.org<br />
Internet connections.<br />
Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center Prime Exhibit Space: 332,900 sf Located between downtown Portland Christopher Bailey, Director, (503) 736-5200;<br />
2060 N. Marine Dr. Meeting Space: 7,500 sf and Vancouver, WA. 60-acre campus; chrisbailey@expocenter.org.<br />
Portland, OR 97217 11 Breakout Rooms parking for 2,200. Near airport; Matthew Rotchford, Sales & Events Manager,<br />
www.expocenter.org access to light-rail transportation. (503) 736-5200; mpr@expocenter.org.<br />
Pennsylvania<br />
King of Prussia<br />
Valley Forge <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 108,000 sf High-speed and wireless Internet Larry Noccolino, <strong>Convention</strong> Center General Manager,<br />
Meeting Space: 45,500 sf access; easy freeway access; over (610) 768-3232; noccolinol@gfhotels.com.<br />
50 Breakout Rooms 2,500 free parking spaces; close to Candice Ellesin, VP of Sales & Marketing,<br />
many area attractions, shopping (610) 768-3246; ellesinc@gfhotels.com.<br />
and restaurants.<br />
1160 First Ave.<br />
King of Prussia, PA 19406<br />
www.vfconventioncenter.com<br />
See our floor plan page 128<br />
Lancaster<br />
Lancaster County <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf Completion expected in 2008. Kevin R. Molloy, <strong>Executive</strong> Director, Lancaster<br />
8 N. Queen St., Ste. 1102 Meeting Space: 9,954 sf County <strong>Convention</strong> Center Authority,<br />
Lancaster, PA 17603<br />
(717) 399-7630; krmolloy@lccca.com.<br />
www.lccca.com<br />
EX<br />
ID/C<br />
REN<br />
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Monroeville<br />
Pittsburgh Expo Mart Prime Exhibit Space: 106,000 sf Free on-site parking for 2,000. Lance Rihn, General Manager, (412) 373-7300;<br />
105 Mall Blvd. 8 Breakout Rooms Attached to Radisson hotel with Lance.Rihn@radisson.com.<br />
Monroeville, PA 15146<br />
322 newly renovated rooms.<br />
www.pghexpomart.com<br />
Philadelphia<br />
Pennsylvania <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 440,000 sf Expansion slated for completion in 2010. Stephanie Boyd, VP Sales, Marketing & Customer Relations,<br />
1101 Arch St. Meeting Space: 90,000 sf Downtown; walk to hotels, attractions, (215) 418-4759; sboyd@paconvention.com.<br />
Philadelphia, PA 19107 52 Breakout Rooms shopping; high-speed, wireless Internet<br />
www.paconvention.com<br />
access; free WiFi in public concourses.<br />
Pittsburgh<br />
David L. Lawrence <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 330,000 sf 31,000 sf ballroom. First convention Mark Leahy, General Manager, (412) 565-6000.<br />
1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd. 53 Breakout Rooms center certified by the U.S. Green Debbie Smucker, Director of Sales & Marketing,<br />
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Building Council, Gold Level. (412) 565-6000; dsmucker@pittsburghcc.com.<br />
www.pittsburghcc.com<br />
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Rhode Island<br />
Providence<br />
Rhode Island to South Dakota<br />
Rhode Island <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 100,000 sf 20,000 gsf ballroom space. 2,200 hotel Tim Muldoon, General Manager, (401) 458-6000;<br />
Meeting Space: 37,000 sf<br />
rooms within 1 mi.; skywalks to Dunkin’ tmuldoon@smgricc.com.<br />
23 Breakout Rooms Donuts Center, <strong>The</strong> Westin Providence John J. McGinn, CEM, Senior Director of Sales & Marketing,<br />
& shopping; 15 min. to airport.<br />
(401) 458-6001; jmcginn@smgricc.com.<br />
One Sabin St.<br />
Providence, RI 02903<br />
www.riconvention.com<br />
South Carolina<br />
Charleston<br />
Charleston Area <strong>Convention</strong> Center Complex Prime Exhibit Space: 76,980 sf Virtual tour online. Includes Embassy Ed Riggs, Director of Sales, (843) 529-5011;<br />
5001 Coliseum Dr. 14 Breakout Rooms Suites with 255 rooms; 2,300-seat eriggs@knology.net.<br />
Charleston, SC 29418<br />
performing arts theater; 14,000-seat<br />
www.charlestonconvention.com<br />
coliseum.<br />
Greenville<br />
Carolina First Center (formerly Palmetto Expo Center)<br />
See our our floor plan page 129<br />
Prime Exhibit Space: 280,000 sf Includes 88,000 sf conference center. SMG-managed facility. Elizabeth Lyons, CMP,<br />
Meeting Space: 57,000 sf Centrally located between Charlotte Director of Sales, (864) 255-5857;<br />
16 Breakout Rooms and Atlanta. elyons@carolinafirstcenter.com.<br />
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One Exposition Dr.<br />
Greenville, SC 29607<br />
www.carolinafirstcenter.com<br />
See our floor plan pages 130, 131<br />
Myrtle Beach<br />
Myrtle Beach <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 100,800 sf Divisible into 3 halls; 35-ft. ceilings; Paul Edwards, General Manager, (800) 537-1690;<br />
17 Breakout Rooms column-free. 17,000 sf Grand Ballroom. pedwards@cityofmyrtlebeach.com.<br />
Adjoining 402-room hotel. Limited Brian Monroe, Director of Sales & Marketing,<br />
exclusives. 1,400 complimentary (800) 537-1690; brian.monroe@mb-cc.com.<br />
parking. Near airport and beaches.<br />
EX<br />
ID/C<br />
REN<br />
NB<br />
PO Box 1828<br />
Myrtle Beach, SC 29578<br />
www.myrtlebeachconventioncenter.com<br />
See our ad page 3<br />
and floor plan pages 132, 133<br />
South Dakota<br />
Rapid City<br />
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Prime Exhibit Space: 150,000 sf 1,752-seat theater; 10,000-seat Brian Maliske, General Manager, (605) 394-4115.<br />
444 Mt. Rushmore Rd. North Meeting Space: None arena; in-house catering. Jayne Kraemer, Director of Event Services, (800) 468-6463.<br />
Rapid City, SD 57701<br />
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Sioux Falls<br />
Sioux Falls <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 50,400 sf Attached to 243-room Sioux Falls Scott Cavanaugh, General Manager,<br />
1101 N. West Ave. Meeting Space: 10,292 sf Sheraton with additional 5,000+ sf (605) 367-4101; skavanaugh@siouxfallscc.com.<br />
Sioux Falls, SD 57104 12 Breakout Rooms meeting space. Ali Brackett, Director of Sales & Marketing,<br />
www.siouxfallsconventioncenter.org<br />
(605) 367-4102; abrackett@siouxfallscc.com.<br />
Tennessee<br />
Chattanooga<br />
Chattanooga <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 100,000 sf Natural day lighting in exhibit halls Carter Street Corporation: Tim Riddle, <strong>Executive</strong> Director,<br />
One Carter Plaza Meeting Space: 77,000 sf and some meeting rooms. (800) 962-5213; triddle@chattconvention.org.<br />
Chattanooga, TN 37402 21 Breakout Rooms Lisa Hyman, <strong>Convention</strong> Sales Manager,<br />
www.chattconvention.org<br />
(800) 962-5213; hyman@chattconvention.org.<br />
Gatlinburg<br />
Gatlinburg <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 67,000 sf Nestled in the foothills of the Great Sharon Sutton, Director of Sales, (800) 343-1475;<br />
234 Historic Nature Trail Meeting Space: 13,730 sf Smoky Mountains; offers family-friendly, (865) 430-1058; sharons@ci.gatlingburg.tn.us.<br />
Gatlinburg, TN 37738 18 Breakout Rooms walkable environment conducive to<br />
www.gatlinburg-tennessee.com Flex Space: 38,000 sf productive meetings and events.<br />
Knoxville<br />
Knoxville <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 119,922 sf 27,500 sf ballroom; 461-seat SMG-managed facility. Mary Bogert, General Manager,<br />
PO Box 2543 Meeting Space: 54,000 sf lecture hall. Views of Knoxville (856) 522-5669; mbogert@kccsmg.com.<br />
Knoxville, TN 37901-2543 16 Breakout Rooms and World’s Fair Park. Susan Eaton, Assistant General Manager & Sales Director,<br />
www.kccsmg.com<br />
(865) 522-5669; seaton@kccsmg.com.<br />
Knoxville Expo Center Prime Exhibit Space: 93,800 sf Crystal White, General Manager, (865) 686-3200;<br />
5441 Clinton Hwy. Meeting Space: 10,080 sf crystal@knoxvilleexpocenter.com.<br />
Knoxville, TN 37912 4 Breakout Rooms Sara Bany, Events Coordinator, (865) 686-3200;<br />
www.knoxvilleexpocenter.com<br />
sara@knoxvilleexpocenter.com.<br />
Eric Julian, Sales Coordinator, (865) 686-3200;<br />
eric@knoxvilleexpocenter.com.<br />
Memphis<br />
Memphis Cook <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 160,000 sf Over 300,000 sf meeting & exhibit Pierre Landaiche, General Manager, (901) 576-1200;<br />
255 N. Main St. Meeting Space: 74,141 sf space; includes 125,000 sf column-free plandaiche@memphisconvention.com.<br />
Memphis, TN 38103-0016 31 Breakout Rooms exhibit hall and 2,100-seat theater. Highwww.memphisconvention.com<br />
speed, wireless Internet throughout.<br />
Nashville<br />
Gaylord Opryland Resort & <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 263,000 sf 600,000 sf flexible space; 6 ballrooms Randy Miller, VP, Sales, (615) 458-2899;<br />
2800 Opryland Dr. Meeting Space: 337,000 sf totaling more than 130,000 sf; 10 minutes rmiller@gaylordhotels.com.<br />
Nashville, TN 37214-1297 101 Breakout Rooms from airport; 2,881 guest rooms; near<br />
www.gaylordhotels.com<br />
downtown, attractions.<br />
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Nashville <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 118,675 sf Downtown. Connected to Brian Ivey, Director of Sales & Marketing,<br />
601 Commerce St. 25 Breakout Rooms Renaissance Hotel and Nashville (615) 742-2000; brian.ivey@nashville.gov.<br />
Nashville, TN 37203<br />
Arena. 2,000 commitable hotel<br />
www.nashvilleconventionctr.com<br />
rooms in walking distance.<br />
Nashville Municipal Auditorium Prime Exhibit Space: 60,000 sf Located within walking distance of Sharon Hill, Sales Manager, (615) 862-6390;<br />
417 4th Ave. North 4 Breakout Rooms the Nashville <strong>Convention</strong> Center sharon.hill@nashville.gov.<br />
Nashville, TN 37201<br />
and the Second Avenue<br />
www.nashvilleauditorium.com<br />
entertainment district.<br />
NB<br />
Sevierville<br />
Sevierville Events Center at Bridgemont Prime Exhibit Space: 108,290 sf Opened Fall 2007. 19,260 sf ballroom; Mike Wilds, Director, Development & Marketing,<br />
PO Box 5500 Meeting Space: 20,312 sf 54,500 sf outdoor space with utilities (865) 868-1551; mwilds@seviervilletn.org.<br />
Sevierville, TN 37864-5500 30 Breakout Rooms and anchors for tents. Martha Norris, Sales, (865) 868-1554; mnorris@seviervilletn.org.<br />
www.seviervilleeventscenter.com<br />
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Amarillo<br />
Amarillo Civic Center Prime Exhibit Space: 98,000 sf 2,300-seat auditorium; 4,800-seat Kris Miller, Manager, (806) 378-4297;<br />
401 S. Buchanan 30 Breakout Rooms coliseum; 1,300-seat performing kris.miller@ci.amarillo.tx.us.<br />
Amarillo, TX 79101 arts center. Dorthy Brown, Booking Coordinator, (806) 378-4297;<br />
www.amarillociviccenter.com<br />
dorthy.brown@ci.amarillo.tx.us.<br />
Arlington<br />
Arlington <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf Exhibit hall is column-free with easy<br />
1200 Ballpark Way Meeting Space: 8,500 sf access. Additional 30,000 sf Grand<br />
Arlington, TX 76011 12 Breakout Rooms Hall is carpeted with good but<br />
www.arlingtoncc.com<br />
limited electrical service for exhibits.<br />
Austin<br />
Austin <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 246,097 sf 5 exhibit halls with column-free Ann Perkins, Director of Sales, (512) 404-4033,<br />
Meeting Space: 61,440 sf space; 43,000 sf ballroom; ann.perkins@ci.austin.tx.us.<br />
54 Breakout Rooms second ballroom is 23,418 sf.<br />
800-room Hilton across the street.<br />
Texas<br />
500 E. Cesar Chavez St.<br />
Austin, TX 78701<br />
www.austinconventioncenter.com<br />
See our ad page 7<br />
and floor plan page 134<br />
Palmer Events Center Prime Exhibit Space: 70,000 sf Opened in 2002 to replace the City Rusty Nabors, Director of Sales, (512) 320-4410;<br />
900 Barton Springs Rd. Meeting Space: 5,000 sf Coliseum and Palmer Auditorium. rusty.nabors@ci.austin.tx.us.<br />
Austin, TX 78704 5 Breakout Rooms Part of Town Lake Park downtown.<br />
www.austinconventioncenter.com<br />
Beaumont<br />
Ford Park Event Center Prime Exhibit Space: 83,000 sf 5 venues; 9,500-seat arena (34,965 sf John Hughes, General Manager, (409) 951-5400;<br />
5115 IH-10 South Meeting Space: 10,900 sf floor space); 48,600 sf exhibit hall & jhughes@fordpark.com.<br />
Beaumont, TX 77705 9 Breakout Rooms 11,000 sf lobby; outdoor pavilion with Linda Waggoner, Marketing & Sales, (409) 951-5400;<br />
www.fordpark.com seating for 14,000; 9-acre paved Midway/ lwaggoner@fordpark.com.<br />
Fairgrounds; On-site parking for 6,000.<br />
Corpus Christi<br />
American Bank Center Prime Exhibit Space: 76,500 sf 25,388 sf banquet hall; 20,000 sf Operated by SMG. Marc Solis, General Manager,<br />
1901 N. Shoreline Blvd. 22 Breakout Rooms ballroom; 10,000-seat arena with (361) 826-4100; marcs@cctexas.com.<br />
Corpus Christi, TX 78403 25,000 sf space; 2,526-seat auditorium. Nick Reyna, Director of <strong>Convention</strong> Center Sales & Services,<br />
www.americanbankcenter.com 10 mi. to airport; walk to hotels. (361) 826-4100; nickr@cctexas.com.<br />
Dallas<br />
Big Town Exhibition Hall Prime Exhibit Space: 90,000 sf Near downtown. On-site parking Jim Eshleman, Property Manager, (214) 327-4541.<br />
800 Big Town Shopping Center Meeting Space: None for 2,000.<br />
Mesquite, TX 75149<br />
0 Breakout Rooms<br />
Dallas <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 1,018,942 sf $130 MIL expansion completed in Troy Thorn, Assistant Director of Sales & Marketing,<br />
650 S. Griffin St. 88 Breakout Rooms 2002 added 203,000 sf exhibit (214) 939-2700; troy.thorn@dallasconventioncenter.com.<br />
Dallas, TX 75202 space; upgraded to 100% wireless. Sonja Miller, Sales Manager, (214) 939-2724;<br />
www.dallasconventioncenter.com Additional 225,000 sf exhibit hall also sonja.miller@dallasconventioncenter.com.<br />
used for parking. Heliports/vertiports.<br />
Dallas Market Center Prime Exhibit Space: 550,000 sf Wholesale merchandise mart with Gary Gabriel, Senior Director of Sales & Operations,<br />
2100 Stemmons Fwy. Meeting Space: 200,000+ sf 2,200 permanent showrooms and (214) 879-8330; ggabriel@dmcmail.com.<br />
Dallas, TX 75207 12 Breakout Rooms 214,000 sf of temporary exhibit<br />
www.dallasmarketcenter.com<br />
space; 2 mi. north of downtown.<br />
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Dallas<br />
Hilton Anatole Prime Exhibit Space: 128,595 sf 2 dedicated halls: 45,000 sf column-free Tyler McDonald, Director of Sales & Marketing,<br />
2201 Stemmons Fwy. Meeting Space: 357,509 sf & 73,000 sf with columns; 10,595 sf pre- (214) 748-1200; tyler.mcdonald@hilton.com.<br />
Dallas, TX 75207 76 Breakout Rooms function area. 45-acres. Fitness center;<br />
www.anatole.hilton.com<br />
12 restaurants/lounges; 1,606 guest rooms;<br />
128 suites. 2 mi. to downtown.<br />
El Paso<br />
El Paso <strong>Convention</strong> & Performing Arts Center Prime Exhibit Space: 80,000 sf Column-free exhibit space; 3 halls; 28-ft. Brooke Underwood, Director of Sales, (915) 534-0672;<br />
One Civic Center Plaza Meeting Space: 14,900 sf ceilings; 2,516-seat theatre. Downtown bunderwood@elpasocvb.com.<br />
El Paso, TX 79901 19 Breakout Rooms location. Additional meeting space<br />
www.visitelpaso.com<br />
throughout campus; 2,000-seat theatre.<br />
Fort Worth<br />
Fort Worth <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 253,226 sf 30,000 sf ballroom; 13,500-seat Kirk Slaughter, Director, (817) 392-2501;<br />
1201 Houston St. 41 Breakout Rooms arena. WiFi; LCD wide-screen event kirk.slaughter@fortworthgov.org.<br />
Fort Worth, TX 76102 announcement monitors throughout Charles Mayer, Director of <strong>Convention</strong> Sales, (817) 392-2735;<br />
www.fortworthconventioncenter.com the building. charles.mayer@fortworthgov.org.<br />
Feleshia Cochran, Assistant Director/Sales & Marketing,<br />
(817) 392-2529; feleshia.cochran@fortworthgov.org.<br />
Will Rogers Memorial Center Prime Exhibit Space: 100,000 sf Located in the Cultural District; Kirk Slaughter, Director, (817) 392-2501;<br />
3401 W. Lancaster Meeting Space: 1,800 sf 2,856-seat auditorium; 6,000-seat kirk.slaughter@fortworthgov.org.<br />
Fort Worth, TX 76107 coliseum. Feleshia Cochran, Assistant Director/Sales & Marketing,<br />
www.willrogersmemorialcenter.com<br />
(817) 392-5989; feleshia.cochran@fortworthgov.org.<br />
Grapevine<br />
Gaylord Texan Resort & <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 180,000 sf 400,000 sf flexible space, including Martha Neibling, Director of Public Relations, (817) 778-1145;<br />
1501 Gaylord Trail Meeting Space: 220,000 sf 2 ballrooms; 6 minutes from airport; MNeibling@gaylordhotels.com.<br />
Grapevine, TX 76051 68 Breakout Rooms 1,511 guestrooms; golf, spa, water,<br />
www.gaylordhotels.com/texan<br />
and nightclub on property or nearby.<br />
Houston<br />
George R. Brown <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 893,590 sf 1.8 million sf exhibit, meeting and function Art Zehnder, CMP, LES, Director of Sales,<br />
Meeting Space: 185,000 sf space; 639,000 sf contiguous space; (713) 853-8141; art.zehnder@cityofhouston.net.<br />
117 Breakout Rooms 31,590 sf ballroom; 2 skywalks to<br />
Flex Space: 180,000 sf<br />
1,203-room hotel. 12-acre multifunction<br />
park, Discovery Green, is<br />
directly across the street.<br />
1001 Avenida de las Americas<br />
Houston, TX 77010<br />
www.houstonconventionctr.com<br />
See our ad Cover 4<br />
and floor plan page 135<br />
Hilton Americas Houston Hotel Prime Exhibit Space: 66,000 sf Connected by skywalk to George R. Janice O’Neill-Cox, Director of Sales & Marketing,<br />
1600 Lamar Meeting Space: 91,500 sf Brown <strong>Convention</strong> Center. 1,203 guest (713) 739-8000; janice_oneill-cox@hilton.com.<br />
Houston, TX 77010 33 Breakout Rooms rooms and 36 hospitality suites.<br />
www.americashouston.hilton.com<br />
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Houston<br />
Reliant Park Prime Exhibit Space: Part of Reliant Park which includes Barbara Beaton, Director of Sales, (832) 667-3976;<br />
Reliant Center: 706,213 sf Reliant Stadium, Reliant Center, bbeaton@reliantpark.com.<br />
Reliant Arena: 350,000 sf<br />
Reliant Arena and Reliant Astrodome.<br />
Meeting Space:<br />
1.5 million sf single-level exhibition center<br />
Reliant Center: 123,000 sf;<br />
with 5 halls, 228 truck bays, on-site<br />
Reliant Arena: 123,000 sf marshalling yard, parking for 26,000.<br />
One Reliant Park<br />
Houston, TX 77054<br />
www.reliantpark.com<br />
See our ad Tab 1, Side 1<br />
and floor plan pages 136, 137<br />
Irving<br />
Irving <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf Expected to be completed in 2010. Cyndi Golden, Assistant <strong>Executive</strong> Director/Sales,<br />
20 Breakout Rooms 20,000 sf ballroom; 20,000 sf breakout Irving CVB, (972) 252-7476; cgolden@irvingtexas.com.<br />
space. 2nd phase includes entertain- Managed by SMG. Gregg Caren, SMG,<br />
ment, restaurants, retail, cinema & hotel. (215) 592-7476; gcaren@smgworld.com.<br />
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Las Colinas Blvd. at Highway 114<br />
Irving, TX 75039<br />
www.irvingtexas.com<br />
See our ad page 55<br />
San Antonio<br />
Alamodome Prime Exhibit Space: 160,000 sf Contiguous exhibit space with a curtain Michael Flores, Booking Agent & Services Manager,<br />
100 Montana St. Meeting Space: 30,000 sf wall system for flexible configuration; (210) 207-3642; michael.flores@alamodome.com.<br />
San Antonio, TX 78203 16 Breakout Rooms 4-sided video screen; 2 LED screens.<br />
www.alamodome.com<br />
Walk to downtown hotels and Riverwalk.<br />
Henry B. Gonzalez <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 440,000 sf Contiguous exhibit space with 4 halls, Michael J. Sawaya, Director, (210) 207-8500.<br />
PO Box 1809 Meeting Space: 115,646 sf 3 major ballrooms; 4 junior ballrooms; Jeff Cook, CMP, Booking & Services Manager,<br />
San Antonio, TX 78296 67 Breakout Rooms 2,500-seat theatre. Walk to downtown (210) 207-8500; jcook2@sanantonio.gov.<br />
www.sanantonio.gov/convfac hotels and Riverwalk. Attached 1,003-<br />
room Grand Hyatt San Antonio.<br />
Waco<br />
Waco <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 74,000 sf Downtown riverfront location. Carla Pendergraft, CMP, Director of Sales,<br />
PO Box 2570, Waco, TX 76702-2570 9 Breakout Rooms Virtul tour online. 1,000 first-class (254) 750-5810; carlap@ci.waco.tx.us.<br />
www.wacocvb.com/conv.html<br />
hotel rooms within one mile.<br />
Utah<br />
Salt Lake City<br />
Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 515,000 sf 45,000 sf column-free ballroom. Exhibit Managed by SMG. Allyson Jackson, General Manager,<br />
100 S. West Temple Meeting Space: 160,000 sf space is contiguous and divisible; wireless (801) 534-6325; a.jackson@saltpalace.com.<br />
Salt Lake City, UT 84101 65 Breakout Rooms available throughout; single-source<br />
www.saltpalace.com<br />
recycling program; SMG’s K’nect program<br />
customer service training for all staff.<br />
Sandy<br />
South Towne Exposition Center Prime Exhibit Space: 243,000 sf Exhibit space is contiguous and divisible; Managed by SMG. Allyson Jackson, General Manager,<br />
9575 S. State St. Meeting Space: 15,000 sf single-source recycling program; SMG’s (801) 534-6325; a.jackson@saltpalace.com.<br />
Sandy, UT 84070 9 Breakout Rooms K’nect customer service training for all<br />
www.southtowneexpo.com staff. Free on-site parking for 2,000.<br />
Virginia<br />
Chantilly<br />
Dulles Expo & Conference Center Prime Exhibit Space: 185,000 sf Near Dulles Airport. 2,400 free Bob Morgan, General Manager, (703) 766-1308;<br />
PO Box 221075 7 Breakout Rooms parking spaces. 233-room, on-site, rmorgan@dullesexpo.com.<br />
Chantilly, VA 20153<br />
full-service hotel.<br />
www.dullesexpo.com<br />
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Fredericksburg<br />
Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center Prime Exhibit Space: 82,000 sf Located off I-95 midway between Laurie Cassel, Event Coordinator,<br />
2371 Carl D. Silver Pkwy. Meeting Space: 14,000 sf Washington, DC and Richmond, VA; (540) 548-5555 x105; lcassel@feacc.com.<br />
Fredericksburg, VA 22401 11 Breakout Rooms in mixed retail shopping complex; 60+<br />
www.fredericksburgexpocenter.com<br />
restaurants/entertainment options;<br />
3 hotels adjacent to center.<br />
Hampton<br />
Hampton Coliseum Prime Exhibit Space: 84,827 sf Versatile meeting facility able to Joe Tsao, Director, (757) 838-5650; Jtsao@hampton.gov.<br />
1000 Coliseum Dr., PO Box 7309 2 Breakout Rooms accommodate a small meeting of 100<br />
Hampton, VA 23666-0309<br />
or a general session of 11,000. Exhibit<br />
www.hamptoncoliseum.org<br />
space for up to 275 8’x10’ booths.<br />
Hampton Roads <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 102,600 sf 27,907 sf ballroom divisible into 6. Lewis Dawley, General Manager, (757) 315-1610;<br />
1610 Coliseum Dr. Meeting Space: 27,377 sf Connects to new 295-suite Embassy ldawley@thehrcc.com.<br />
Hampton, VA 23666 35 Breakout Rooms Suites Hotel. Business center; Mary Vann, Senior Sales Manager, (757) 315-1610;<br />
www.thehrcc.com cybercafe; water wall. mvann@thehrcc.com.<br />
Norfolk<br />
Norfolk Scope Prime Exhibit Space: 60,000 sf Near revitalized downtown. Scott Warren, Event & Booking Manager,<br />
201 E. Brambleton Ave. Meeting Space: None Complex includes 12,600-seat arena. (757) 664-6973; scott.warren@norfolk.gov.<br />
Norfolk, VA 23510<br />
0 Breakout Rooms<br />
www.sevenvenues.com<br />
Richmond<br />
Greater Richmond <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 178,159 sf Downtown location, near airport. Michael Meyers, General Manager, (804) 783-7311;<br />
403 N. 3rd St. Meeting Space: 80,000 sf 30,000 sf ballroom. Skywalk to hotel. mmeyers@greaterrichmondcc.com.<br />
Richmond, VA 23219 32 Breakout Rooms On-site business center & cyber café. Lori Coyne, Director of Sales & Marketing, (804) 783-7335;<br />
www.richmondcenter.com<br />
lcoyne@greaterrichmondcc.com.<br />
Virginia Beach<br />
Virginia Beach <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 150,000 sf Opened Jan. 2007. Wireless broadband Managed by city government.<br />
Meeting Space: 28,929 sf<br />
connectivity; 31,000 sf ballroom with LED Courtney Dyer, General Manager,<br />
28 Breakout Rooms lighting, column-free exhibit space; 360-ft (757) 385-2161; CDyer@vbgov.com.<br />
video art wall; 3,000 committable rooms Al Hutchinson, Director of Sales,<br />
within 2 miles.<br />
(757) 385-6652; ahutchin@vbgov.com.<br />
1000 19th St.<br />
Virginia Beach, VA 23451<br />
www.virginiabeachconventioncenter.com<br />
See our floor plan page 138<br />
Washington<br />
Everett<br />
Comcast Arena Everett and Prime Exhibit Space: 57,000 sf 3,000 sf reception space; 12,000 sf Kim Bedier, General Manager, (425) 322-2611;<br />
Edward D. Hansen Conference Center Meeting Space: 14,000 sf ballroom; 10,000-seat arena. kbedier@comcastarenaeverett.com.<br />
2000 Hewitt Ave., Ste. 200 3 Breakout Rooms Mountain-view location; 20 min. Debbie Campbell, Conference Center Manager,<br />
Everett, WA 98201 north of Seattle. (425) 322-2630; dcampbell@comcastarenaeverett.com.<br />
www.comcastarenaeverett.com<br />
Seattle<br />
Qwest Field and Event Center Prime Exhibit Space: 350,000 sf Views of Puget Sound and downtown; Sarah Elswick, Director of Facility Sales & Marketing,<br />
800 Occidental Ave. South 8 Breakout Rooms 3 halls plus concourse for exhibits; (206) 381-7555; sarahe@qwestfield.com.<br />
Seattle, WA 98134<br />
40-foot clearance in West Hall.<br />
www.qwestfield.com<br />
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Seattle<br />
Washington State <strong>Convention</strong> & <strong>Trade</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 205,700 sf Ballroom space: 45,000 sf. 90 ft.- State owned; staff managed under the direction<br />
Meeting Space: 102,200 sf wide glass hall with views of Puget of a publicly appointed Board of Directors.<br />
56 Breakout Rooms Sound and Pike Place Market. Michael McQuade, CMP, Director, Sales & Marketing,<br />
Flex Space: 20,000 sf Central to hotels, shopping, dining (206) 694-5105; Mmcquade@wsctc.com.<br />
and entertainment.<br />
800 <strong>Convention</strong> Pl.<br />
Seattle, WA 98101<br />
www.wsctc.com<br />
See our ad Cover 3<br />
and floor plan page 139<br />
Spokane<br />
Spokane <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 100,160 sf 25,310 sf ballroom. Located next to Johnna Boxley, General Manager, (509) 279-7000;<br />
334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Meeting Space: 42,900 sf 100-acre park on the banks of the jboxley@spokanepfd.org.<br />
Spokane, WA 99201 24 Breakout Rooms Spokane River in downtown core. Betsy Hammond, Booking Manager, (509) 279-7117;<br />
www.spokanecenter.com Flex Space: 17,390 sf Certified LEED Silver Rating. 3,000 bhammond@spokanepfd.org.<br />
hotel rooms within walking distance.<br />
Tacoma<br />
Greater Tacoma <strong>Convention</strong> & <strong>Trade</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 51,000 sf Column-free exhibit space. 2nd largest David Bobo, General Manager, (253) 573-2554;<br />
1500 Broadway Plaza Meeting Space: 25,000 sf meeting facility in state. Portions flanked david.bobo@tacomaconventioncenter.com.<br />
Tacoma, WA 98402 15 Breakout Rooms by glass-enclosed prefunction areas. Carmen McIntyre, Sales Director, (253) 830-6608;<br />
www.tacomaconventioncenter.com Downtown Tacoma; breathtaking c.mcintyre@tacomaconventioncenter.com.<br />
mountain and water views.<br />
West Virginia<br />
Charleston<br />
Charleston Civic Center & Auditorium Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf Exhibit hall divisible into 4 areas of John Robertson, CFE, General Manager,<br />
200 Civic Center Dr. 16 Breakout Rooms column-free space. Over 1,250 hotel (304) 345-1500; john.robertson@cityofcharleston.org.<br />
Charleston, WV 25301 rooms border the complex; 1,750 Sharon King, Director of Sales & Marketing,<br />
www.charlestonwvciviccenter.com rooms are within six-block radius. (304) 345-1500 x220; sharon.king@cityofcharleston.org.<br />
Huntington<br />
Big Sandy Superstore Arena Prime Exhibit Space: 60,000 sf Overlooks the Ohio River; AJ Boleski, General Manager, (304) 696-5990;<br />
One Civic Center Plaza Meeting Space: 15,000 sf near parking, hotels and restaurants. boleski@bigsandyarena.com.<br />
Huntington, WV 25701 12 Breakout Rooms Linda Fouch, Conference Center Event Coordinator,<br />
www.bigsandyarena.com<br />
(304) 696-5990; fouch@bigsandyarena.com.<br />
Wisconsin<br />
Madison<br />
Alliant Energy Center Prime Exhibit Space: 150,000 sf 100,000 sf column-free exhibit space. Bill DiCarlo, <strong>Executive</strong> Director, (608) 267-3982;<br />
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way Meeting Space: 20,000 sf Unlimited weight load. Climate-con- dicarlo@alliantnenergycenter.com.<br />
Madison, WI 53713 18 Breakout Rooms trolled walkway to Clarion Suites. Near Ted Ballweg, Director of Sales & Marketing,<br />
www.alliantenergycenter.com<br />
state capital and University of Wisconsin. (608) 267-3991; ballweg@alliantenergycenter.com.<br />
Milwaukee<br />
Midwest Airlines Center Prime Exhibit Space: 189,695 sf Ballroom space: 37,506 sf. High- Richard A. Geyer, President & CEO, Wisconsin Center District,<br />
Meeting Space: 39,364 sf capacity Internet “pipe”, T3 backbone (414) 908-6050; rgeyer@wcd.org.<br />
32 Breakout Rooms & fiber cabling. Adjacent Milwaukee Trace Goudreau, Director of <strong>Convention</strong> & Corporate Sales,<br />
<strong>The</strong>atre & U.S. Cellular Arena available Wisconsin Center District, (414) 908-6072; tgoudreau@wcd.org.<br />
for assemblies, entertainment.<br />
400 W. Wisconsin Ave.<br />
Milwaukee, WI 53203<br />
www.midwestairlinescenter.com<br />
See our ad page 59<br />
and floor plan page 140<br />
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West Allis<br />
Wisconsin Exposition Center Prime Exhibit Space: 200,000 sf Located on Wisconsin State Fair Sandra Lange, President, (414) 727-8845;<br />
8200 W. Greenfield Ave. Meeting Space: 3,738 sf grounds, the center is the state’s slange@wiexpocenter.com.<br />
West Allis, WI 53214 4 Breakout Rooms largest exhibit hall with 200,000+ gsf<br />
www.wiexpocenter.com contiguous space. Parking for 8,000+.<br />
Puerto Rico<br />
San Juan<br />
Puerto Rico <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
100 <strong>Convention</strong> Blvd.<br />
San Juan, PR 00907<br />
www.prconvention.com<br />
Prime Exhibit Space: 152,700 sf <strong>The</strong> largest center in the Caribbean and Rosa M. Luke, Director of <strong>Convention</strong> Center Sales,<br />
Meeting Space: 36,200 sf the most technologically advanced in (800) 875-4765; rluke@prcb.org.<br />
28 Breakout Rooms the Caribbean and Latin America.<br />
Features the largest ballroom in the<br />
Caribbean with 39,500 sf and a<br />
12,800 sf outdoor terrace for receptions.<br />
See our ad page 9<br />
and floor plan page 141<br />
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<strong>Convention</strong> <strong>Centers</strong>: Canada<br />
Exhibition Facility by Location Exhibit & Meeting Space Key Features Management<br />
Alberta<br />
Calgary<br />
Calgary Stampede Park Prime Exhibit Space: 330,000 sf Calgary’s largest and most versatile Orest Iwanylo, Facilities Marketing Manager, (403) 261-0216;<br />
1410 Olympic Way SE Meeting Space: 20,000 sf group of facilities, hosting over 1,300 oiwanylo@calgarystampede.com.<br />
Calgary, AB T2G 2W1 16 Breakout Rooms events per year, including trade shows, David Beck, Senior Manager, (403) 261-0531;<br />
www.stampedevenues.com meetings, banquets, sporting events. dbeck@calgarystampede.com.<br />
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Calgary TELUS <strong>Convention</strong> Centre Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf 20,000 sf ballroom space. Located in Marcia Lyons, General Manager, (403) 261-8528;<br />
120 Ninth Ave. SE Meeting Space: 55,000 sf downtown Calgary and 20 minutes marcial@calgary-convention.com.<br />
Calgary, AB T2G OP3 34 Breakout Rooms from airport. Connected to three 4- Helen Greenwood, Director of Sales, (403) 261-8530;<br />
www.calgary-convention.com star hotels with 1,100 guest rooms. heleng@calgary-convention.com.<br />
Business services center.<br />
Edmonton<br />
Northlands Prime Exhibit Space: 250,000 sf With adjacent Rexall Place, offers Leanne Smoliak, Director, Sales, (780) 491-3426;<br />
Box 1480 6 Breakout Rooms 400,000+ sf exhibit space. 7 minutes lsmoliak@northlands.com.<br />
Edmonton, AB T5J 2N5 from downtown; train access. Opens Trent Evans, Manager, Event Sales, (780) 471-7128;<br />
www.northlands.com 2009 with 500,000+ sf contiguous space. tevans@northlands.com.<br />
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Shaw Conference Centre Prime Exhibit Space: 109,600 sf Hall D’s 26-ft. windows offer a 270- Mike Fitzpatrick, General Manager, (780) 917-7607;<br />
9797 Jasper Ave. Meeting Space: 33,000 sf degree, panoramic view of North mfitzpatrick@edmonton.com.<br />
Edmonton, AB T5J 1N9 Saskatchewan River valley. Martin J. Linlove, Director of Sales, (780) 917-7610;<br />
www.shawconferencecentre.com<br />
mlinlove@edmonton.com.<br />
British Columbia<br />
Vancouver<br />
B.C. Place Prime Exhibit Space: 247,000 sf Located in the heart of Vancouver’s Graham Ramsay, Director, Business Development,<br />
777 Pacific Blvd. Meeting Space: 16,868 sf entertainment district. Close to (604) 669-2300; gramsay@bcpavco.com.<br />
Vancouver, BC V6B 4Y8 12 Breakout Rooms hotels, transportation. 154,000 sf Lynn Cissell, Sales & Marketing Coordinator,<br />
www.bcplace.com of column-free exhibit space. (604) 661-3410; lcissell@bcpavco.com.<br />
Vancouver <strong>Convention</strong> & Exhibition Centre Prime Exhibit Space: 91,000 sf Expansion to triple size in 2009 to approx. Lynn Menzies, Sales Manager, (604) 647-7345; lmenzies@vcec.ca.<br />
999 Canada Pl., Ste. 200 Meeting Space: 25,000 sf 471,000 sf; includes 314,000 sf exhibit<br />
Vancouver, BC V6C 3C1 20 Breakout Rooms space, 72 meeting rooms and 55,000 sf<br />
www.vcec.ca<br />
ballroom. Walk to 13,000+ hotel rooms;<br />
restaurants; shopping.<br />
EX<br />
ID/C<br />
ID/C<br />
ID/C<br />
REN<br />
REN<br />
REN<br />
Manitoba<br />
Winnipeg<br />
Winnipeg <strong>Convention</strong> Centre Prime Exhibit Space: 78,000 sf Located in heart of the city, 15 minutes Klaus Lahr, General Manager & COO, (204) 957-4501;<br />
375 York Ave. Meeting Space: 82,000 sf from airport. 2,500 downtown hotel klausl@wcc.mb.ca.<br />
Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J3 30 Breakout Rooms rooms. State-of-the-art technology David Chizda, Director of Sales & Marketing, (204) 956-1720;<br />
www.wcc.mb.ca and award-winning culinary team. davidc@wcc.mb.ca.<br />
New Brunswick<br />
Moncton<br />
Moncton Coliseum Complex Prime Exhibit Space: 93,000 sf <strong>Show</strong> offices. Restaurant facility with Nicole Pugh, Events and Guest Service Manager,<br />
377 Killam Dr., Unit 100 Meeting Space: 500 sf seating for 250; full catering service. (506) 389-5949; nicole.pugh@moncton.ca.<br />
Moncton, NB E1C 3T1 3 Breakout Rooms Louise D’Amours, Destination Sales Manager,<br />
www.monctoncoliseum.com<br />
(506) 389-5913; louise.d’amours@moncton.ca.<br />
Nova Scotia<br />
Halifax<br />
Exhibition Park Prime Exhibit Space: 100,000 sf Banquet room. Located 15 minutes from Fred R. MacGillivray, President & CEO, (902) 421-8686;<br />
200 Prospect Rd. Meeting Space: 20,000 sf downtown Halifax and 25 minutes from fmacgillivray@tradecentrelimited.com.<br />
Halifax, NS B3T 1P2 3 Breakout Rooms the Halifax International Airport; free Nina Kressler, Vice President, Sales & Marketing,<br />
www.exhibitionpark.com parking for 2,200 cars. (902) 421-8686; nkressler@tradecentrelimited.com.<br />
Peter Thornhill, Sales Manager Exhibition Park,<br />
(902) 421-8686; pthornhill@tradecentrelimited.com.<br />
NB<br />
NB<br />
NB<br />
World <strong>Trade</strong> and <strong>Convention</strong> Centre Halifax Prime Exhibit Space: 53,000 sf 100,000+ sf flexible exhibit and meeting Fred R. MacGillivray, President & CEO, <strong>Trade</strong> Center Limited,<br />
1800 Argyle St., Box 955 space; 3 floors flexible and multi-purpose (902) 421-8686; fmacgillivray@tradecentrelimited.com.<br />
Halifax, NS B3J 2V9 meeting and banquet rooms. Connected Scott Ferguson, <strong>Executive</strong> Vice President, <strong>Trade</strong> Center Limited,<br />
www.wtcchalifax.com to 1,000+ guest rooms. (902) 421-8686; sferguson@tradecentrelimited.com.<br />
Nina Kressler, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, <strong>Trade</strong> Center Limited,<br />
(902) 421-8686; nkressler@tradecentrelim.<br />
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Ontario to Saskatchewan<br />
Exhibition Facility by Location Exhibit & Meeting Space Key Features Management<br />
Ontario<br />
Niagara Falls<br />
Niagara <strong>Convention</strong> & Civic Centre Prime Exhibit Space: 100,000 sf 20,000 sf and 15,000 sf ballrooms. Kerry Painter, President/General Manager,<br />
6380 Fallsview Blvd., Ste. 202 Meeting Space: 15,000 sf (approx.) Scheduled to open 2011. 1,000-seat (905) 357 6222; kpainter@fallsconventions.com.<br />
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 7Y6<br />
theater. Located in Niagara Falls tourist<br />
www.fallsconventions.com<br />
district. 5,000 hotel rooms in 1/2-mile.<br />
EX<br />
ID/C<br />
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Toronto<br />
Direct Energy Centre Exhibition Place Prime Exhibit Space: 1,000,000 sf Canada’s largest exhibition and convention Arlene Campbell, General Manager, (416) 263-3030;<br />
100 Princes’ Blvd. Meeting Space: 25,000 sf center. 8 state-of-the-art exhibit halls plus acampbell@directenergycentre.com.<br />
Toronto, ON M6K 3C3 24 Breakout Rooms Ricoh Coliseum, a 10,000-seat sports & Laura Purdy, Director of Sales & Marketing,<br />
www.directenergycentre.com entertainment center. Downtown. On-site (416) 263-3020; lpurdy@directenergycentre.com.<br />
parking for 8,000; floor load: 350lbs/sf;<br />
EX<br />
International Centre Toronto Prime Exhibit Space: 471,000 sf 500,000+ sf total exhibit space for Michael Prescott, General Manager & CEO,<br />
6900 Airport Rd., Ste. 120 Meeting Space: 36,813 sf trade and consumer shows, meetings, (905) 677-6131 x107; mprescott@internationalcentre.com.<br />
Mississauga, ON L4V 1E8 21 Breakout Rooms banquets, concerts and special events. Leslie Bruce, Director of Sales, (905) 667-6131 x106;<br />
www.internationalcentre.com New 42,000 sf Conference Centre to open lbruce@internationalcentre.com.<br />
in 2008. Minutes from airport.<br />
EX<br />
ID/C<br />
ID/C<br />
REN<br />
REN<br />
Metro Toronto <strong>Convention</strong> Centre Prime Exhibit Space: 600,000 sf Reputation for food and service John Houghton, VP Sales & Marketing,<br />
255 Front St. West Meeting Space: 104,000 sf excellence. Downtown Toronto, within (416) 585-8131; jhoughton@mtccc.com.<br />
Toronto, ON M5V 2W6 64 Breakout Rooms walking distance of 12,000+ hotel David Chisholm, Director of Sales,<br />
www.mtccc.com rooms, shopping, restaurants and (416) 585-8296; dchisholm@mtccc.com.<br />
attractions. 20-minute drive to airport.<br />
Toronto Congress Centre Prime Exhibit Space: 500,000 sf State-of-the-art facility. Minutes from Alain Sutton, President & CEO, (416) 245-5000;<br />
650 Dixon Rd. Meeting Space: 60,000 sf airport; 15 minutes from downtown. 10,000 gem@torontocongresscentre.com.<br />
Toronto, ON M9W 1J1 29 Breakout Rooms guest rooms within walking distance<br />
www.torontocongresscentre.com<br />
and short shuttle ride. North America’s<br />
first and only HACCP-accredited facility<br />
Quebéc<br />
Montreal<br />
Olympic Stadium Prime Exhibit Space: 500,000 sf 30 minutes from airport; 15 minutes Michel Aird, Marketing Director, (514) 252-4614;<br />
4141 Pierre-De Coubertin Ave. Meeting Space: 77,000 sf from downtown Montreal. 500 hotel rooms michel.aird@rio.gouv.qc.ca.<br />
Montréal, PQ H1V 3N7 3 Breakout Rooms in immediate Olympic Park area.<br />
www.rio.gouv.qc.ca<br />
Palais des congrès de Montréal (<strong>Convention</strong> Centre) Prime Exhibit Space: 200,000 sf 20 minutes from airport; walk to Old Robert Cazelais, Director of Sales,<br />
159, rue Saint-Antoine Ouest, 9e étage Meeting Space: 131,700 sf Montréal and business center; (514) 871-8122; robert.cazelais@congresmtl.com.<br />
Montréal, QC H2Z 1H2 65 Breakout Rooms 25,000 hotel rooms in vicinity,<br />
www.congresmtl.com Flex Space: 200,000 sf accessible by public transit. 200,000 sf<br />
on 1 floor; 18 loading docks.<br />
Place Bonaventure Prime Exhibit Space: 298,000 sf In the heart of downtown Montreal. Marylene Beaudry, Director, Exhibition Halls,<br />
800, De La Gauchetière St. West, Ste. 240 Meeting Space: 17,000 sf Accessible to over 3,000 hotel rooms. (514) 397-2380; mbeaudry@placebonventure.com.<br />
Montreal, QC H5A 1K6 9 Breakout Rooms Easy access by subway and bus.<br />
www.placebonaventure.com<br />
Flex Space: 17,000 sf<br />
Quebéc City<br />
Quebec City <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 75,000 sf Ballroom space: 34,500 sf & 25,000 sf. Caroline Langelier, Director of Sales,<br />
900, boul. René-Lévesque Est, 2e étage Meeting Space: 58,000 sf Located in downtown Québec. Eco- (888) 679-4000; clangelier@convention.qc.ca.<br />
Québec, QC G1R 2B5 30 Breakout Rooms friendly solutions. Surrounded by<br />
www.convention.qc.ca Flex Space: 59,500 sf 12,000+ hotel rooms.<br />
SaskatchEwan<br />
Regina<br />
IPSCO Place (formerly Regina Exhibition Park) Prime Exhibit Space: 270,000 sf Multi-purpose facility accommodating Mark Allan, President & CEO, (306) 781-9200;<br />
1700 Elphinstone St. Meeting Space: 40,000 sf sports, business and community mallan@ipscoplace.com.<br />
Regina, SK S4P 2Z6 10 Breakout Rooms organizations. Neil Donnelly, VP Sales & Marketing, (306) 781-9200;<br />
www.reginaexhibition.com<br />
ndonnelly@ipscoplace.com.<br />
NB<br />
NB<br />
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Chihuahua to Guanajuato<br />
<strong>Convention</strong> <strong>Centers</strong>: Mexico<br />
Exhibition Facility by Location Exhibit & Meeting Space Key Features Management<br />
Chihuahua<br />
Chihuahua<br />
Expo Chihuahua Prime Exhibit Space: 69,965 sf 2 exhibition halls; 13 meeting rooms. Francisco Alonso, General Director,<br />
Tecnológico y Escudero s/n, Santo Niño, Meeting Space: 107,639 sf Important venue in northern region of +52 (614) 214 2600; falonso@expochihuahua.com.mx.<br />
CP 31320, Chihuahua, Chih 13 Breakout Rooms the country.<br />
www.expochihuahua.com.mx<br />
Coahuila de ZaragozA<br />
Torreón<br />
Expocenter Laguna Prime Exhibit Space: 25,833 sf Audio visual, catering and every +52 (871) 750 5728; expocenter@feriatorreon.com.mx.<br />
Periférico y Blvd. Independencia s/n, Meeting Space: 25,833 sf service required.<br />
Zona industrial Torreón, CP 27019, Torreón, Coah<br />
3 Breakout Rooms<br />
www.feriatorreon.com.mx<br />
Distrito Federal<br />
Mexico City<br />
Centro Banamex Prime Exhibit Space: 365,973 sf Highest quality standards. Host to some Ana Paula Hernandez, International Director,<br />
Av. del Conscripto 311, Lomas de Sotelo, Meeting Space: 75,347 sf of Mexico’s most relevant international 1886 40 61626; ahernandezg@centrobanamex.com.<br />
CP 11200, México, DF 25 Breakout Rooms events. State-of-the-art technology and Rodrigo Vazquez B., Exhibitions Director,<br />
www.centrobanamex.com<br />
infrastructure. Member Mexico Congress +52 (55) 5268 2000; rvazquezb@centrobanamex.com.<br />
City.<br />
Expo Bancomer Santa Fe Prime Exhibit Space: 348,750 sf Located in Santa Fe, Mexico City’s most Eutimio García, General Director, +52 (55) 5292 5351;<br />
Av. Santa Fe 270, Santa Fe, Meeting Space: 64,583 sf active business area. One of the few egarcia@expobancomer.com.mx.<br />
CP 01210, México, DF 16 Breakout Rooms centers offering more than 400,000 sf. Luis Diaz, Commercial Manager, +52 (55) 5292 5351;<br />
www.expobancomer.com.mx<br />
luisdiaz@expobancomer.com.mx.<br />
Expo Reforma CANACO Prime Exhibit Space: 60,816 sf 12 multifunctional rooms. Located Reyna Barragán, General Director, +52 (55) 5140 9460;<br />
Av. Morelos 67, Juárez, Meeting Space: 63,389 sf in the heart of Mexico City. direccion@exporeforma.com.mx.<br />
CP 06600, México, DF<br />
12 Breakout Rooms<br />
www.exporeforma.com.mx<br />
Sheraton Centro Historico Hotel & Prime Exhibit Space: 35,521 sf Located in downtown Mexico City. Siahou Sitton, General Director, +52 (55) 5130 5300;<br />
<strong>Convention</strong> Center Meeting Space: 45,208 sf Hotel onsite. direcciongeneral@sheraton.com.<br />
Av. Juárez 70, Centro, 16 Breakout Rooms Mainlon Carpizo, Commercial Director, +52 (55) 5130 5300;<br />
CP 06010, México, DF<br />
mcarpizo@sheraton.com.<br />
www.sheratonmexico.com<br />
SIGLO XXI Congress Center Prime Exhibit Space: 37,135 sf 9 multifunctional rooms Ruben Lira, Director, +52 (55) 5761 4189;<br />
Av. Cuauhtémoc 330, Doctores, and AV equipment. ruben.lira@imss.gob.mx.<br />
CP 06720, México, DF<br />
www.imss.gob.mx<br />
WTC Mexico City International Exhibition & Prime Exhibit Space: 185,214 sf Strategically located within Mexico Ed Kelley, General Director, +52 (55) 9000 9000.<br />
<strong>Convention</strong> Center Meeting Space: 191,845 sf City. Managed by SMG Mexico. Elena Covarrubias, Marcom Manager,<br />
Filadelfia s/n, Col. Nápoles, 23 Breakout Rooms +52 (55) 9000-9000; ecovarrubias@exposwtc.com.<br />
CP 03810, México, DF<br />
www.exposwtc.com<br />
Estado de Mexico<br />
Lerma<br />
CIECEM Prime Exhibit Space: 64,583 sf 6 halls and every service required. Cesar Pastrana, General Director, +52 (722) 273 1502;<br />
Blvd. Miguel Alemán 166, Ex Hacienda Santa Rosa, Meeting Space: 16,146 sf 40 minutes away from Mexico City. cpastrana@ciecem.com.<br />
CP 52000, Lerma, Edo. Méx 6 Breakout Rooms Braulio Miranda, P.R., +52 (722) 273 1503;<br />
www.ciecem.com<br />
braulio@ciecem.com.<br />
Guanajuato<br />
Irapuato<br />
Inforum Irapuato Prime Exhibit Space: 107,639 sf Includes 280,000 sf outdoor exhibition Gabriel Morones, General Director, +52 (477) 710 7000;<br />
Av. Siglo XXI 1156, Predio Los Sauces, Meeting Space: 107,639 sf space. All services available. gmorones@inforumirapuato.com.<br />
CP 36547, Irapuato, Gto 3 Breakout Rooms Sergio Uribe, Commercial Director, +52 (477) 710 7000;<br />
www.inforumirapuato.com<br />
suribe@inforumirapuato.com.<br />
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Guanajuato to Nuevo Leon<br />
Leon<br />
Poliforum Leon Prime Exhibit Space: 413,603 sf One of the largest exhibition centers Alejandro Gutierrez, General Director, +52 (477) 710 7000;<br />
Blvd. Adolfo López Mateos, esq. Blvd. Fco. Villa s/n, Meeting Space: 123,763 sf in Mexico. 8 halls and every service direccion@poliforumleon.com.<br />
Oriental, CP 37510, León, Gto 8 Breakout Rooms available. High-quality catering. Hector Velazquez, Commercial Director, +52 (477) 710 7000;<br />
www.poliforumleon.com<br />
comercializacion@poliforumleon.com.<br />
Guerrero<br />
Acapulco<br />
Acapulco International Center Prime Exhibit Space: 244,169 sf Located in the classic beach town Miguel Angel Soberanis, General Director,<br />
Av. Costera M. Alemán 4455, Fracc. Costa Azul, Meeting Space: 278,161 sf of Acapulco. Recently renovated. +52 (744) 435 0130; msoberanis@centroacapulco.com.mx.<br />
CP 39850, Acapulco, Gro<br />
15 Breakout Rooms<br />
www.centroacapulco.com.mx<br />
Expo Imperial Prime Exhibit Space: 242,188 sf Opens Fall 2008. Located in the exclusive Aran Rush, Exhibitions Director, +52 (744) 4621 357;<br />
Meeting Space: 113,021 sf Diamante Zone of Acapulco. Operated by ARush@MundoImperial.com.<br />
50 Breakout Rooms SMG Mexico. Natalie García, Marketing Manager, +52 (55) 5482 0344;<br />
ngb.imperial@gmail.com.<br />
Blvd. de las Naciones y Blvd. Barra Vieja,<br />
Plan de los Amates, CP 39690, Acapulco, Gro<br />
www.expoimperial.com<br />
See our ad page 65<br />
Jalisco<br />
Guadalajara<br />
Expo Guadalajara Prime Exhibit Space: 414,411 sf Multifunctional space; state-of-the-art Miguel Angel Fong, General Director, +52 (33) 3343 3000;<br />
Meeting Space: 207,743 sf technology. Host to some of the most magonf@expo-guadalajara.com.<br />
26 Breakout Rooms relevant shows in Mexico. Just turned <strong>The</strong>lma Garcia, Sales Director, +52 (33) 33433000;<br />
20 years old; started expansion phase. tgarcia@expo-guadalajara.com.<br />
Av. Mariano Otero 1499, Verde Valle,<br />
CP 44550, Guadalajara, Jal<br />
www.expo-guadalajara.com<br />
See our ad page 67<br />
and floor plan page 143<br />
Michoacan de Ocampo<br />
Morelia<br />
CECONEXPO Prime Exhibit Space: 48,674 sf 10 minutes away from Morelia’s Paula Espinosa, General Director, +52 (443) 232 4400;<br />
Av. Ventura Puente esq. Camelinas s/n, Meeting Space: 11,248 sf downtown. World Heritage Site pespinoza@hotmail.com.<br />
Félix Ireta, CP 58070, Morelia, Mich 11 Breakout Rooms (UNESCO). Next door to 253 rooms, Olga Jaramillo, Sales Director, +52 (443) 232 4400;<br />
www.ceconexpo.com theater, planetarium and more. ju.cel10@yahoo.com.<br />
Nuevo Leon<br />
Monterrey<br />
CINTERMEX <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 197,841 sf One of the leading venues in Mexico. Jesus Franco, General Director, +52 (81) 8369 6900;<br />
Av. Fundidora 501, Obrera, Meeting Space: 59,202 sf Highest quality standards. Within Parque jfranco@cintermex.com.mx.<br />
CP 64010, Monterrey, NL 19 Breakout Rooms Fundidora complex. More than 500 hotel Juan Gabriel Tamez, Commercial Director,<br />
www.cintermex.com.mx rooms next door. +52 (81) 8369 6969; jgtamez@cintermex.com.mx.<br />
CONVEX Prime Exhibit Space: 57,049 sf 25 meeting rooms. Recently renovated. Humberto Mena, Commercial Director,<br />
Av. Morones Prieto 1500 Pte., Meeting Space: 68,996 sf +52 (81) 8122 5800; hmena@centroconvex.com.<br />
Nuevas Colonias, CP 64710, Monterrey, NL<br />
25 Breakout Rooms<br />
www.centroconvex.com<br />
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<strong>Convention</strong> <strong>Centers</strong>: Mexico<br />
Puebla to Yucatan<br />
Exhibition Facility by Location Exhibit & Meeting Space Key Features Management<br />
Puebla<br />
Puebla<br />
Puebla <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 63,830 sf Located within a World’s Heritage Site Lic. Jose Yitani, General Director, +52 (222) 223 6432;<br />
William O. Jenkins Blvd. Meeting Space: 63,830 sf (UNESCO). 104@convenciones-puebla.com.mx.<br />
Héroes del 5 de Mayo 402, 11 Breakout Rooms Gloria Fernandez, R.P., +52 (222) 223 6432;<br />
Centro Histórico, CP 72000, Puebla, Pue<br />
117@convenciones-puebla.com.mx.<br />
www.convenciones-puebla.com.mx<br />
Quintana Roo<br />
Cancun<br />
Cancun Center <strong>Convention</strong>s & Exhibitions Prime Exhibit Space: 77,500 sf Located in Cancun. High-tech; Javier Gámez, <strong>Executive</strong> Director, +52 (998) 881 0400;<br />
Blvd. Kukulcán Km. 9, Oficina 9, 1er. Piso, Meeting Space: 75,347 sf high standards. Right by the beach. jgamez@cancuncenter.com.<br />
Zona Hotelera, CP77500, Cancún, Qro 37 Breakout Rooms Eduviges Marmolejo, Sales Director, +52 (998) 881 0400;<br />
www.cancuncenter.com<br />
vmarmolejo@cancuncenter.com.<br />
Moon Palace Resort & <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 63,507 sf Located at the Moon Palace Golf & Spa Bernardo Santillana, Sales Director,<br />
Carretera Cancún – Chetumal Km. 340, Meeting Space: 129,167 sf Resort in the Mayan Riviera. +52 (998) 881 6000; bsantillana@palaceresorts.com.<br />
CP 77500, Cancún, Qro<br />
70 Breakout Rooms<br />
www.palaceresorts.com<br />
Querétaro<br />
Expocentro Juriquilla Prime Exhibit Space: 24,219 sf Colonial Hacienda hotel and golf Marco Antonio Feria, Sales Manager, +52 (442) 234 0000;<br />
Blvd. Villas del Mesón 56, Meeting Space: 45,424 sf course onsite. gerencia_ventas@misionqueretaro.com.<br />
CP 76230, Juriquilla, Qro<br />
15 Breakout Rooms<br />
www.misionqueretaro.com<br />
San Luis Potosi<br />
San Luis Potosi<br />
Feria Nacional Potosina Prime Exhibit Space: 405,046 sf 4 halls and every service available.<br />
Francisco Martínez De la Vega 255, Tepeyac,<br />
Meeting Space: 177,281 sf<br />
CP 78384, San Luis Potosí, SLP<br />
4 Breakout Rooms<br />
www.fenapo.com<br />
Sonora<br />
Hermosillo<br />
Expo Forum Prime Exhibit Space: 77,500 sf New center located in the industrial Roberto Romero, General Director,<br />
Blvd. Vildósola 251, Emiliano Zapata, Meeting Space: 21,528 sf city of Hermosillo, on the northern +52 (662) 254 6300; info@expoforum.com.mx.<br />
CP 83280, Hermosillo, Son 8 Breakout Rooms Pacific Coast. All required services.<br />
www.expoforum.com.mx<br />
Tabasco<br />
Villahermosa<br />
Tabasco 2000 <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 46,790 sf 6 meeting rooms; basic services available. +52 (993) 131 3415; ocv@visitetabasco.com.<br />
Municipio Libre 7, Tabasco 2000,<br />
Meeting Space: 46,790 sf<br />
CP 86107, Villahermosa, Tab<br />
6 Breakout Rooms<br />
Veracruz-Llave<br />
Veracruz<br />
World <strong>Trade</strong> Center Veracruz Prime Exhibit Space: 96,875 sf Affiliated with the World <strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Centers</strong> Marcelino Gutierrez, General Director, +52 (229) 923 0300;<br />
Blvd. Adolfo Ruiz Cortines 3497, Meeting Space: 36,705 sf Association; located in the most modern direccion@wtcveracruz.com.mx.<br />
Ylang Ylang, CP 94298, Boca del Río, Ver 16 Breakout Rooms area of Veracruz. Hotels, services and Amadeo Cruz, Sales Manager, +52 (229) 923 0300;<br />
www.wtcveracruz.com.mx facilities available onsite. a_cruz@wtcveracruz.com.mx.<br />
Yucatan<br />
Merida<br />
Yucatan Siglo XXI <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space: 82,408 sf Located in the city of Merida in the Alvaro Chan Luo, General Director, +52 (999) 9421900;<br />
Calle 60 Norte 299– E Ex-Cordemex, Meeting Space: 38,653 sf Yucatan Peninsula, jewel of Mexico’s agchanl@hotmail.com.<br />
Revolución, CP 97118, Merida, Yuc 5 Breakout Rooms colonial heritage. Near the Elsy Lixai Dáguer, P.R., +52 (999) 942 1900;<br />
www.mayayucatan.com.mx archaeological site of Chichen Itza. elsylixai@hotmail.com.<br />
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Exhibition Location/Web Facility Siteby Location Location/Web Exhibit & Meeting Site Space Key Features Location/Web Site Management Location/Web Site<br />
Argentina<br />
Costa Salguero Center, Buenos Aires<br />
www.ccs.com.ar<br />
La Rural, Predio Ferial de Buenos Aires<br />
www.la-rural.com.ar<br />
Australia<br />
Adelaide <strong>Convention</strong> Centre,<br />
www.adelaidecc.com.au<br />
Salzburg Congress, Salzburg<br />
www.salzburginfo.at<br />
Bahrain<br />
Bahrain International Exhibition & <strong>Convention</strong><br />
Centre (BIEC), Manama<br />
www.bahrainexhibitions.com<br />
Belgium<br />
Brussels Expo<br />
www.bruexpo.be<br />
Kortrijk Xpo<br />
www.kortrijkxpo.com<br />
Chile<br />
Espacio Riesco, Santiago <strong>Convention</strong> & Exhibition<br />
Center Chile,<br />
www.espacioriesco.cl<br />
China<br />
China Kunming International <strong>Convention</strong> &<br />
Exhibition Center, Kunming<br />
www.kmicec.com<br />
China World <strong>Trade</strong> Center, Beijing<br />
www.cwtc.com<br />
Guangzhou International <strong>Convention</strong> & Exhibition<br />
Center, Pazhou Island<br />
www.adsale.com.hk/aes/en/res-gz-more1.asp<br />
Hong Kong <strong>Convention</strong> & Exhibition Centre<br />
www.hkcec.com.hk<br />
Shanghai Everbright <strong>Convention</strong> & Exhibition<br />
Center, Shanghai<br />
www.secec.com<br />
Shanghai International <strong>Convention</strong> Center/Oriental<br />
Riverside Hotel<br />
www.shicc.net<br />
Czech Republic<br />
Brno Exhibition Centre<br />
www.bvv.cz<br />
Prague Congress Centre<br />
www.kcp.cz<br />
Denmark<br />
Bella Center, Copenhagen<br />
www.bellacenter.dk<br />
Messecenter Herning, Herning<br />
www.messecenter.dk<br />
Egypt<br />
Cairo International <strong>Convention</strong> & Exhibition Centre<br />
www.cicc.egnet.net<br />
England (United Kingdom)<br />
Brisbane <strong>Convention</strong> & Exhibition Centre<br />
www.bcec.com.au<br />
Shanghaimart Expo, Shanghai<br />
www.shanghaimart.com<br />
Cairns <strong>Convention</strong> Centre<br />
www.cairnsconvention.com.au<br />
Shanghai New International Expo Centre<br />
www.sniec.net<br />
Darwin <strong>Convention</strong> Centre<br />
www.darwinconvention.com.au<br />
Shenzhen <strong>Convention</strong> & Exhibition Center<br />
www.szcec.com<br />
Gold Coast <strong>Convention</strong> & Exhibition Centre<br />
Queensland<br />
www.gccec.com.au<br />
Melbourne Exhibition & <strong>Convention</strong> Centre<br />
www.mecc.com.au<br />
Sydney <strong>Convention</strong> & Exhibition Centre,<br />
Darling<br />
www.scec.com.au<br />
Austria<br />
Design Center Linz<br />
www.design-center.at<br />
Reed Exhibitions Congress Center Vienna<br />
www.messe.at<br />
AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong<br />
www.asiaworld-expo.com<br />
Beijing Exhibition Center<br />
www.bjexpo.com<br />
Beijing International <strong>Convention</strong> Center (BICC)<br />
www.bicc.com.cn<br />
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou<br />
www.21cantonfair.com<br />
China International Exhibition Center, Beijing<br />
www.ciec-expo.com<br />
Suzhou International Expo Center (SuzhouExpo)<br />
www.suzhouexpo.com<br />
Taipei World <strong>Trade</strong> Center Nangang Exhibition Hall<br />
(TWTC Nangang)<br />
www.twtcnangang.com<br />
Xiamen International Conference & Exhibition<br />
Center, Xiamen/Fujian<br />
www.xicec.com<br />
Croatia<br />
<strong>The</strong> Hypo Centre/Hypo Expo XXI, Zagreb<br />
www.hypoexpocentre.hr<br />
Cuba<br />
Pabexpo, Havana<br />
www.cpalco.com<br />
ACC Liverpool’s BT <strong>Convention</strong> Centre, Liverpool<br />
www.accliverpool.com<br />
EC&O Venues: Earls Court & Olympia, London<br />
www.eco.co.uk<br />
ExCeL London<br />
www.excel-london.co.uk<br />
Harrogate International Centre<br />
www.harrogateinternationalcentre.co.uk<br />
National Exhibition Centre (NEC) Birmingham<br />
www.necgroup.co.uk<br />
Wellington <strong>Convention</strong> Centre<br />
www.wellingtonconventioncentre.com<br />
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Exhibition Location/Web Facility Siteby Location Location/Web Exhibit & Meeting Site Space Key Features Location/Web Site Management<br />
Location/Web Site<br />
Finland<br />
Hamburg Messe & Congress<br />
Kölcsey <strong>Convention</strong> Center, Debrecen<br />
<strong>The</strong> Israel <strong>Trade</strong> Fairs & <strong>Convention</strong>, Tel-Aviv<br />
Finlandia Hall, Helsinki<br />
www.hamburg-messe.de<br />
www.kolcseykozpont.hu<br />
www.israel-trade-fairs.com<br />
www.finlandiatalo.fi<br />
Hannover Messe<br />
Syma Sport & Event Centre, Budapest Italy<br />
Tampere Exhibition & Sports Centre<br />
www.hannovermesse.de<br />
www.syma.hu<br />
BolognaFiere, Bologna<br />
www.tampereenmessut.fi<br />
www.bolognafiere.it<br />
Leipziger Messe<br />
India<br />
France<br />
www.leipziger-messe.de<br />
Fiera Milano<br />
www.fieramilano.com<br />
Messe Berlin<br />
www.messe-berlin.de<br />
Fiera Roma, Rome<br />
www.fieradiroma.it<br />
Messe Dusseldorf<br />
www.messe-duesseldorf.de<br />
Japan<br />
INTEX Osaka<br />
Messe Frankfurt<br />
www.intex-osaka.com<br />
www.messefrankfurt.com<br />
Kobe international Exhibition Hall<br />
Messe Munchen International<br />
HITEX Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad<br />
www.kcva.or.jp<br />
www.messe-muenchen.de<br />
www.hitex.co.in<br />
Alpexpo, Parc des Expositions & Centre de Congrès<br />
Kyoto International Conference Center<br />
de Grenoble, Grenoble<br />
Nuremberg Messe<br />
India Expo Centre EXPOXXI, Greater Noida<br />
www.icckyoto.or.jp<br />
www.alpexpo.com<br />
www.nuernbergmesse.com<br />
www.expocentres.in<br />
Makuhari Messe, Chiba-City<br />
Cité Centre de Congrès Lyon, Lyon<br />
Greece<br />
New Delhi International <strong>Convention</strong> &<br />
www.m-messe.co.jp<br />
www.palais-des-congres.com<br />
Exhibition Centre<br />
www.newdelhiconvention.com<br />
Pacifico Yokohama<br />
Congrès & Expositions de Bordeaux, Bordeaux<br />
www.pacifico.co.jp<br />
www.bordeaux-expo.com<br />
Renaissance Mumbai Hotel &<br />
<strong>Convention</strong> Centre, Mumbai,<br />
Tokyo Big Sight<br />
Eurexpo, Lyon <strong>Convention</strong> & Exhibition Center<br />
www.marriott.com/property/propertypage/BOMBR www.bigsight.jp<br />
www.eurexpo.com<br />
Indonesia<br />
West Japan General Exhibition Center, Kitakyushu<br />
Montpellier Exhibition Centre<br />
Balai Sidang Jakarta <strong>Convention</strong> Center, Jakarta www.convention-a.jp<br />
www.enjoy-montpellier.com<br />
www.jcc.co.id<br />
Jordan<br />
Le Palais des Festivals & des Congrès de Cannes HELEXPOPALACE - Attica Exhibition & Conference Iraq<br />
King Hussein Bin Talal <strong>Convention</strong> Center, Dead Sea<br />
www.palaisdesfestivals.com<br />
Centre, Athens<br />
Erbil Exhibition Centre<br />
www.visitjordan.com<br />
www.helexpo.gr<br />
www.dbxkurdistan.com<br />
Paris Nord Villepinte <strong>Convention</strong> & Exhibition Centre<br />
Zara Expo Amman<br />
www.expoparisnord.com<br />
HELEXPO’s <strong>The</strong>ssaloniki International Exhibition & Ireland<br />
www.zaraexpo.com<br />
Congress Center, <strong>The</strong>ssaloniki<br />
RDS Irish International <strong>Convention</strong> &<br />
Germany<br />
www.helexpo.gr<br />
Exhibition Centre, Dublin<br />
Kuwait<br />
Cologne Messe<br />
www.rds.ie<br />
Kuwait International Fair, Mischref<br />
www.koelnmesse.de<br />
Hungary<br />
www.kif.net<br />
Budapest Congress & World <strong>Trade</strong> Center Israel<br />
EXPOXXI Cologne<br />
www.bcc.hu<br />
ICC JerusalemInternational <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
www.expocentres.de<br />
www.iccjer.co.il<br />
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Exhibition Location/Web Facility Siteby Location Location/Web Exhibit & Meeting Site Space Key Features Location/Web Site Management Location/Web Site<br />
Lebanon<br />
<strong>The</strong> Netherlands<br />
Poland<br />
Scotland<br />
Dbayeh <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
Ahoy Rotterdam<br />
EXPOXXI Warsaw International Expocentre, Warsaw<br />
www.idal.com.lb<br />
www.ahoy.nl<br />
www.expocentres.pl<br />
Libya<br />
Rashid Karami International Fair Complex, Tripoli<br />
www.tripoli-lebanon.com/fair.htm<br />
Luxembourg<br />
AmsterdamRAI<br />
www.rai.nl<br />
Jaarbeurs Utrecht<br />
www.jaarbeursutrecht.nl<br />
Hilton Warsaw Hotel & <strong>Convention</strong> Centre<br />
www.hilton.com<br />
Poznan International Fair Congress Center<br />
www.mtp.pl<br />
Luxexpo Exhibition & Congress Center<br />
www.luxexpo.lu<br />
Macau<br />
Macau Tower <strong>Convention</strong> & Entertainment Center<br />
www.macautower.com.mo<br />
Sands Macao<br />
www.sands.com.mo<br />
Malaysia<br />
Kuala Lumpur <strong>Convention</strong> Centre<br />
www.klccconventioncentre.com<br />
Putra World <strong>Trade</strong> Center, Kuala Lumpur<br />
www.pwtc.com.my<br />
Putrajaya International <strong>Convention</strong> Centre,<br />
Kuala Lumpur<br />
www.picc.gov.my<br />
Malta<br />
Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta<br />
www.mcc.com.mt<br />
Monaco<br />
Grimaldi ForumMonaco<br />
www.grimaldiforum.com<br />
Maastricht Exhibition & Congress Centre (MECC)<br />
www.mecc.nl<br />
New Zealand<br />
Auckland <strong>Convention</strong> Centre at THE EDGE<br />
www.the-edge.co.nz<br />
Norway<br />
Norway <strong>Convention</strong> Center, Oslo<br />
www.messe.no<br />
Oman<br />
Oman International Exhibition Centre S.A.O.C.,<br />
Muscat<br />
www.omanexhibitions.com<br />
Pakistan<br />
Karachi Expo Centre<br />
www.epb.gov.pk/v1/expocenter<br />
Panama<br />
Atlapa <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
www.atlapa.gob.pa<br />
Philippines<br />
Megatrade Hall, Mandaluyong City<br />
www.megatrade.com.ph<br />
Portugal<br />
Europarque Congress Center, Porto<br />
www.europarque.pt<br />
Qatar<br />
Qatar National <strong>Convention</strong> Centre, Doha<br />
www.qatarconvention.com<br />
Romania<br />
Expo Arad International, Arad<br />
www.expoarad.ro<br />
Romexpo Exhibition Centre, Bucharest<br />
www.romexpo.org<br />
Russia<br />
All-Russian Exhibition Centre, Moscow<br />
www.vvcentre.ru/eng<br />
Crocus Expo International Exhibition Center, Moscow<br />
www.crocusexpo.ru<br />
Expocentr Fairgrounds, Moscow<br />
www.expocentr.ru<br />
SibExpoCentre, Irkutsk<br />
www.sibexpo.ru<br />
World <strong>Trade</strong> Center Moscow<br />
www.wtcmoscow.ru<br />
Saudi Arabia<br />
Dhahran International Exhibition Center, Dammam<br />
www.dhahran-expo.com<br />
Riyadh Exhibition Center<br />
www.recexpo.com<br />
Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre<br />
www.aecc.co.uk<br />
Edinburgh International Conference Centre<br />
www.eicc.co.uk<br />
Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh<br />
www.royalhighlandcentre.co.uk<br />
Scottish Exhibition + Conference Centre, Glasgow<br />
www.secc.co.uk<br />
Serbia<br />
EXPOXXI Belgrade International Expocentre<br />
www.expocentres.co.yu<br />
Master Congress Centre of Novi Sad Fair, Vojvodina<br />
www.nsfair.co.yu<br />
World <strong>Trade</strong> Center Belgrade<br />
www.sajam.co.yu<br />
Singapore<br />
Singapore Expo<br />
www.singapore-expo.com.sg<br />
Suntec Singapore International <strong>Convention</strong> &<br />
Exhibition Centre<br />
www.suntecsingapore.com<br />
South Africa<br />
BMW Pavilion Conference Centre in V&A<br />
Waterfront, Cape Town<br />
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Exhibition Location/Web Facility Siteby Location Location/Web Exhibit & Meeting Site Space Key Features Location/Web Site Management<br />
Location/Web Site<br />
South Africa<br />
Cape Town International <strong>Convention</strong> Centre<br />
www.cticc.co.za<br />
Expo Centre Johannesburg<br />
www.expocentrejhb.co.za<br />
Gallagher Estate, Midrand<br />
www.gallagher.co.za<br />
International <strong>Convention</strong> Center (ICC) Durban<br />
www.icc.co.za<br />
Sandton <strong>Convention</strong> Centre South Africa, Johannesburg<br />
www.saconvention.co.za<br />
South Korea<br />
BEXCO/Busan Exhibition & <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
www.bexco.co.kr<br />
COEX <strong>Convention</strong> & Exhibition,<br />
World <strong>Trade</strong> Center Seoul<br />
www.coex.co.kr<br />
Kimdaejung <strong>Convention</strong> Center, Gwangju<br />
www.kdjcenter.or.kr<br />
KINTEX, Gyeonggi-do<br />
www.kintex.com<br />
Spain<br />
Fira Barcelona<br />
www.firabcn.com<br />
IFEMA Feria de Madrid<br />
www.ifema.es<br />
Valencia Conference Centre<br />
www.palcongres-vlc.com<br />
Sweden<br />
Göteburg <strong>Convention</strong> Centre<br />
www.gcc.se<br />
Malmö Exhibition & <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
www.malmomassan.se<br />
Sollentuna Expo Center<br />
www.sollentunaexpo.se<br />
StockholmInternational Fairs<br />
www.stofair.se<br />
Svenska Massan/Swedish Exhibition Centre, Göteburg<br />
www.swefair.se<br />
Syria<br />
Damascus Fairground, Airport Road<br />
www.bradmans.com<br />
Taiwan<br />
Taipei International <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
www.ticc.com.tw<br />
Taipei World <strong>Trade</strong> Center<br />
www.twtc.org.tw<br />
Tanzania<br />
Arusha International Conference Centre<br />
www.aicc.co.tz<br />
Thailand<br />
Bangkok International <strong>Trade</strong> & Exhibition Centre<br />
www.bitec.net<br />
Pattaya Exhibition & <strong>Convention</strong> Hall (PEACH),<br />
Thailand<br />
www.peachthailand.com<br />
Queen Sirikit National <strong>Convention</strong> Center (QSNCC)<br />
Bangkok<br />
www.qsncc.co.th<br />
Turkey<br />
Istanbul <strong>Convention</strong> & Exhibition Centre (ICEC)<br />
www.icec.org<br />
Istanbul Expo Center<br />
www.wtcistanbul.net<br />
KTO- Tüyap Konyo <strong>Convention</strong><br />
& Congress Center, Konya<br />
www.tuyap.com<br />
Ukraine<br />
ACCOInternational, Kyiv<br />
www.acco.ua<br />
International Exhibition Centre (IEC), Kyiv<br />
www.iec-expo.com.ua<br />
United Arab Emirates<br />
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Center (ADNEC)<br />
www.adnec.ae<br />
Dubai International <strong>Convention</strong> & Exhibition Centre<br />
www.dicec.ae<br />
Dubai World <strong>Trade</strong> Centre (DWTC)<br />
www.dwtc.com<br />
Expo Centre Sharjah , Sharjah<br />
www.expo-centre.ae<br />
Ras Al Khaimah Exhibition Centre<br />
(RAK Exhibition Centre)<br />
www.rakchamber.com<br />
Zimbabwe<br />
Switzerland<br />
Beaulieu Lausanne Congress &<br />
Exhibition Centre, Lausanne<br />
www.beaulieu.org<br />
Tüyap Adana <strong>Convention</strong><br />
& Congress Center, Adana<br />
www.tuyap.com<br />
Bilbao Exhibition Centre<br />
www.bilbaoexhibitioncentre.com<br />
Feria Valencia<br />
www.feriavalencia.com<br />
Congress Center Basel<br />
www.congress.ch<br />
Geneva PALEXPO<br />
www.palexpo.ch<br />
Tüyap Bursa <strong>Convention</strong> & Congress Center, Bursa<br />
www.tuyap.com<br />
Tüyap Fair <strong>Convention</strong><br />
& Congress Center, Istanbul<br />
www.tuyap.com<br />
Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre, Bulawayo<br />
www.zitf.mweb.co.zw<br />
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2008 Directory of the World’s <strong>Top</strong> <strong>Convention</strong> <strong>Centers</strong><br />
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<strong>The</strong> World’s <strong>Top</strong> <strong>Convention</strong> <strong>Centers</strong> by Size<br />
MILLIONAIRE’S CLUB<br />
<strong>Convention</strong> centers with one million sf or more<br />
of prime exhibit space<br />
<strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
section II:<br />
1. McCormick Place 2,700,000 sf<br />
2. Orange County <strong>Convention</strong> Center 2,100,000 sf<br />
3. Las Vegas <strong>Convention</strong> Center 1,984,755 sf<br />
4. Georgia World Congress Center 1,400,000 sf<br />
5. *Kentucky Exposition Center 1,100,000 sf<br />
6. *New Orleans Morial <strong>Convention</strong> Center 1,100,000 sf<br />
7. Reliant Park 1,056,213 sf<br />
8. International Exposition Center (I-X Center) 1,050,000 sf<br />
9. Sands Expo & <strong>Convention</strong> Center/<strong>The</strong> Venetian Resort Hotel Casino, Las Vegas 1,040,600 sf<br />
10. Dallas <strong>Convention</strong> Center 1,018,942 sf<br />
MEGA <strong>Convention</strong> CENTERS<br />
<strong>Convention</strong> centers with 350,000 sf or more of prime exhibit space<br />
* Tied in amount of space<br />
Prime Exhibit Space<br />
* Tied in amount<br />
of space<br />
<strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space<br />
11. Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino 934,731 sf<br />
12. George R. Brown <strong>Convention</strong> Center 893,590 sf<br />
13. Donald E. Stephens <strong>Convention</strong> Center 840,000 sf<br />
14. Anaheim <strong>Convention</strong> Center 815,000 sf<br />
15. Los Angeles <strong>Convention</strong> Center 770,000 sf<br />
16. Jacob K. Javits <strong>Convention</strong> Center 760,000 sf<br />
17. Kentucky International <strong>Convention</strong> Center 750,000 sf<br />
18. Moscone Center 738,092 sf<br />
19. Walter E. Washington <strong>Convention</strong> Center 703,000 sf<br />
20. Cobo <strong>Convention</strong> Center 700,000 sf<br />
21. Phoenix <strong>Convention</strong> Center 645,500 sf<br />
22. San Diego <strong>Convention</strong> Center 615,701 sf<br />
23. AmericasMart 600,000 sf<br />
24. Colorado <strong>Convention</strong> Center 584,000 sf<br />
25. Dallas Market Center 550,000 sf<br />
26. Boston <strong>Convention</strong> & Exhibition Center 516,000 sf<br />
27. Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace <strong>Convention</strong> Center 515,000 sf<br />
28. Miami Beach <strong>Convention</strong> Center 502,848 sf<br />
29. America’s Center 502,000 sf<br />
30. Atlantic City <strong>Convention</strong> Center 500,000 sf<br />
31. Indiana <strong>Convention</strong> Center & Lucas Oil Stadium 495,300 sf<br />
32. Minneapolis <strong>Convention</strong> Center 475,000 sf<br />
33. *Henry B. Gonzalez <strong>Convention</strong> Center 440,000 sf<br />
34. *Pennsylvania <strong>Convention</strong> Center 440,000 sf<br />
35. Greater Columbus <strong>Convention</strong> Center 426,000 sf<br />
36. Expo Square 400,000 sf<br />
37. Kansas City <strong>Convention</strong> & Entertainment Facilities 388,000 sf<br />
38. Reno-Sparks <strong>Convention</strong> Center 381,000 sf<br />
39. Cleveland <strong>Convention</strong> Center 375,000 sf<br />
40. Atlanta Exposition Center 366,000 sf<br />
41. *Qwest Field and Event Center 350,000 sf<br />
42. *World Market Center Las Vegas 350,000 sf<br />
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MID-SIZED CENTERS<br />
<strong>Convention</strong> centers with 350,000 sf or less of prime exhibit space<br />
* Tied in amount of space<br />
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43. Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center 332,900 sf 103. *Alliant Energy Center 150,000 sf<br />
44. David L. Lawrence <strong>Convention</strong> Center 330,000 sf 104. *Georgia International <strong>Convention</strong> Center 150,000 sf<br />
45. American Royal Center/Kemper Arena 325,000 sf 105. *Raleigh <strong>Convention</strong> & Conference Center 150,000 sf<br />
46. <strong>The</strong> Meeting Center at Echelon 321,000 sf 106. *Rushmore Plaza Civic Center 150,000 sf<br />
47. Baltimore <strong>Convention</strong> Center 300,000 sf 107. *Virginia Beach <strong>Convention</strong> Center 150,000 sf<br />
48. Moscone West 296,092 sf 108. Greensboro Coliseum Complex 149,738 sf<br />
49. *Carolina First Center 280,000 sf 109. Tucson <strong>Convention</strong> Center 147,000 sf<br />
50. *Charlotte <strong>Convention</strong> Center 280,000 sf 110. Boca Raton Resort & Club 146,000 sf<br />
51. Gaylord Opryland Resort & <strong>Convention</strong> Center 263,000 sf 111. Von Braun Center 145,680 sf<br />
52. Bayside Exposition Center 260,000 sf 112. Saint Paul RiverCentre 145,182 sf<br />
53. Oregon <strong>Convention</strong> Center 255,000 sf 113. Cobb Galleria Centre 144,000 sf<br />
54. Fort Worth <strong>Convention</strong> Center 253,226 sf 114. Cabarrus Arena & Events Center 142,000 sf<br />
55. Fairplex, Southern California’s Event & Entertainment Center 250,000 sf 115. Connecticut <strong>Convention</strong> Center 140,000 sf<br />
56. Cow Palace 248,000 sf 116. <strong>The</strong> Un<strong>Convention</strong> Center, Pier 94 139,000 sf<br />
57. Austin <strong>Convention</strong> Center 246,097 sf 117. Sacramento <strong>Convention</strong> Center 134,000 sf<br />
58. South Towne Exposition Center 243,000 sf 118. Grand Sierra Resort & Casino 130,791 sf<br />
59. Eastern Kentucky Exposition Center 240,000 sf 119. Hilton Anatole 128,595 sf<br />
60. Denver Merchandise Mart Complex 229,000 sf 120. *D.C. Armory 125,000 sf<br />
61. San Mateo County Event Center 225,000 sf 121. *Mississippi Coast Coliseum & <strong>Convention</strong> Center 125,000 sf<br />
62. *Charlotte Merchandise Mart 224,000 sf 122. *<strong>The</strong> Concourse Exhibition Center 125,000 sf<br />
63. *Long Beach <strong>Convention</strong> & Entertainment Center 224,000 sf 123. North Atlanta <strong>Trade</strong> Center 120,000 sf<br />
64. San Jose McEnery <strong>Convention</strong> Center 223,000 sf 124. Knoxville <strong>Convention</strong> Center 119,922 sf<br />
65. Birmingham-Jefferson <strong>Convention</strong> Complex 220,000 sf 125. Hiltons of Chicago 119,000 sf<br />
66. Rock Financial <strong>Show</strong>place 214,000 sf 126. Nashville <strong>Convention</strong> Center 118,675 sf<br />
67. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Show</strong> Piers on <strong>The</strong> Hudson at <strong>The</strong> New York City Passenger Ship Terminal 210,000 sf 127. Seaport Hotel & Seaport World <strong>Trade</strong> Center 118,000 sf<br />
68. CAL EXPO/California Exposition & State Fair 209,000 sf 128. Sheraton Miami Mart Hotel 115,500 sf<br />
69. Washington State <strong>Convention</strong> & <strong>Trade</strong> Center 205,700 sf 129. Ontario <strong>Convention</strong> Center 115,000 sf<br />
70. *Florida State Fairgrounds 200,000 sf 130. *Palm Springs <strong>Convention</strong> Center 112,000 sf<br />
71. *Gillette Stadium 200,000 sf 131. *Springfield Exposition Center 112,000 sf<br />
72. *Hawaii <strong>Convention</strong> Center 200,000 sf 132. Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort 110,500 sf<br />
73. *Las Vegas Hilton 200,000 sf 133. *Fargodome 110,000 sf<br />
74. *Tampa <strong>Convention</strong> Center 200,000 sf 134. *Franklin County Veterans Memorial Building 110,000 sf<br />
75. *Wisconsin Exposition Center 200,000 sf 135. *Peoria Civic Center 110,000 sf<br />
76. Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County <strong>Convention</strong> Center 199,526 sf 136. Sevierville Events Center at Bridgemont 108,290 sf<br />
77. Iowa Events Center 198,000 sf 137. Valley Forge <strong>Convention</strong> Center 108,000 sf<br />
78. *Century II Performing Arts & <strong>Convention</strong> Center 195,500 sf 138. Pittsburgh Expo Mart 106,000 sf<br />
79. *Duke Energy <strong>Convention</strong> Center 195,000 sf 139. Hot Springs Civic & <strong>Convention</strong> Center 103,000 sf<br />
80. Qwest Center Omaha 194,000 sf 140. *Hampton Roads <strong>Convention</strong> Center 102,600 sf<br />
81. MGM Grand Hotel & Conference Center 192,000 sf 141. *Tulsa <strong>Convention</strong> Center 102,600 sf<br />
82. Midwest Airlines Center 189,695 sf 142. Georgia Dome 102,000 sf<br />
83. Dulles Expo & Conference Center 185,000 sf 143. Myrtle Beach <strong>Convention</strong> Center 100,800 sf<br />
84. *Gaylord Texan Resort & <strong>Convention</strong> Center 180,000 sf 144. DCU Center, Arena & <strong>Convention</strong> Center 100,310 sf<br />
85. *National Harbor Gaylord National Resort & <strong>Convention</strong> Center 180,000 sf 145. Spokane <strong>Convention</strong> Center 100,160 sf<br />
86. Gaylord Palms Resort & <strong>Convention</strong> Center 178,500 sf 146. *Baton Rouge River Center 100,000 sf<br />
87. Greater Richmond <strong>Convention</strong> Center 178,159 sf 147. *Chattanooga <strong>Convention</strong> Center 100,000 sf<br />
88. John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial <strong>Convention</strong> Center 175,000 sf 148. *Cox Business <strong>Convention</strong> Center 100,000 sf<br />
89. Navy Pier 170,100 sf 149. *Duluth Entertainment <strong>Convention</strong> Center 100,000 sf<br />
90. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum & Exposition Center 170,000 sf 150. *Joseph S. Koury/Sheraton Greensboro Hotel at Four Seasons <strong>Convention</strong> Center 100,000 sf<br />
91. Albuquerque <strong>Convention</strong> Center 166,546 sf 151. *Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile <strong>Convention</strong> Center 100,000 sf<br />
92. Louisiana Superdome 166,000 sf 152. *Palm Beach County <strong>Convention</strong> Center 100,000 sf<br />
93. *Hara Arena, Conference & Exhibition Center 165,000 sf 153. *Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & <strong>Convention</strong> Center 100,000 sf<br />
94. *Orlando World Center Marriott 165,000 sf 154. *Rhode Island <strong>Convention</strong> Center 100,000 sf<br />
95. Town & Country Resort 162,243 sf 155. *Will Rogers Memorial Center 100,000 sf<br />
96. DeVos Place 162,000 sf 156. *Santa Clara <strong>Convention</strong> Center 100,000 sf<br />
97. University of Phoenix Stadium 160,500 sf 157. *Savannah International <strong>Trade</strong> & <strong>Convention</strong> Center 100,000 sf<br />
98. *Alamodome 160,000 sf 158. Las Vegas Cashman <strong>Convention</strong> Center 98,100 sf<br />
99. *Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum & Sports Arena 160,000 sf 159. *Amarillo Civic Center 98,000 sf<br />
100. *Memphis Cook <strong>Convention</strong> Center 160,000 sf 160. *Fresno <strong>Convention</strong> & Entertainment Center 98,000 sf<br />
101. New Jersey <strong>Convention</strong> & Exposition Center at Raritan Center 155,207 sf 161. Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel & Golf Club 95,848 sf<br />
102. Puerto Rico <strong>Convention</strong> Center 152,700 sf 162. *Marriott Wardman Park Hotel 95,000 sf<br />
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* Tied in amount of space<br />
MID-SIZED CENTERS<br />
<strong>Convention</strong> centers with 350,000 sf or less of prime exhibit space<br />
<strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space <strong>Convention</strong> Center Prime Exhibit Space<br />
163. *Shreveport <strong>Convention</strong> Center 95,000 sf<br />
164. Ocean Center 94,695 sf<br />
165. Knoxville Expo Center 93,800 sf<br />
166. Trump Taj Mahal Casino & Resort 93,000 sf<br />
167. *Big Town Exhibition Hall 90,000 sf<br />
168. *Foxwoods Resort Casino & MGM Grand at Foxwoods 90,000 sf<br />
169. *Lee Civic Center 90,000 sf<br />
170. *Montana ExpoPark 90,000 sf<br />
171. <strong>The</strong> Mirage Casino-Hotel 89,400 sf<br />
172. JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa 89,000 sf<br />
173. Connecticut Expo Center 88,000 sf<br />
174. *Bally’s Las Vegas 87,000 sf<br />
175. *Paris Las Vegas 87,000 sf<br />
176. Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort 86,000 sf<br />
177. ODEUM Sports & Expo Center 85,000 sf<br />
178. Hampton Coliseum 84,827 sf<br />
179. Peppermill Hotel Casino 84,784 sf<br />
180. <strong>Show</strong>place 84,000 sf<br />
181. *Ford Park Event Center 83,000 sf<br />
182. *Statehouse <strong>Convention</strong> Center 83,000 sf<br />
183. <strong>The</strong> Lakeland Center 82,582 sf<br />
184. Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center 82,000 sf<br />
185. Empire State Plaza <strong>Convention</strong> Center 81,500 sf<br />
186. *El Paso <strong>Convention</strong> & Performing Arts Center 80,000 sf<br />
187. *South Point Hotel & Casino 80,000 sf<br />
188. Prime F. Osborn III <strong>Convention</strong> Center 78,500 sf<br />
189. Cajundome/<strong>Convention</strong> Center 77,303 sf<br />
190. Dayton <strong>Convention</strong> Center 77,000 sf<br />
191. Charleston Area <strong>Convention</strong> Center Complex 76,980 sf<br />
192. American Bank Center 76,500 sf<br />
193. Omaha Civic Auditorium 75,920 sf<br />
194. Wynn Las Vegas 75,586 sf<br />
195. *Grand Hyatt Las Vegas at the Cosmopolitan Resort & Casino 75,000 sf<br />
196. *SeaGate <strong>Convention</strong> Centre 75,000 sf<br />
197. *<strong>The</strong> Wildwoods <strong>Convention</strong> Center 75,000 sf<br />
198. Waco <strong>Convention</strong> Center 74,000 sf<br />
199. <strong>The</strong> Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the <strong>Convention</strong> Center 73,000 sf<br />
100. *Disney’s Contemporary Resort 72,000 sf<br />
201. *Lansing Center 72,000 sf<br />
202. Gwinnett Center 71,600 sf<br />
203. *Hyatt Regency Chicago’s Riverside Center 70,000 sf<br />
204. *KCI Expo Center 70,000 sf<br />
205. *Palmer Events Center 70,000 sf<br />
206. *Roberts Centre 70,000 sf<br />
207. Kansas Expocentre 69,500 sf<br />
208. XL Center 68,000 sf<br />
209. *Gatlinburg <strong>Convention</strong> Center 67,000 sf<br />
210. *Roland E. Powell <strong>Convention</strong> Center 67,000 sf<br />
211. *Hilton Americas Houston Hotel 66,000 sf<br />
212. *Lexington Center 66,000 sf<br />
213. Nicholas J. Pirro <strong>Convention</strong> Center at Oncenter 65,250 sf<br />
214. *John Ascauga’s Nugget Resort Casino 65,000 sf<br />
215. *Neal S. Blaisdell Center 65,000 sf<br />
216. Buffalo Niagara <strong>Convention</strong> Center <strong>Convention</strong> Center Plaza 64,000 sf<br />
217. Garden State <strong>Convention</strong> & Exhibit Center 62,000 sf<br />
218. Meadowlands Exposition Center 61,000 sf<br />
219. *Big Sandy Superstore Arena 60,000 sf<br />
220. *<strong>The</strong> Broadmoor 60,000 sf<br />
221. *Crown Center 60,000 sf<br />
222. *Jackson <strong>Convention</strong> Complex 60,000 sf<br />
223. *Nashville Municipal Auditorium 60,000 sf<br />
224. *Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum 60,000 sf<br />
225. *Norfolk Scope 60,000 sf<br />
226. *Overland Park <strong>Convention</strong> Center 60,000 sf<br />
227. Hyatt Regency Atlanta 58,243 sf<br />
228. Hilton Anaheim 57,084 sf<br />
229. Comcast Arena Everett and Edward D. Hansen Conference Center 57,000 sf<br />
230. Reno Events Center 56,000 sf<br />
231. Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino 55,000 sf<br />
232. Tropicana Resort & Casino 54,720 sf<br />
233. Crown Center Exhibit Hall 52,000 sf<br />
234. Hilton New York 51,084 sf<br />
235. Greater Tacoma <strong>Convention</strong> & <strong>Trade</strong> Center 51,000 sf<br />
236. Sioux Falls <strong>Convention</strong> Center 50,400 sf<br />
237. *Arlington <strong>Convention</strong> Center 50,000 sf<br />
238.* M.C. Benton <strong>Convention</strong> Center 50,000 sf<br />
239. *Bismarck Civic Center 50,000 sf<br />
240. *Branson <strong>Convention</strong> Center 50,000 sf<br />
241. *Caesars Palace 50,000 sf<br />
242. *Charleston Civic Center & Auditorium 50,000 sf<br />
243. *Dena’ina Civic & <strong>Convention</strong> Center 50,000 sf<br />
244. *Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts 50,000 sf<br />
245. *<strong>The</strong> Dome Center at the Fairgrounds 50,000 sf<br />
246. *Exhibition Building at Osceola Heritage Park 50,000 sf<br />
247. *Grand Wayne <strong>Convention</strong> Center 50,000 sf<br />
248. *Irving <strong>Convention</strong> Center 50,000 sf<br />
249. *John S. Knight Center 50,000 sf<br />
250. *Lancaster County <strong>Convention</strong> Center 50,000 sf<br />
251. *Rochester Riverside <strong>Convention</strong> Center 50,000 sf<br />
252. *<strong>The</strong> Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa 50,000 sf<br />
Canada’s <strong>Top</strong> <strong>Convention</strong> <strong>Centers</strong> by Size<br />
1. Direct Energy Centre 1,000,000 sf<br />
2. Metro Toronto <strong>Convention</strong> Centre 600,000 sf<br />
3. *Olympic Stadium 500,000 sf<br />
4. *Toronto Congress Centre 500,000 sf<br />
5. International Centre Toronto 471,000 sf<br />
6. Calgary Stampede Park 330,000 sf<br />
7. Place Bonaventure 298,000 sf<br />
8. IPSCO Place 270,000 sf<br />
9. Northlands 250,000 sf<br />
10. B.C. Place 247,000 sf<br />
11. Palais des congrès de Montréal (<strong>Convention</strong> Centre) 200,000 sf<br />
12. Shaw Conference Centre 109,600 sf<br />
13. *Exhibition Park 100,000 sf<br />
14. *Niagara <strong>Convention</strong> & Civic Centre 100,000 sf<br />
15. Moncton Coliseum Complex 93,000 sf<br />
16. Vancouver <strong>Convention</strong> & Exhibition Centre 91,000 sf<br />
17. Winnipeg <strong>Convention</strong> Centre 78,000 sf<br />
18. Quebec City <strong>Convention</strong> Center 75,000 sf<br />
19. World <strong>Trade</strong> and <strong>Convention</strong> Centre Halifax 53,000 sf<br />
20. Calgary TELUS <strong>Convention</strong> Centre 50,000 sf<br />
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Meeting Space<br />
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1. McCormick Place 700,000 sf 59. Prime F. Osborn III <strong>Convention</strong> Center 115,000 sf<br />
2. Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino 604,522 sf 60. *John Ascauga’s Nugget Resort Casino 110,000 sf<br />
3. Orange County <strong>Convention</strong> Center 518,790 sf 61. *Reno-Sparks <strong>Convention</strong> Center 110,000 sf<br />
4. <strong>The</strong> Meeting Center at Echelon 435,000 sf 62. Atlantic City <strong>Convention</strong> Center 109,100 sf<br />
5. *MGM Grand Hotel & Conference Center 399,000 sf 63. Duke Energy <strong>Convention</strong> Center 102,380 sf<br />
6. *Sands Expo & <strong>Convention</strong> Center/<strong>The</strong> Venetian Resort Hotel Casino 399,000 sf 64. Washington State <strong>Convention</strong> & <strong>Trade</strong> Center 102,200 sf<br />
7. Moscone Center 359,432 sf 65. Peppermill Hotel Casino 102,000 sf<br />
8. Hilton Anatole 357,509 sf 66. *Birmingham-Jefferson <strong>Convention</strong> Complex 100,000 sf<br />
9. Gaylord Opryland Resort & <strong>Convention</strong> Center 337,000 sf 67. *Colorado <strong>Convention</strong> Center 100,000 sf<br />
10. Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort 329,000 sf 68. *Hilton New York 100,000 sf<br />
11. Georgia World Congress Center 313,000 sf 69. *Kentucky Exposition Center 100,000 sf<br />
12. Orlando World Center Marriott 285,000 sf 70. Greater Columbus <strong>Convention</strong> Center 99,410 sf<br />
13. *Joseph S. Koury/Sheraton Greensboro Hotel at Four Seasons <strong>Convention</strong> Center 250,000 sf 71. Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County <strong>Convention</strong> Center 98,592 sf<br />
14. *Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel & Golf Club 250,000 sf 72. John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial <strong>Convention</strong> Center 93,000 sf<br />
15. Town & Country Resort 247,000 sf 73. Donald E. Stephens <strong>Convention</strong> Center 92,000 sf<br />
16. Reliant Park 246,000 sf 74. Hilton Americas Houston Hotel 91,500 sf<br />
17. Las Vegas <strong>Convention</strong> Center 243,000 sf 75. *Charlotte <strong>Convention</strong> Center 90,000 sf<br />
18. Caesars Palace 240,000 sf 76. *Pennsylvania <strong>Convention</strong> Center 90,000 sf<br />
19. Hyatt Regency Chicago’s Riverside Center 228,000 sf 77. AmericasMart 89,300 sf<br />
20. Gaylord Texan Resort & <strong>Convention</strong> Center 220,000 sf 78. Crown Center Exhibit Hall 86,000 sf<br />
21. San Diego <strong>Convention</strong> Center 204,114 sf 79. Baltimore <strong>Convention</strong> Center 85,000 sf<br />
22. *Dallas Market Center 200,000 sf 80. Long Beach <strong>Convention</strong> & Entertainment Center 82,383 sf<br />
23. *Gaylord Palms Resort & <strong>Convention</strong> Center 200,000 sf 81. *Gillette Stadium 80,000+ sf<br />
24. *JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa 200,000 sf 82. *Greater Richmond <strong>Convention</strong> Center 80,000 sf<br />
25. *New Orleans Morial <strong>Convention</strong> Center 200,000 sf 83. *South Point Hotel & Casino 80,000 sf<br />
26. *Seaport Hotel & Seaport World <strong>Trade</strong> Center 200,000 sf 84. Rochester Riverside <strong>Convention</strong> Center 79,352 sf<br />
27. Moscone West 199,432 sf 85. Marriott Wardman Park Hotel 78,000 sf<br />
28. Phoenix <strong>Convention</strong> Center 167,000 sf 86. Chattanooga <strong>Convention</strong> Center 77,000 sf<br />
29. *<strong>The</strong> Broadmoor 185,000 sf 87. Louisiana Superdome 76,000 sf<br />
30. *George R. Brown <strong>Convention</strong> Center 185,000 sf 88. *Foxwoods Resort Casino & MGM Grand at Foxwoods 75,000 sf<br />
31. *Grand Hyatt Las Vegas at the Cosmopolitan 180,000 sf 89. *Iowa Events Center 75,000 sf<br />
32. *Hyatt Regency Atlanta 180,000 sf 90. Memphis Cook <strong>Convention</strong> Center 74,141 sf<br />
33. Cobo <strong>Convention</strong> Center 176,000 sf 91. Kentucky International <strong>Convention</strong> Center 70,262 sf<br />
34. Bally’s Las Vegas 175,000 sf 92. <strong>The</strong> Lakeland Center 70,000 sf<br />
35. *<strong>The</strong> Mirage Casino-Hotel 170,000 sf 93. Connecticut <strong>Convention</strong> Center 65,000 sf<br />
36. *Von Braun Center 170,000 sf 94. Raleigh <strong>Convention</strong> & Conference Center 64,000 sf<br />
37. Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort 168,000 sf 95. Qwest Center Omaha 63,000 sf<br />
38. National Harbor Gaylord National Resort & <strong>Convention</strong> Center 167,021 sf 96. CAL EXPO/California Exposition & State Fair 62,500 sf<br />
39. Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino 163,000 sf 97. Austin <strong>Convention</strong> Center 61,440 sf<br />
40. *Boston <strong>Convention</strong> & Exhibition Center 160,000 sf 98. Saint Paul RiverCentre 59,000 sf<br />
41. *Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace <strong>Convention</strong> Center 160,000 sf 99. Carolina First Center 57,000 sf<br />
42. America’s Center 155,557 sf 100. Knoxville <strong>Convention</strong> Center 54,000 sf<br />
43. *International Exposition Center (I-X Center) 150,000 sf 101. Sacramento <strong>Convention</strong> Center 52,728 sf<br />
44. *Los Angeles <strong>Convention</strong> Center 150,000 sf 102. Oregon <strong>Convention</strong> Center 52,000 sf<br />
45. *<strong>The</strong> Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa 150,000 sf 103. *Garden State <strong>Convention</strong> & Exhibit Center 50,000 sf<br />
46. Hawaii <strong>Convention</strong> Center 149,768 sf 104. *Savannah International <strong>Trade</strong> & <strong>Convention</strong> Center 50,000 sf<br />
47. Miami Beach <strong>Convention</strong> Center 145,000 sf 105. San Jose McEnery <strong>Convention</strong> Center 49,495 sf<br />
48. *Duluth Entertainment <strong>Convention</strong> Center 140,000 sf 106. Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & <strong>Convention</strong> Center 48,000 sf<br />
49. *Paris Las Vegas 140,000 sf 107. Santa Clara <strong>Convention</strong> Center 47,000 sf<br />
50. *Trump Taj Mahal Casino & Resort 140,000 sf 108. Fresno <strong>Convention</strong> & Entertainment Center 46,372 sf<br />
51. Anaheim <strong>Convention</strong> Center 130,000 sf 109. Valley Forge <strong>Convention</strong> Center 45,500 sf<br />
52. Gwinnett Center 129,000 sf 110. *Peoria Civic Center 45,000 sf<br />
53. Minneapolis <strong>Convention</strong> Center 123,000 sf 111. *Roland E. Powell <strong>Convention</strong> Center 45,000 sf<br />
54. Wynn Las Vegas 122,164 sf 112. *Hiltons of Chicago 44,000 sf<br />
55. Indiana <strong>Convention</strong> Center & Lucas Oil Stadium 121,343 sf 113. *Navy Pier 44,000 sf<br />
56. Kansas City <strong>Convention</strong> & Entertainment Facilities 118,000 sf 114. *M.C. Benton <strong>Convention</strong> Center 43,000 sf<br />
57. Walter E. Washington <strong>Convention</strong> Center 117,700 sf 115. *Disney’s Contemporary Resort 43,000 sf<br />
58. Henry B. Gonzalez <strong>Convention</strong> Center 115,646 sf 116. *Hilton Anaheim 43,000 sf<br />
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<strong>The</strong> World’s <strong>Top</strong> <strong>Convention</strong> <strong>Centers</strong> Ranked by Amount of<br />
Meeting Space<br />
<strong>Convention</strong> Center Meeting Space <strong>Convention</strong> Center Meeting Space<br />
117. Spokane <strong>Convention</strong> Center 42,900 sf<br />
118. *Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile <strong>Convention</strong> Center 42,000 sf<br />
119. *Tampa <strong>Convention</strong> Center 42,000 sf<br />
120. Empire State Plaza <strong>Convention</strong> Center 40,250 sf<br />
121. Lexington Center 40,000 sf<br />
122. Midwest Airlines Center 39,364 sf<br />
123. *Allen County War Memorial Coliseum & Exposition Center 39,000 sf<br />
124. *Denver Merchandise Mart Complex 39,000 sf<br />
125. *Branson <strong>Convention</strong> Center 38,000 sf<br />
126. *Cleveland <strong>Convention</strong> Center 37,000 sf<br />
127. *Rhode Island <strong>Convention</strong> Center 37,000 sf<br />
128. Puerto Rico <strong>Convention</strong> Center 36,200 sf<br />
129. Shreveport <strong>Convention</strong> Center 36,100 sf<br />
130. XL Center 36,000 sf<br />
131. DeVos Place 35,000 sf<br />
132. Tropicana Resort & Casino 34,000 sf<br />
133. Tucson <strong>Convention</strong> Center 32,604 sf<br />
134. Ocean Center 31,769 sf<br />
135. Hot Springs Civic & <strong>Convention</strong> Center 31,100 sf<br />
136. *Alamodome 30,000 sf<br />
137. *Cox Business <strong>Convention</strong> Center 30,000 sf<br />
138. *Grand Wayne <strong>Convention</strong> Center 30,000 sf<br />
139. *Mississippi Coast Coliseum & <strong>Convention</strong> Center 30,000 sf<br />
140. *Rock Financial <strong>Show</strong>place 30,000 sf<br />
141. Century II Performing Arts & <strong>Convention</strong> Center 29,000 sf<br />
142. Virginia Beach <strong>Convention</strong> Center 28,929 sf<br />
143. *Jacob K. Javits <strong>Convention</strong> Center 28,000 sf<br />
144. Hampton Roads <strong>Convention</strong> Center 27,377 sf<br />
145. Buffalo Niagara <strong>Convention</strong> Center 27,170 sf<br />
146. Bayside Exposition Center 27,000 sf<br />
147. Statehouse <strong>Convention</strong> Center 26,078 sf<br />
148. Lansing Center 25,500 sf<br />
149. *Cobb Galleria Centre 25,000 sf<br />
150. *<strong>The</strong> Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the <strong>Convention</strong> Center 25,000 sf<br />
151. *Greater Tacoma <strong>Convention</strong> & <strong>Trade</strong> Center 25,000 sf<br />
152. Sheraton Miami Mart Hotel 24,160 sf<br />
153. *Georgia Dome 24,000 sf<br />
154. *Ontario <strong>Convention</strong> Center 24,000 sf<br />
155. DCU Center, Arena & <strong>Convention</strong> Center 23,636 sf<br />
156. Kansas Expocentre 23,550 sf<br />
157. *Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts 23,000 sf<br />
158. *Greensboro Coliseum Complex 23,000 sf<br />
159. Palm Beach County <strong>Convention</strong> Center 21,000 sf<br />
160. <strong>The</strong> Wildwoods <strong>Convention</strong> Center 20,376 sf<br />
161. Sevierville Events Center at Bridgemont 20,312 sf<br />
162. *Alliant Energy Center 20,000 sf<br />
163. *Cabarrus Arena & Events Center 20,000 sf<br />
164. *Cajundome/<strong>Convention</strong> Center 20,000 sf<br />
165. *New Jersey <strong>Convention</strong> & Exposition Center at Raritan Center 20,000 sf<br />
166. *University of Phoenix Stadium 20,000 sf<br />
167. Fargodome 16,000 sf<br />
168. *Big Sandy Superstore Arena 15,000 sf<br />
169. *Lee Civic Center 15,000 sf<br />
170. *Montana ExpoPark 15,000 sf<br />
171. *Overland Park <strong>Convention</strong> Center 15,000 sf<br />
172. *South Towne Exposition Center 15,000 sf<br />
173. El Paso <strong>Convention</strong> & Performing Arts Center 14,900 sf<br />
174. *Baton Rouge River Center 14,000 sf<br />
* Tied in ranking number<br />
175. *Comcast Arena 0 14,000 sf<br />
176. *Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center 14,000 sf<br />
177. Gatlinburg <strong>Convention</strong> Center 13,730 sf<br />
178. Bismarck Civic Center 13,600 sf<br />
179. Las Vegas Cashman <strong>Convention</strong> Center 13,236 sf<br />
180. SeaGate <strong>Convention</strong> Centre 13,000 sf<br />
181. Neal S. Blaisdell Center 12,150 sf<br />
182. Georgia International <strong>Convention</strong> Center 12,000 sf<br />
183. *Dena’ina Civic & <strong>Convention</strong> Center 11,000 sf<br />
184. *Fairplex, Southern California’s Event & Entertainment Center 11,000 sf<br />
185. *KCI Expo Center 11,000 sf<br />
186. Ford Park Event Center 10,900 sf<br />
187. Sioux Falls <strong>Convention</strong> Center 10,292 sf<br />
188. *Exhibition Building at Osceola Heritage Park 10,080 sf<br />
189. *Knoxville Expo Center 10,080 sf<br />
190. Crown Center 10,000 sf<br />
191. Lancaster County <strong>Convention</strong> Center 9,954 sf<br />
192. ODEUM Sports & Expo Center 9,500 sf<br />
193. Arlington <strong>Convention</strong> Center 8,500 sf<br />
194. Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center 7,500 sf<br />
195. San Mateo County Event Center 6,500 sf<br />
196. *Charlotte Merchandise Mart 5,000 sf<br />
197. *Eastern Kentucky Exposition Center 5,000 sf<br />
198. *Palmer Events Center 5,000 sf<br />
199. Springfield Exposition Center 4,375 sf<br />
200. Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum & Sports Arena 3,800 sf<br />
201. Wisconsin Exposition Center 3,738 sf<br />
201. Meadowlands Exposition Center 3,578 sf<br />
203. Connecticut Expo Center 2,574 sf<br />
204. Expo Square 2,000 sf<br />
205. Will Rogers Memorial Center 1,800 sf<br />
Canada’s <strong>Top</strong> <strong>Convention</strong> <strong>Centers</strong><br />
Ranked by Amount of Meeting Space<br />
1. Palais des congrès de Montréal (<strong>Convention</strong> Centre) 131,700 sf<br />
2. Metro Toronto <strong>Convention</strong> Centre 104,000 sf<br />
3. Winnipeg <strong>Convention</strong> Centre 82,000 sf<br />
4. Olympic Stadium 77,000 sf<br />
5. Toronto Congress Centre 60,000 sf<br />
6. Quebec City <strong>Convention</strong> Center 58,000 sf<br />
7. Calgary TELUS <strong>Convention</strong> Centre 55,000 sf<br />
8. IPSCO Place 40,000 sf<br />
9. International Centre Toronto 36,813 sf<br />
10. Shaw Conference Centre 33,000 sf<br />
11. *Direct Energy Centre 25,000 sf<br />
12. *Vancouver <strong>Convention</strong> & Exhibition Centre 25,000 sf<br />
13. *Calgary Stampede Park 20,000 sf<br />
14. *Exhibition Park 20,000 sf<br />
15. Place Bonaventure 17,000 sf<br />
16. B.C. Place 16,868 sf<br />
17. Niagara <strong>Convention</strong> & Civic Centre 15,000 sf (approx.)<br />
18. Moncton Coliseum Complex 500 sf<br />
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ARIZONA, Phoenix, Phoenix <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
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CALIFORNIA, Anaheim, Anaheim <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
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CALIFORNIA, Anaheim, Anaheim <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
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CALIFORNIA, Los Angeles, Los Angeles <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
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CALIFORNIA, Ontario, Ontario <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
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Springs and is surrounded by the best of Southern California:<br />
beaches, mountains, Hollywood, Disneyland, local wineries, golf,<br />
fishing and one of California's largest outlet and entertainment complexes, Ontario Mills Mall. <strong>The</strong><br />
convention center has easy access to major freeways and is located just two blocks from the traveler-friendly<br />
LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT), which offers more than 250 daily flights on most major airlines.<br />
An<br />
ideal venue for conventions, tradeshows, exhibits and meetings, the Ontario <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
is contemporary in design and equipped with a full range of technology services, including Wi-Fi,<br />
Internet, DS3 and video-conferencing capabilities. It is an ideal venue for mid-size conventions<br />
representing 250 to 950 hotel rooms on a peak night, with up to 5,000 delegates.<br />
•225,000 total square feet of flexible meeting space<br />
including 70,000 square feet of prime, column-free<br />
exhibit space, 20,000 square foot ballroom--divisible<br />
into three sections and 24,000 square feet of<br />
additional meeting room space.<br />
•Catering by SMG offers a world-class dining experience<br />
to the guests of the convention center.<br />
First Floor<br />
•Dedicated Event Manager assigned to your event<br />
from initial planning through move-out to make sure<br />
your event runs smoothly and successfully.<br />
Second Floor<br />
•30 hotels from full-service to economy, with<br />
2,500 rooms within walking distance of the convention<br />
center. Several properties offer shuttle service to the<br />
LA/Ontario Airport, convention center and Ontario<br />
Mills Mall.<br />
Contact Amita Patel,CHSP, Director of Sales at<br />
(909) 937-3002 or apatel@ontariocvb.com.<br />
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Ontario, California.<strong>The</strong> center of it all!<br />
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CALIFORNIA, Sacramento, Sacramento <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
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CALIFORNIA, San Diego, San Diego <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
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CALIFORNIA, San Diego, San Diego <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, Washington, Walter E. Washington <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
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E. Washington <strong>Convention</strong> Center stands as a monument to the city’s revitalized downtown.<br />
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With 2.3 million square feet, the monumental and luxurious Walter E. Washington <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
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125,000 square feet of meeting space and 66 meeting rooms<br />
52,000 square-foot ballroom, featuring a pre-event area with views of the DC skyline<br />
One of the industry’s most robust and sophisticated technology and telecommunications infrastructure<br />
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, Washington, Walter E. Washington <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
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FLORIDA, Kissimmee, Osceola Heritage Park<br />
SILVER SPURS ARENA<br />
Honoring our pride of traditions and heritage.<br />
Concert seating<br />
9,910 TOTAL<br />
in the round<br />
10,500 TOTAL<br />
GROUND FLOOR<br />
OVERHEAD DOOR<br />
GROUND FLOOR<br />
OVERHEAD DOOR<br />
GROUND FLOOR<br />
OVERHEAD DOOR<br />
GROUND FLOOR<br />
OVERHEAD DOOR<br />
ELEVATOR<br />
ELEVATOR<br />
ELEVATOR<br />
ELEVATOR<br />
MAIN ENTRANCE<br />
360˚ end stage<br />
MAIN ENTRANCE<br />
TYPES OF FUNCTIONS:<br />
Concerts<br />
Product Launches<br />
Sporting Events<br />
Rodeos<br />
Festivals<br />
Circuses/Family <strong>Show</strong>s<br />
Motorized Events<br />
Equipment Demonstrations<br />
Commencements<br />
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MEETINGS, SPORTS & CONVENTION BOOKINGS<br />
800-831-1844 / Meetings.FloridaKiss.com<br />
Meet@FloridaKiss.com<br />
1875 Silver Spur Lane<br />
Kissimmee, Florida 34744<br />
PRIVATE MANAGEMENT FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES<br />
PUBLIC & ENTERTAINMENT BOOKINGS<br />
SMG 321-697-3333 / ohpark.com<br />
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EXHIBITION BUILDING<br />
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FLOOR PLAN<br />
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EXHIBIT BOOTHS<br />
TYPES OF FUNCTIONS:<br />
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Meetings<br />
Banquets<br />
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Dances<br />
Product Launches<br />
Consumer <strong>Show</strong>s:<br />
antiques, arts,<br />
crafts, lifestyle, auto,<br />
boat, RV, etc.<br />
MEETINGS, SPORTS & CONVENTION BOOKINGS<br />
800-831-1844 / Meetings.FloridaKiss.com<br />
Meet@FloridaKiss.com<br />
1875 Silver Spur Lane<br />
Kissimmee, Florida 34744<br />
PRIVATE MANAGEMENT FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES<br />
PUBLIC & ENTERTAINMENT BOOKINGS<br />
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FLORIDA, Miami Beach, Miami Beach <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
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M i a m i B e a c h C o n v e n t i o n C e n t e r<br />
Space... <strong>The</strong> Final Frontier<br />
...At <strong>The</strong> 500,000 Sq. Ft. Miami Beach <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
Exhibit Hall<br />
Dimensions<br />
feet/meters<br />
Square Feet Ceiling Height 10x 10 Booths<br />
Hall A<br />
Hall B<br />
Hall C<br />
Hall D<br />
258 x 465<br />
258 x 465<br />
290 x 465<br />
286 x 465<br />
119,970<br />
117,648<br />
132,240<br />
132,990<br />
35’<br />
35’<br />
35’<br />
Hall A 612<br />
Hall B 604<br />
Hall C 672<br />
Hall D 672<br />
1901 <strong>Convention</strong> Center Drive • Miami Beach • Florida • 33139<br />
Kay Hollander, Director of Sales • 305.673.7315 • 305.673.7311 • www.miamibeachconvention.com<br />
AN<br />
MANAGED FACILITY<br />
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FLORIDA, Orlando, Orange County <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
WEST<br />
BUILDING<br />
FEATURES INCLUDE<br />
• 1,103,535 square feet of exhibition space<br />
• 49 meeting rooms/141 breakouts<br />
• 62,182 square foot multi-purpose Valencia Room<br />
• 2,643-seat Chapin <strong>The</strong>ater<br />
• 160-seat lecture hall<br />
• 1 full-service restaurant (Osprey Café)<br />
• 4 food courts<br />
• 2 business centers<br />
• In-house rigging and technical services<br />
• Internet and telecommunications services,<br />
plus wireless mobility throughout the facility<br />
• In-house electric, plumbing and utilities services<br />
• 97 covered truck bays on one level<br />
• 14 exhibit-floor truck entrances<br />
• 1,450 on-site parking spaces<br />
• Covered boarding for 32 buses<br />
• Beautiful atriums, skylights and intimate courtyards<br />
West Building Level II - Exhibition Halls/Meeting Rooms<br />
I N T E R N A T I O N A L D R I V E<br />
Meeting Rooms/Chapin <strong>The</strong>ater<br />
Exhibition Halls<br />
Ramp to<br />
Level II<br />
CENTER OVERVIEW<br />
LEVEL IV<br />
LEVEL III<br />
LEVEL II<br />
LEVEL I<br />
WESTWOOD<br />
LOBBY<br />
ENTRANCE<br />
LEVEL III Meeting Rooms<br />
LEVEL II Reg/Meeting Rooms<br />
Exhibition Halls/Meeting Rooms Exhibition Halls/Meeting Rooms<br />
P A R K I N G<br />
U N I V E R S A L B O U L E V A R D<br />
Chapin <strong>The</strong>ater<br />
Balcony Level<br />
and<br />
Valencia<br />
NA1<br />
Exhibition Halls<br />
W E S T E N T R A N C E D R I V E<br />
NA<br />
NA2<br />
Registration/Meeting Rooms<br />
Exhibition Halls<br />
SA<br />
Connecting Bridge<br />
SA1<br />
SA2<br />
Meeting Rooms/ Lecture Hall<br />
NB<br />
SB<br />
P A R K I N G<br />
LEVEL III Meeting Rooms<br />
LEVEL II Registration/Meeting Rooms<br />
LEVEL I Exhibition Halls<br />
I N T E R N A T<br />
I O N<br />
A L<br />
D<br />
R I<br />
V E<br />
BEE LINE EXPRESSWAY<br />
665 Linear Ft./16 Covered Truck Bays/4 Drive In Ramps 900 Linear Ft./33 Covered Truck Bays/4 Drive In Ramps<br />
1000 Linear Ft./<br />
E E E E E E E<br />
E E E E<br />
RR<br />
42'x18'H<br />
WA1 WA2 WA3 WA4 WB1 WB2 WB3 WB4<br />
91,800 SF<br />
8,528 SM<br />
(180' x 510')<br />
RR<br />
91,800 SF<br />
8,528 SM<br />
(180' x 510')<br />
Stairs<br />
56'8"x18'H<br />
56'8"x18'H<br />
91,800 SF<br />
8,528 SM<br />
(180' x 510')<br />
6 Movable Walls/ 7 Tracks<br />
Open To Below<br />
91,800 SF<br />
8,528 SM<br />
(180' x 510')<br />
RR<br />
56'8"x22'8"H<br />
Open<br />
To<br />
Below<br />
91,800 SF<br />
8,528 SM<br />
(180' x 510')<br />
RR<br />
45,900 SF<br />
4,264 SM<br />
(90' x 510')<br />
45,900 SF<br />
4,264 SM<br />
(90' x 510')<br />
Stairs RR Stairs<br />
Stairs RR Stairs RR<br />
RR Stairs RR Stairs<br />
Stairs RR Stairs<br />
26'8"x18'H<br />
RR RR<br />
RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR<br />
Stairs<br />
E<br />
E<br />
C<br />
RR<br />
Stairs<br />
W201<br />
Elevator<br />
Open<br />
To<br />
Below<br />
WEST<br />
HALL A<br />
367,200 SF<br />
34,113 SM<br />
(510'x720')<br />
2,080 10x10 Booths<br />
40' to beam<br />
W202<br />
A B C<br />
W203<br />
A B C<br />
W204<br />
A B C<br />
W205<br />
Stairs<br />
E<br />
C<br />
A<br />
B<br />
C<br />
Elevator<br />
W206<br />
C<br />
A<br />
B<br />
C<br />
Stairs<br />
E<br />
26'8"x18'H<br />
WEST<br />
HALL B<br />
275,400 SF<br />
25,585 SM<br />
(510'x540')<br />
1,487 10x10 Booths<br />
40' to beam<br />
W207<br />
A B C<br />
W208<br />
A B C<br />
Open To Below<br />
26'8"x18'H<br />
91,800 SF<br />
8,528 SM<br />
(180' x 510')<br />
W209<br />
A B C<br />
C<br />
RR<br />
Ramp to Level One<br />
18'2" Ceiling Height<br />
to First Column Row Only<br />
Food<br />
Court<br />
WEST<br />
HALL C<br />
RR RR +<br />
RR RR<br />
RR<br />
E<br />
Elevator<br />
E<br />
25'x18H<br />
108,000 SF<br />
10,033 SM<br />
(360'x300')<br />
599 10x10 Booths<br />
33' to beam<br />
Elevator<br />
Elevator<br />
WEST C LOBBY<br />
50,850 sq.ft.<br />
ENTRANCE/<br />
EXIT<br />
18'2" Ceiling Height<br />
to First Column Row Only<br />
FedEx/Kinko’s<br />
Business Center<br />
RR<br />
Elevator<br />
E<br />
E<br />
<strong>Convention</strong><br />
Center<br />
Admin.<br />
Offices<br />
Room<br />
W220<br />
West Concourse<br />
WD1<br />
49,468 SF<br />
4,596 SM<br />
(166'x298')<br />
226 10x10 booths<br />
40' to beam<br />
EE<br />
W221<br />
ENTRANCE/<br />
EXIT<br />
35'x18'H<br />
C<br />
C<br />
RR<br />
RR<br />
32'x12'H<br />
Elevator<br />
WEST HALL D<br />
32'x12'H<br />
106,190 SF<br />
9,865 SM<br />
(328'x323.75')<br />
542 10x10 booths<br />
40' to beam<br />
E<br />
D W222<br />
A B<br />
C<br />
WEST D<br />
LOBBY<br />
B<br />
B<br />
A<br />
A<br />
RR<br />
W223<br />
WD2<br />
A<br />
E<br />
ENTRANCE/<br />
EXIT<br />
RR<br />
RR<br />
B<br />
F<br />
C<br />
C<br />
W224<br />
BRIDGE TO NORTH/SOUTH BUILDING<br />
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FLORIDA, Orlando, Orange County <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
<strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong> <strong>Executive</strong><br />
L E G E N D<br />
West Building Level IV - Meeting Room/Valencia<br />
FedEx/Kinko’s Business Center<br />
C Concession / Food Courts<br />
Concourse-Carpet<br />
Concourse<br />
Elevator<br />
EE<br />
Emergency Exit Only Access<br />
E<br />
Exit Only<br />
Escalator<br />
Exhibition Hall<br />
+ First Aid<br />
Guest Services / Information<br />
Meeting Room<br />
= = Movable Partition<br />
Not Accessible<br />
OCCC Administration Offices<br />
Registration Area-Carpet<br />
RR Restroom<br />
Support<br />
RR<br />
RR<br />
Entry<br />
D<br />
C<br />
W414<br />
B<br />
A<br />
Kitchen<br />
VALENCIA<br />
Carpeted<br />
6000 Max. Capacity<br />
W415<br />
A B C D<br />
Elevator<br />
RR<br />
Elevator<br />
Entry<br />
Open<br />
To<br />
Below<br />
Elevator<br />
Open To Below<br />
Entry<br />
Balcony<br />
Elevator<br />
RR<br />
RR<br />
W420<br />
RR RR<br />
CHAPIN<br />
THEATER<br />
West Concourse<br />
West Building Level III - Meeting Rooms, Lecture Hall, <strong>The</strong>ater<br />
OSPREY<br />
CAFÉ<br />
Gallery Rm. W333<br />
Elevator<br />
Elevator<br />
W300<br />
Lecture<br />
Hall<br />
W301<br />
Exhibition Halls Below<br />
SHOW<br />
SHOW<br />
SHOW<br />
MANAGER<br />
MANAGER<br />
MANAGER<br />
OFFICES<br />
OFFICE<br />
OFFICE<br />
WA1 WA2<br />
RR<br />
RR<br />
Open<br />
To Below<br />
Elevator<br />
Open<br />
To<br />
Below<br />
W302<br />
Stairs RR RR Stairs Stairs RR RR Stairs WA4<br />
WB1 Stairs RR RR Stairs Stairs RR RR Stairs<br />
Open<br />
Open<br />
Open<br />
To Below<br />
To Below<br />
To Below<br />
Elevator<br />
A A E A<br />
A A E A<br />
A<br />
A<br />
B B F B<br />
B B F<br />
B<br />
W304<br />
B<br />
B<br />
W311<br />
Open<br />
C C G A W307<br />
W308 A C<br />
To<br />
G C<br />
C Below C<br />
D H B<br />
B D H<br />
D<br />
D<br />
W303<br />
W305<br />
W306<br />
W309<br />
W310<br />
W312<br />
SHOW<br />
MANAGER<br />
OFFICE<br />
WB4<br />
Open<br />
To Below<br />
W313<br />
RR RR<br />
B<br />
W315<br />
A<br />
B<br />
W314<br />
A<br />
Elevator<br />
Open<br />
To<br />
Below<br />
Elevator<br />
Open To Below<br />
W320<br />
RR RR<br />
CHAPIN<br />
THEATER<br />
OCCC CLIENT<br />
PRE-CONFERENCE<br />
RM. W323<br />
RR<br />
Stairs<br />
OCCC<br />
COURTYARD<br />
CONFERENCE<br />
RM. W324<br />
Open<br />
To<br />
Below<br />
RR<br />
OCCC<br />
INTERNATIONAL<br />
CONFERENCE<br />
RM. W322<br />
G F E<br />
W330D<br />
C B A<br />
RR<br />
Open<br />
To<br />
Below<br />
Open<br />
To<br />
Below<br />
Open<br />
To<br />
Below<br />
RR<br />
W332<br />
W331<br />
RR<br />
Ceiling<br />
Hall WF<br />
Open<br />
W340<br />
A B C D<br />
Stairs<br />
05/04FL<br />
West Concourse<br />
West Building Level I - Meeting Rooms, Registration<br />
E<br />
48 Covered Truck Bays/ 5 Drive In Ramps<br />
E E E E E<br />
35'x18'H<br />
SHOW MANAGER<br />
OFFICE E1<br />
Second Floor<br />
SHOW MANAGER<br />
OFFICE D2<br />
Second Floor<br />
C<br />
G<br />
W225<br />
D<br />
H<br />
Concessions<br />
Registration Offices<br />
30'x18'H<br />
Concessions<br />
RR<br />
Covered Bus<br />
Loading<br />
20 Buses<br />
RR<br />
30'x18'H<br />
+<br />
30'x18'H<br />
+ RR<br />
RR RR Elevator<br />
RR RR<br />
Stairs<br />
78,600 SF<br />
7,302 SM<br />
(250'x300')<br />
411 10x10 booths<br />
30' to beam<br />
B W231<br />
A A B C<br />
EE<br />
WE1<br />
W230<br />
Food<br />
Court<br />
W232<br />
A B C<br />
D<br />
C<br />
B<br />
A<br />
Stairs<br />
MOVABLE WALL CORRIDOR<br />
(3,000 sq.ft.)<br />
S<br />
N<br />
RR<br />
RR<br />
REG. WF REG. WF<br />
30'x18'H<br />
WEST HALL E<br />
66,000 SF<br />
6,132 SM<br />
(220'x300')<br />
356 10x10 booths<br />
30' to beam<br />
WF3<br />
WEST E/F<br />
LOBBY<br />
46,350 sq.ft. WF1<br />
FedEx/<br />
Kinko’s<br />
ENTRANCE/<br />
EXIT<br />
EE<br />
WE2<br />
60'x18'H<br />
WF5<br />
WEST<br />
HALL F<br />
48,600 SF<br />
4515 SM<br />
(180'x270')<br />
280 10x10 booths<br />
30' to beam<br />
RR<br />
WF2<br />
30'x30'H<br />
Ground Level<br />
Freight Entry<br />
E<br />
Concessions<br />
RR<br />
WF4<br />
W240<br />
A B C D<br />
Receiving<br />
Kitchen<br />
EE<br />
Stairs<br />
05/04FL<br />
E<br />
E<br />
10'x13'H<br />
Ground Level<br />
Freight Entry<br />
Stairs Stairs<br />
E<br />
EE<br />
E<br />
Stairs<br />
Entry<br />
EE<br />
Elevator<br />
EE<br />
EE<br />
Entry<br />
+<br />
WEST A<br />
LOBBY<br />
REG<br />
AREA<br />
EE<br />
RR<br />
REGISTRATION CONCOURSE 102' x 180'<br />
Reg. Reg. Reg. Reg.<br />
WA1 WA2 WA3 WA4<br />
REG AREA<br />
Stairs<br />
E<br />
W109<br />
A B<br />
W105<br />
A B<br />
W101<br />
A B<br />
R<br />
R<br />
Stairs Stairs Stairs Entry Stairs Stairs<br />
Registration<br />
Offices<br />
W106<br />
W102<br />
A B<br />
ALTERNATE<br />
ENTRANCE/<br />
EXIT<br />
Concourse<br />
REG AREA<br />
R<br />
R<br />
W110<br />
A B<br />
W107<br />
W103<br />
A B<br />
Kitchen<br />
Food<br />
Court<br />
Stairs<br />
E<br />
W108<br />
A B<br />
W104<br />
A B<br />
RR RR<br />
Elevator<br />
WEST A/B<br />
LOBBY<br />
28,000 Sq. Ft.<br />
ENTRANCE/<br />
EXIT<br />
Kitchen<br />
Food<br />
Court<br />
Stairs<br />
E<br />
Stairs Stairs Stairs Stairs<br />
Registration Offices<br />
REGISTRATION CONCOURSE 103' x 224'<br />
Reg. Reg. Reg. Reg.<br />
WB1 WB2 WB3 WB4<br />
REG AREA<br />
EE<br />
Covered Bus Loading<br />
12 Buses<br />
West Concourse<br />
<strong>The</strong> Center of Hospitality,<br />
where it’s all about your experience.<br />
RR<br />
Ramp to Level Two<br />
P.O. Box 691509 • Orlando, Florida 32869-1509<br />
Phone: 407-685-9800 • Toll Free: 1-800-345-9845<br />
www.occc.net<br />
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FLORIDA, Orlando, Orange County <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
NORTH/SOUTH<br />
BUILDING<br />
North/South Building Level I - Exhibition Halls<br />
Kitchen<br />
RR<br />
RR<br />
RR<br />
RR<br />
RR<br />
RR<br />
RR<br />
RR<br />
E<br />
E<br />
E<br />
E<br />
E<br />
E<br />
E<br />
E<br />
NA1<br />
92,466 SF<br />
E E E<br />
E<br />
Covered Bus Loading<br />
6 Buses<br />
Escalator<br />
E<br />
Escalator<br />
NORTH HALL A<br />
287,495 SF<br />
26,708 SM<br />
(540'4"x540'4")<br />
SOUTH HALL A<br />
287,495 SF<br />
26,708 SM<br />
(540'4"x540'4")<br />
North Concourse<br />
Loading Dock<br />
RR RR RRRR RR<br />
3342 SF Food Court<br />
E E<br />
Food Court 3125 SF RR<br />
NA2<br />
195,029 SF<br />
E<br />
E<br />
SA2<br />
RR<br />
RR<br />
195,029 SF<br />
RR<br />
RR<br />
E<br />
E<br />
Covered Bus Loading<br />
5 Buses<br />
Escalator<br />
E<br />
Escalator<br />
NORTH HALL B<br />
187,646 SF<br />
17,432 SM<br />
(540'4"x361'10")<br />
SOUTH HALL B<br />
187,646 SF<br />
17,432 SM<br />
(540'4"x361'10")<br />
+<br />
E<br />
E<br />
RR<br />
RR<br />
E<br />
58'Wx20'H<br />
Aircraft<br />
Door<br />
32'Wx22'8"H<br />
Roll-up Door<br />
32'Wx22'8"H<br />
Roll-up Door<br />
FEATURES INCLUDE<br />
• 950,282 square feet of<br />
exhibition space<br />
• Two 92,000 square foot general<br />
assembly areas<br />
• 25 meeting rooms/94 breakouts<br />
• 2 full service restaurants<br />
• 4 food courts<br />
• 2 business centers<br />
• In-house rigging and<br />
technical services<br />
• Internet and telecommunications<br />
services, plus wireless mobility<br />
throughout the facility<br />
• In-house electric, plumbing and<br />
utilities services<br />
• Full utility grid on 30-foot centers<br />
• 2 covered loading docks/<br />
76 truck bays<br />
• 9 exhibit-floor truck entrances<br />
• Covered boarding for 27 buses<br />
• 4,777 on-site parking spaces<br />
• Connected to the West Building<br />
via a pedestrian bridge with moving<br />
sidewalks<br />
SA1<br />
92,466 SF<br />
E<br />
E<br />
Food Court<br />
E E<br />
Food Court<br />
3403 SF 3194 SF<br />
RR RR RRRR RR RR<br />
+<br />
Escalator<br />
Escalator<br />
Loading Dock<br />
E<br />
E<br />
E E E<br />
Escalator<br />
Covered Bus Loading<br />
6 Buses<br />
South Concourse<br />
Escalator<br />
Covered Bus Loading<br />
10 Buses<br />
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FLORIDA, Orlando, Orange County <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
<strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong> <strong>Executive</strong><br />
North Building Level III - Meeting Rooms<br />
Stairs Stairs Stairs Stairs Stairs<br />
Escalator<br />
Escalator<br />
A<br />
N310<br />
E<br />
A<br />
N320<br />
E<br />
A<br />
B<br />
F<br />
B<br />
F<br />
RR RR RR RR RR<br />
Open<br />
Open<br />
N311 To<br />
N321 To<br />
C<br />
G<br />
Below<br />
C<br />
G<br />
Below<br />
N312<br />
N319<br />
N322<br />
N329<br />
D<br />
H<br />
D<br />
H<br />
Corridor<br />
Corridor<br />
Elevator<br />
Elevator<br />
B<br />
N330<br />
C<br />
D<br />
L E G E N D<br />
North Building Level II - Meeting Rooms<br />
E<br />
Stairs<br />
Entrance/Exit<br />
Walkway to<br />
South Building<br />
Stairs<br />
FedEx/<br />
Kinko’s<br />
Business<br />
Center<br />
RR<br />
RR<br />
Stairs<br />
A B C D E A B C D E F G A B<br />
N210<br />
N211<br />
+<br />
Stairs Stairs Stairs Stairs Stairs<br />
N212 Escalator<br />
Escalator N228<br />
REGISTRATION<br />
OFFICE RM. N211<br />
Stairs<br />
Elevator<br />
North Concourse<br />
Entrance/Exit<br />
Escalator<br />
SHOW MANAGER<br />
OFFICE RM. N212<br />
Stairs Stairs Stairs<br />
RR RR<br />
Restaurant<br />
N<br />
219<br />
SHOW MANAGER<br />
OFFICE RM. N219<br />
Stairs<br />
N220<br />
N221<br />
REGISTRATION<br />
OFFICE RM. N221<br />
Entrance/Exit<br />
Escalator<br />
Elevator<br />
RR<br />
RR<br />
N<br />
229<br />
SHOW MANAGER<br />
OFFICE RM. N228<br />
N230<br />
SHOW MANAGER<br />
OFFICE RM. N229<br />
To North<br />
Concourse<br />
Parking<br />
Stairs<br />
E<br />
FedEx/Kinko’s Business Center<br />
Concourse / Registration Area<br />
Elevator<br />
E Exit<br />
Escalator<br />
Exhibition Hall<br />
+ First Aid<br />
Guest Services / Information<br />
Meeting Room<br />
Meeting Room / Registration Area<br />
Movable Partition<br />
OCCC Administration Annex<br />
and OCCC Client Pre-Conference<br />
Room S212<br />
Restaurant / Food Court<br />
RR Restroom<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Manager Office<br />
Support<br />
Veranda<br />
OPEN TO NORTH<br />
EXHIBIT HALL BELOW<br />
South Building Level II - Meeting Rooms<br />
OPEN TO SOUTH<br />
EXHIBIT HALL BELOW<br />
Walkway to<br />
North Building<br />
OCCC CLIENT SHOW MANAGER<br />
PRE-CONFERENCE OFFICE RM. S213<br />
RM. S212<br />
REGISTRATION<br />
OFFICE RM. S211<br />
SHOW MANAGER<br />
OFFICE RM. S219<br />
REGISTRATION<br />
OFFICE RM. S221<br />
SHOW MANAGER<br />
OFFICE RM. S228<br />
SHOW MANAGER<br />
OFFICE RM. S229<br />
Stairs<br />
Stairs<br />
Escalator<br />
Escalator<br />
S213 Stairs<br />
Stairs<br />
S228 Stairs<br />
Stairs<br />
OCCC<br />
ADMIN.<br />
Restaurant<br />
ANNEX<br />
Entrance/Exit<br />
Bridge to<br />
West Building-Level II<br />
E<br />
Stairs<br />
RR<br />
RR<br />
FedEx/<br />
Kinko’s<br />
Business<br />
Center<br />
S<br />
RR RR 219<br />
A B C D E S211<br />
A B C D E F G<br />
S210<br />
S212<br />
Elevator<br />
S220<br />
S221<br />
Elevator<br />
+<br />
RR RR<br />
S<br />
229<br />
A B C D E F G<br />
S230<br />
RM.<br />
S231<br />
H<br />
Stairs<br />
To South Concourse<br />
Parking<br />
E<br />
Stairs<br />
Stairs<br />
Stairs<br />
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Stairs<br />
Stairs<br />
Stairs<br />
Stairs<br />
Stairs<br />
Stairs<br />
Escalator<br />
Escalator<br />
Entrance/Exit Entrance/Exit Entrance/Exit<br />
South Concourse<br />
South Building Level III - Meeting Rooms<br />
Stairs Stairs Stairs Stairs Stairs Stairs<br />
Elevator<br />
Elevator<br />
D S310 H<br />
D S320 H<br />
D S330 H<br />
RR<br />
S312<br />
S319<br />
S322<br />
S329<br />
Open<br />
Open<br />
C<br />
G<br />
To<br />
C<br />
G<br />
To<br />
C<br />
G<br />
S311 Below<br />
S321 Below<br />
RR RR RR RR RR<br />
B<br />
F<br />
B<br />
F<br />
B<br />
F<br />
Corridor<br />
Corridor<br />
A<br />
E<br />
A<br />
E<br />
A<br />
E<br />
Escalator<br />
Escalator<br />
Stairs Stairs Stairs Stairs Stairs<br />
Stairs<br />
Corridor<br />
D<br />
C<br />
S331<br />
B<br />
A<br />
Stairs<br />
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<strong>The</strong> Center<br />
of Hospitality,<br />
where it’s all about<br />
your experience.<br />
P.O. Box 691509<br />
Orlando, FL 32869-1509<br />
Phone: 407-685-9800<br />
Toll Free: 1-800-345-9845<br />
www.occc.net<br />
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Exhibition Services &<br />
Contractors Association<br />
<strong>The</strong> Exhibition Services & Contractors Association is dedicated to the advancement of<br />
the exhibition, meetings and special events industry. Through the education,<br />
information exchange and level of professionalism shared by our members and their<br />
clients, ESCA promotes cooperation among all segments of the industry.<br />
Since 1970, ESCA has provided a unified voice for service contractors and their partners in<br />
the exhibition industry. ESCA now has more than 175 members throughout the United<br />
States, Canada and Mexico, and maintains alliances with IAEE, SISO, TSEA, CIC, EITF and<br />
CEIR to promote the exhibition industry and our member benefits.<br />
ESCA is:<br />
· <strong>The</strong> association for firms engaged in providing services and materials for<br />
the trade show, exhibition, convention and meetings industry.<br />
· <strong>The</strong> contractors’ voice in the exhibition service industry.<br />
· A clearinghouse for the exchange of information between members and all<br />
other entities of the vast exhibition and convention industry.<br />
· Your source for leading general service contractors, specialty contractors,<br />
facilities, independent contractors, labor organizations and their suppliers.<br />
· Your source for information and assistance in the current business climate.<br />
Exhibition Services & Contractors Association<br />
2340 E Trinity Mills Road #100<br />
Carrollton, TX 75006<br />
469.574.0698<br />
www.esca.org
Cobb Galleria Centre<br />
GEORGIA, Atlanta, Cobb Galleria Centre<br />
<strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong> <strong>Executive</strong><br />
TO WAVERLY<br />
HOTEL<br />
EAST<br />
CONCOURSE<br />
ENTRANCE<br />
EXHIBIT HALL D<br />
101<br />
BR<br />
3<br />
102<br />
103<br />
104<br />
105<br />
106<br />
BR<br />
1 BR<br />
113<br />
114<br />
115<br />
2<br />
GALLERIA MALL<br />
(LOWER LEVEL)<br />
EXHIBIT HALL B<br />
107<br />
108<br />
109<br />
110<br />
116<br />
117<br />
118<br />
111<br />
112<br />
120<br />
AV<br />
BUS.<br />
CENTER<br />
BR<br />
4<br />
CONCOURSE<br />
EXHIBIT HALL C<br />
• 320,000 gsf overall space<br />
• 144,000 gsf of flexible<br />
exhibition space<br />
• Unlimited floor load capacity<br />
in exhibit halls<br />
• 13 docks with oversized freight doors<br />
and on-grade access to exhibit halls<br />
• Fixed and mobile food outlets<br />
• 25,000 gsf ballroom<br />
• 20 meeting rooms<br />
• 4 boardrooms<br />
• High speed fiber optics and wireless access<br />
• Full-service business center<br />
• In-house audiovisual specialists<br />
• More than 3,700 complimentary parking spaces<br />
• Adjacent to the 520-room, four-star, four-diamond<br />
Renaissance Waverly Hotel and the 278-suite Sheraton<br />
Suites Galleria<br />
• Connected to Cumberland Mall and the Galleria<br />
Specialty Mall<br />
119<br />
ROTUNDA<br />
ENTRANCE<br />
(LOWER<br />
LEVEL)<br />
112 12<br />
A<br />
• A wide selection of restaurants to suit every taste<br />
• Access to more than 3,500 sleeping rooms<br />
• Dedicated shuttle service to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta<br />
International Airport (twenty minutes away)<br />
• Concierge Service<br />
E<br />
B<br />
BALLROOM<br />
EXHIBIT HALL A<br />
G<br />
C<br />
F<br />
BRIDGE TO CUMBERLAND MALL<br />
& SHERATON SUITES GALLERIA<br />
D<br />
N<br />
E<br />
W<br />
S<br />
Atlanta, GA www.cobbgalleria.com 770.955.8000 • 770.955.7719 fax<br />
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GEORGIA, Atlanta, Georgia World Congress Center<br />
Georgia World Congress Center Authority Campus - Atlanta, GA<br />
Level 3<br />
1 Georgia Ballroom<br />
2 Meeting Rooms C301-C308<br />
Level 2<br />
3 Food World<br />
4 Meeting Rooms C201-C213<br />
5 West Plaza<br />
6 Gold Parking Deck<br />
7 Access To:<br />
Georgia Dome<br />
MARTA Station<br />
Level 1<br />
8 Auditoriums C101 & C102<br />
9 Business Center<br />
10 Exhibit Halls C1-C4<br />
11 Meeting Rooms C103-C110<br />
12 Registration Hall<br />
13 Access To:<br />
Buses/Taxi Stand<br />
Blue/Yellow Parking Lots<br />
14 Concourse to Building B<br />
Level 5<br />
1 Thomas Murphy Ballroom<br />
Level 4<br />
2 Administration<br />
3 Meeting Rooms B401-B411<br />
4 Terraces Restaurant<br />
5 Registration Hall<br />
6 Access To:<br />
International Plaza<br />
Buses/Taxi Stand<br />
Red Parking Deck<br />
MARTA Station<br />
Level 3<br />
7 Commons Cafe<br />
8 Conference Center<br />
9 Meeting Rooms B301-B317<br />
Level 2<br />
10 Foodworks Restaurant<br />
11 Meeting Rooms B201-B218<br />
Level 1<br />
12 Exhibit Halls B1-B5<br />
13 Concourse to Building A<br />
Level 4<br />
1 Sidney Marcus Auditorium<br />
2 Business Center<br />
3 Courtyard Cafe<br />
4 Meeting Rooms A401-A412<br />
5 Registration Hall<br />
6 Access To:<br />
East Plaza<br />
Centennial Olympic Park<br />
CNN Center/Philips Arena<br />
Downtown Atlanta<br />
Green Parking Lot<br />
Level 3<br />
7 Meeting Rooms A301-A316<br />
Level 1<br />
8 Exhibit Halls A1-A3<br />
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Super Suite 7<br />
GEORGIA, Atlanta, Georgia World Congress Center<br />
<strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong> <strong>Executive</strong><br />
Super Suite 8<br />
Super Suite 6<br />
Super Suite 5<br />
Super Suite 4<br />
Super Suite 3<br />
Super Suite 1<br />
Super Suite 2<br />
PARK<br />
ADMINISTRATION<br />
PARK AVENUE WEST<br />
GEORGIA AQUARIUM<br />
CHILDREN’S GARDEN &<br />
PLAYGROUND<br />
BAKER STREET<br />
ANDROGYNE PLANET<br />
WORLD OF COKE<br />
ALL CHILDREN’S<br />
PLAYGROUND<br />
great<br />
lawn<br />
GARDEN<br />
PAVILIONS<br />
PARALYMPIC<br />
LEGACY<br />
IMAGINE IT!<br />
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM<br />
QUILT OF<br />
NATIONS<br />
QUILT OF<br />
olympic spirit<br />
QUILT OF<br />
HARRIS STREET<br />
origins<br />
Georgia Dome<br />
71,250-seat Stadium<br />
102,000 Square Foot Floor<br />
5 Meeting Rooms<br />
2 Club Lounges<br />
Owner’s Club<br />
Press Box<br />
Club Level Restaurants<br />
GREEN LOT<br />
N<br />
EMBASSY SUITES<br />
BELVEDERE<br />
GATEWAY OF DREAMS<br />
GAME PLAZA<br />
ALLEN FAMILY TRIBUTE<br />
ATLANTA<br />
CHAMBER<br />
OF<br />
VISITOR CENTER<br />
COMMERCE<br />
FOUNTAINSIDE CAFE<br />
PARK AVENUE WEST<br />
GARDEN<br />
CENTENNIAL TREE WALK<br />
REFLECTING POOL<br />
CENTENNIAL PLAZA<br />
FOUNTAIN OF RINGS<br />
QUILT OF<br />
remembrance<br />
QUILT OF<br />
dreams<br />
5<br />
ANDREW YOUNG INTERNATIONAL BLVD.<br />
Centennial Olympic Park<br />
21 Acres<br />
Fountain of Rings<br />
2 Garden Pavilions<br />
Southern Company Amphitheater<br />
Great Lawn<br />
GEORGIA<br />
WORLD<br />
CONGRESS<br />
CENTER<br />
&<br />
GEORGIA<br />
DOME<br />
ANDREW YOUNG INTERNATIONAL BLVD.<br />
INFORMATION<br />
KIOSK<br />
DONOR TRIBUTE WALL<br />
LUCKIE STREET<br />
THE<br />
TABERNACLE<br />
OMNI HOTEL<br />
SOUTHERN<br />
COMPANY<br />
AMPHITHEATER<br />
CENTENNIAL OLYMPIC PARK DRIVE<br />
NASSAU STREET<br />
MARIETTA STREET<br />
CNN CENTER<br />
WALTON STREET<br />
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HAWAII, Honolulu, Hawaii <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
SMOKING AREA – 3 rd Floor<br />
HAWAI‘I CONVENTION CENTER - DESIGNATED SMOKING AREAS<br />
SMOKING AREA – Parking Level<br />
(Accessible from 3 rd Floor)<br />
SMOKING AREA – Lobby Level<br />
(Outside of Lobby #4 doors)<br />
SMOKING AREA – Ala Wai Terrace<br />
(Rooftop)<br />
SMOKING<br />
AREA<br />
(Rooftop)<br />
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ILLINOIS, Chicago, Navy Pier<br />
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Navy Pier<br />
Level 3<br />
Level 2<br />
NOTE: Not all columns are<br />
shown. Floorplans are not<br />
to scale. No provisions for<br />
audio-visual provided in<br />
capacities listed.<br />
Level 1<br />
NAVY PIER<br />
LEVEL 3<br />
LEVEL 2<br />
LEVEL 1<br />
• HISTORIC, MAGNIFICENTLY RENOVATED<br />
VENUE EXTENDING MORE THAN A HALF<br />
MILE INTO LAKE MICHIGAN<br />
• 170,160 SQUARE FOOT FESTIVAL HALL<br />
• 36 MEETING ROOMS<br />
• 18,150 SQUARE FOOT DOMED<br />
GRAND BALLROOM<br />
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ILLINOIS, Chicago, McCormick Place Complex – Lakeside Center<br />
Lakeside Center<br />
Level 3<br />
Loading<br />
Dock D<br />
Loading<br />
Dock E<br />
Lakeside<br />
Fountain<br />
Terrace<br />
East Terrace<br />
Level 4<br />
Cafe<br />
5,298 sq.ft.<br />
Hall D2<br />
150,000 sq. ft.<br />
13,500 sq. meters<br />
(approx. 225'0" by 707'0")<br />
E353a<br />
E353b E353c<br />
E451a<br />
E451b<br />
Loading<br />
Dock C<br />
300,000 sq. ft.<br />
27,000 sq. meters<br />
(approx. 450'0" by 707'0")<br />
<br />
Ceiling 50'+<br />
(47' at operable track)<br />
Hall D1<br />
150' 0"<br />
150' 0"<br />
150,000 sq. ft.<br />
13,500 sq. meters<br />
(approx. 225'0" by 707'0")<br />
105' 0" 105' 0"<br />
E354b<br />
22,377 sq. ft.<br />
E354a<br />
22,377 sq. ft.<br />
Pre-Function Ballroom<br />
2,670 sq. ft.<br />
<br />
E350 E351<br />
Fixed Seating Fixed Seating<br />
Arie Crown<br />
<strong>The</strong>ater<br />
E352<br />
Fixed Seating<br />
South<br />
Terrace<br />
Arie Crown<br />
<strong>The</strong>ater<br />
E450a<br />
E450b<br />
Stage <br />
House<br />
Loading<br />
Dock B<br />
Loading<br />
Dock A<br />
West Terrace<br />
Grand Concourse bridge to <br />
and from North/South Buildings, <br />
Conference Center and <br />
Hyatt Regency McCormick Pl.<br />
Level 2<br />
Gate 35<br />
Gate 36<br />
Gate 37<br />
Loading<br />
Docks<br />
29' 0"<br />
29' 0"<br />
29' 0"<br />
29' 0"<br />
Hall E<br />
283,000 sq. ft.<br />
26,319 sq. meters<br />
(approx. 448'0" by 628'0")<br />
<br />
Ceiling 15'<br />
30' 0"<br />
30' 0"<br />
29' 0"<br />
29' 0"<br />
29' 0"<br />
29' 0"<br />
E252<br />
E251<br />
E250<br />
Security<br />
E253a<br />
E253b<br />
E253c<br />
E253d<br />
Lobby<br />
5400 sq. ft.<br />
Visitor Info.<br />
Gift Shop<br />
Cafe & Bar<br />
Business<br />
Center<br />
E256 E255<br />
E257 E254<br />
E259<br />
E260<br />
E258<br />
E261<br />
Lobby<br />
E272a<br />
E272b<br />
E272c<br />
E272d<br />
E271a<br />
E262<br />
E263<br />
E264<br />
E265<br />
E270<br />
Arie Crown<br />
<strong>The</strong>ater<br />
E271b<br />
E269<br />
E268<br />
E267<br />
E266<br />
Gate 38<br />
Gate 30<br />
LAKESIDE CENTER<br />
LEVEL 3<br />
LEVEL 4<br />
Gate 34<br />
Gate 33<br />
Gate 32<br />
Gate 31<br />
LEVEL 2<br />
Level 1 LEVEL 1<br />
E153<br />
• 300,000 SQUARE FEET OF<br />
EXHIBIT SPACE<br />
Focus One <br />
Office<br />
Chicago <strong>Convention</strong><br />
& Tourism Bureau <br />
Office<br />
TSEA<br />
Office<br />
Suite 1002<br />
PCMA Office<br />
Restaurant<br />
McCormick Place<br />
Offices<br />
E150<br />
Arie <br />
Crown<br />
<strong>The</strong>ater<br />
Arie Crown<br />
Loading Dock<br />
• 45,000 SQUARE FOOT BALLROOM<br />
• 4,249-SEAT ARIE CROWN THEATER<br />
• 40 MEETING ROOMS<br />
• HALL D1: 150,000 SQUARE FEET<br />
• HALL D2: 150,000 SQUARE FEET<br />
• HALL E: 283,000 SQUARE FEET<br />
NOTE: Not all columns are shown. Floorplans are not to scale.<br />
No provisions for audio-visual provided in capacities listed.<br />
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ILLINOIS, Chicago, McCormick Place Complex – North<br />
<strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong> <strong>Executive</strong><br />
McCormick Place North<br />
Level 3<br />
Grand Concourse<br />
bridge to and from <br />
Lakeside Center<br />
Level 4<br />
Loading Access<br />
Skybridge <br />
to South<br />
Building <br />
Level 4<br />
24' 0"<br />
101' 0"<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Office<br />
Open To Below<br />
a<br />
N426 b<br />
c<br />
Ramp<br />
Loading Docks<br />
Loading Docks<br />
26' 0"<br />
Hall B2<br />
127,000 sq. ft.<br />
11,800 sq. meters<br />
(approx. 335' 0" by 326' 0")<br />
Ceiling 18' under lights<br />
Hall B1<br />
369,000 sq. ft.<br />
34,317 sq. meters<br />
(approx. 452' 0" by 790' 0")<br />
Ceiling 40' under lights<br />
240' 0"<br />
Grand<br />
Concourse<br />
Lobby<br />
35,836 sq. ft.<br />
Grand Concourse<br />
Open To Below<br />
a<br />
Open To <br />
Grand <br />
Concourse <br />
Below<br />
81' 0" 95' 0"<br />
Ramp<br />
60' 0"<br />
30' 0"<br />
14' 0"<br />
120' 0"<br />
N427 cb<br />
d<br />
Skybridge <br />
to South<br />
Building <br />
Level 4<br />
Level 2<br />
Open<br />
to<br />
Open Area<br />
To Exhibit<br />
Floor Below<br />
Access to<br />
Hall C <br />
Below<br />
N230b<br />
N229<br />
N230a<br />
N231<br />
Lobby<br />
6300 sq.ft.<br />
Open<br />
to<br />
Below<br />
Up to Grand Concourse & Level 2.5<br />
Below<br />
N228<br />
N226<br />
N227b<br />
N227a<br />
McCORMICK PLACE NORTH<br />
LEVEL 4<br />
Level 1<br />
Gate 22<br />
LEVEL 3<br />
LEVEL 2<br />
28'0"<br />
Hall C2<br />
30'0"<br />
61,000 sq. ft.<br />
5,667 sq. meters<br />
(approx. 192' 0" by 295' 0")<br />
Ceiling 10' to 20' under lights<br />
14'0"<br />
30'0"<br />
28'0"<br />
60'0"<br />
27'0"<br />
26'0"<br />
46'0"<br />
Hall C1<br />
148,500 sq. ft.<br />
13,810 sq. meters<br />
(approx. 272' 0" by 476' 0")<br />
<br />
ceiling 26' to 29' under lights<br />
19.5' at "Y" columns<br />
46'0"<br />
60'0"<br />
30'0"<br />
N140<br />
N139<br />
N138<br />
Lobby<br />
22,000 sq. ft.<br />
2,674 sq. meters<br />
N126 N127<br />
N131 N130<br />
N132 N133<br />
N137 N136<br />
N129 N128<br />
Direct Access to <br />
Gates 25, 26 & 27<br />
N135 N134<br />
LEVEL 1<br />
• 700,000 SQUARE FEET OF<br />
EXHIBIT SPACE<br />
• 29 MEETING ROOMS<br />
Gate 21<br />
Gate 20<br />
• HALL C1: 148,500 SQUARE FEET<br />
• HALL C2: 62,000 SQUARE FEET<br />
• HALL B1: 369,000 SQUARE FEET<br />
• HALL B2: 127,000 SQUARE FEET<br />
NOTE: Not all columns are shown. Floorplans are not to scale. No provisions for audio-visual provided in capacities listed.<br />
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ILLINOIS, Chicago, McCormick Place Complex – South<br />
McCormick Place South<br />
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Hotel<br />
<br />
Level 1<br />
To North Building<br />
Level 1<br />
McCormick<br />
Square<br />
Gate 4<br />
Taxi Pick-up & Drop-off<br />
Coat<br />
Check<br />
Front<br />
Entrance<br />
Fountains<br />
Gate 27<br />
East Transportation Lobby<br />
Fountains<br />
Gate 25<br />
(61' 0" x 119' 0")<br />
Grand Ballroom Lobby<br />
7,259 sq.ft.<br />
Gate 26<br />
CTA<br />
Bus Stop<br />
Bus Pick-up & Drop-off<br />
Gate 1 Gate 2<br />
Gate 3<br />
S106<br />
b a<br />
Bar<br />
Cafe<br />
a<br />
S105bc<br />
d<br />
cb<br />
Grand Ballroom<br />
S100<br />
<br />
33,740 sq.ft.<br />
S101a<br />
b<br />
a<br />
S102bc<br />
d<br />
a<br />
S103bc<br />
d<br />
S104a<br />
b<br />
a<br />
To Conference <br />
Center and Garage<br />
SA1a Above<br />
SA1b Above<br />
Level 1<br />
Grand<br />
Concourse<br />
Level 3<br />
Open<br />
To<br />
Below<br />
Open<br />
To<br />
Below<br />
Exhibition Hall<br />
840,000 Total <br />
sq. ft.<br />
78,038 sq. meters<br />
(approx. 1070' 0" by 872'0" at widest point)<br />
Ceiling 40'<br />
Cafe Above<br />
THE McCORMICK PLACE CAMPUS<br />
120'0"<br />
120'0"<br />
Grand Concourse Lobby<br />
Grand Concourse<br />
Hall A1<br />
430,000 sq. ft. / 39,948 sq. meters<br />
(approx. 503' 0" by 872'0" at widest point)<br />
Open To Below<br />
42' 0"<br />
Truck Ramp Down<br />
Loading/Unloading Dock Area<br />
Grand Concourse<br />
bridge to and from <br />
Lakeside Center<br />
SA1c Above<br />
SA2a Above<br />
Hall A2<br />
410,000 sq. ft. / 38,090 sq. meters<br />
(approx. 567' 0" by 861'0" at widest point)<br />
31' 0"<br />
Cafe Above<br />
SA2b Above<br />
103' 0"<br />
670,000 sq. ft. / 70,606 sq. meters<br />
Above This Operable Wall Position<br />
NOTE: Not all columns are shown.<br />
Floorplans are not to scale. No provisions for<br />
audio-visual provided in capacities listed.<br />
SA2c Above<br />
Vista Room Above<br />
Oversized Truck & Emergency Ramp Two Way<br />
83' 0"<br />
Truck Ramp Up<br />
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ILLINOIS, Chicago, McCormick Place Complex – South<br />
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McCormick Place South<br />
Level 2.5<br />
Metra<br />
Retail<br />
Open To Below<br />
Bar<br />
<strong>The</strong> Plate Room<br />
Food Court<br />
<strong>The</strong> Fine Print<br />
Restaurant<br />
Business<br />
Center<br />
Starbucks<br />
Level 4<br />
Skybridge to North <br />
Building Level 4<br />
Open To Grand<br />
Concourse Below<br />
Skybridge to North <br />
Building Level 4<br />
Open To Below<br />
S400c<br />
S400b<br />
M c CORMICK PLACE SOUTH<br />
a<br />
S401<br />
bc<br />
d<br />
LEVEL 5<br />
Level 5<br />
S402<br />
a<br />
b<br />
LEVEL 4<br />
LEVEL 3<br />
a<br />
S501<br />
bc<br />
d<br />
S502<br />
a<br />
b<br />
S503<br />
a<br />
b<br />
S504<br />
bc<br />
S505<br />
a<br />
b<br />
a<br />
d<br />
Open To Below Open To Below Open To Below<br />
Open To Below<br />
S403<br />
a<br />
b<br />
a<br />
S404<br />
bc<br />
d<br />
S405<br />
a<br />
b<br />
Vista Room<br />
Lobby<br />
(5,222 sq. ft.)<br />
b<br />
S406<br />
Vista Room<br />
(21,365 sq. ft.)<br />
a<br />
LEVEL 2.5<br />
LEVEL 1<br />
• 840,000 SQUARE FEET OF<br />
EXHIBIT SPACE<br />
• 33,740 SQUARE FOOT<br />
GRAND BALLROOM<br />
• 39 MEETING ROOMS<br />
• HALL A1: 430,000 SQUARE FEET<br />
• HALL A2: 410,000 SQUARE FEET<br />
Open To Below<br />
NOTE: Not all columns are shown. Floorplans are not to scale.<br />
No provisions for audio-visual provided in capacities listed.<br />
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ILLINOIS, Chicago, McCormick Place Complex – West<br />
McCormick Place West OPENING AUGUST 2007!<br />
CERMAK ROAD<br />
McCORMICK PLACE WEST<br />
DROP OFF POINT<br />
W-177<br />
W-176c<br />
W-176b<br />
W-176a<br />
W-175c<br />
W-175b<br />
W-175a<br />
W-178a<br />
COMMISSARY<br />
1,822 Parking Spaces<br />
BRIDGE TO<br />
HYATT REGENCY<br />
McCORMICK PLACE<br />
W-178b<br />
GARAGE<br />
W-179a<br />
GARAGE<br />
W-179b<br />
W-180<br />
W-181a<br />
W-181b<br />
W-181c<br />
HYATT<br />
MEETING ROOMS<br />
AVAILABLE UPON<br />
REQUEST<br />
HYATT<br />
MEETING ROOMS<br />
AVAILABLE UPON<br />
REQUEST<br />
W-182<br />
FOOD<br />
COURT<br />
DROP OFF<br />
POINT<br />
CONCOURSE<br />
W-183a<br />
REGISTRATION<br />
W-183b<br />
W-183c<br />
TRANSPORTATION<br />
CENTER<br />
PARKING GARAGE<br />
ENTRANCE<br />
W-190a<br />
REGISTRATION<br />
W-190b<br />
M.L. KING JR. DRIVE<br />
INDIANA AVENUE<br />
W-184a<br />
W-184b<br />
W-184c<br />
W-192a W-191<br />
W-192b<br />
W-192c W-193a<br />
W-184d<br />
W-193b<br />
W-185a<br />
W-185b<br />
W-185c<br />
W-185d<br />
W-186a<br />
W-186c<br />
W-186b<br />
AVENUE<br />
PRAIRIE<br />
W-194a<br />
W-194b<br />
W-195<br />
W-196a<br />
W-196b<br />
W-196c<br />
DROP OFF<br />
POINT<br />
CRATE<br />
STORAGE<br />
SERVICE<br />
CENTER<br />
CRATE<br />
STORAGE<br />
W-187a<br />
W-187b<br />
W-187c<br />
Level 1<br />
24TH PLACE<br />
Transportation center can accommodate simultaneous<br />
loading/unloading of 16 buses<br />
Registration areas can be easily converted to exhibition<br />
or pre-function space<br />
Direct connection to Hyatt Regency McCormick Place<br />
Meeting rooms feature the latest in communications<br />
technology; more than 250,000 square feet of meeting<br />
space throughout facility<br />
Level 2<br />
Spacious dining area gives attendees great<br />
dining options<br />
Business center and retail space<br />
Exhibitor service center directly connected<br />
to exhibit floor<br />
Convenient indoor crate storage<br />
NOTE: Not all columns are shown. Floorplans are not to scale.<br />
No provisions for audio-visual provided in capacities listed.<br />
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McCormick Place West<br />
LEVEL 5<br />
• 470,000 SQUARE FOOT EXHIBITION HALL<br />
LEVEL 4<br />
• 250,000 SQUARE FEET OF MEETING SPACE<br />
LEVEL 3<br />
• 61 MEETING ROOMS<br />
LEVEL 2<br />
• 100,000 SQUARE FOOT BALLROOM,<br />
DIVISIBLE BY FIVE<br />
NOT COVERED<br />
COVERED<br />
NOT COVERED<br />
LEVEL 1<br />
• ROOFTOP GARDEN: ACCOMMODATES<br />
UP TO 800 PEOPLE FOR RECEPTIONS AND<br />
300 FOR SIT-DOWN EVENTS<br />
TERRACE ROOFTOP<br />
PRE-FUNCTION<br />
ACCESS POINT<br />
TO PARKNG GARAGE<br />
PRE-FUNCTION<br />
BELOW<br />
PRE-FUNCTION<br />
W-375e<br />
W-375d<br />
BALLROOM<br />
GARAGE<br />
PRE-FUNCTION<br />
BELOW<br />
BALLROOM<br />
BELOW<br />
W-375c<br />
W-375b<br />
W-375a<br />
ACCESS POINT<br />
TO PARKNG GARAGE<br />
CONCOURSE<br />
BRIDGE TO<br />
SOUTH BUILDING<br />
CONCOURSE BELOW<br />
CEILING 20’ CEILING 20’<br />
W-476<br />
W-475b<br />
W-475a<br />
W-474b<br />
W-474a<br />
W-473<br />
W-472<br />
W-471b<br />
W-471a<br />
W-470b<br />
W-470a<br />
F1<br />
EXHIBITION<br />
HALL<br />
F2<br />
EXHIBITION<br />
HALL<br />
OVERLOOK CAFE<br />
EXHIBITION<br />
HALL BELOW<br />
EXHIBITION<br />
HALL BELOW<br />
CEILING 40’ CEILING 40’<br />
LOADING DOCK<br />
ACCESS RAMP<br />
Level 3<br />
470,000 square feet of exhibit space with 40-foot main<br />
ceiling; may be divided in two<br />
100,000 square foot ballroom, divisible by five<br />
Food court and exhibitor services connected to the floor<br />
Level 4<br />
Meeting rooms designed to be in close proximity to<br />
exhibition space below<br />
Café directly connected to exhibit floor<br />
Level 5 / Roof<br />
Rooftop garden suitable for receptions and functions<br />
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ILLINOIS, Rosemont, Donald E. Stephens <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
<strong>The</strong> Donald E. Stephens <strong>Convention</strong> Center offers extensive flexibility. Its six separate but<br />
connecting halls provide the capability of accommodating 3,566 10’ x 10’ exhibit booths, ranging<br />
from 100 to 1,225 booths in a single hall. <strong>The</strong> Rosemont Conference Center offers 92,000 square<br />
feet that will accommodate up to 50 meetings and a Ballroom for general sessions capable of<br />
hosting up to 4,000 people or banquets for 3,000.<br />
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INDIANA, Indianapolis, Indiana <strong>Convention</strong> Center & Lucas Oil Stadium<br />
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MASSACHUSETTS, Boston, Boston <strong>Convention</strong> & Exhibition Center<br />
<strong>The</strong> Boston <strong>Convention</strong><br />
& Exhibition Center<br />
Truck<br />
Entrance<br />
West Service Road<br />
Ramp Ramp Ramp Ramp<br />
Downtown<br />
Boston<br />
59 58 57 56 55 54 53 52 51 50 49 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 1110 9 8<br />
Dock<br />
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Manager<br />
Public Parking<br />
(1350 Spaces)<br />
Dock<br />
#60<br />
Loading Dock<br />
M W M W M W<br />
Valet<br />
Parking<br />
Lot<br />
Low Roof (35’5”)<br />
High Roof (76’ to 100’)<br />
Skybridge<br />
(Level 1 Access)<br />
Skybridge<br />
(Level 1 Access)<br />
Up Ramp<br />
to Level 1<br />
Ramp access<br />
to Level 1<br />
Ramp to<br />
Hall C<br />
Down Ramp<br />
from Level 1<br />
Dock<br />
#61<br />
Exhibit Hall C<br />
(162,000 sq ft)<br />
Exhibit Hall B<br />
(184,000 sq ft)<br />
Exhibit Hall B2<br />
Exhibit Hall B1<br />
(92,000 sq ft)<br />
(92,000 sq ft)<br />
Exhibit Hall A<br />
(170,000 sq ft)<br />
Service Corridor<br />
Ramp access<br />
to Level 1<br />
High Roof<br />
Service Road<br />
Dock<br />
#62<br />
Low Roof<br />
054<br />
053<br />
052 B<br />
M<br />
W<br />
052<br />
A<br />
Southeast<br />
Pre-function<br />
SE Lobby C<br />
SE Lobby B2<br />
W M<br />
051 050<br />
ATM<br />
Drop-off<br />
M W<br />
East Registration<br />
East Service Road<br />
NE Lobby B1<br />
M W<br />
Drop-off<br />
NE Lobby A<br />
M W<br />
Public Safety<br />
Office<br />
MCCA <strong>Executive</strong> Offices<br />
Guest Network<br />
Operations Center<br />
Silver Line<br />
Stop<br />
to I-90<br />
Skybridge Access<br />
(Level 2)<br />
EXHIBITION LEVEL<br />
<strong>The</strong> Westin Boston<br />
Waterfront<br />
to South<br />
Station<br />
Drop Off West Side Drive Drop Off<br />
to Summer<br />
Street<br />
Downtown<br />
Boston<br />
Up to<br />
Meeting<br />
Level 1<br />
Down to<br />
Exhibit<br />
Level<br />
Southwest Pre-function<br />
atm<br />
Northwest Pre-function<br />
Bar<br />
Food<br />
Food<br />
109 109 108 107 107 107 106<br />
Court<br />
WM<br />
Tastes of Boston<br />
Court<br />
105 104 104 104 103<br />
B A C B A<br />
Food Court<br />
C A 102 102<br />
A 101<br />
Kitchen<br />
Kitchen<br />
B<br />
B<br />
Service Corridor<br />
Service Corridor<br />
Business Center<br />
Hall B2 East<br />
Hall B1 East<br />
Hall A1 West<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Office<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Office<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Office<br />
Low Roof (35’5”)<br />
Hall A2 West<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Office<br />
High Roof (76’ to 100’)<br />
Skybridge<br />
Skybridge<br />
Open to<br />
Open to<br />
Open to<br />
Exhibit Hall C<br />
Exhibit Hall B<br />
Exhibit Hall A<br />
below<br />
below<br />
below<br />
First Aid<br />
High Roof<br />
Low Roof<br />
Hall B2 East<br />
Hall B1 East<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Office<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Office<br />
Service Corridor Service Corridor<br />
Service Corridor<br />
162 162 161 160 160 160 159 158 157<br />
C 157 157<br />
B A 156<br />
C 156 156 155 154 153<br />
B A C 153 153 152 151 151<br />
A C A<br />
B A B A 150<br />
B B<br />
Southeast Pre-function<br />
W M<br />
W<br />
M<br />
W M<br />
SW Lobby C<br />
SE Lobby C<br />
SW Lobby B2<br />
SE Lobby B2<br />
Center East Pre-function<br />
NW Lobby B1<br />
NE Lobby B1<br />
NW Lobby A<br />
NE Lobby A<br />
Northeast Pre-function<br />
NE Corner Pre-function NW Corner Pre-function<br />
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North Lobby<br />
Entrance<br />
Plaza<br />
W M<br />
to Stop<br />
Summer Street<br />
to<br />
Summer<br />
Street<br />
Viaduct<br />
Street<br />
Drop Off<br />
East Side Drive<br />
Drop Off<br />
Skybridge Access<br />
(Level 2)<br />
LEVEL 1<br />
<strong>The</strong> Westin Boston<br />
Waterfront<br />
For complete floorplans and specs, call 877-393-3393 or visit us online at www.AdvantageBOSTON.com<br />
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MASSACHUSETTS, Boston, Boston <strong>Convention</strong> & Exhibition Center<br />
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What do you look for in<br />
a great convention center?<br />
COME LOOK AT AMERICA’S MOST<br />
SPECTACULAR AND MOST USER-FRIENDLY<br />
CONVENTION FACILITY.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Boston <strong>Convention</strong> & Exhibition Center, named “<strong>Convention</strong> Center of the Year”<br />
in 2007, is ready to host events of virtually any size and scope. Built by users, for users,<br />
this state-of-the-art high-tech facility has been designed to maximize a successful event<br />
experience for you, your exhibitors and your attendees. A stunning architectural triumph,<br />
the BCEC is like no other facility in the world. And you will capture more qualified attendees<br />
at your Boston-based event than at any other convention city in North America.<br />
BOSTON. MAKING CONVENTION HISTORY.<br />
Low Roof<br />
(Outside)<br />
Low Roof (35’5”)<br />
High Roof (76’ - 100’)<br />
Open to<br />
Exhibit Hall C<br />
below<br />
High Roof<br />
Low Roof<br />
Low Roof<br />
(Outside)<br />
Southwest Pre-function<br />
Southwest<br />
Lobby<br />
210 210 210<br />
W M<br />
C B A<br />
213 212 211 (Ballroom 210) 209 208<br />
Skybridge<br />
(Level 1)<br />
A/V Storage<br />
A/V Storage<br />
Service Corridor<br />
Open to<br />
Exhibit Hall B<br />
below<br />
Service Corridor<br />
A/V Storage<br />
M<br />
207 206<br />
B<br />
261 260 259 259<br />
W M<br />
258 258 258<br />
257 257 256<br />
255 254 254<br />
W<br />
M<br />
253 253 253<br />
252 252<br />
B A<br />
C B A<br />
B A<br />
B A<br />
C B A<br />
B A<br />
W<br />
Northwest<br />
Lobby<br />
A/V Storage<br />
Skybridge<br />
(Level 1)<br />
206<br />
A<br />
Northwest Pre-function<br />
205<br />
C<br />
205<br />
B<br />
205<br />
A<br />
Service Corridor<br />
Open to<br />
Exhibit Hall A<br />
below<br />
Service Corridor<br />
Catering<br />
Office<br />
204 204 203<br />
B A<br />
251<br />
NE Corner Pre-function NW Corner Pre-function<br />
Kitchen<br />
Bakery<br />
Lobby<br />
below<br />
BCMC<br />
Sales Dept.<br />
Downtown<br />
Boston<br />
West Boardroom<br />
Pre-function<br />
Kitchen<br />
Storage<br />
Boardroom<br />
Suite 201,202<br />
East BCMC<br />
Pre-function<br />
Bridge<br />
Plaza<br />
below<br />
Southeast<br />
Lobby<br />
Southeast Pre-function<br />
Northeast<br />
Lobby<br />
Northeast Pre-function<br />
Skybridge<br />
Access<br />
LEVEL 2<br />
<strong>The</strong> Westin Boston<br />
Waterfront<br />
Exhibit<br />
• 516,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit<br />
space over three halls, which can be divided<br />
into ten different configurations<br />
Meeting/Ballroom<br />
• 160,000 square feet of flexible meeting<br />
space with 84 separate single, double, and<br />
triple meeting rooms, all with easy access<br />
to each other and the exhibit halls<br />
• 40,020 square foot grand ballroom with<br />
views of Boston<br />
Loading Dock<br />
• 62 covered bay loading dock with five<br />
elephant doors for drive on access to the<br />
exhibit hall and weather-protected pre-fab<br />
inside the facility<br />
Non-Public Access<br />
Pre-Function<br />
• Over 300,000 square feet of flexible function<br />
and registration space including 19,340 square<br />
foot ballroom pre-function area<br />
Lobby<br />
• Eight separate registration areas on two<br />
separate levels of the facility<br />
Food Services<br />
• Tastes of Boston Food Court with seating<br />
capacity for over 400, full bar service available<br />
Ring Road<br />
• Two private ring roads around the facility<br />
with seven drop off points<br />
Public Use<br />
• Superior attendee navigation, with two pedestrian<br />
sky-bridges that allow access to any part of the<br />
building in no more than eight minutes<br />
• Free wireless internet access<br />
Finishing<br />
Kitchen<br />
Green Room<br />
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Ballroom West<br />
Grand<br />
Ballroom<br />
(40,020 sq ft)<br />
Ballroom East<br />
BALLROOM LEVEL<br />
Lobby<br />
Lobby<br />
Pre-function<br />
(19,340 sq ft)<br />
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MASSACHUSETTS, Boston, John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
<strong>The</strong> John B. Hynes Veterans<br />
Memorial <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
Prudential Plaza Entrance<br />
W<br />
South<br />
Lobby<br />
M<br />
W<br />
M<br />
M<br />
W<br />
Coat Room<br />
Business<br />
Center<br />
Food Court Kitchen<br />
Cafeteria<br />
First Aid<br />
Main<br />
Lobby<br />
Exhibit Hall A<br />
(38,770 sq ft)<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Office<br />
Exhibit Hall B<br />
Exhibit Hall B<br />
(36,900 sq ft)<br />
Dalton Street<br />
Food Court<br />
Kitchen<br />
Coffee<br />
House<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Office<br />
Main Lobby<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Office<br />
Exhibit Hall A<br />
Ramp<br />
Truck Access<br />
from<br />
Dalton Street<br />
20’ x 14’<br />
Public Safety Office<br />
Sales Office<br />
Pre-function Hall A<br />
Pre-function Hall B<br />
Up<br />
Down<br />
M<br />
107<br />
108 109 110 111 112<br />
100<br />
Service Corridor<br />
W<br />
101<br />
102 103 104 105 W<br />
M 106<br />
Boylston Hallway<br />
PLAZA LEVEL<br />
Drop-Off<br />
(Lower Level)<br />
Sidewalk (Lower Level)<br />
W<br />
South<br />
Lobby<br />
Sheraton Entrances<br />
M<br />
Low roof (balcony)<br />
High roof<br />
Veteran’s Memorial<br />
Auditorium<br />
(25,760 sq ft)<br />
(4,000 Person<br />
Seating Capacity)<br />
Moveable Partitions<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Office<br />
Exhibit Hall C<br />
Exhibit Hall C<br />
(37,750 sq ft)<br />
W<br />
M<br />
M<br />
W<br />
Low roof<br />
High roof<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Office<br />
Exhibit Hall D<br />
Exhibit Hall D<br />
(37,300 sq ft)<br />
Pre-function Auditorium<br />
Pre-function Hall C<br />
Pre-function Hall D<br />
Up<br />
M<br />
Dressing<br />
Room<br />
207<br />
208 209 210<br />
Service Corridor<br />
200 201<br />
202 203 204 205 W<br />
M 206<br />
W<br />
Boylston Hallway<br />
LEVEL 2<br />
Drop-Off<br />
(Lower Level)<br />
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MASSACHUSETTS, Boston, John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
<strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong> <strong>Executive</strong><br />
<strong>The</strong> ultimate neighborhood<br />
convention center.<br />
PUT YOUR EVENT IN THE BEST POSITION<br />
TO SUCCEED. OFFER MORE FEATURES,<br />
BENEFITS AND SERVICES.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Hynes <strong>Convention</strong> Center is the best-located major convention center in the country.<br />
Period. It’s right in the heart of Boston’s beautiful and historic Back Bay, one of America’s<br />
premier city settings. As an added advantage, the Hynes is connected to a mega-complex of<br />
over 3,100 hotel rooms, two shopping malls, restaurants and more. Best of all, the Hynes<br />
puts you in the position to achieve your event goals, exceed the expectation of your<br />
attendees and exhibitors, and benefit from first-class meeting solutions at every level.<br />
BOSTON. MAKING CONVENTION HISTORY.<br />
W<br />
South<br />
Lobby<br />
Catering - Cleaning Services<br />
M<br />
1,200 fixed seats<br />
Ballroom<br />
C<br />
Kitchen<br />
Veteran’s Memorial<br />
Auditorium<br />
(Below)<br />
Projection<br />
Ballroom Pre-function<br />
Ballroom<br />
B<br />
Exhibit Hall D<br />
(Below)<br />
Balcony<br />
Ballroom<br />
A<br />
M<br />
W<br />
Service Corridor<br />
310 311<br />
Catering<br />
Offices<br />
Private<br />
Kitchen<br />
Suite<br />
300<br />
M<br />
W<br />
(<strong>Executive</strong><br />
Suite)<br />
Down<br />
Ballroom Foyer<br />
302 304 306 309<br />
308<br />
301 303 305 307 W<br />
M<br />
312<br />
313<br />
Boylston Hallway<br />
LEVEL 3<br />
Drop-Off<br />
(Lower Level)<br />
Boylston Street<br />
Exhibit<br />
• 176,480 square feet of exhibit space<br />
over 5 halls<br />
• One hall can be used as an auditorium<br />
with 4000+ person seating capacity<br />
Meeting/Ballroom<br />
• 93,000 square feet of meeting space<br />
with 41 meeting rooms<br />
• 24,544 square foot grand ballroom<br />
Non-Public Access<br />
Food Services<br />
• Cafeteria and Coffee House in central<br />
lobby accommodate 400-500 people,<br />
full bar service available<br />
Public Use<br />
• Easy and fast attendee circulation<br />
within the Hynes<br />
• Free wireless internet access<br />
Loading Dock<br />
• 14-bay covered loading dock with direct<br />
street access from both sides of the facility<br />
Pre-Function<br />
• 160,000 square feet of flexible function<br />
and registration with easy access to<br />
exhibit halls and meeting rooms<br />
Lobby<br />
• Climate-controlled, all-season facility<br />
connected by pedestrian skybridges to<br />
three major hotels, over 200 shops and<br />
a wide range of restaurants<br />
Access Road<br />
• Two main entrances provide convenient<br />
and weather-protected drop-off points<br />
Huntington Ave<br />
Prudential<br />
Service Yard Entrance<br />
Hand<br />
Carry<br />
Service<br />
Service<br />
Trucking Area<br />
Shops<br />
5 Docks<br />
Loading<br />
Food<br />
Storage<br />
M<br />
Offices<br />
W<br />
MCCA<br />
Up<br />
<strong>Executive</strong> Offices<br />
Lobby<br />
Drop-Off<br />
Ramp<br />
Massachusetts Turnpike / I - 90 Tunnel<br />
Boylston Street Entrance<br />
Boylston Street<br />
LOWER LEVEL<br />
Loading<br />
Dock<br />
Manager<br />
Main<br />
Trucking Area<br />
9 Docks<br />
Cambria St<br />
Service<br />
Entrance<br />
20’ x 14’<br />
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NEVADA, Las Vegas, Las Vegas <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
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CONVENTION CENTER<br />
LEVELS 1 & 2 FLOOR PLANS<br />
LVCVA.com 702-892-0711<br />
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NEVADA, Reno, Reno-Sparks <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
RENO-SPARKS CONVENTION CENTER<br />
MeetRenoTahoe.com<br />
888-MTG-RENO (684-7366)<br />
FACILITY FEATURES<br />
• 30,000 square-foot multi-purpose ballroom, centrally located,<br />
fully adaptable and divisible into seven meeting rooms<br />
• 381,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space<br />
• 15,000 square-foot registration lobby<br />
• Loading docks and drive-in access to exhibit halls<br />
• 53 meeting rooms<br />
• Satellite links<br />
• LAN service<br />
• Wireless pocket phones<br />
• Fiber optic network<br />
• T-1 lines<br />
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NEVADA, Reno, Reno Events Center<br />
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RENO EVENTS CENTER<br />
MeetRenoTahoe.com<br />
888-MTG-RENO (684-7366)<br />
FACILITY FEATURES<br />
• 7,500 arena/general assembly seating with 4,500 retractable seating<br />
• 56,000 square feet of exhibit space<br />
• 9 meeting suites overlooking the arena floor<br />
• 6,600 hotel rooms within three blocks of center offering a diversity<br />
of dining, entertainment & recreation options<br />
• Satellite links<br />
• LAN service<br />
• Fiber optic network<br />
• T-1 lines<br />
• Loading Docks<br />
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NEW JERSEY, Atlantic City, Atlantic City <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
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NEW MEXICO, Albuquerque, Albuquerque <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
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OKLAHOMA, Oklahoma City, Cox Business Services <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
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PENNSYLVANIA, King of Prussia, Valley Forge <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
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Rhode Island, Providence, Rhode Island <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
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Rhode Island <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
Providence, Rhode Island<br />
Exhibit Halls GSF Max.10x10’s <strong>The</strong>ater Classroom<br />
Exhibit A–D 100,000 500 9,470 5,436<br />
A 28,195 150 2,880 1,638<br />
B 29,304 150 2,728 1,638<br />
C 28,902 150 2,698 1,584<br />
D 13,616 50 1,164 576<br />
All ceiling heights are 30’<br />
Ballroom GSF Banquet <strong>The</strong>ater Classroom<br />
A–E 20,000 1,400 2,300 1,404<br />
A,B,C 15,050 960 1725 1080<br />
A,D,E 15,050 960 1725 1080<br />
B,C 5,050 280 550 324<br />
D,E 5,050 280 550 324<br />
A 10,000 680 1,175 756<br />
B 3,700 210 414 234<br />
C 1,350 80 120 54<br />
D 3,700 210 414 234<br />
E 1,350 80 120 54<br />
All ceiling heights are 23’<br />
Meeting Rooms GSF Banquet <strong>The</strong>ater Classroom<br />
550 A/B 1,178 80 110 57<br />
550 A 589 40 55 24<br />
550 B 589 40 55 24<br />
551 A/B 1,936 120 192 108<br />
551 A 968 60 96 54<br />
551 B 968 60 96 54<br />
552 A/B 2,024 120 198 108<br />
552 A 1,012 60 99 54<br />
552 B 1,012 60 99 54<br />
553 A/B 1,444 120 160 90<br />
553 A 722 50 80 36<br />
553 A 722 50 80 36<br />
554 A/B 1,672 120 168 90<br />
554 A 836 50 84 30<br />
554 B 836 50 84 30<br />
Jr. Ballroom<br />
555/556<br />
4,004 240 420 216<br />
555 A/B 2,024 120 210 108<br />
555 A 1,012 60 105 54<br />
555 B 1,012 60 105 54<br />
556 A/B 1,980 120 210 108<br />
556 A 990 60 105 54<br />
556 B 990 60 105 54<br />
557 1,350 110 132 84<br />
558 A/B 608 40 60 36<br />
558 A 304 20 24 18<br />
558 B 304 20 24 18<br />
Rotunda 2,552 160 212 108<br />
All ceiling heights are 15’ except for the Rotunda which is 30’<br />
FULL COLOR VERSION FOR WHITE BACKGROUND<br />
THIRD FLOOR<br />
FIFTH FLOOR<br />
219--100%<br />
219--55%<br />
165--100%<br />
165--60%<br />
Arena Floor<br />
31,000 GSF<br />
Concourse<br />
25,000 GSF<br />
Ceiling Height 86’<br />
Lobby<br />
9,000 GSF<br />
Phased renovation to be completed fall 2008<br />
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SOUTH CAROLINA, Greenville, Carolina First Center<br />
Level Two<br />
Level One<br />
Level Three<br />
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EXHIBIT HALL MEETING ROOMS<br />
Room<br />
Dimensions Sq. Ft. <strong>The</strong>atre Classroom<br />
Banquet<br />
Directors<br />
Santee<br />
Expo Cafe<br />
30 x 20<br />
77 x 37<br />
600<br />
2849<br />
66<br />
316<br />
37<br />
178<br />
48<br />
227<br />
250<br />
LOWER LEVEL MEETING ROOMS<br />
Room<br />
100 A<br />
100 B<br />
100 A & B<br />
101A<br />
101B<br />
101 A & B<br />
102 A<br />
102 B<br />
102 C<br />
102 A & B<br />
102 B & C<br />
102 A,B & C<br />
103<br />
104 A<br />
104 B<br />
104 A & B<br />
Cou rtyard<br />
Dimensions Sq. Ft. <strong>The</strong>atre Classroom<br />
36 x 18<br />
36 x 18<br />
36 x 36<br />
32 x 30<br />
31 x 30<br />
63 x 30<br />
44 x 48<br />
32 x 48<br />
63 x 48<br />
76 x 48<br />
95 x 48<br />
139 x 48<br />
28 x 42<br />
23 x 42<br />
24 x 42<br />
47 x 42<br />
26 x 147<br />
648<br />
648<br />
1296<br />
960<br />
930<br />
1890<br />
2112<br />
1536<br />
3024<br />
3648<br />
4560<br />
6672<br />
1176<br />
966<br />
1008<br />
1974<br />
3500<br />
57<br />
57<br />
136<br />
110<br />
92<br />
174<br />
240<br />
154<br />
330<br />
420<br />
520<br />
740<br />
120<br />
110<br />
110<br />
230<br />
30<br />
30<br />
60<br />
48<br />
36<br />
90<br />
108<br />
72<br />
168<br />
180<br />
225<br />
396<br />
63<br />
42<br />
42<br />
108<br />
Banquet<br />
30<br />
30<br />
70<br />
60<br />
50<br />
100<br />
110<br />
90<br />
180<br />
240<br />
260<br />
400<br />
60<br />
60<br />
60<br />
120<br />
EXHIBIT SPACE<br />
Room<br />
Hall A<br />
Hall B<br />
Hall C<br />
Hall D<br />
Total<br />
UPPER LEVEL MEETING ROOMS<br />
Room<br />
201<br />
202 A<br />
202 B<br />
202 C<br />
202 A & B<br />
202 B & C<br />
202 A, B & C<br />
203<br />
Sq. Ft.<br />
45,000 sq. ft.<br />
40,000 sq. ft.<br />
125,000 sq. ft.<br />
105,000 sq. ft.<br />
315, 000 sq. ft.<br />
Dimensions Sq. Ft. <strong>The</strong>atre Classroom<br />
28 x 30<br />
48 x 79<br />
32 x 70<br />
64 x 79<br />
80 x 79<br />
96 x 79<br />
140 x 79<br />
41 x 45<br />
840<br />
3792<br />
2528<br />
5056<br />
6320<br />
7584<br />
11,376<br />
1845<br />
98<br />
400<br />
266<br />
570<br />
684<br />
840<br />
1254<br />
200<br />
42<br />
198<br />
144<br />
270<br />
330<br />
405<br />
621<br />
105<br />
Banquet<br />
40<br />
220<br />
140<br />
290<br />
380<br />
440<br />
700<br />
110<br />
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SOUTH CAROLINA, Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
<strong>The</strong> Myrtle Beach <strong>Convention</strong> Center offers:<br />
• Over 100,000 column-free square feet<br />
• 17 meeting/breakout rooms<br />
• Full catering service available<br />
• Grand Ballroom spacious enough to seat 1,200 for dinner<br />
• 402-room Sheraton Myrtle Beach <strong>Convention</strong> Center Hotel adjoining<br />
• Affordable accommodations and entertainment<br />
• Event Plaza offers additional options to move events outdoors<br />
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SOUTH CAROLINA, Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
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MYRTLE BEACH CONVENTION CENTER<br />
FUNCTION ROOM CAPACITY CHART<br />
* Represents combination spaces<br />
Note: <strong>The</strong> addition of staging, dance floors, theme decor, etc. will reduce above-quoted<br />
seating capacities/booth spaces.<br />
All sets include: one 8-ft. head table and one standing lectern.<br />
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TEXAS, Austin, Austin <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
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VIRGINIA, Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
Level 1 Exhibition Hall/Ballroom<br />
EXHIBITION HALL — Column free; ceiling height 40'<br />
10x10<br />
Space Square Feet <strong>The</strong>ater Booths Banquet<br />
Ex Hall A 37,503 2,240 220 2,240<br />
Ex Hall B 37,503 3,680 220 2,500<br />
Ex Hall C 37,503 3,680 220 2,500<br />
Ex Hall D 37,503 2,240 220 2,240<br />
Ex Hall A-B 75,006 6,420 440 5,000<br />
Ex Hall A-C 112,509 10,100 660 7,500<br />
Ex Hall B-C 75,006 7,360 440 5,000<br />
Ex Hall C-D 75,006 6,720 440 5,000<br />
Ex Hall B-D 112,509 11,180 660 7,500<br />
Ex Hall A-D 150,000 13,440 880 10,000<br />
2101 PARKS AVENUE, SUITE 500<br />
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA 23451<br />
TEL 757.385.4700, 800.700.7702<br />
FAX 757.437.4747<br />
WWW.VBMEETINGS.COM<br />
BRING IT TO THE BEACH<br />
BALLROOM — ceiling height 35'<br />
Classroom<br />
Space Square Feet <strong>The</strong>ater 4/Table Banquet<br />
BR One 10,472 1,048 600 600<br />
BR Two 10,085 1,014 600 580<br />
BR Three 10,472 1,046 600 600<br />
BR One-Two 20,557 2,062 1,200 1,300<br />
BR Two-Three 20,557 2,062 1,200 1,300<br />
BR One-Three 31,000 3,108 1,800 2,000<br />
Level 2 Meeting Rooms/Tower<br />
MEETING SUITES — ceiling height 15' 6"<br />
Space Square Feet <strong>The</strong>ater Classroom Banquet<br />
4/Table<br />
MR 1A 2,359 240 140 160<br />
MR 1B 1,583 144 104 80<br />
MR 1C 1,583 144 104 80<br />
MR 1D 2,359 240 140 160<br />
MR 1AB 3,942 382 244 240<br />
MR 1A-C 5,525 588 348 360<br />
MR 1BC 3,166 336 208 180<br />
MR 1B-D 5,525 588 348 360<br />
MR 1CD 3,942 382 244 240<br />
Total Suite 1 7,884 861 488 490<br />
MR 2A 1,315 140 84 80<br />
MR 2B 1,328 140 84 80<br />
MR 2C 654 63 32 40<br />
MR 2D 661 63 32 40<br />
MR 2AB 2,643 280 168 150<br />
MR 2BCD 2,643 266 168 150<br />
MR 2CD 1,315 126 64 80<br />
Total Suite 2 3,958 406 244 230<br />
MR 2E 765 903<br />
77 44 50<br />
MR 3A 661 63 32 40<br />
MR 3B 654 63 32 40<br />
MR 3C 1,328 140 84 80<br />
MR 3D 654 63 32 40<br />
MR 3E 661 63 32 40<br />
MR 3AB 1,315 126 76 80<br />
MR 3ABC 2,643 266 160 150<br />
MR 3CDE 2,643 266 160 150<br />
MR 3DE 1,315 126 76 80<br />
Total Suite 3 3,958 392 236 230<br />
MR 4A 661 63 32 40<br />
MR 4B 654 63 32 40<br />
MR 4C 1,328 140 84 80<br />
MR 4D 654 63 32 40<br />
MR 4E 661 63 32 40<br />
MR 4AB 1,315 126 76 80<br />
MR 4ABC 2,643 266 160 150<br />
MR 4CDE 2,643 266 160 150<br />
MR 4DE 1,315 126 76 80<br />
Total Suite 4 3,958 392 236 230<br />
MR 4F 765 903<br />
77 44 50<br />
MR 5A 914 91 56 60<br />
MR 5B 664 64 36 40<br />
MR 5C 1,583 178 108 90<br />
MR 5D 1,568 178 108 100<br />
MR 5AB 1,568 164 92 100<br />
MR 5ABC 3,151 342 200 200<br />
MR 5CD 3,151 300 216 200<br />
Total Suite 5 4,719 514 308 310<br />
PREMIUM MEETING SPACE<br />
Space Square Feet <strong>The</strong>ater Classroom Banquet<br />
(4 Table)<br />
Board Room 1,569 31 21 21<br />
VIP Lounge 1,077 74 28<br />
30<br />
Obsvtn Deck 500<br />
LEVEL ONE<br />
LEVEL TWO<br />
Suite<br />
D 5 A<br />
C B<br />
D C B A<br />
4F<br />
Suite<br />
E 4 A<br />
D C B<br />
THREE TWO ONE<br />
Exhibit Areas<br />
150,000 Sq. Ft. Ballroom<br />
31,000 Sq. Ft.<br />
Total Meeting<br />
Space<br />
28,929 Sq. Ft.<br />
Suite<br />
E 3 A<br />
D C B<br />
2E<br />
Suite<br />
D<br />
Suite<br />
1<br />
2<br />
D<br />
A<br />
A<br />
C B C B<br />
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Washington, Seattle, Washington State <strong>Convention</strong> & <strong>Trade</strong> Center<br />
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Level 4 Exhibition Halls<br />
205,700 square feet of<br />
dedicated heavy-load<br />
exhibit space<br />
20 covered loading docks<br />
at two loading bays<br />
M<br />
W<br />
4E<br />
(64,200 SF)<br />
Exit Exit Exit Exit<br />
Exit<br />
Exit<br />
4F<br />
(30,600 SF)<br />
Exit<br />
N-2<br />
Exit<br />
Direct drive-in access to<br />
exhibit floor<br />
4D<br />
(10,900 SF)<br />
W<br />
M<br />
Two independent<br />
registration lobbies<br />
To/From<br />
Level 3<br />
4C-3<br />
4C-2<br />
4 5<br />
400<br />
W<br />
M<br />
Corridor<br />
4C-4<br />
401<br />
4C-1<br />
4C<br />
(20,000 SF)<br />
4B<br />
(40,000 SF)<br />
4A<br />
(40,000 SF)<br />
W M<br />
ACT<br />
<strong>The</strong>atre<br />
W M<br />
Exit<br />
ATM<br />
W M M W<br />
Level 6 Meeting Rooms<br />
102,201 square feet of<br />
fully carpeted meeting<br />
rooms and ballrooms<br />
6E<br />
(15,048 SF)<br />
6C<br />
(9,512 SF)<br />
6B<br />
(11,500 SF)<br />
6A<br />
(8,532 SF)<br />
Up to 61 versatile<br />
meeting rooms<br />
Two additional<br />
registration lobbies<br />
M<br />
618 617<br />
619<br />
620<br />
W<br />
6F<br />
(9,184 SF)<br />
616<br />
615<br />
M W<br />
611<br />
612<br />
614 613<br />
610<br />
605<br />
609 606<br />
6D<br />
(10,050 SF)<br />
608 607<br />
W M<br />
604<br />
603 602<br />
601<br />
Nationally acclaimed,<br />
award winning catering<br />
Advanced<br />
telecommunications,<br />
connectivity and audio &<br />
visual services<br />
800 <strong>Convention</strong> Place<br />
Seattle, WA 98101 USA<br />
206-694-5000<br />
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PUERTO RICO, San Juan, Puerto Rico <strong>Convention</strong> Center<br />
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Meeting in Puerto Rico will never be the same.<br />
LEVEL ONE - EXHIBIT HALL<br />
LEVEL THREE - BALLROOM<br />
Loading Docks<br />
90 ft.<br />
(27 m)<br />
EXHIBIT HALL<br />
152,700 sq. ft.<br />
(14,186 sq. m)<br />
Elephant Door<br />
22 ft. w x 27 ft. h<br />
(6.7 m w x 8.2 m h)<br />
Exhibit Hall C<br />
40,500 sq. ft.<br />
(3,762 sq. m)<br />
150 ft.<br />
(46 m)<br />
Exhibit Hall B<br />
71,300 sq. ft.<br />
(6,624 sq. m)<br />
Exhibit Hall A<br />
40,900 sq. ft.<br />
(3,800 sq. m)<br />
39,500 sq. ft.<br />
(3,670 sq. m)<br />
14,000 sq. ft.<br />
(1,301 sq. m)<br />
25,500 sq. ft.<br />
(2,369 sq. m)<br />
C<br />
104<br />
4,800 sq. ft.<br />
(447 sq. m)<br />
B<br />
A<br />
103<br />
3,100 sq. ft.<br />
(288 sq. m)<br />
B<br />
A<br />
B<br />
@<br />
C<br />
102<br />
3,800 sq. ft.<br />
(353 sq. m)<br />
B<br />
A<br />
101<br />
3,200 sq. ft.<br />
(297 sq. m)<br />
B<br />
A<br />
Main Entrance<br />
12,800 sq. ft.<br />
(1,189 sq. m)<br />
LEVEL TWO - MEETING ROOMS<br />
C<br />
KEY<br />
Back of House<br />
Concessions<br />
Escalators, Elevators, Stairs<br />
Exhibit Hall<br />
Housekeeping<br />
Meeting Space<br />
Office Space<br />
Public Circulation<br />
B Business Center<br />
+ First Aid<br />
Information Desk<br />
Rest Room<br />
@ Cyber Café<br />
Telephone<br />
EXHIBIT HALL<br />
BELOW<br />
C<br />
207<br />
Mezzanine<br />
Suite<br />
Storage<br />
211<br />
210<br />
Mezzanine Suite<br />
4,000 sq. ft.<br />
(372 sq. m) 207 206<br />
205<br />
204<br />
1,400 sq. ft.<br />
(130 sq. m)<br />
C<br />
209<br />
4,900 sq. ft.<br />
(455 sq. m)<br />
B<br />
A<br />
C<br />
208<br />
4,900 sq. ft.<br />
(455 sq. m)<br />
B<br />
A<br />
C<br />
203<br />
1,400 sq. ft.<br />
(130 sq. m)<br />
C<br />
202<br />
3,600 sq. ft.<br />
(334 sq. m)<br />
B A<br />
201<br />
3,200 sq. ft.<br />
(297 sq. m)<br />
B<br />
A<br />
For More Information,<br />
Call the Puerto Rico <strong>Convention</strong> Bureau<br />
1-800-214-0420 or 787-725-2110<br />
INFO@PRCONVENTION.COM<br />
WWW.PRCONVENTION.COM<br />
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2008 Directory of the World’s <strong>Top</strong> <strong>Convention</strong> <strong>Centers</strong><br />
INDEX to advertisers<br />
Advertiser City, State Display Floor Plan<br />
Albuquerque <strong>Convention</strong> Center (Albuquerque, NM) 45 126<br />
Anaheim <strong>Convention</strong> Center (Anaheim, CA) 80, 81<br />
Atlantic City <strong>Convention</strong> Center (Atlantic City, NJ) 5 124, 125<br />
Austin <strong>Convention</strong> Center (Austin, TX) 7 134<br />
Boston <strong>Convention</strong> & Exhibition Center (Boston, MA) 116, 117<br />
George R. Brown <strong>Convention</strong> Center (Houston, TX) Cover 4 135<br />
Carolina First Center (Greenville, SC) 130, 131<br />
Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) (Dallas, TX) 38<br />
Cobb Galleria Centre (Atlanta, GA) 27 99<br />
Cox Business Services <strong>Convention</strong> Center (Oklahoma City, OK) 49 127<br />
Event Technology Expo @ HSMAI’s Affordable Meetings (Washington, DC) 142<br />
Exhibition Services & Contractors Association (ESCA) (Carrollton, TX) 98<br />
Expo Guadalajara (Guadalajara, Jal) 67 143<br />
Expo Imperial (Acapulco, Gro) 65<br />
Georgia World Congress Center/Georgia Dome (Atlanta, GA) 25 100, 101<br />
Hawaii <strong>Convention</strong> Center (Honolulu, HI) 29 102<br />
John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial <strong>Convention</strong> Center (Boston, MA) 118, 119<br />
iCongo (Montréal, QC) 39<br />
Indiana <strong>Convention</strong> Center & Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis, IN) 112, 113<br />
Irving <strong>Convention</strong> Center (Irving, TX) 55<br />
Jackson <strong>Convention</strong> Complex (Jackson, MS) 37<br />
Kentucky Exposition Center (Louisville, KY) Insert, 33<br />
Las Vegas <strong>Convention</strong> Center (Las Vegas, NV) Tab 4, Side 2 121<br />
Los Angeles <strong>Convention</strong> Center (Los Angeles, CA) 15 82<br />
Masexpos magazine (Mexico City, Mexico) 68<br />
McCormick Place Complex (Chicago, IL) Bookmark 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109<br />
Mexican Tourism Board (Mexico City, Mexico) Tab 2, Side 1<br />
Miami Beach <strong>Convention</strong> Center (Miami Beach, FL) 93<br />
Midwest Airlines Center (Milwaukee, WI) 59 140<br />
Myrtle Beach <strong>Convention</strong> Center (Myrtle Beach, SC) 3 132, 133<br />
Navy Pier (Chicago, IL) 103<br />
Ontario <strong>Convention</strong> Center (Ontario, CA) 11 83<br />
Orange County <strong>Convention</strong> Center (Orlando, FL) Tab 3, Side 2 94, 95, 96, 97<br />
Osceola Heritage Park (Kissimmee, FL) 22, 23 90, 91<br />
Overland Park <strong>Convention</strong> Center (Overland Park, KS) 115<br />
Palm Springs <strong>Convention</strong> Center (Palm Springs, CA) 17 84<br />
Phoenix <strong>Convention</strong> Center (Phoenix, AZ) Tab 3, Side 1 79<br />
PrivilegedAccess.tv (Chicago, IL) 43<br />
Puerto Rico <strong>Convention</strong> Center (San Juan, PR) 9 141<br />
Reliant Park (Houston, TX) Tab 1, Side 1 136, 137<br />
Reno-Sparks <strong>Convention</strong> Center/Reno Events Center (Reno, NV) Tab 4, Side 1 122, 123<br />
Rhode Island <strong>Convention</strong> Center (Providence, RI) 129<br />
Sacramento <strong>Convention</strong> Center (Sacramento, CA) 85<br />
San Diego <strong>Convention</strong> Center (San Diego, CA) Tab 1, Side 2 86, 87<br />
Sands Expo & <strong>Convention</strong> Center (Las Vegas, NV) Cover 2<br />
SMG (Philadelphia, PA) 92<br />
South Point Hotel & Casino (Las Vegas, NV) 41<br />
Donald E. Stephens <strong>Convention</strong> Center (Rosemont, IL) 31 110, 111<br />
<strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong> <strong>Executive</strong> (Carlsbad, CA) 19, 60, 114, 120<br />
UFI, <strong>The</strong> Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (Paris, France) Tab 2, Side 2<br />
United Service Companies (Chicago, IL) 77<br />
Valley Forge <strong>Convention</strong> Center (King of Prussia, PA) 128<br />
Virginia Beach <strong>Convention</strong> Center (Virginia Beach, VA) 138<br />
Walter E. Washington <strong>Convention</strong> Center (Washington, DC) 21 88, 89<br />
Washington State <strong>Convention</strong> & <strong>Trade</strong> Center (Seattle, WA) Cover 3 139<br />
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One of the world’s top convention centers<br />
gets the ultimate front yard in 2008.<br />
Discovery Green, now open<br />
www.discoverygreen.com<br />
New in Houston for 2008, Discovery Green, the $122<br />
million12-acre downtown park across the street from the<br />
George R. Brown <strong>Convention</strong> Center, boasting an event<br />
lawn, restaurants, an amphitheater and outdoor stage,<br />
picnic areas, a model boat pond and numerous vibrant<br />
green spaces, all designed with special events in mind.<br />
Plan meetings alfresco. Take the General Session<br />
outdoors. With Discovery Green just steps away, the<br />
GRB’s front yard has more to enjoy 365 days a year<br />
– from miniature sailboat racing in the summer to ice<br />
skating in the winter.<br />
Houston Pavilions, Opening October 2008<br />
www.houstonpavilions.com<br />
And this fall, look for Houston Pavilions, the<br />
new four-block downtown retail, dining and<br />
entertainment hub, with House of Blues, Lucky<br />
Strike Bowling Lanes, Forever 21 and Pete’s<br />
Dueling Piano Bar – all within walking distance<br />
of the convention center.<br />
Combine this with the convention center’s 1.2<br />
million square feet of dedicated meeting space,<br />
including a 30,000-square-foot ballroom, 3,600<br />
tier-seated amphitheater, 6,500-seat arena, four<br />
3,000-square-foot balconies and 117 flexible<br />
meeting rooms – and Houston never has been<br />
more appealing.<br />
1001 Avenida de las Americas - Houston, Texas 77010 - 1.800.427.4697 - www.Houston<strong>Convention</strong>Ctr.com