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Overview
Convention Centers 2009:
A State of the Industry Report ......................10-14
Section I:
Convention Centers: United States
Alabama ..............................................15
Alaska ................................................15
Arizona ............................................15-16
Arkansas ..............................................16
California ..........................................16-20
Colorado .............................................21
Connecticut ..........................................21
District of Columbia ................................21-22
Florida .............................................22-24
Georgia ............................................24-26
Hawaii .............................................26-28
Illinois .............................................28-30
Indiana ...............................................30
Iowa ..................................................30
Kansas ................................................30
Kentucky ..........................................30-31
Louisiana .............................................31
Maryland ..........................................31-32
Massachusetts ........................................32
Michigan .............................................33
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Minnesota ............................................33
Mississippi ............................................33
Missouri ..............................................34
Montana ..............................................34
Nebraska ..........................................34-36
Nevada ............................................36-38
New Jersey ...........................................38
New Mexico ..........................................40
New York .............................................40
North Carolina ........................................41
North Dakota ......................................41-42
Ohio ...............................................42-44
Oklahoma ............................................44
Oregon ...............................................44
Pennsylvania ......................................44-46
Rhode Island ..........................................46
South Carolina ........................................46
South Dakota .........................................48
Tennessee .........................................48-50
Texas ..............................................50-52
Utah ...............................................52-54
Virginia ...............................................54
Washington ..........................................55
West Virginia .........................................55
Wisconsin .........................................55-56
Puerto Rico ...........................................56
Convention Centers by Name:
United States
Alamodome ..........................................52
Albuquerque Convention Center ......................40
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
& Exposition Center ...................................30
Alliant Energy Center .................................55
Amarillo Civic Center ..................................50
American Bank Center ................................50
American Royal Center/Kemper Arena .................34
America’s Center .....................................34
AmericasMart Atlanta .................................24
Anaheim Convention Center ..........................16
Arlington Convention Center ..........................50
John Ascauga’s Nugget Resort Casino .................37
Atlanta Exposition Center .............................24
Atlantic City Convention Center .......................38
Austin Convention Center .............................50
Bally’s Las Vegas ......................................36
Baltimore Convention Center .........................31
Baton Rouge River Center ............................31
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Bemidji Regional Events Center .......................33
M.C. Benton Jr. Convention Center ....................41
Big Sandy Superstore Arena ...........................55
Big Town Exhibition Hall ..............................52
Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex ...........15
Bismarck Civic Center .................................41
Neal S. Blaisdell Center ................................26
Boca Raton Resort & Club .............................22
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center ...............32
Branson Convention Center ..........................34
The Broadmoor .......................................21
George R. Brown Convention Center ..................51
Buffalo Niagara Convention Center ....................40
Cabarrus Arena & Events Center .......................41
Caesars Palace ........................................36
Cajundome/Convention Center .......................31
CAL EXPO/California Exposition & State Fair ...........18
Carolina First Center ..................................46
Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center .......30
Charleston Area Convention Center ...................46
Charleston Civic Center & Auditorium .................55
Charlotte Convention Center ..........................41
Charlotte Merchandise Mart ...........................41
Chattanooga Convention Center ......................48
Cleveland Convention Center .........................42
Cleveland Medical Mart & Convention Center ..........42
Cobb Galleria Centre ..................................24
Cobo Convention Center ..............................33
Colorado Convention Center ..........................21
Greater Columbus Convention Center .................42
Comcast Arena Everett and Edward D. Hansen
Conference Center ....................................55
The Concourse Exhibition Center ......................20
Connecticut Convention Center .......................21
Connecticut Expo Center ..............................21
The Cosmopolitan Resort & Casino ....................36
Cow Palace ...........................................20
Cox Convention Center ...............................44
Crown Center Exhibit Hall .............................34
Crown Center .........................................41
Dallas Convention Center .............................51
Dallas Market Center ..................................51
Dayton Convention Center ............................42
D.C. Armory ..........................................21
DCU Center ...........................................32
Dena’ina Civic & Convention Center/Egan Center ......15
Denver Merchandise Mart Complex ...................21
DeVos Place ..........................................33
Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort .............23
Disney’s Contemporary Resort ........................22
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort .....................23
Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts ...................23
Doubletree Miami Mart Hotel/Airport Hotel
& Exhibition Center ...................................23
Duke Energy Convention Center ......................42
Dulles Expo & Conference Center ......................54
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center .............33
El Paso Convention & Performing Arts Centers .........51
Embassy Suites Pleasant Grove Hotel,
Convention Center & Spa .............................52
Empire State Plaza Convention Center .................40
Exhibition Building at Osceola Heritage Park ...........22
Expo Square ..........................................44
Fair & Expo Center ....................................40
Fairplex, Southern California’s Event
& Entertainment Center ...............................18
Fargodome ...........................................42
Florida State Fairgrounds .............................24
Ford Park Event Center ................................50
Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County
Convention Center ....................................22
Fort Worth Convention Center ........................51
Foxwoods Resort Casino & MGM Grand at Foxwoods ..21
Franklin County Veterans Memorial ...................42
Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center ............54
Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center ...........16
Frontier Airlines Center ...............................56
Garden State Convention & Exhibit Center ............38
Gatlinburg Convention Center ........................48
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center .........31
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center .........48
Gaylord Palms Hotel & Convention Center .............22
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center ............51
Georgia Dome ........................................26
Georgia International Convention Center ..............26
Georgia World Congress Center .......................26
Gillette Stadium ......................................32
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center .................52
Grand Sierra Resort & Casino ..........................37
Grand Wayne Convention Center ......................30
Great Lakes Expo Center ..............................42
Greensboro Coliseum Complex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Gwinnett Center ......................................26
Hampton Roads Convention Center ...................54
Hara Arena, Conference & Exhibition Center ...........42
Hawaii Convention Center ............................28
Hilton Americas Houston Hotel .......................51
Hilton Anaheim .......................................16
Hilton Anatole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Hilton Chicago ........................................28
Hilton New York ......................................40
Hot Springs Convention Center .......................16
Hyatt Regency Atlanta ................................26
Hyatt Regency Chicago’s Riverside Center .............28
John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center ..32
Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium .......30
International Exposition Center (I-X Center) ............42
Iowa Events Center ...................................30
Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas ...............52
Jackson Convention Complex/SMG ....................33
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center .....................40
Kansas City Convention & Entertainment Facilities .....34
Kansas Expocentre ....................................30
KCI Expo Center .......................................34
Kentucky Exposition Center ...........................31
Kentucky International Convention Center ............31
John S. Knight Center .................................42
Knoxville Convention Center ..........................48
Knoxville Expo Center .................................48
Joseph S. Koury/Sheraton Greensboro Hotel
at Four Seasons Convention Center ...................41
The Lakeland Center ..................................23
Lancaster County Convention Center ..................44
Lansing Center ........................................33
Las Vegas Cashman Convention Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Las Vegas Convention Center .........................36
Las Vegas Hilton ......................................36
David L. Lawrence Convention Center .................46
Lee Civic Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Lexington Center .....................................30
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center ......16
Los Angeles Convention Center .......................16
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum & Sports Arena .......18
Louisiana Superdome .................................31
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino .........................36
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa .................15
MassMutual Center ...................................32
McCormick Place ......................................28
Meadowlands Exposition Center ......................38
Memphis Cook Convention Center ....................48
MGM Grand Hotel & Conference Center ...............36
Miami Beach Convention Center ......................23
Minneapolis Convention Center .......................33
The Mirage Hotel & Casino ............................36
Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center ......33
Montana ExpoPark ....................................34
The Moscone Center ..................................20
Moscone West ........................................20
Music City Center .....................................48
Myrtle Beach Convention Center ......................46
Nashville Convention Center ..........................50
Nashville Municipal Auditorium .......................50
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum ..................40
Navy Pier .............................................28
New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center
at Raritan Center ......................................38
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center ......31
Norfolk Scope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
North Atlanta Trade Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Ocean Center .........................................22
Ocean City Convention Center ........................32
ODEUM Sports & Expo Center .........................30
Omaha Civic Auditorium ..............................34
Ontario Convention Center ...........................18
Orange County Convention Center ....................23
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Oregon Convention Center ...........................44
Orlando World Center Marriott ........................23
Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center .................22
Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center ..........15
Overland Park Convention Center .....................30
Palm Beach County Convention Center ................24
Palm Springs Convention Center ......................18
Palmer Events Center .................................50
Paris Las Vegas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Pasadena Convention Center ..........................18
Pennsylvania Convention Center ......................46
Peoria Civic Center ....................................28
Peppermill Resort Spa Casino .........................38
Greater Philadelphia Expo at Oaks ....................46
Phoenix Convention Center ...........................15
Piers 92/94. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center at Oncenter ......40
Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center ..............44
Puerto Rico Convention Center .......................56
Qwest Center Omaha .................................36
Qwest Field and Event Center .........................55
Raleigh Convention Center ............................41
Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center ......54
Reliant Park ...........................................52
Renaissance Colorado Springs Hotel,
Spa & Conference Center ..............................21
The Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the
Convention Center ...................................15
Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center ...28
Reno Events Center ...................................38
Reno-Sparks Convention Center .......................38
Rhode Island Convention and Entertainment Complex ..46
Greater Richmond Convention Center .................54
Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino ...........................37
Roberts Centre ........................................44
Rochester Riverside Convention Center ................40
Rock Financial Showplace .............................33
Will Rogers Memorial Center ..........................51
Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel & Golf Club ................23
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center ..........................48
Sacramento Convention Center .......................18
Saint Paul RiverCentre ................................33
San Diego Convention Center .........................20
San Jose McEnery Convention Center .................20
San Mateo County Event Center .......................20
Sands Expo & Convention Center ......................37
Santa Clara Convention Center ........................20
Savannah International Trade & Convention Center ....26
SeaGate Convention Centre ...........................44
Seaport Hotel & Seaport World Trade Center ..........32
Sevierville Events Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
SHOWPLACE ..........................................41
Shreveport Convention Center ........................31
Sioux Falls Convention Center ........................48
South Point Hotel & Casino ............................37
South Towne Exposition Center .......................54
Spokane Convention Center ..........................55
Springfield Exposition Center .........................34
Statehouse Convention Center ........................16
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center ................28
Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center ...........55
Tampa Convention Center ............................24
Town & Country Resort & Convention Center ..........20
Tropicana Las Vegas ..................................37
Trump Taj Mahal Casino & Resort ......................38
Tucson Convention Center ............................16
Tulsa Convention Center ..............................44
University of Phoenix Stadium ........................15
Valley Forge Convention Center .......................44
The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino .....................37
Virginia Beach Convention Center .....................54
Von Braun Center .....................................15
Waco Convention Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Walter E. Washington Convention Center ..............21
Washington Marriott Wardman Park ..................22
Washington State Convention Center .................55
The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa ....................22
The Wildwoods Convention Center ....................38
Wisconsin Exposition Center ..........................56
World Market Center Las Vegas .......................37
Wynn Las Vegas ......................................37
XL Center ............................................21
Convention Centers: Canada
B.C. Place ............................................58
Calgary Stampede Park ...............................58
Calgary TELUS Convention Centre ....................58
Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place .................59
Evraz Place (formerly IPSCO Place) .....................59
Exhibition Park ........................................58
International Centre Toronto ..........................58
Metro Toronto Convention Centre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Moncton Coliseum Complex ..........................58
Niagara Convention & Civic Centre ....................59
Northlands ...........................................58
Olympic Stadium .....................................59
Ottawa Convention Centre ............................59
Palais des congrès de Montréal (Convention Centre) ...59
Place Bonaventure ....................................59
Quebec City Convention Centre .......................59
The Toronto Congress Centre .........................59
Vancouver Convention Centre ........................58
Winnipeg Convention Centre .........................58
World Trade and Convention Centre Halifax ...........58
Convention Centers: Mexico
Acapulco International Center .........................61
Campeche XXI ........................................60
Cancun Center Conventions & Exhibitions .............61
CECONEXPO ..........................................61
Centro Banamex ......................................60
Centro Internacional de Convenciones Puerto Vallarta ...61
CIECEM ...............................................60
Cintermex ............................................61
CONVEX ..............................................61
Expo Bancomer Santa Fe ..............................60
Expo Chihuahua ......................................60
Expo Forum ..........................................62
Expo Guadalajara .....................................61
Expo Reforma CANACO ...............................60
Feria Nacional Potosina ...............................62
Guanajuato Convention Center Expo
Guanajuato Bicentenario .............................60
Inforum Irapuato ......................................60
Mazatlan International Center .........................62
Messe Cancun ........................................62
Moon Palace Resort & Convention Center .............62
Palacio de Convenciones Zacatecas ...................62
Peninsula Convention Center at the Hilton Cancun ....62
Poliforum Leon .......................................61
Puebla Convention Center ............................61
San Luis Potosi Convention Center ....................62
Tabasco 2000 Convention Center .....................62
World Trade Center Mexico City International
Exhibition & Convention Center .......................60
World Trade Center Veracruz ..........................62
Yucatan Siglo XXI Convention Center ..................62
Convention Centers: Overseas
Links to Major Exhibition Centers
Around the World ..................................63-67
Section II:
The World’s Top Convention
Centers by Size
Ranked by Exhibit Space ...........................69-72
Convention Center Floor Plans
Convention Center Floor Plans ....................73-109
Index to Advertisers
List of Advertisers ....................................110
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Nearly 500 Convention Centers
Dot the Global Landscape
by Darlene Gudea, president,
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The exhibition industry entered 2010
with plenty of scrapes and bruises
from the economic downturn but as
convinced as ever that face-to-face was
still the most effective forum for business
and that trade shows were here to stay.
One of the most critical ingredients
in any successful trade show is the right
venue, and there are many to choose
from in the U.S., North America and
around the world. Trade Show Executive’s
eighth annual edition of the World’s
Top Convention Centers directory offers
details on the leading convention centers
for trade shows, corporate meetings,
conventions and consumer events.
With their customers demanding
more from show managers than ever
before, TSE’s annual research project is
an invaluable tool for show organizers
in fulfilling the vision they have for a
successful event a few years down the
road. For facilities in North America,
we’ve listed prime and total exhibit space,
flex space, breakout rooms and meeting
space. The general manager and other
primary contacts are also listed along
with key features of each building, such as
wireless internet, distance from the airport
and adjacent hotels.
The Justification for Expansion
The recession added a level of
uncertainty about the future of the market
for show organizers. The downturn also
increased the angst about funding for
convention center expansions. But work
continued on such front-line buildings
as the Las Vegas Convention Center,
the Indiana Convention Center in
Indianapolis, Philadelphia’s Pennsylvania
Convention Center and Jacob K. Javits
Convention Center in New York City.
Lower prices for steel and other building
materials coincided with the start of work
on the Music City Center in Nashville
and continuing work on the Irving (TX)
Convention Center at Los Colinas, and at
a smattering of hotels around the U.S.
Other cities, including Boston and San
Diego, are considering expansion projects
that are seen as an economic investment.
Continued on page 14
Snapshot: The Nation’s Top Ten
Convention Centers Listed by Square
Feet of Prime Exhibit Space, June 2010
1) McCormick Place, Chicago 2,600,000 sf
2) Orange County Convention Center,
Orlando
2,100,000 sf
3) Las Vegas Convention Center,
Las Vegas
1,984,755 sf
4) Georgia World Congress Center,
Atlanta
1,400,000 sf
5) Kentucky Exposition Center,
Louisville
1,100,000 sf
6) New Orleans Morial Convention Center,
New Orleans
1,100,000 sf
7) Reliant Park, Houston 1,056,213 sf
8) International (I-X) Center,
Cleveland
1,050,000 sf
9) Sands Expo & Convention Center/
The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino,
Las Vegas
1,040,600 sf
10) Dallas Convention Center,
Dallas
1,018,942 sf
Prime Exhibit Space at
Top Ten U.S. Facilities
14,450,510 sf
Percent of Total SF of Prime
Exhibit Space at All U.S. Facilities 26.0%
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2010 Directory of the World’s Top Convention Centers
Convention Centers 2010 Continued from page 10
James Rooney, executive director of
the Massachusetts Convention Center
Authority, said recently that adding space
in a prudent manner would keep Boston
competitive. “We could sit back for the
next few years and be successful, but that’s
not an appropriate long-term growth
strategy.”
Everyone is a Competitor
Whether large or small, venues find
themselves vying against centers not
previously considered competition.
While McCormick Place in Chicago, the
Orange County Convention Center in
Orlando and the Las Vegas Convention
Center are able to handle a sprawling
heavy machinery show, they continue to
set their sites on medical and scientific
conferences which are key targets for
small and mid-sized facilities such as
the Moscone Center and the Gaylord
chain. “Companies like Irving-based
ExxonMobil could have their annual
shareholders meetings in Irving rather
than having to go outside the city,” said
Maura Gast, executive director of the
Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Nearly 500 Major Convention
Centers Worldwide Listed
With some expansions cruising toward
completion and others struggling to
get off the ground, the venue landscape
remains in flux. To be ranked in the
directory, the facility must offer at least
50,000 square feet of prime exhibit space
and host at least 10 trade shows or other
events per year. A total of 490 facilities
worldwide qualified.
Of the 294 facilities in North America,
249 are in the U.S. and its territories.
Another 18 are in Canada and 27 are in
Mexico.
There are also 196 international
convention centers listed. The top five
countries in number of facilities are:
China, with 19; Germany, with 11; France,
with 8 facilities, and Japan and Australia
with 7 each.
The details of the space available at
each center was verified to produce a
broader and accurate picture of available
exhibition and event space in North
America. Through questionnaires emailed
and numerous phone follow-ups, TSE
received a 96% response rate. TSE editors
further verified the data, yielding to a
high degree of accuracy and up-to-date
information.
Averages, Totals and Leading Sites
TSE’s Snapshot of Convention Center
Metrics (below) gives you a broad
overview of key statistics. Of note:
• There is a total of more than 67
million square feet of prime exhibit
space in North America, with the
majority of space (84%) in the United
States. Canada and Mexico offer 8.8%
and 7.2%, respectively.
• The average convention center in the
U.S. features 227,135 square feet of
Snapshot: Convention Center Metrics, June 2010
Metric U.S./Canada/ United States Canada Mexico
Mexico
Total Number of Convention Centers 294 249 18 27
Total Square Feet of Prime Exhibit Space 67,315,975 56,556,696 5,937,500 4,821,779
Total Square Feet of Flex Space 1,886,793 1,389,293 497,500 Not Supplied
Average Square Feet of Prime Exhibit Space 228,966 227,135 329,861 178,584
Median (midpoint) 115,437 115,000 304,750 82,408
Mode (most frequent) 50,000 (20) 50,000 (15) 1,000,000 (2) 50,000 (4)
Top States in Number of Facilities
Top States in Square Footage
Nevada 21 facilities Nevada 6,125,892 sf
California 21 facilities California 5,733,212 sf
Florida 21 facilities Texas 5,708,163 sf
Texas 20 facilities Florida 4,719,254 sf
Ohio 11 facilities Ohio 2,725,720 sf
Georgia 10 facilities Georgia 3,013,843 sf
prime exhibit space, roughly the size
of the Charlotte Merchandise Mart,
which offers 224,000 square feet.
Centers in Canada tend to be on the
large side with an average of 329,861
square feet of prime exhibit space
while those in Mexico trend smaller
with 178,584 square feet.
• The median prime square footage in
the U.S. is 115,437 square feet. The
Charleston Area Convention Center
and Ontario Convention Center in
California each offer that amount of
exhibit space.
• The most common dimension for
a convention center –in the U.S.
specifically and North America as a
whole – is 50,000 square feet of prime
exhibit space. Fifteen centers in the
U.S. are this size and an additional five
are found in Canada and Mexico.
Nevada led the U.S. in total square
footage with 6,125,892 spread among
21 listed facilities. California was No. 2
with 5,733,212 square feet. Like Nevada,
California and Florida each had 21 buildings
on the list. Texas contributed 20 venues.
Trade Show Executive will continue
to work with facilty managers and the
industry to gather data and identify
current trends in convention center
construction, amenities and services. TSE’s
research is featured in our monthly news
magazine, web site, directories and annual
reports, and includes:
• Pardon Our Dust, a semiannual
update of new builds and expansions,
published in March and October;
• TSE’s Millionaire’s Club and Mega
Facilities, a list of the very largest
convention centers, released in August;
• Mid-Sized Convention Centers, out in
February;
• Facilities with Less Than 100,000
Square Feet of Prime Exhibit Space,
published in November;
• TSE’s Hotel/Convention Center
Complexes, a focus on hotel/exhibit
halls and convention center complexes,
published in September;
• TSE’s E-Clips Breaking News.
© June 2010 by Trade Show Executive Magazine
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Convention Centers: United States
Exhibition Facility by by Location Exhibit && Meeting Space Space Key Features Management
Alabama to Arizona
ALABAMA
Birmingham
Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex Prime Exhibit Space: 220,000 sf Adjoining 18,000-seat arena, Jack Fields, Executive Director, (205) 458-8400, jack.fields@bjcc.org;
2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North Meeting Space: 100,000 sf 2,800-seat concert hall, 1,000-seat Susette Hunter, Director of Sales & Marketing, (205) 458-8400,
Birmingham, AL 35203 74 Breakout Rooms theater and 759 hotel guest rooms. susette.hunter@bjcc.org
www.bjcc.org
Huntsville
Von Braun Center Prime Exhibit Space: 125,700 sf Multi-purpose center with 9,000- Steve Maples, CFE, Executive Director, (256) 533-1953,
700 Monroe St. Meeting Space: 18,642 sf seat arena, 2,153-seat concert hall stevemaples@vonbrauncenter.com;
Huntsville, AL 35801 18 Breakout Rooms and 502-seat playhouse. Marie Arighi, CHSP, CMP, Senior Sales Manager, (256) 551-2379,
www.vonbrauncenter.com
marighi@vonbrauncenter.com
Mobile
Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 100,000 sf 52,000 sf pre-function space. Managed by SMG.
One S. Water St. Meeting Space: 42,000 sf Downtown waterfront facility. Bob Brazier, General Manager, (251) 208-2100,
Mobile, AL 36602 18 Breakout Rooms, includes Easy access by air and ground bbrazier@mobileconventions.com;
www.mobileconventions.com Grand Ballroom transportation. Cheryl Gee, Director of Sales, (251) 208-2100,
cgee@mobileconventions.com
Montgomery
The Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa Prime Exhibit Space: 73,000 sf 14,000 sf ballroom. 1,800-seat Keely Smith, Director of Convention Sales, Montgomery CVB,
at the Convention Center Meeting Space: 30,000 sf Montgomery Performing Arts Centre (334) 261-1100, ksmith@montgomerychamber.com
201 Tallapoosa St. Flex Space: 4,000 sf with 4,000 sf pre-function space;
Montgomery, AL 36104 22 Breakout Rooms 9,000 sf European-style spa.
www.visitingmontgomery.com
ALASKA
Anchorage
Dena’ina Civic & Convention Center/Egan Center Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf Dena’ina opened in 2008; largest Julie Dodds, ACVB Director of Convention Sales, (907) 257-2327,
600 W. 7th Ave./555 W. 5th St. Meeting Space: Dena’ina: 11,000 sf, exhibit hall in Alaska. Mountain views jdodds@anchorage.net;
Anchorage, AK 99501 Egan: 32,000 sf from third-floor ballroom and outdoor Greg Spears, General Manager, (907) 263-2850,
www.anchorageconventioncenters.com Breakout Rooms: Dena’ina: 6, Egan: 15 terrace. Egan was revitalized in 2008; greg@anchorageconventioncenters.com;
Flex Space: 2 blocks apart in heart of downtown Con Jager, Director of Sales & Marketing, (907) 263-2850,
Dena’ina: 25,000 sf, Egan: 30,000 sf Anchorage. con@anchorageconventioncenters.com
ARIZONA
Glendale
University of Phoenix Stadium Prime Exhibit Space: 160,000 sf Multi-purpose facility with retractable Managed by Global Spectrum.
1 Cardinals Dr. Meeting Space: 20,000 sf roof and field. Wireless access. Free Peter C. Sullivan, General Manager, (623) 433-7100,
Glendale, AZ 85305 parking; 14,000 spaces. Large-scale psullivan@universityofphoenixstadium.com;
www.universityofphoenixstadium.com video and ribbon board system; full, Shawnda Krohn, Director of Sales, (623) 433-7122,
in-floor utility grid; in-house marketing
and PR department.
skrohn@universityofphoenixstadium.com
Phoenix
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa Prime Exhibit Space: 89,000 sf Breakouts include 3 conference rooms Steve Hart, General Manager and Regional VP, (480) 293-5000,
5350 E. Marriott Dr. Meeting Space: 8,000 sf and 8 suites; wireless access; pillar- steve.hart@marriott.com
Phoenix, AZ 85054
www.jwdesertridgeresort.com
free ballrooms; 3 separate built-in
registration desks, large foyer.
Phoenix Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space: 645,500 sf Ballrooms: 46,000 sf, 45,600 sf and Owned and managed by City of Phoenix.
Meeting Space: 177,000 sf 28,000 sf; 21,000 sf IACC-certified John Chan, Director, (602) 262-6221,
Flex Space: 45,600 sf Executive Conference Center; 4 miles phoenix.convention.center@phoenix.gov
See our ad Tab 2, Side 1
and floor plan page 73
from airport in downtown Phoenix.
Multi-phase, multi-million dollar
expansion completed Dec. 2008.
100 N. Third St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
www.phoenixconventioncenter.com
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Arizona to California
Exhibition Facility by Location Exhibit & Meeting Space Key Features Management
Tucson
Tucson Convention Center
260 S. Church Ave. Prime Exhibit Space: 143,000 sf Facility includes an arena, music hall Richard Singer, Director, (520) 791-4101, richard.singer@tucsonaz.gov;
Tucson, AZ 85701 Meeting Space: 31,564 sf and theater. Kate Calhoun, Sales & Marketing Director, (520) 791-4101 x123,
www.tucsonconventioncenter.org 15 Breakout Rooms kate.calhoun@tucsonaz.gov
ARKANSAS
Hot Springs National Park
Hot Springs Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 103,000 sf 6,500-seat arena. Steve Arrison, CEO, (501) 321-2027, sarrison@hotsprings.org;
134 Convention Blvd. Meeting Space: 31,100 sf Gordon Mahoney, Deputy Director, (501) 321-2027,
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901 15 Breakout Rooms gmahoney@hotsprings.org;
www.hotsprings.org Cindy DeWitt, DOS, (800) 922-6478, (501) 321-2835,
cdewitt@hotsprings.org
Little Rock
Statehouse Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 83,000 sf 18,362 sf ballroom. Located 10 min. Dan O’Byrne, CEO, Little Rock CVB, (501) 370-3251,
P.O. Box 3232 Meeting Space: 18,362 sf from airport. Adjoining Peabody Hotel; dtracy@littlerock.com
Little Rock, AR 72203 11 Breakout Rooms 6,500 hotel rooms in city.
www.littlerock.com
CALIFORNIA
Anaheim
Anaheim Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 815,000 sf Dramatic rotunda with glass walls Tom Morton, Executive Director, (714) 765-8920, tmorton@anaheim.net;
800 W. Katella Ave. Meeting Space: 130,000 sf and 190-ft. ceiling in main lobby. David Meek, General Manager, (714) 765-8951, dmeek@anaheim.net
Anaheim, CA 92802 52 Breakout Rooms Part of Anaheim Resort Complex
www.anaheim.net/conventioncenter
including Disneyland and hotels.
Hilton Anaheim Prime Exhibit Space: 57,084 sf Versatile event and meeting space. Brad Logsdon, Director of Sales & Marketing, (714) 740-4234,
777 Convention Way Meeting Space: 43,000 sf 22,325 sf pre-function foyer. brad.logsdon@hilton.com
Anaheim, CA 92802 53 Breakout Rooms Part of Anaheim Resort Complex.
www.hiltonanaheimhotel.com
Fresno
Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center Prime Exhibit Space: 98,000 sf 2 exhibit halls: 66,000 sf and 32,000 sf. Managed by SMG.
848 M St., Fl. 2 Meeting Space: 46,372 sf 5 buildings: Fresno Convention Center, Bill Overfelt, General Manager, (559) 445-8150,
Fresno, CA 93721 30 Breakout Rooms Valdez Hall, 2,359-seat William Saroyan bill.overfelt@smgfresno.com;
www.fresnoconventioncenter.com Theatre, 9,000-seat Selland Arena and Claudia Arguelles, Director of Sales & Marketing, (559) 445-8153,
Schoettler Conference Center.
claudia.arguelles@smgfresno.com
Long Beach
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center Prime Exhibit Space: 270,000 sf 3 ballrooms: 20,500 sf, 3,200 sf, and David Gordon, General Manager, (562) 436-3636,
300 E. Ocean Blvd. Meeting Space: 82,383 sf 6,300 sf. Includes Long Beach arena, dgordon@longbeachcc.com;
Long Beach, CA 90802 34 Breakout Rooms exhibition halls, terrace and center Ellen Schwartz, Senior Director of Sales, (562) 436-3636,
www.longbeachcc.com theaters, ballroom and meeting rooms. eschwartz@longbeachcc.com
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 770,000 sf Located in heart of downtown LA. Pouria Abbassi, General Manager & CEO, (213) 741-1151,
1201 S. Figueroa St. Meeting Space: 147,000 sf Striking glass and steel pavilions house administration@lacclink.com;
Los Angeles, CA 90015 64 Breakout Rooms spacious exhibition halls and 299-seat Claudia Brett, Sales & Marketing, (213) 741-1151 x5345,
www.lacclink.com theater. On-site parking for 5,600 cars. sales@lacclink.com
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Trade Show Executive
2010 Directory of the World’s Top Convention Centers
California
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NB
New Construction/Expansion
Exhibition Facility by Location Exhibit & Meeting Space Key Features Management
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum & Sports Arena Prime Exhibit Space: 160,000 sf Coliseum: football field; high-definition Pat Lynch, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Commission,
3939 S. Figueroa St. Meeting Space: 3,800 sf LED screen; press box. Sports Arena: General Manager, (213) 765-6317;
Los Angeles, CA 90037 3 Breakout Rooms large open floor. Jon Lee, Director of Marketing & Events, (213) 765-6357,
www.lacoliseumlive.com
Ontario
Ontario Convention Center
jlee@lacoliseum.com
Prime Exhibit Space: 115,000 sf 20,000 sf ballroom, divisible into 3 Managed by SMG.
Meeting Space: 24,000 sf sections; 2 blocks from LA/Ontario Bob Brown, General Manager/CEO, (909) 937-3001, (800) 455-5755,
24 Breakout Rooms Int’l. Airport; close to 4,500 hotel bbrown@ontariocc.com;
rooms in the city, with 2,500 within Amita Patel, CHSP, Assistant General Manager, (909) 937-3002,
walking distance of the convention
center. 18,224 sf flexible pre-function
space also available. Let us help you
promote your next event with our
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2000 E. Convention Center Way also includes Exhibitor Sponsorship
Ontario, CA 91764
www.ontariocc.com
See our floor plan page 74
opportunities.
apatel@ontariocvb.com
Palm Springs
Palm Springs Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space: 92,000 sf Expanded and renovated Fall 2009. Managed and operated by SMG.
Meeting Space: 19 Breakout Rooms 20,000 sf ballroom can be used for Rick Leson, CMP, Director of Sales, (760) 322-8402,
See our ad page 19 and
floor plan page 75
exhibit space; 18,000 sf lobby.
Attached to 410-room hotel; 1,200+
hotel rooms in walking distance; 1 mile
to airport; 4 blocks to downtown.
rleson@palmspringscc.com
277 N. Avenida Caballeros
Palm Springs, CA 92262
www.palmspringscc.com
Pasadena
Pasadena Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 55,000 sf $150 MIL expansion completed Michael Ross, CEO, (626) 793-2122, mross@pasadenacenter.com;
300 E. Green St. Meeting Space: 28,000 sf March 2009. Includes new 25,000 sf James Canfield, Executive Director, (626) 793-2122,
Pasadena, CA 91101 29 Breakout Rooms ballroom and historic 3,000-seat jcanfield@pasadenacenter.com;
www.pasadenacenter.com Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Walking Nancy Johnson, Director of Sales, (626) 395-7282,
distance to 4 hotels, shops, dining
njohnson@pasadenacenter.com
and nightlife.
Pomona
Fairplex, Southern California’s Event Prime Exhibit Space: 250,000 sf The 85,000 sf Sheraton Fairplex Melissa DeMonaco-Tapia, Director of Sales, (909) 865-4042,
& Entertainment Center Meeting Space: 11,000 sf Hotel & Conference Center will demonaco@fairplex.com
1101 W. McKinley Ave. Expansion to 300,000 sf exhibit open March 2011. $6.5 MIL,
Pomona, CA 91768 space and 56,000 sf meeting 42,120 sf exhibit hall (Building 9)
www.fairplex.com space to open Winter 2011 recently completed.
Sacramento
CAL EXPO/California Exposition & State Fair Prime Exhibit Space: 209,000 sf Multi-faceted site on 350 acres. Norbert Bartosik, General Manager, (916) 263-3000, (877) CALEXPO,
1600 Exposition Blvd. Meeting Space: 62,500 sf nbartosik@calexpo.com;
Sacramento, CA 95815 9 Breakout Rooms Shauna Allison, Sales Manager, (916) 263-1477, sallison@calexpo.com
www.calexpo.com
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Sacramento Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 134,000 sf Downtown; 24,000 sf ballroom; 3,800- Judy Goldbar, General Manager, (916) 808-5291,
1030 15th St., Ste. 100 Meeting Space: 52,728 sf seat auditorium; 2,452-seat theater and jgoldbar@cityofsacramento.org;
Sacramento, CA 95814 31 Breakout Rooms 2,000 hotel rooms within walking Matthew Voreyer, Deputy General Manager, (916) 808-5291,
www.sacramentoconventioncenter.com distance. mvoreyer@cityofsacramento.org
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2010 Directory of the World’s Top Convention Centers
California
Exhibition Facility by Location Exhibit & Meeting Space Key Features Management
San Diego
San Diego Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space: 615,701 sf Divisible into 7 halls with soundproof Managed, marketed and operated by the San Diego Convention
Meeting Space: 204,114 sf airwalls. Its 90,000 sf glass Sails Pavilion Center Corporation.
72 Breakout Rooms has views of the city and San Diego Bay. Carol Wallace, President and CEO, (619) 525-5000,
See our ad Tab 1, Side 2 and
floor plan pages 76, 77
carol.wallace@visitsandiego.com;
Brad Gessner, General Manager, (619) 525-5429,
brad.gessner@visitsandiego.com;
Andy Mikschl, CMP, Senior VP of Sales, (619) 525-5282,
andy.mikschl@visitsandiego.com
111 W. Harbor Dr.
San Diego, CA 92101
www.visitsandiego.com
Town & Country Resort & Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 162,243 sf Spa on property; golf and shopping Managed by Atlas Hotels.
500 Hotel Circle North Meeting Space: 43,000 sf adjacent. Brad Barnes, Director of Sales, (619) 291-7131,
San Diego, CA 92108 56 Breakout Rooms bbarnes@towncountry.com;
www.towncountry.com Gayne Kinsey, Sales Manager, (619) 291-7131,
gkinsey@towncountry.com
San Francisco
The Concourse Exhibition Center Prime Exhibit Space: 125,000 sf Contemporary glass and steel Laura Reyes Takai, Director of Sales, (415) 490-5800,
635 8th St. Meeting Space: None building. Can be divided into 2 reyestakai@sfdesigncenter.com
San Francisco, CA 94103
www.sfvenues.com
independent halls, 60,000 sf
per hall.
Cow Palace Prime Exhibit Space: 248,000 sf, Arena can be expanded by Joe Barkett, CEO, (415) 404-4120, jbarkett@cowpalace.com
P.O. Box 34206 including arena 13,000 sf if box seats are removed.
San Francisco, CA 94134
Meeting Space: None
www.cowpalace.com
The Moscone Center Prime Exhibit Space: 738,092 sf Consists of South building with Managed by SMG.
747 Howard St. Meeting Space: 359,432 sf 261,000 sf of clearspan exhibit space; Dick Shaff, VP & General Manager, (415) 974-4000,
San Francisco, CA 94103 101 Breakout Rooms North building with 181,000 sf; dshaff@moscone.com;
www.moscone.com West building with 296,092 sf. Bob Sauter, Asst. General Manager, (415) 974-4000,
bsauter@moscone.com
Moscone West Prime Exhibit Space: 296,092 sf Marketed independently of North and Managed by SMG.
800 Howard St. Meeting Space: 199,432 sf South facilities. Over 1 mile of movable Melody Lendaro, Director of Sales, (415) 974-4000,
San Francisco, CA 94103 38 Breakout Rooms walls configure exhibit, meeting or mlendaro@moscone.com
www.moscone.com banquet space. Ballroom seats 6,000.
San Jose
San Jose McEnery Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 223,000 sf 22,000 sf ballroom; 116,000 sf total Managed by Team San Jose.
150 W. San Carlos St. Meeting Space: 49,495 sf pre-function space. In the heart of Diana Ponton, Director of Sales, (408) 792-4109, dponton@sanjose.org
San Jose, CA 95113 31 Breakout Rooms downtown; adjacent to additional
www.sanjose.org
theaters and meeting venues.
San Mateo
San Mateo County Event Center Prime Exhibit Space: 200,000 sf Exhibit space extends through 7 Chris A. Carpenter, General Manager, (650) 574-3247, (800) 338-EXPO,
2495 S. Delaware St. Meeting Space: 6,500 sf buildings. Over 12,000 hotel rooms ccarpenter@smeventcenter.com;
San Mateo, CA 94403 1 Breakout Room in the nearby vicinity; parking Dana Stoehr, Assistant General Manager, (650) 574-3247,
www.sanmateoexpo.org for 5,000 cars. dstoehr@smeventcenter.com
Santa Clara
Santa Clara Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 100,000 sf 22,784 sf and 22,400 sf ballrooms. Steve Van Dorn, President & CEO, (408) 380-1231,
5001 Great American Pkwy. Meeting Space: 70,000 sf 607-seat theater. Column-free exhibit steve.vandorn@santaclara.org;
Santa Clara, CA 95054 31 Breakout Rooms hall. Wireless access. 2,000+ free Lisa Moreno, General Manager, (408) 748-7015,
www.santaclara.org parking spaces. On-site UPS store. linda.moreno@santaclara.org
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COLORADO
Colorado Springs
The Broadmoor Prime Exhibit Space: 60,000 sf Offers 744 rooms, 107 suites and 44 John Washko, VP, Sales & Marketing, (800) 633-7711,
1 Lake Ave. Meeting Space: 50,000 sf cottage suites. 54-hole championship jwashko@broadmoor.com
Colorado Springs, CO 80906 62 Breakout Rooms golf. 20 min. from airport, nestled at the
www.broadmoor.com
foot of the Rockies near attractions.
Renaissance Colorado Springs Hotel, Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf 30,000 sf ballroom. Luxury facilities Managed by John Q. Hammons Hotels and Resorts.
Spa & Conference Center Meeting Space: 23 Breakout Rooms to include 250 guest rooms and Sharon Siedler, Director of Sales & Marketing,
9494 Federal Dr. New facility to open Q4 2010
41 suites. (719) 265-8500, sharon.siedler@jqh.com
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
www.coloradospringsrenaissance.com
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Denver
Colorado Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 584,000 sf Ballrooms: 35,000 sf and 50,000 sf. Managed by SMG.
700 14th St. Meeting Space: 100,000 sf 5,000-seat lecture hall. Attached John Adams, General Manager, (303) 228-8000,
Denver, CO 80202 63 Breakout Rooms 1,000-space parking garage. Walk jadams@denverconvention.com;
www.denverconvention.com to approximately 7,000 hotel rooms. Greg Lowry, Director of Sales & Marketing, (303) 228-8022,
glowry@denverconvention.com
Denver Merchandise Mart Complex Prime Exhibit Space: 197,000 sf Including Expo Building, 5 areas in Randal Gaddis, Director of Sales, (303) 292-6278, randy@denvermart.com
451 E. 58th Ave., Ste. 4270 Meeting Space: 53,500 sf complex. Column-free exhibit space
Denver, CO 80216-8470 4 Breakout Rooms, additional flexible fully carpeted. Pavilion has concrete
www.denvermart.com space in complex floor for heavy machinery shows.
CONNECTICUT
Hartford
Connecticut Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 140,000 sf Downtown location overlooking Michael Costelli, General Manager, (860) 249-6000,
100 Columbus Blvd. Meeting Space: 65,000 sf Connecticut River. 40,000 sf ballroom. mcostelli@ctconventions.com;
Hartford, CT 06103 19 Breakout Rooms 2,600 parking spaces. Jeanne O’Grady, CEM, Director of Sales & Marketing, (860) 249-6000,
www.ctconventions.com
jogrady@ctconventions.com
Connecticut Expo Center Prime Exhibit Space: 88,000 sf Minutes from downtown with easy Victor J. Dellaripa Jr., Executive Director, (860) 493-1300 x102,
265 Reverend Moody Overpass Meeting Space: 2,574 sf access to all major highways. vgm@ctexpocenter.com;
Hartford, CT 06120 2 Breakout Rooms Contiguous, ground-level exhibit Hannah L. Blood, Director of Sales & Events, (860) 493-1300 x101,
www.ctexpocenter.com space; parking for 2,000. dos@ctexpocenter.com
XL Center Prime Exhibit Space: 68,000 sf Includes exhibition center with private Chuck Steedman, General Manager, (860) 241-4221,
One Civic Center Plaza Meeting Space: 36,000 sf entrance, box office, catering csteedman@xlcenter.com;
Hartford, CT 06103 7 Breakout Rooms and Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Anne Valihura, Arena PR & Marketing, (860) 541-4729,
www.xlcenter.com
avalihura@xlcenter.com
Mashantucket
Foxwoods Resort Casino & MGM Grand Prime Exhibit Space: 100,000 sf 2,200 total guest rooms; 50,000 sf Joan Esneault, Vice President of Resort Sales, (860) 312-3053,
at Foxwoods Meeting Space: 36,000 sf ballroom, 25,000 sf ballroom and jesneault@mptn.org
350 Trolley Line Blvd. 64 Breakout Rooms 15,000 sf ballroom, all column-free.
Mashantucket, CT 06338
www.foxwoods.com
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
D.C. Armory Prime Exhibit Space: 125,000 sf Seating capacity of 10,000 or 4,500 Erik Moses, Managing Director, (202) 547-9077, emoses@wcsa.com;
2400 E. Capitol St. SE Meeting Space: None banquet style. Ceiling height of 88 ft. Troy Scott, Director of Event Operations, Washington Convention
Washington, DC 20003
www.washdcsports.com
& Sports Authority, (202) 608-1170, tscott@wcsa.com
Walter E. Washington Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 703,000 sf Downtown; state-of-the-art technology; Gregory A. O’Dell, President & CEO, Washington Convention
801 Mount Vernon Pl. NW Meeting Space: 198,000 sf 52,000 sf ballroom; 65 loading docks; and Sports Authority (WCSA),(202) 249-3000, godell@wcsa.com;
Washington, DC 20001 Flex Space: 48,000 sf subway station; walk to hotels and Chinyere Hubbard, VP, Communications & Marketing, WSCA,
www.dcconvention.com 75 Breakout Rooms attractions. Environmentally conscious. (202) 249-3217, chubbard@wcsa.com
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District of Columbia to Florida
Exhibition Facility by Location Exhibit & Meeting Space Key Features Management
Washington Marriott Wardman Park
2660 Woodley Rd. NW Prime Exhibit Space: 66,000 sf Historic downtown hotel; 8 miles from Tom Blaszczyk, Director of Marketing, (202) 328-2921,
Washington, DC 20008 Meeting Space: 33,000 sf Reagan National Airport. 30,000 sf thomas.blaszczyk@marriott.com;
www.marriott.com/wasdt 66 Breakout Rooms ballroom, divisible into thirds. Randy Wood, Director of Exhibits, (202) 328-5600,
randy.wood@marriott.com
FLORIDA
Boca Raton
Boca Raton Resort & Club Prime Exhibit Space: 80,000 sf 80,000 sf function space in 128,000 sf Stephen J. Ast, President, (561) 447-3000;
501 E. Camino Real Meeting Space: 67 Breakout Rooms Mizner Center. On-site destination Ed Carey, Director of Sales and Marketing, (561) 447-3000
Boca Raton, FL 33432
www.bocaresort.com
management firm; sign shop; florist;
FedExKinko’s Business Center;
transportation company; technicians.
Daytona Beach
Ocean Center Prime Exhibit Space: 94,695 sf Ballroom space: 11,715 sf. Don Poor, Acting Director, (386) 254-4500, (800) 858-6444,
101 N. Atlantic Ave. Meeting Space: 31,769 sf Facility includes an arena and dpoor@oceancenter.com;
Daytona Beach, FL 32118 Flex Space: 15,664 sf conference center. Located on Lori Hunter, Director of Sales, (386) 254-4500, (800) 858-6444,
www.oceancenter.com 34 Breakout Rooms “World’s Most Famous Beach.” lhunter@oceancenter.com
Fort Lauderdale
Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Prime Exhibit Space: 199,526 sf Two ballrooms total nearly 52,000 sf; Managed by SMG.
Convention Center Meeting Space: 98,592 sf 400,000 sf pre-function, exhibit and Mark Gatley, General Manager, (954) 765-5900,
1950 Eisenhower Blvd. Flex Space: 101,276 sf meeting space; 2 miles from airport; mgatley@ftlauderdalecc.com;
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 32 Breakout Rooms located on Intracoastal Waterway. Christine Tascione, Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB, VP, Convention Sales,
www.ftlauderdalecc.com
(954) 767-2466,ctascione@broward.org
Fort Meyers
Lee Civic Center Prime Exhibit Space: 90,000 sf Located on 100 acres. Includes Lee Alta Mosley, General Manager, (239) 543-8368,
11831 Bayshore Rd. Meeting Space: 15,000 sf Civic Center, Expo Hall, Club House swffair@leeciviccenter.com
Fort Myers, FL 33917
www.leeciviccenter.com
and 17,000 sf Pavilion.
Hollywood
The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf Beachfront; 1,058 guest rooms; 18-hole Kathleen Bernesby, Director of Sales & Marketing, (954) 602-8601,
3555 S. Ocean Dr. Meeting Space: 42 Breakout Rooms golf course; full-service spa; dining kathleen.bernesby@westin.com
Hollywood, FL 33019
www.westin.com/diplomat
options; business center; executive
meeting specialist; shopping; marina.
Jacksonville
Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 78,500 sf SMG-managed facility housed James C. Pritchard Jr., Facility Director, (904) 630-4051,
1000 Water St. Meeting Space: 48,750 sf in a restored and renovated jprit@smgjax.com
Jacksonville, FL 32204 22 Breakout Rooms historic railroad station.
www.jaxevents.com
Kissimmee
Exhibition Building at Osceola Heritage Park Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf Multi-purpose entertainment complex Robb Larson, General Manager, (321) 697-3320, rjlarson@ohpark.com;
1875 Silver Spur Ln. Meeting Space: 10,080 sf includes 89,500 sf meeting/exhibition Debbie Rivera, Sales & Service Manager, (800) 831-1844,
Kissimmee, FL 34744 5 Breakout Rooms building with clearspan exhibit space drivera@floridakiss.com
www.ohpark.com divisible into 2 sections; 10,500-
seat arena. Central to airport,
accommodations and theme parks.
Gaylord Palms Hotel & Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 178,500 sf 400,000 sf pre-function, meeting Monica Schyck, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, (407) 586-0301,
6000 W. Osceola Pkwy. Meeting Space: 121,000 sf and exhibition space, including mschyck@gaylordhotels.com
Kissimmee, FL 34746 61 Breakout Rooms 2 ballrooms; 20 min. from airport;
www.gaylordhotels.com
1,406 guest rooms in adjoining hotels.
Lake Buena Vista
Disney’s Contemporary Resort Prime Exhibit Space: 72,685 sf 72,685 sf ballroom space. Unique Doug Bowe, Sales Director, (321) 939-7127,
4600 N. World Dr. Meeting Space: 43,000 sf opportunities, including theme park meetings@disneyworld.com
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 35 Breakout Rooms events. Disney Event Group’s creative
www.disneymeetings.com
services & Disney Institute programming.
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Exhibition Facility by Location Exhibit & Meeting Space Key Features Management
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,
1001 W. Buena Vista Dr. Meeting Space: 150,000 sf Disney Event Group, Disney Institute meetings@disneyworld.com
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000 45 Breakout Rooms and unique meeting venues in the
www.disneymeetings.com
theme parks.
Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf 50,000 sf ballroom space. Unique Dan Estatico, Sales Director, (321) 939-7127,
1700 Epcot Resorts Blvd. Meeting Space: 2,200 sf entertainment opportunities, including meetings@disneyworld.com
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000 21 Breakout Rooms theme park events. Access to Disney
www.disneymeetings.com
Event Group’s creative services and
Disney Institute programming.
Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort Prime Exhibit Space: 110,500 sf 4 ballrooms: 3,500 sf to 56,000 sf. Paul Scott, General Manager, (407) 934-4500,
1500 Epcot Resorts Blvd. Meeting Space: 140,000 sf Located in Walt Disney World; 2,265 meetings@swandolphin.com;
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 84 Breakout Rooms guest rooms; contiguous exhibit Eric Opron, Director of Sales & Marketing, (407) 934-4731,
www.swandolphinmeetings.com
space; 2 board rooms; outdoor function meetings@swandolphin.com
areas; 2 business centers.
Lakeland
The Lakeland Center Prime Exhibit Space: 76,000 sf Versatile, flexible multi-purpose Scott Sloman, Assistant Director, (863) 834-8144,
701 W. Lime St. Meeting Space: 10,800 sf facility. scott.sloman@lakelandgov.net;
Lakeland, FL 33815 20 Breakout Rooms Lori Powell, Director of Sales, (863) 834-6116,
www.thelakelandcenter.com
lori.powell@lakelandgov.net
Miami
Doubletree Miami Mart Hotel/Airport Hotel Prime Exhibit Space: 140,000 sf Largest conference-hotel facility Charlette Tuiccillo, Director of Sales, (305) 261-3800,
& Exhibition Center Meeting Space: 15,900 sf in South Florida. ctuiccillo@doubletreemiamimart.com
711 NW 72nd Ave.
Miami, FL 33126
www.doubletreemiamimart.com
Miami Beach Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 502,000 sf 4 ballrooms: 56,000 sf; 2 blocks from Managed by Global Spectrum.
1901 Convention Center Dr. Meeting Space: 127,000 sf beach; business center; board room; Bob Balsam, General Manager, (305) 673-7311,
Miami Beach, FL 33139 70 Breakout Rooms cyber cafe; box offices; concierge desks; bbalsam@themiamibeachcc.com;
www.miamibeachconvention.com concession stands; show offices. Kay Hollander, Director of Sales, (305) 673-7315,
Skywalk features center pod with buffet, khollander@themiamibeachcc.com
cocktail lounge and view of all 4 halls.
Orlando
Orange County Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space: 2,100,000 sf Two 92,000 sf general-session areas; Tom Ackert, Executive Director, (407) 685-9800, (800) 345-9800,
Meeting Space: 518,790 sf 160-seat lecture hall. Wireless mobility. tom.ackert@occc.net;
235 Breakout Rooms 2,643-seat theatre; 62,000 sf multi- Yulita Osuba, Senior Director, Sales, Marketing & Event Management,
purpose room. 10,838 hotel rooms (407) 685-9800, (800) 345-9800, yulita.osuba@occc.net
in 1-mile radius; 114,109 in city.
See our ad Tab 2, Side 2
P.O. Box 691509
Orlando, FL 32869-1509
www.occc.net
Orlando World Center Marriott Prime Exhibit Space: 165,000 sf Includes the nation’s largest carpeted Carmen Rubino, Director of Sales, (407) 238-8557,
8701 World Center Dr. Meeting Space: 77,000 sf and pillar-free ballroom (105,000 sf). carmen.rubino@marriott.com
Orlando, FL 32821
73 Breakout Rooms
www.marriottworldcenter.com
Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel & Golf Club Prime Exhibit Space: 95,848 sf 445,000 sf meeting/event space, Leslie A. Menichini, VP, Sales & Marketing, (407) 996-9939,
9939 Universal Blvd. Meeting Space: 250,000 sf including 95,000 sf column-free sales@rosenshinglecreek.com
Orlando, FL 32819
ballroom; 13,000 sf spa; championship
www.rosenshinglecreek.com
Shingle Creek Golf Club.
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Florida to Georgia
Exhibition Facility by Location Exhibit & Meeting Space Key Features Management
Tampa
Florida State Fairgrounds Prime Exhibit Space: 200,000 sf 355-acre complex; entertainment Julie Palmer, Director of Sales, (813) 627-4218,
4800 Hwy. 301 North Meeting Space: 52,000 sf buildings, on-site catering; palmerj1@doacs.state.fl.us
Tampa, FL 33610 Flex Space: 200,000 sf 20,000-seat amphitheatre; and
www.floridastatefair.com
20,000 parking spaces.
Tampa Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 200,000 sf 36,000 sf ballroom. Downtown Keith Bianchi, Interim Director of Sales and Marketing,
333 S. Franklin St. Meeting Space: 42,000 sf waterfront location with state-of- (813) 274-7779, keith.bianchi@tampaconventioncenter.com
Tampa, FL 33602 36 Breakout Rooms the-art facilities. Walking distance
www.tampaconventioncenter.com
to hotels, restaurants and attractions.
West Palm Beach
Palm Beach County Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 100,000 sf 22,000 sf ballroom. Contemporary Managed by Global Spectrum.
650 Okeechobee Blvd. Meeting Space: 23,000 sf design and rich finishes: Brazilian Dave Anderson, General Manager, (561) 366-3006,
West Palm Beach, FL 33401 19 Breakout Rooms mahogany ceilings, glass railings, danderson@pbconventioncenter.com
www.pbconventioncenter.com
limestone floors, glass chandeliers;
31,000 sf of windows.
GEORGIA
Atlanta
AmericasMart Atlanta Prime Exhibit Space: 502,000 sf Three buildings; 8 exhibit floors. Brian Quirk, Executive Director of Sales & Marketing, (404) 220-2686,
240 Peachtree St. NW, Ste. 2200 Meeting Space: 89,300 sf Connected to 1,100-room Westin; bquirk@americasmart.com
Atlanta, GA 30303 40 Breakout Rooms walking distance to 10,000 hotel rooms.
www.americasmart.com
Atlanta Exposition Center Prime Exhibit Space: 366,000 sf North building offers 161,000 sf Chuck Stanley, Leasing Director, (404) 361-2000,
3650 Jonesboro Rd. Meeting Space: None of exhibit space; South building, info@scottantiquemarket.com
Atlanta, GA 30354
205,000 sf. 60 acres of parking.
www.scottantiquemarket.com
Cobb Galleria Centre
Prime Exhibit Space: 144,000 sf Located in NW Atlanta at intersection Michele Swann, General Manager & CEO, (770) 955-8000,
Meeting Space: 25,000 sf of 2 major interstates; connected to mswann@cobbgalleria.com;
24 Breakout Rooms 4-star hotel; walk to shopping, dining, Walter Kiley, Director of Sales, (770) 955-8000,
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.
wkiley@cobbgalleria.com
See our ad page 25 and
floor plan page 79
Two Galleria Pkwy.
Atlanta, GA 30339
www.cobbgalleria.com
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Flexibility is one of the key factors to look for when selecting a convention, tradeshow, meeting or special events venue.
Sister properties Cobb Galleria Centre and Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre offer a large portfolio of event spaces,
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Kessel D. Stelling, Jr. Ballroom. Or entertain your convention attendees by inviting them to world-class performances at the Cobb
Energy Centre. Our portfolio is truly flexible to accommodate all of your needs.
COBB GAllEriA CEnTrE:
• Exhibition, ballroom and meeting space located on
a single level
• 320,000 gsf of overall space
• 144,000 gsf of total exhibition space
• 25,000 sf ballroom
• 20,000 sf of meeting space, featuring 20 large meeting
rooms and 4 executive boardrooms
• 24,000 sf of registration/pre-function space
• 3,600 sf The Gallery, free-standing event space
• Connected to the 521-room renaissance Waverly Hotel
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• Accessible via pedestrian skybridge to the 278-room
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• 3,500 hotel guest rooms nearby
• Ample complimentary parking
COBB EnErGy
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• Farthest seat is just 160 feet from the stage
• 10,000-square-foot ballroom, divisible into three sections
• Five loading docks
• 12 dressing rooms
• Stage, lobby and terrace available for special events
• Full-service food/beverage services including fixed and
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• 1,000 parking spaces
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Georgia to Hawaii
Exhibition Facility by Location Exhibit & Meeting Space Key Features Management
Georgia Dome Prime Exhibit Space: 102,000 sf Full video editing and production suite, Carl Adkins, General Manager, (404) 223-9200, cadkins@gadome.com;
One Georgia Dome Dr. Meeting Space: 24,000 sf 2 HD video boards, 2 LED strip boards Tiffany Daniels, Director of Business Development, (404) 223-8200,
Atlanta, GA 30313 5 Breakout Rooms capable of full animations and graphics, tdaniels@gadome.com
www.gadome.com
HD cameras, trained production/camera
professionals, digital recording and
AVID editing system.
Georgia World Congress Center
Prime Exhibit Space: 1,400,000 sf The GWCC features 12 exhibit halls, Mark Zimmerman, General Manager, (404) 223-4200,
Meeting Space: 313,000 sf 106 meetings rooms, 2 grand mzimmerman@gwcc.com;
106 Breakout Rooms ballrooms, 3 fixed-seat auditoriums Pattsie Rand, Director of Sales & Marketing, (404) 223-4200,
See our ad page 27 and
floor plan pages 80, 81
and 3 landscaped plazas. The campus
includes 71,250-seat Georgia Dome
and 21-acre Centennial Olympic Park.
prand@gwcc.com
285 Andrew Young International Blvd. NE
Atlanta, GA 30313-1591
www.gwcc.com
Hyatt Regency Atlanta Prime Exhibit Space: 58,243 sf 180,000 sf of exhibit, meeting, Pat Trammell, Director of Sales, (404) 460-6520,
265 Peachtree St. NE Meeting Space: 96,000 sf ballroom and hospitality space. pat.trammell@hyatt.com
Atlanta, GA 30303
www.hyattregencyatlanta.com
37 Breakout Rooms
College Park
Georgia International Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 150,000 sf Exhibit space divides into 4 column-free Hugh Austin, Executive Director, (770) 907-3087,
2000 Convention Center Concourse Meeting Space: 12,000 sf halls; each meeting room divides into 4. haustin@gicc.com;
College Park, GA 30337 24 Breakout Rooms 40,000 sf ballroom is largest in Georgia. Denise Cole, Director of Sales, (770) 907-3072, dcole@gicc.com
www.gicc.com
Adjacent to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta
International Airport. New, free light-
rail train from airport to facility; 2 new
convention center hotels on campus.
Duluth
Gwinnett Center Prime Exhibit Space: 71,600 sf 21,600 sf of ballroom space capable Joey Dennis, General Manager, (770) 813-7511,
6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy. Meeting Space: 52,000 sf of accommodating 1,500; drive-in jdennis@gwinnettcenter.com;
Duluth, GA 30097 24 Breakout Rooms access to exhibit halls. Laura Zacharias, Director of Sales & Marketing, (770) 813-7550,
www.rentgwinnettcenter.com
lzacharias@gwinnettcenter.com
Norcross
North Atlanta Trade Center Prime Exhibit Space: 120,000 sf Rhonda Sodel, Information & Sales, (770) 279-9899,
1700 Jeurgens Ct. Meeting Space: None rhonda@natcshows.com
Norcross, GA 30093
www.northatlantatradecenter.com
Savannah
Savannah International Trade & Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 100,000 sf 350,000 sf waterfront complex Managed by SMG.
One International Dr. Meeting Space: 50,000 sf overlooks famed historic riverscape; Bob Coffey, General Manager, (912) 447-4000, bcoffey@savtcc.com;
P.O. Box 248 Flex Space: 22,000 sf gorgeous views throughout; 25,000 sf Fredia M. Brady, Senior Director of Sale & Marketing,
Savannah, GA 31402-0248 13 Breakout Rooms ballroom with 35-ft. ceilings and (912) 447-4000, fbrady@savtcc.com
www.savtcc.com
panoramic window wall.
HAWAII
Honolulu
Neal S. Blaisdell Center Prime Exhibit Space: 65,000 sf 4,200 sf ballroom, with raised stage; Sidney Quintal, Director of Enterprise Services, (808) 768-5400,
777 Ward Ave. Meeting Space: 12,150 sf exhibit space expands to 85,000 sf squintal@honolulu.gov;
Honolulu, HI 96814 15 Breakout Rooms when combined with adjoining rooms; John C. Fuhrmann, Customer Services Division, (808) 768-5400,
www.blaisdellcenter.com 7,000 sf reception/registration area; jfuhrmann@honolulu.gov
2,157-seat concert hall; 8,000-seat arena.
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A world-class convention and exhibition complex that’s anything but complex.
gwcc
georgia world congress center
Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, the Georgia World Congress Center is one of
the world’s finest convention, sports and entertainment venues. The center consists of
1.4 million square feet of prime exhibit space, 106 meeting rooms, 3 auditoriums and 2
grand ballrooms.
Whether you need to build teams or business, assemble a trade show
or convention, or meet prospective clients , the Georgia World
Congress Center is the place to get it done. Our job is to
make sure that all your needs are met, so that
you’re free to get down to the business
of holding the most successful
meeting you can.
285 andrew young international blvd., n.w. - atlanta, georgia 30313 - 404.223.4200 - www.gwcc.com

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Hawaii to Illinois
Exhibition Facility by Location Exhibit & Meeting Space Key Features Management
Hawaii Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space: 200,000 sf 2 theaters with tiered seating. Joe Davis, CFE, General Manager, (808) 943-3512;
Meeting Space: 149,768 sf 35,000 sf registration area; 35,000 sf Randall Tanaka, Assistant General Manager, (808) 943-3559,
47 Breakout Rooms ballroom. State-of-the-art technology. info@hccsmg.com
See our ad page 29 and
floor plan page 83
1801 Kalakaua Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96815
www.hawaiiconvention.com
ILLINOIS
Chicago
Hilton Chicago Prime Exhibit Space: 119,000 sf 48,000 sf ballroom. More than Andrea Jagoda, Senior Sales Manager, (312) 609-1914,
17 E. Monroe St. Meeting Space: 115,000 sf 234,000 sf of meeting, banquet andrea.jagoda@hilton.com
Chicago, IL 60605 50+ Breakout Rooms and exhibition space. Close
www.hiltonfamilychicago.com
to McCormick Place.
Hyatt Regency Chicago’s Riverside Center Prime Exhibit Space: 70,000 sf 70,000 sf flexible exhibit hall; Andrea Kasnic, Director of Sales & Marketing, (312) 239-4540,
151 E. Wacker Dr. Meeting Space: 139,000 sf 4 ballrooms; 2,019 guest rooms; andrea.kasnic@hyatt.com
Chicago, IL 60601 63 Breakout Rooms 5 restaurants/lounges. Located in
www.chicagohyatt.com
the heart of downtown.
McCormick Place Prime Exhibit Space: 2,600,000 sf 4 ballrooms range from 21,000 sf to David Causton, General Manager, (312) 791-7000,
2301 S. Lake Shore Dr. Meeting Space: 600,000 sf 103,000 sf; exhibit space in the 4 dcauston@mpea.com;
Chicago, IL 60616 173 Breakout Rooms interconnected buildings range from Adrienne Tiritilli, Senior Director of Convention Sales & Marketing,
www.mccormickplace.com 150,000 sf to 1.3 MIL sf. Assembly (312) 791-7000, atiritilli@mpea.com
seating up to 15,000; performance
theatre accommodates 4,249.
Navy Pier Prime Exhibit Space: 170,100 sf 1 building, 2 halls; 18,150 sf grand Marilynn Gardner, General Manager, (312) 595-PIER, (800) 595-PIER,
600 E. Grand Ave. Meeting Space: 44,000 sf ballroom with lake views. Meeting mgardner@mpea.com;
Chicago, IL 60611 36 Breakout Rooms rooms on mezzanine level overlook Anthony Camarillo, Senior Director Sales & Events, (312) 595-PIER,
www.navypier.com exhibit hall. (800) 595-PIER, tcamarillo@mpea.com
Peoria
Peoria Civic Center Prime Exhibit Space: 110,000 sf 27,000 sf ballroom; 16 meeting Managed by SMG.
201 SW Jefferson Ave. Meeting Space: 45,000 sf rooms; 2,200-seat theater; 12,000-seat Debbie Ritschel, General Manager, dritschel@peoriaciviccenter.com;
Peoria, IL 61602 24 Breakout Rooms, includes ballroom arena; downtown Peoria. Robin Barnes, Director of Convention Sales, (309) 680-3517,
www.peoriaciviccenter.com
rbarnes@peoriaciviccenter.com
Rosemont
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space: 840,000 sf 5 min. from O’Hare Int’l. Airport; Christopher R. Stephens, Executive Director, (847) 692-2220,
Meeting Space: 92,000 sf at junction of major expressways; cstephens@rosemont.com;
50 Breakout Rooms 20 min. from downtown Chicago; Grant H. Bailey, Assistant Executive Director, (847) 993-4608,
See our ad Tab 3, Side 1 and
floor plan pages 84, 85
8,000-car parking facility; customized
floor plans; 2,300 hotel rooms within
walking distance; additional 3,387
hotel rooms nearby.
gbailey@rosemont.com
9301 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.
Rosemont, IL 60018
www.rosemont.com
Schaumburg
Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Prime Exhibit Space: 100,000 sf Ballroom space: 28,000 sf. Anthony Abbate, Director of Convention Center Sales, (847) 303-4111,
Convention Center Meeting Space: 48,000 sf anthony.abbate@renaissancehotels.com
1551 N. Thoreau Dr. 28 Breakout Rooms
Schaumburg, IL 60173
www.renaissanceschaumburg.com
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Illinois to Kentucky
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Villa Park
ODEUM Sports & Expo Center Prime Exhibit Space: 62,000 sf Located 5 mi. from Chicago’s Brad Walsh, Facility Manager, (630) 941-9292, brad@odeumexpo.com
1033 N. Villa Ave. Meeting Space: 11,000 sf O’Hare airport. On-site parking.
Villa Park, IL 60181 5+ Breakout Rooms A right-to-work facility.
www.odeumexpo.com
INDIANA
Fort Wayne
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Prime Exhibit Space: 170,000 sf Adjacent to recently renovated Randy Brown, CFE, Executive VP & General Manager, (260) 482-9502,
& Exposition Center Meeting Space: 39,000 sf 13,000-seat arena. On-site rbrown@memorialcoliseum.com;
4000 Parnell Ave. 10 Breakout Rooms parking for 5,000 cars. Garnett Miller, VP of Sales & COO, (260) 482-9502,
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
www.memorialcoliseum.com
gmiller@memorialcoliseum.com
Grand Wayne Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf Ballroom space: 16,000 sf. Fully carpeted Robert Lister, Executive Director, (260) 426-4100,
120 W. Jefferson Blvd. Meeting Space: 30,000 sf multi-purpose hall. Hi-tech amenities; blister@grandwayne.com;
Fort Wayne, IN 46802 18 Breakout Rooms attached hotel; spacious public and Michael Coffeen, Director of Sales & Marketing, (260) 426-4100,
www.grandwayne.com pre-function areas; business center; michaelc@grandwayne.com
ample loading zones.
Indianapolis
Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium Prime Exhibit Space: ICC: 3 ballrooms, 62,173 sf; largest Managed by the Capitol Improvement Board.
100 S. Capitol Ave. ICC: 566,600 sf, LOS: 182,500 sf is 33,335 sf. Connected by skywalk Barney Levengood, Executive Director, (317) 262-3403,
Indianapolis, IN 46225 Meeting Space: ICC: 113,302 sf, to 12 premium hotels. State-of-the-art barney.levengood@icclos.com;
www.icclos.com LOS: 66,360 sf Internet and data networking Linda Addaman, Director of Marketing & Sales, (317) 262-3404,
Breakout Rooms: ICC: 71, LOS: 15 services. 15 min. from airport. linda.addaman@icclos.com
Expansion to be completed Jan. 2011
IOWA
Des Moines
Iowa Events Center (Hy-Vee Hall, Veterans Prime Exhibit Space: 198,000 sf Connected to extensive 4-mile Managed by Global Spectrum.
Memorial Auditorium, Polk County Convention Meeting Space: 75,000 skywalk system. Wired and Matt Homan, General Manager, (515) 564-8000,
Complex, Wells Fargo Arena) 43 Breakout Rooms wireless technology. mhoman@iowaeventscenter.com;
730 Third St. Carrie Jackson, Assistant GM/Director of Convention Services,
Des Moines, IA 50309
www.iowaeventscenter.com
(515) 564-8135, cjackson@iowaeventscenter.com
KANSAS
Overland Park
Overland Park Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 60,000 sf 45,000 sf pre-function space. Attached Managed by Global Specrum.
6000 College Blvd. Meeting Space: 15,000 sf to 412-room hotel with 20,000 sf of Tracy Roberts, Director of Sales & Marketing, (913) 339-3055,
Overland Park, KS 66211 7 Breakout Rooms additional event space. Complimentary troberts@opconventioncenter.com
www.opconventioncenter.com
Topeka
Kansas Expocentre Prime Exhibit Space: 69,500 sf Capital Plaza hotel on grounds. H.R. Cook, General Manager, (785) 235-1986, hrc@ksexpo.com
One Expocentre Dr.
Meeting Space: 23,550 sf
Topeka, KS 66612-1442
www.ksexpo.com
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Wichita
Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 195,500 sf Connected to Hyatt Regency Wichita; Kay Blair, Event Operations Manager, (316) 264-9121, kblair@wichita.gov;
225 W. Douglas Ave. Meeting Space: 29,000 sf Mary Jane Teall Theater seats 646; Jacob House, Sales & Communications Manager, (316) 264-9121,
Wichita, KS 67202 22 Breakout Rooms Concert Hall accommodates 2,178; jhouse@wichita.gov
www.century2.org
Convention Hall seats 5,012; all
feature professional stages.
REN
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KENTUCKY
Lexington
Lexington Center Prime Exhibit Space: 66,000 sf Completed expansion includes 17,000 sf Joe Fields, Director of Convention Management, (859) 233-4567 x3222,
430 W. Vine St. Meeting Space: 40,000 sf ballroom and 30,000 sf of new meeting jfields@lexingtoncenter.com;
Lexington, KY 40507 18 Breakout Rooms space. Becky Trimble, Senior Convention Sales Manager,
www.lexingtoncenter.com
(859) 233-4567 x3223, btrimble@lexingtoncenter.com
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Kentucky to Maryland
Exhibition Facility by Location Exhibit & Meeting Space Key Features Management
Louisville
Kentucky Exposition Center
Prime Exhibit Space: 1,100,000 sf Continuous and climate-controlled Harold Workman, President & CEO, (502) 367-5000;
Meeting Space: 100,000 sf exhibit space. 300 acres of outdoor Michelle Mangeot, Director of Sales & Marketing, (502) 367-5000,
35 Breakout Rooms demo space; 5 min. from airport; mmangeot@ksfb.ky.gov
13,000 hotel rooms in area.
See our insert and ad page 43
937 Phillips Ln.
Louisville, KY 40209-1398
www.kyexpo.org
Kentucky International Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 200,000 sf 30,000 sf ballroom; 200,000 sf total Harold Workman, President & CEO, (502) 367-5000;
221 Fourth St. Meeting Space: 70,262 sf exhibit space includes 145,000 sf Linda Edwards, VP of Sales & Marketing, (502) 595-3141 x264,
Louisville, KY 40202 52 Breakout Rooms contiguous column-free space. ledwards@ksfb.ky.gov
www.kyconvention.org
See our insert and ad page 43
Downtown location.
LOUISIANA
Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge River Center Prime Exhibit Space: 100,000 sf Walking distance to 300-room Todd Mitchell, General Manager, (225) 389-3030;
275 S. River Rd. Meeting Space: 14,000 sf Sheraton, 290-room Hilton and Rhonda Herbert Ruffino, Director of Sales, (225) 389-3030,
Baton Rouge, LA 70802 8 Breakout Rooms local downtown attractions. rruffino@brrivercenter.com
www.brrivercenter.com
Expansion to 26,096 sf meeting space and
15 breakout rooms to open Oct. 2011
Lafayette
Cajundome/Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 77,303 sf Wireless broadband Internet. Greg Davis, Director, (337) 265-2100, gdavis@cajundome.com;
444 Cajundome Blvd. Meeting Space: 20,000 sf 156-room Hilton Garden Inn & Suites Sharlene Chiasson, Sales Director, (337) 265-2100,
Lafayette, LA 70506 12 Breakout Rooms and full-service hotel. sharlene@cajundome.com
www.cajundome.com
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New Orleans
Louisiana Superdome Prime Exhibit Space: 166,000 sf 4 Club Lounges offer 19,000 sf each. Mike Schilling, Assistant General Manager, (504) 587-3663;
Sugar Bowl Dr. Meeting Space: 76,000 sf Adjacent to a 17,000-seat arena; Jennifer Cooke, Director of Sales, (504) 587-8980,
New Orleans, LA 70112 4 Breakout Rooms Walking distance to attractions. jennifer.cooke@superdome.com
www.superdome.com
NB
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 1,100,000 sf $19 MIL upgrades through 2010; 10 GIG Tim Hemphill, VP, Sales & Marketing, (504) 582-3023,
900 Convention Center Blvd. Meeting Space: 200,000 sf Internet backbone, executive lounge, themphill@mccno.com;
New Orleans, LA 70130 140 Breakout Rooms newly renovated ballrooms. Walk to Keith Levey, Director of Sales, (504) 582-3023, klevey@mccno.com
www.mccno.com
20,000 hotel rooms, restaurants and
Arts District.
Shreveport
Shreveport Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 95,000 sf Downtown, near riverboat casinos, Sam Voisin, General Manager, (318) 841-4201,
P.O. Box 1774 Meeting Space: 36,100 sf dining and shops. 1,000 hotel rooms in svoisin@shreveportcenter.com;
Shreveport, LA 71166-1774 10 Breakout Rooms, plus ballroom, area, including connected 313-room Erika Roberts, Director of Sales & Marketing, (318) 841-4203,
www.shreveportcenter.com board room, 2 small conference rooms hotel. Parking for 800+ in attached garage. eroberts@shreveportcenter.com
MARYLAND
Baltimore
Baltimore Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 300,000 sf State-of-the-art telecommunication Peggy Daidakis, Executive Director, (410) 649-7000,
One W. Pratt St. Meeting Space: 85,000 sf network. Connected by skywalk to pdaidakis@bccenter.org;
Baltimore, MD 21201 50 Breakout Rooms several hotels. Near area attractions. Stacey Knoppel, Director of Sales, (410) 649-7000,
www.bccenter.org
sknoppel@bccenter.org
National Harbor
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 180,000 sf 4 ballrooms: 50,000 sf; 30,000 sf; Phil Coffey, SVP & General Manager, (301) 965-2000,
201 Waterfront St. Meeting Space: 165,000 sf 14,000 sf; 8,000 sf. 470,000+ sf flexible pcoffey@gaylordhotels.com;
National Harbor, MD 20745 82 Breakout Rooms pre-function, meeting, convention and Michael Snapkoski, Director of Sales, (301) 965-2300,
www.gaylordnational.com exhibition space. Largest hotel-convention msnapkoski@gaylordhotels.com
center complex on East Coast.
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Maryland to Massachusetts
Exhibition Facility by Location Exhibit & Meeting Space Key Features Management
Ocean City
Ocean City Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 67,000 sf 22,000 sf ballroom. City managed; Fred Wise, CHAE, Director of Sales & Marketing, (410) 289-8181,
4001 Coastal Hwy. Meeting Space: 22 Breakout Rooms non-union facility. 10,00 hotels rooms; fwise@ococean.com
Ocean City, MD 21842 Flex Space (and pre-function): 38,000 sf 4,875 year-round committable.
www.ococean.com
MASSACHUSETTS
Boston
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
Prime Exhibit Space: 516,000 sf Less than 2 miles/10 min. to airport. Milton Herbert, Executive Director, (617) 867-8223,
Meeting Space: 160,000 sf Easy access to hotels, restaurants mherbert@advantageboston.com;
84 Breakout Rooms and city sites. Skybridge links Westin Bob Pellegrini, VP of Sales, (617) 954-2800,
See our ad pages 5, 7 and
floor plan pages 86, 87
Waterfront Hotel. Complimentary
wireless Internet access.
rpellegrini@advantageboston.com
415 Summer St.
Boston, MA 02210
www.advantageboston.com
John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial
Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space: 176,000 sf Centrally located in downtown Milton Herbert, Executive Director, (617) 867-8223,
Meeting Space: 91,000 sf Boston. Skybridge links to Sheraton, mherbert@advantageboston.com;
38 Breakout Rooms Marriott, Westin and 200 shops/ Bob Pellegrini, VP of Sales, (617) 954-2800,
restaurants. Complimentary wireless rpellegrini@advantageboston.com
See our ad pages 5, 7 and
Internet access. Less than 2 miles/8 min.
to airport.
floor plan pages 86, 87
900 Boylston St.
Boston, MA 02215
www.advantageboston.com
Seaport Hotel & Seaport World Trade Center Prime Exhibit Space: 118,000 sf Service inclusive; complimentary Wave David O’Shaughnessy, President, (617) 385-4000,
200 Seaport Blvd. Meeting Space: 95,000 sf Health and Fitness; non-smoking facility; david.o’shaughnessy@seaportboston.com;
Boston, MA 02210 amphitheater; in-house AV capabilities. James Carmody, VP & General Manager, (617) 385-4000,
www.seaportboston.com
james.carmody@seaportboston.com
Foxborough
Gillette Stadium Prime Exhibit Space: 80,000 sf Adjacent to hotel and Patriot Place, Lindsey Potter, Event Sales Manager, (508) 384-4202,
One Patriot Place Meeting Space: 22,750 sf entertainment destination; 15,000+ lindseyp@patriots.com
Foxborough, MA 02035
www.gillettestadium.com/event_planning
parking; in-house catering and on-site
AV services. Centrally located between
Providence and Boston.
Springfield
MassMutual Center Prime Exhibit Space: 55,000 sf 15,000 sf ballroom; 5 loading docks. Monique Messier, Director of Convention Center Sales,
1277 Main St. Meeting Space: 8,400 sf Located between Boston and Hartford. (413) 271-3233, mmessier@massconvention.com
Springfield, MA 01103
www.massmutualcenter.com
5 Breakout Rooms
Worcester
DCU Center Prime Exhibit Space: 100,310 sf Downtown; state-of-the-art; attached Managed by SMG
50 Foster St. Meeting Space: 23,636 sf 14,500-seat arena; 12,144 sf ballroom; Sandy Dunn, General Manager, (508) 929-0106,
Worcester, MA 01608 11 Breakout Rooms parking for 17,000. Hour drive to Boston, sdunn@dcucenter.com;
www.dcucenter.com Springfield, Providence and Hartford. James Moughan, Asst. General Manager/Director of Sales,
(508) 929-0118, jmoughan@dcucenter.com
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MICHIGAN
Detroit
Cobo Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 700,000 sf 5 exhibit halls; 4 on main level have Tom Tuskey, Director, (313) 877-8777;
One Washington Blvd. Meeting Space: 178,000 sf 600,000 sf contiguous space. Riverview David Austin, Director of Sales/Marketing, (313) 877-8241,
Detroit, MI 48226 80 Breakout Rooms Ballroom and 5 banquet rooms offer dave@cobocenter.com
www.cobocenter.com
riverfront views; 2 adjacent arenas.
Grand Rapids
DeVos Place Prime Exhibit Space: 162,000 sf Divisible into 3 exhibit halls; 40,000 sf Managed by SMG.
303 Monroe Ave. NW Meeting Space: 35,000 sf ballroom. Skywalk to 1,000 hotel rooms. Eddie Tadlock, Asst. General Manager, (616) 742-6503,
Grand Rapids, MI 45903 21 Breakout Rooms Located downtown on Grand River. sales@smggr.com
www.devosplace.org
Lansing
Lansing Center Prime Exhibit Space: 72,000 sf Riverside property. Climate-controlled Scott Keith, President & CEO, (517) 483-7400 x208, scott@lepfa.com;
333 E. Michigan Ave. Meeting Space: 25,500 sf skywalk to 259-room hotel. Wireless Kent Lenzen, Director of Sales, (517) 483-7400 x209, kent@lepfa.com
Lansing, MI 48933 20 Breakout Rooms network.
www.lansingcenter.com
Novi
Rock Financial Showplace Prime Exhibit Space: 214,000 sf High-speed Internet and Wi-Fi. John Bowen, Executive Director, (248) 348-5600 x207,
46100 Grand River Ave. Meeting Space: 30,000 sf Full utility service 480 120/208 jbowen@rockfinancialshowplace.com;
Novi, MI 48374 14 Breakout Rooms 3-phase power distribution plants Mary Jane Scott, Marketing and Sales Director, (248) 348-5600 x204,
www.rockfinancialshowplace.com on columns; in-floor chase system. dos@rockfinancialshowplace.com
MINNESOTA
Bemidji
Bemidji Regional Events Center Prime Exhibit Space: 185,000 sf Facility features arena and John Chattin, Bemidji City Manager, (218) 759-3565,
317 Fourth St. New facility to open Oct. 2010 convention center. jchattin@ci.bemidji.mn.us
Bemidji, MN 56601
www.bemidjievents.com
Duluth
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 120,000 sf DECC is the recipient of the Daniel Russell, Executive Director, (218) 722-5573, drussell@decc.org;
350 Harbor Dr. Meeting Space: 58,000 sf MnGREAT Award for environmental Sue Ellen Moore, Director of Sales, (218) 722-5573 x204,
Duluth, MN 55802 30 Breakout Rooms stewardship efforts. smoore@decc.org
www.duluthconventioncenter.com Expansion to open Dec. 2010
Minneapolis
Minneapolis Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 475,000 sf 55,000 sf ballroom (largest column-free Adam Heffron, Director of Sales, (612) 335-6000,
250 Marquette Ave. South, Ste. 1300 Meeting Space: 123,000 sf ballroom in Minnesota), 28,000 sf adam.heffron@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
Minneapolis, MN 55401 87 Breakout Rooms ballroom; 3,433 fixed-seat auditorium
www.minneapolisconventioncenter.com
breaks into 4 sections in 15 min.
Connected to 8 miles of skywalks.
Saint Paul
Saint Paul RiverCentre Prime Exhibit Space: 145,182 sf Located in downtown St. Paul; complex Jim Ibister, VP and General Manager, (651) 265-4801,
175 W. Kellogg Blvd., Ste. 501 Meeting Space: 59,000 sf includes Saint Paul RiverCentre, jibister@rivercentre.org;
Saint Paul, MN 55102-1299 Flex Space: 24,434 sf 5,400-seat Roy Wilkins Auditorium, Susan Hubbard, Director of Booking, (651) 265-4806,
www.rivercentre.org 23 Breakout Rooms 18,600-seat Xcel Energy Arena. shubbard@rivercentre.org
MISSISSIPPI
Biloxi
Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 125,000 sf Located directly across from the Paula April, Director of Marketing, (228) 594-3700,
2350 Beach Blvd. Meeting Space: 120,000 sf beach. papril@mscoastcoliseum.com
Biloxi, MS 39531
36 Breakout Rooms
www.mscoastcoliseum.com
Jackson
Jackson Convention Complex/SMG Prime Exhibit Space: 60,000 sf 25,000 sf ballroom, divisible by 5; Linda McCarthy, GM, (601) 960-2321,
105 E. Pascagoula St. Meeting Space: 26 Breakout Rooms 382-seat theater. Located in lmccarthy@jacksonconventioncomplex.com
Jackson, MS 39201 Flex Space: 33,000 sf downtown Jackson. Glass façade;
www.jacksonconventioncomplex.com
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REN
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NB
dual loading docks.
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Missouri to Nebraska
Exhibition Facility by Location Exhibit & Meeting Space Key Features Management
MISSOURI
Branson
Branson Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf 23,000 sf ballroom. Connected to Managed by Hilton Hotels Corporation.
Meeting Space: 38,000 sf Hilton Convention Center Hotel; Bill Tirone, CMP, CEM, Assistant General Manager, Hiltons of Branson,
Flex Space: 23,000 sf located in Branson Landing, the area’s (417) 243-3510, william.tirone@hilton.com
15 Breakout Rooms newest retail and entertainment area.
See our ad page 35
200 Sycamore St.
Branson, MO 65616
www.bransonconvention.com
Kansas City
American Royal Center/Kemper Arena Prime Exhibit Space: 325,000 sf 500-seat Wagstaff Theatre; 19,500-seat Managed by AEG Management KC, LLC.
1800 Genessee, Ste. 100 Meeting Space: Flexible Kemper Arena; 5,000-seat Hale Arena. Brenda Tinnen, General Manager, (816) 949-7100,
Kansas City, MO 64102 0 Breakout Rooms btinnen@sprintcenter.com
www.kemperarenakc.com
Crown Center Exhibit Hall Prime Exhibit Space: 52,000 sf Unites meeting space of Hyatt Anne Deuschle, Facility Manager, (816) 274-5916,
2323 McGee St. Meeting Space: 86,000 sf Regency and Westin with Crown adeusc1@hallmark.com
Kansas City, MO 64108 53 Breakout Rooms Center Exhibit Hall. Complex includes
www.crowncenter.com
1,460 hotel rooms.
Kansas City Convention & Entertainment Facilities Prime Exhibit Space: 388,800 sf 46,484 sf ballroom. Downtown. Oscar McGaskey, Jr., Executive Director, (816) 513-5051,
301 W. 13th St. Meeting Space: 118,000 sf Column-free exhibit space; 10,700-seat oscar_mcgaskey@kcmo.org;
Kansas City, MO 64105 45 Breakout Rooms arena; 2,400-seat theater; attached Gemma Zook, Director of Sales, (816) 513-5019,
www.kcconvention.com parking. Wireless meeting space. gemma_zook@kcmo.org
KCI Expo Center Prime Exhibit Space: 70,000 sf 2 halls; column-free space. 141-room Michael Rose, CHA, General Manager, (816) 801-8400,
11730 N. Ambassador Dr. Meeting Space: 11,000 sf hotel connected to center; 1 mile to mrose@hikciairport.com;
Kansas City, MO 64153 8 Breakout Rooms airport; 3,000 hotel rooms within 3 miles. Christina Roth, CHSP, Director of Sales & Marketing, (816) 841-1933,
www.kciexpo.com
christina.roth@hikciairport.com
Springfield
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, sue.martin@jqh.com;
635 St. Louis St. Meeting Space: 4,375 sf free space. Divides into 3 even Chris Huffington, Director of Sales, (417) 522-1116,
Springfield, MO 65806 7 Breakout Rooms sections. chris.huffington@jqh.com
www.springfieldexpo.com
St. Louis
America’s Center Prime Exhibit Space: 502,000 sf 28,000 sf ballroom; 14,000-seat Nick Langella, Senior VP & General Manager, Facilities, (314) 342-5025,
701 Convention Plaza Meeting Space: 155,557 sf state-of-the-art theater; adjacent nlangella@americascenter.org;
St. Louis, MO 63101 80 Breakout Rooms to 70,000-seat dome. Steve Stickford, Senior VP, Sales & Services,(314) 992-0634,
www.americascenter.org
lmattus@americascenter.org
MONTANA
Great Falls
Montana ExpoPark Prime Exhibit Space: 90,000 sf Multiple exhibit buildings; 125,000 sf Managed by SMG.
400 3rd St. NW Meeting Space: 15,000 sf total, 90,000 sf under one roof; 5 min. Lisa Bracco, General Manager, (406) 727-8900, lisa@goexpopark.com;
Great Falls, MT 59404 12 Breakout Rooms from hotels; 10 min. from Great Falls Susan Shannon, Event Coordinator, (406) 727-8900,
www.goexpopark.com Int’l. Airport. susan@goexpopark.com
NEBRASKA
Omaha
Omaha Civic Auditorium Prime Exhibit Space: 75,920 sf Complex includes exhibition hall, Will Gorman, House Manager, (402) 444-3353, info@omahacivic.com
1804 Capitol Ave. Meeting Space: None arena, assembly hall and music hall.
Omaha, NE 68102
0 Breakout Rooms
www.omahacivic.com ,
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Qwest Center Omaha Prime Exhibit Space: 194,000 sf Connected via skywalk to 450-room Roger Dixon, President & CEO, (402) 341-1500,
455 N. 10th St. Meeting Space: 63,000 sf Hilton. Located 2.5 miles from airport rdixon@qwestcenter.com;
Omaha, NE 68102 16 Breakout Rooms in heart of Omaha’s downtown Old Denise Niebrugge, VP of Convention Sales & Marketing,
www.qwestcenteromaha.com Market and entertainment district. (402) 599-6932, dniebrugge@qwestcenter.com
NEVADA
Las Vegas
Bally’s Las Vegas Prime Exhibit Space: 87,000 sf Newly-renovated guest rooms. Jordan D. Clark, Vice President of Sales, (877) MEET-702,
3645 Las Vegas Blvd. South Meeting Space: 43,000 sf Connected to the Paris Las Vegas lvmeetings@harrahs.com
Las Vegas, NV 89109-4307 30 Breakout Rooms hotel for additional rooms and space.
www.lvmeetingsbyharrahs.com
Caesars Palace Prime Exhibit Space: 102,000 sf 949-room The Augustus Tower brings Jordan D. Clark, Vice President of Sales, (877) MEET-702,
3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South Meeting Space: 143,000 sf total hotel rooms to 3,370. New front lvmeetings@harrahs.com
Las Vegas, NV 89109 56 Breakout Rooms, desk, spa and dining options. Additional
www.lvmeetingsbyharrahs.com 3 Executive Board Rooms hotel and casino renovations.
The Cosmopolitan Resort & Casino Prime Exhibit Space: 98,000 sf Vertical design of steel and glass. Jennifer Herring, Director of Sales, (702) 309-6303,
3700 Las Vegas Blvd. South Meeting Space: 150,000 sf jennifer.herring@cosmolv.com
Las Vegas, NV 89109
48 Breakout Rooms
www.cosmolv.com New facility to open Q4 2010
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Las Vegas Cashman Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 98,100 sf 1,922-seat theater; 9,370-seat stadium. Chris Meyer, CEM, CMP, VP of Sales, (702) 892-0711,
850 Las Vegas Blvd. Meeting Space: 13,236 sf Connected to 12,209 hotel rooms within cmeyer@lvcva.com
Las Vegas, NV 89101 12 Breakout Rooms 1-mile radius of Cashman Center.
www.lvcva.com
Las Vegas Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space: 1,984,755 sf 16 exhibit halls separable by removable Chris Meyer, CEM, CMP, VP of Sales, (702) 892-0711, cmeyer@lvcva.com
Meeting Space: 243,000 sf
walls. Highly competitive rental rates.
144 Breakout Rooms State-of-the-art convention housing
reservation services. Free wireless
Internet access available in all common
See our ad Tab 3, Side 2 and
lobby areas. 133,000 rooms in 4-mile
floor plan page 90
radius.
3150 Paradise Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
www.lvcva.com
Las Vegas Hilton Prime Exhibit Space: 200,000 sf Pillarless ballrooms and exhibit area. Gavin Mealiffe, Vice President Sales, (702) 732-5631,
3000 Paradise Rd. Meeting Space: 33 Breakout Rooms Located adjacent to the Las Vegas mealiffeg@lvhilton.com
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Convention Center.
www.lvhilton.com
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Prime Exhibit Space: 934,731 sf 100,000 sf ballroom. Facility can Steve Walker, Executive Director of Sales, (702) 632-7777,
3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South Meeting Space: 765,269 sf host up to 75 simultaneous meetings. swalker@mandalaybay.com
Las Vegas, NV 89109 153 Breakout Rooms 100,000 sf ballroom. Mandalay Bay
www.mandalaybay.com
Event Center: 30,218 sf, seats up to
12,000 people.
MGM Grand Hotel & Conference Center Prime Exhibit Space: 192,000 sf Ballrooms divide into numerous Brian Keenan, Assistant Vice President of Sales, (702) 891-1251,
3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South Meeting Space: 399,000 sf configurations. New 92,000 sf brian_keenan@lv.mgmgrand.com
Las Vegas, NV 89109 57 Breakout Rooms pillarless Marquis Ballroom;
www.mgmgrand.com
17,000-seat arena.
The Mirage Hotel & Casino Prime Exhibit Space: 89,400 sf Center Strip location. 40,000 sf Bryan Gay, Vice President of Sales, (702) 791-7171,
3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South Meeting Space: 170,000 sf pillar-free ballroom with built-in stage; groupsales@mirage.com
Las Vegas, NV 89109 Flex Space: 113,000 sf 89,400 sf ground level and carpeted
www.mirage.com 26 Breakout Rooms exhibit hall; board room with video
and telecast capabilities.
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Nevada
Exhibition Facility by Location Exhibit & Meeting Space Key Features Management
Paris Las Vegas Prime Exhibit Space: 87,000 sf 85,200 sf Paris Ballroom. Jordan D. Clark, Vice President of Sales, (877) MEET-702,
3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South Meeting Space: 140,000 sf lvmeetings@harrahs.com
Las Vegas, NV 89109
21 Breakout Rooms
www.lvmeetingsbyharrahs.com
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,
3700 W. Flamingo Rd. Meeting Space: 88,000 sf attached. Pavilion Convention Center lvmeetings@harrahs.com
Las Vegas, NV 89103 77 Breakout Rooms includes built-in stages and retractable
www.lvmeetingsbyharrahs.com
ceiling grids.
Sands Expo & Convention Center
201 Sands Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89169
www.sandsexpo.com
Prime Exhibit Space: 935,000 sf Attached to Venetian & Palazzo Hotel & Tyler Stewart, Director of Sales, Tradeshow, 702-414-4032
Meeting Space: 31,000 sf Resort with an additional 1 MIL sf tyler.stewart@venetian.com
23 Breakout Rooms meeting space; high-end shopping,
See our ad on Cover 2
dining and entertainment. 7,000+ suites
on campus.
South Point Hotel & Casino Prime Exhibit Space: 80,000 sf Ballroom space: 21,600 sf. 2,160 Maureen “Mo” Robinson, Director of Sales, (702) 797-8050,
9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South Meeting Space: 80,000 sf guest rooms; 8 restaurants; sales@southpointcasino.com
Las Vegas, NV 89183 21 Breakout Rooms 7 lounges/bars; 64-lane bowling;
www.southpointmeetings.com
pool/spa/fitness center.
Tropicana Las Vegas Prime Exhibit Space: 54,720 sf Las Vegas Strip location. Flexible room Linda Richardson, National Sales Manager, (888) 810-8767,
3801 Las Vegas Blvd. South Meeting Space: 34,000 sf configurations. lrichardson@tropicanalv.com
Las Vegas, NV 89109
7 Breakout Rooms
www.troplv.com
The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino Prime Exhibit Space: 105,600 sf Located in center of Strip. Ballrooms are Tyler Stewart, Director of Sales, Tradeshow, 702-414-4032
3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South Meeting Space: 322,000 sf also exhibit space: 85,000 sf, 72,000 sf, tyler.stewart@venetian.com
Las Vegas, NV 89109 224 Breakout Rooms (3) 16,500 sf, (9) 14,400 sf. 4,049 suites.
www.venetian.com
Attached to Sands Expo and Palazzo.
World Market Center Las Vegas Prime Exhibit Space: 350,000 sf Wireless technology; ample freight and Babs Blair, VP Leasing, (702) 599-3040, babs.blair@lasvegasmarket.com
495 S. Grand Central Pkwy., Ste. 2203 Meeting Space: Flexible access doors; no hotel occupancy
Las Vegas, NV 89106 3 Buildings requirements; permanent showroom
www.lasvegasmarket.com
opportunities available.
Wynn Las Vegas Prime Exhibit Space: 75,586 sf $2.7 BIL resort; 2,700 guest rooms and Steve Blanner, Executive Director of Convention Sales & Services,
3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South Meeting Space: 122,164 sf suites; 200,000 sf function space (702) 770-2710, steve.blanner@wynnlasvegas.com
Las Vegas, NV 89109 18 Breakout Rooms includes 18 meeting rooms with
www.wynnlasvegas.com
floor-to-ceiling windows and patios.
Reno
John Ascauga’s Nugget Resort Casino Prime Exhibit Space: 65,000 sf 1,400-room hotel. Nine restaurants on Vernon Sohrt, Executive VP of Sales, (800) 843-2427,
P.O. Box 30030 Meeting Space: 15,000 sf property. vern_sohrt@janugget.com
Reno, NV 89520
www.janugget.com
32 Breakout Rooms
Grand Sierra Resort & Casino
Prime Exhibit Space: 131,000 sf 40,000 sf ballroom. All of our convention Denise Banks, VP of Sales, Meetings & Conventions,(775) 789-2033,
Meeting Space: 58,000 sf
and exhibit space is secluded in its own denise.banks@grandsierrareort.com
45 Breakout Rooms wing. Over 400,000 sf outdoor space.
See our ad on Cover 3 and
floor plan page 91
2500 E. Second St.
Reno, NV 89595
www.grandsierraresort.com
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Nevada to New Jersey
Exhibition Facility by Location Exhibit & Meeting Space Key Features Management
Peppermill Resort Spa Casino Prime Exhibit Space: 62,000 sf 74,900 sf ballroom; 62,000 clearspan Pat Flynn, Executive Director of Hotel Operations & Sales,
2707 S. Virginia St. Meeting Space: 44,000 sf banquet space. (775) 689-7144, pflynn@peppermillreno.com
Reno, NV 89502
36 Breakout Rooms
www.peppermillreno.com
Reno Events Center Prime Exhibit Space: 56,000 sf 14,000 sf pre-function; 7,500 Robyn Nichols, Interim Executive Director of Convention Sales,
400 N. Center St. Meeting Space: 9 Suites general assembly/arena seating (775) 827-7782, rnichols@rscva.com
Reno, NV 89501
(4,500 retractable tiered seating).
www.renoeventscenter.com
6,600 rooms in 3 blocks; 3 loading
docks; drive-in access.
Reno-Sparks Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 381,000 sf Dedicated T-1 lines; satellite links; Robyn Nichols, Interim Executive Director of Convention Sales,
4590 S. Virginia St. Meeting Space: 110,000 sf unlimited floor load; contiguous (775) 827-7782, rnichols@rscva.com
Reno, NV 89502 53 Breakout Rooms exhibit space.
www.visitrenotahoe.com
NEW JERSEY
Atlantic City
Atlantic City Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space: 500,000 sf Centerpiece of multi-million Charles Beirne, Regional General Manager/SMG,
Meeting Space: 109,100 sf redevelopment plan; 5 exhibit halls; (609) 449-2043, cbeirne@accenter.com;
45 Breakout Rooms contiguous exhibit space. Connected Gary Musich, VP Convention Development/ACCVA,
to train station and 500-room hotel.
(609) 449-7110, (888) 222-3683, gmusich@accva.com
See our ad page 39 and
floor plan pages 92, 93
One Convention Blvd.
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
www.accenter.com
Trump Taj Mahal Casino & Resort Prime Exhibit Space: 93,000 sf Recently completed room renovations. Joan Mooney, Director of Hotel Sales, (609) 449-6928,
1000 Boardwalk at Virginia Ave. Meeting Space: 58,000 sf Boardwalk location; ocean-view rooms; joan.mooney@taj.trump.com
Atlantic City, NJ 08401 22 Breakout Rooms spa.
www.trumptaj.com
Edison
New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center Prime Exhibit Space: 155,207 sf Newly expanded private facility Joseph Cascio, General Manager, (732) 417-1400,
at Raritan Center Meeting Space: 20,000 sf centrally located between NYC and joe@njexpocenter.com
97 Sunfield Ave. 7 Breakout Rooms Philadelphia; 15 min. to Newark
Edison, NJ 08837
www.njexpocenter.com
Liberty Airport. 14 dock doors;
2 drive-ins; on-site catering.
Secaucus
Meadowlands Exposition Center Prime Exhibit Space: 61,000 sf Contiguous, column-free exhibit Managed by SMG.
355 Plaza Dr. Meeting Space: 3,578 sf space; 5 national hotels within Robin Cuneo, Regional General Manager, (201) 330-7773,
Secaucus, NJ 07094 5 Breakout Rooms walking distance; 7 mi. from NYC; rcuneo@mecexpo.com
www.mecexpo.com
minutes from Newark Liberty Airport.
Somerset
Garden State Convention & Exhibit Center Prime Exhibit Space: 62,000 sf Attached hotel features 361 rooms; Joseph D. Cascio, General Manager, (732) 417-1400,
50 Atrium Dr. Meeting Space: 2 Breakout Rooms 10 conference rooms; 10,080 sf grand joe@njexpocenter.com
Somerset, NJ 08873
www.gsec.com
ballroom; 3,480 sf social ballroom;
8 executive workshop parlors.
Wildwood
The Wildwoods Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 75,000 sf 11,700 sf ballroom space; 23,400 pre- John Siciliano, Executive Director, (609) 729-9000,
4501 Boardwalk Meeting Space: 20,376 sf function space. Oceanfront. 1.5 hours jsiciliano@wildwoodsnj.com;
Wildwood, NJ 08260 10 Breakout Rooms from Philadelphia; near major highway John Lynch, Director of Sales, (609) 729-9000,
www.wildwoodsnj.com access; 30 min. from Atlantic City. jlynch@wildwoodsnj.com
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• 500,000 square foot Convention Center with largest rooftop solar panel array in North America
• 20,000 first class guest rooms with 8,000 committable on peak night
• Expanded air service into Atlantic City International Airport
• Expanded rail service from New York City
• Number six on Forbes Top 10 Golf Destinations
Contact our sales team at 1.888.222.3683 or visit us at atlanticcitynj.com.

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New Mexico to New York
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NEW MEXICO
Albuquerque
Albuquerque Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 166,546 sf 30,000 sf ballroom. 2,300-seat Managed by SMG.
401 2nd St. NW Meeting Space: 45,715 sf auditorium; free wireless Internet Lewis Dawley, General Manager, (505) 768-3868,
Albuquerque, NM 87102 33 Breakout Rooms access in lobby; catering exclusively ldawley@albuquerquecc.com
www.albuquerquecc.com
provided by SMG.
NEW YORK
Albany
Empire State Plaza Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 81,500 sf Part of a billion-dollar government Michael Snyder, Director of Marketing, (518) 474-0538,
RM 130 Concourse Level Meeting Space: 40,250 sf complex/tourist attraction; located michael.snyder@ogs.state.ny.us
Albany, NY 12241-0001 7 Breakout Rooms downtown, next to the New York
www.empirestateplaza.org
State Capital.
Buffalo
Buffalo Niagara Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 64,000 sf Ballroom space: 12,367 sf. Melissa Burke, Director of Sales & Marketing, (800) 995-7570,
Convention Center Plaza Meeting Space: 27,170 sf Unobstructed exhibit hall; 21 flexible melissa@buffaloconvention.com
Buffalo, NY 14202 Flex Space: 8,560 sf breakout rooms. 1,200 committable
www.buffaloconvention.com 21 Breakout Rooms hotel rooms close by.
Henrietta
Fair & Expo Center Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf 2,100-seat dome; parking for 1,000 Fran Tepper, Executive Director, (585) 334-4000,
2695 E. Henrietta Rd. Meeting Space: None cars; outdoor exposition space. fairlady7@rochester.rr.com
Henrietta, NY 14467
Flex Space: 4,000 sf
www.fairandexpocenter.org
New York
Hilton New York Prime Exhibit Space: 51,084 sf Recently completed $290 MIL Kellie Cahill, Director of Sales & Marketing, (212) 261-5966,
1335 Avenue of the Americas Meeting Space: 100,000 sf renovation. Midtown-Manhattan kellie.cahill@hilton.com
New York, NY 10019 42 Breakout Rooms location. Largest meeting room is
www.hiltonfamilynewyork.com
25,000 sf.
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 840,000 sf New York City location; James Hamilton, Director of Sales & Marketing, (212) 216-2186,
655 W. 34th St. Meeting Space: 28,000 sf space can be divided into 11 jhamilton@javitscenter.com
New York, NY 10001 102 Breakout Rooms different halls.
www.javitscenter.com Expansion to open July 2010
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Piers 92/94 Prime Exhibit Space: 210,000 sf Located in Midtown West on Hudson Jenniel Davis, Director of Sales, Piers 92/94, (646) 778-3211,
711 12th Ave. (55th St. & West Side Hwy.) Flex Space: 80,000 sf River. Raw flexible space with natural jdavis@mmart.com
New York, NY 10019 Breakout Rooms: Flexible lighting and high ceilings.
www.piers9294.com
Rochester
Rochester Riverside Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf State-of-the-art presentation, Joseph A. Floreano, CFE, Executive Director, (585) 232-7200,
123 E. Main St. Meeting Space: 79,352 sf entertainment and multimedia jfloreano@rrcc.com
Rochester, NY 14604 25 Breakout Rooms capabilities. Enclosed walkways to
www.rrcc.com
hotels and sheltered parking.
Syracuse
Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 65,250 sf 14,880 sf ballroom space. Connected Terri Toennies, President/CEO, (315) 435-8010;
at Oncenter Meeting Space: 10 Breakout Rooms to 7,000-seat Onondaga County War Sandra Baker, VP of Sales & Marketing, (315) 435-8031,
800 S. State St. Memorial and next to Civic Center s_baker@oncenter.org
Syracuse, NY 13202
Theaters.
www.oncenter.org
Uniondale
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Prime Exhibit Space: 60,000 sf 18,000-seat multi-purpose arena; Chris Wright, General Manager, (516) 794-9303,
1255 Hempstead Turnpike Meeting Space: None located on Long Island. cwright@nassaucoliseum.com;
Uniondale, NY 11553
www.nassaucoliseum.com
Jackie Pribyl, Booking & Sales Manager/ADA Administrator,
(516) 794-9300 x117, JPribyl@nassaucoliseum.com
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North Carolina to North Dakota
Exhibition Facility by Location Exhibit & Meeting Space Key Features Management
NORTH CAROLINA
Charlotte
Charlotte Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 280,000 sf The NASCAR Hall of Fame plans include Ted Lewis, Convention Center Manager, (704) 339-6000,
501 S. College St. Meeting Space: 165,000 sf a new ballroom, larger than the center’s ted.lewis@charlotteconventionctr.com;
Charlotte, NC 28202 46 Breakout Rooms 35,000 sf space, that will connect via a Leslie Klutz, Sales Director, (704) 339-6116,
www.charlotteconventionctr.com convenient overstreet walkway. leslie.klutz@charlotteconventionctr.com
Charlotte Merchandise Mart Prime Exhibit Space: 224,000 sf 3 interconnected halls; largest is Rick Lappi, Facility Leasing, (704) 333-7709 x3351,
800 Briar Creek Rd. Meeting Space: 15,000 sf 104,000 sf. Streaming media studio; rlappi@charlottemerchmart.com
Charlotte, NC 28205 4 Breakout Rooms 3,000 parking spaces.
www.carolinasmart.com
Concord
Cabarrus Arena & Events Center Prime Exhibit Space: 142,000 sf Arena and 4 separate exhibit halls; Frank Lapsley, General Manager, (704) 920-3976,
4751 Hwy. 49 North Meeting Space: 20,000 sf 20 min. from downtown.; fjlapsley@cabarrusarena.com;
Concord, NC 28025 3 Breakout Rooms Parking for 2,500. Pamela R. Sossamon, Sales & Marketing Manager, (704) 920-3976,
www.cabarrusarena.com
prsossamon@cabarrusarena.com
Fayetteville
Crown Center Prime Exhibit Space: 60,000 sf 4,500-seat arena area can be used CaroLyn Swait, Sales Manager, (910) 438-4120,
1960 Coliseum Dr. Meeting Space: 11,250 sf for additional exhibit space. Free cswait@crowncoliseum.com;
Fayetteville, NC 28348 10 Breakout Rooms parking. Beautiful, versatile, flexible. Jennifer Martin, Booking Manager, Arena & Theater,
www.atthecrown.com
(910) 438-4128, jmartin@crowncoliseum.com
Greensboro
Greensboro Coliseum Complex Prime Exhibit Space: 149,738 sf 23,500-seat coliseum; 2,376-seat Scott Johnson, Deputy Director, (336) 373-7449,
1921 W. Lee St. Meeting Space: 23,000 sf auditorium. Over 6,000 parking scott.johnson@greensboro-nc.gov;
Greensboro, NC 27403 13 Breakout Rooms spaces. Robin Crews, Booking Assistant, (336) 373-7415,
www.greensborocoliseum.com
robin.crews@greensboro-nc.gov
Joseph S. Koury/Sheraton Greensboro Hotel Prime Exhibit Space: 100,000 sf Hotel and convention center Kelly Harrill, Director of Sales, (800) 242-6556,
at Four Seasons Convention Center Meeting Space: 250,000 sf complex; 990 rooms; 5 on-site ckh@sheratongreensboro.com
3121 High Point Rd. at I-40 75 Breakout Rooms restaurants.
Greensboro, NC 27407
www.kourycenter.com
High Point
SHOWPLACE Prime Exhibit Space: 84,000 sf Contemporary design. Convenient Lisa Shankle, General Manager, (336) 886-4700;
211 E. Commerce Ave. Meeting Space: 5 Breakout Rooms location. Complimentary wireless Karen Wall, Director of Event Sales & Operations, (336) 886-4700,
High Point, NC 27260 Flex Space: 78,300 sf Internet. On-site parking. Carpeted karen@showplace-highpoint.com
www.showplace-highpoint.com
exhibit halls. Exceptional service.
Raleigh
Raleigh Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 150,000 sf Opened 2008. Adjoining 400-room Laurie Okun, Director of Sales, (919) 996-8500 x8502,
500 S. Salisbury St. Meeting Space: 32,601 sf Marriott. Abundance of natural light. laurie.okun@raleighconvention.com
Raleigh, NC 27601
Flex Space: 32,000 sf
www.raleighconvention.com
20 Breakout Rooms
Winston-Salem
M.C. Benton Jr. Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf Wireless Internet. Connected to a Ron Stephens, CHME, Director of Marketing, (336) 725-3500,
301 W. 5th St. Meeting Space: 43,000 sf 146-room Embassy Suites hotel and ron.stephens@twincityquarter.com;
Winston-Salem, NC 27101 18 Breakout Rooms a 315-room Marriott hotel. 1,400 Marcia Sheats, Director of Group Sales, (336) 725-3500,
www.twincityquarter.com parking spaces. marcia.sheats@twincityquarter.com
NORTH DAKOTA
Bismarck
Bismarck Civic Center Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf 10,000-seat arena. 2,500 parking Ross Horner, Marketing & Sales Director, (701) 355-1376,
315 S. 5th St. Meeting Space: 13,600 sf spaces. Wireless Internet. Downtown rdhorner@state.nd.us
Bismarck, ND 58504 17 Breakout Rooms location.
www.bismarckciviccenter.com
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North Dakota to Ohio
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Fargo
Fargodome Prime Exhibit Space: 110,000 sf 3,100 parking spaces; near airport. Rob Sobolik, General Manager, (701) 298-2658,
1800 N. University Dr. Meeting Space: 16,000 sf rsobolik@fargodome.com
Fargo, ND 58102
www.fargodome.com
9 Breakout Rooms
OHIO
Akron
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,
77 E. Mill St. Meeting Space: 18 Breakout Rooms communications systems. In-house dbreiding@visitakron-summit.org
Akron, OH 44308
www.johnsknightcenter.org
culinary services. Wireless Internet
connectivity; videoconferencing.
Cincinnati
Duke Energy Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 195,320 sf 39,500 sf ballroom; downtown Ric Booth, General Manager, (513) 419-7300,
525 Elm St. Meeting Space: 101,650 sf location; 3,000 hotel rooms; walk rbooth@duke-energycenter.com;
Cincinnati, OH 45202 36 Breakout Rooms to shopping, attractions and dining. Jim Downton, Director of Sales & Marketing, (513) 419-7304,
www.duke-energycenter.com
jdownton@duke-energycenter.com
Cleveland
Cleveland Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 375,000 sf Centrally located near downtown Susie Claytor, Convention Sales Manager, (216) 348-2275,
500 Lakeside Ave. East Meeting Space: 37,000 sf hotels, restaurants and attractions. sclaytor@city.cleveland.oh.us
Cleveland, OH 44114
www.city.cleveland.oh.us
21 Breakout Rooms
Cleveland Medical Mart & Prime Exhibit Space: 300,000 sf Cleveland MMCC is expected to begin Dennis Madden, Executive Director, (216) 592-2295,
Convention Center Meeting Space: 100,000 sf welcoming conferences in its public dmadden@mmart.com;
Cleveland, OH New facility to open 2013
auditorium in late 2010. The completed Byron Morton, VP of Sales& Leasing, (312) 527-7701,
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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;
One I-X Center Dr. Meeting Space: 150,000 sf Airport, 10 min. from downtown. Jim Buckley, Vice President of Sales, (216) 265-2612,
Cleveland, OH 44135 30 Breakout Rooms Complete in-house services; parking for jbuckley@ixcenter.com;
www.ixcenter.com 10,000; 3,500 hotel rooms within 5 min.; John O’Brien, Director of Sales, (216) 265-2673,
additional 4,000 hotel rooms nearby.
jobrien@ixcenter.com
Columbus
Franklin County Veterans Memorial Prime Exhibit Space: 110,000 sf Riverfront. Short walk to downtown; Rodney Myers, General Manager, (614) 221-4341,
300 W. Broad St. Meeting Space: 11 Breakout Rooms 3,916-seat auditorium; 5,000 sf generalmanager@fcvm.com
Columbus, OH 43215
www.fcvm.com
ballroom.
Greater Columbus Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 410,000 sf Ballroom space: 114,000 sf; new 74,000 sf Managed by SMG.
400 N. High St. Meeting Space: 107,410 sf Battelle Grand is Ohio’s largest Craig Liston, SMG Regional General Manager, (614) 827-2500;
Columbus, OH 43215 65 Breakout Rooms ballroom. Connected to 4 hotels by Sherry Chambers, CMP, Senior Director of Sales, (800) 626-0241,
www.columbusconventions.com covered walkway; close to airport. schambers@columbusconventions.com
Dayton
Dayton Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 77,000 sf 672-seat theater. Downtown location; Michael Cashman, Director of Sales, (937) 333-4784,
22 E. Fifth St. Meeting Space: 19 Breakout Rooms connected hotel via skywalk. High- michael.cashman@cityofdayton.org;
Dayton, OH 45402 speed wireless Internet. In-house Leslie Barrow, Sales Manager, (937) 333-4714,
www.daytonconventioncenter.com coffee shop. leslie.barrow@cityofdayton.org
Hara Arena, Conference & Exhibition Center Prime Exhibit Space: 98,400 sf 4 exhibit halls, arena, conference Cory Rose, General Manager, (937) 278-4776 x213,
1001 Shiloh Springs Rd. Meeting Space: 10,000 sf center and on-site golf course. 20 acres crose@haracomplex.com
Dayton, OH 45415
www.haracomplex.com
on-site parking.
Euclid
Great Lakes Expo Center Prime Exhibit Space: 215,000 sf 10 acres of free parking. Managed by Expositions, Inc.
1200 Babbitt Rd. Meeting Space: 1 Breakout Room Chris Fassnacht, President, 216-529-1300 x32,
Euclid, OH 44132
www.greatlakesexpocenter.com
chrisfassnacht@expoinc.com
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Ohio to Pennsylvania
Exhibition Facility by Location Exhibit & Meeting Space Key Features Management
Toledo
SeaGate Convention Centre Prime Exhibit Space: 75,000 sf All exhibit space is column-free. Over Managed by SMG.
401 Jefferson Ave. Meeting Space: 17,000 sf 600 hotel rooms adjoining. Downtown. Carol DuPuis, Director of Sales & Marketing, (419) 392-0937,
Toledo, OH 43604 25 Breakout Rooms Attached to new Lucas County Arena. cdupuis@meettoledo.org
www.toledo-seagate.com
Wilmington
Roberts Centre Prime Exhibit Space: 70,000 sf Upscale property located in the center Judy Clark, Director of Catering/Trade Shows, (800) 654-7036,
123 Gano Rd. Meeting Space: 6 Breakout Rooms of three markets: Cincinnati, Dayton jclark@robertscentre.com
Wilmington, OH 45177
www.robertscentre.com
and Columbus.
OKLAHOMA
Oklahoma City
Cox Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space: 100,000 sf 25,000 sf ballroom. 15,000-seat arena. Gary Desjardins, General Manager, (405) 602-8500,
Meeting Space: 30,000 sf High-speed Wi-Fi Internet service; state- gdesjardins@coxconventioncenter.com;
Flex Space: 50,000 sf of-the-art AV and video conferencing. Tim Linville, Marketing Director, (405) 602-8500,
22 Breakout Rooms Underground building parking. tlinville@coxconventioncenter.com
Adjacent to entertainment district.
See our ad page 45 and
floor plan page 94
1 Myriad Gardens
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
www.coxconventioncenter.com
Tulsa
Expo Square Prime Exhibit Space: 400,000 sf Midtown location. Parking for 11,000. Mark Andrus, President & CEO, (918) 744-1113,
P.O. Box 4735 Meeting Space: 2,000 sf Additional outdoor space available. mandrus@exposquare.com;
Tulsa, OK 74159 2 Breakout Rooms 2 new facilities: Central Park Hall, Amanda Blair, Executive Marketing Manager & Fair Manager,
www.exposquare.com 43,000 sf exhibit space; Exchange (918) 744-1113, ablair@exposquare.com
Center, 58,500 sf exhibit space.
Tulsa Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 102,600 sf 30,000 sf ballroom. Walking distance Managed by SMG.
100 Civic Center Meeting Space: 35 Breakout Rooms to over 1,000 hotel rooms. Kathy Tinker, Director of Convention Sales & Marketing,
Tulsa, OK 74103-3822 Flex Space: 30,000 sf (800) 678-7177, ktinker@smgtulsa.com
www.smgtulsa.com
OREGON
Portland
Oregon Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 255,000 sf Awarded the LEED-EB Silver Teri Dresler, General Manager, (503) 797-1700,
777 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Meeting Space: 52,000 sf certification for its green practices. teri.dresler@oregonmetro.gov;
Portland, OR 97232 50 Breakout Rooms Situated on the banks of Willamette Matt Pizzuti, Director of Sales, (503) 235-7577,
www.oregoncc.org River in downtown Portland. mattpizzuti@Oregoncc.org
Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center Prime Exhibit Space: 333,000 sf Located between downtown Portland Christopher Bailey, Director, (503) 736-5200,
2060 N. Marine Dr. Meeting Space: 7,500 sf and Vancouver, WA. 60-acre campus; chrisbailey@expocenter.org;
Portland, OR 97217 11 Breakout Rooms parking for 2,200. Near airport; Matthew Rotchford, Sales & Events Manager, (503) 736-5200,
www.expocenter.org access to light-rail transportation. mpr@expocenter.org
PENNSYLVANIA
King of Prussia
Valley Forge Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 108,000 sf High-speed and wireless Internet Larry Noccolino, Convention Center General Manager,
1160 First Ave. Meeting Space: 45,500 sf access; easy freeway access; over (610) 768-3232, noccolinol@gfhotels.com;
King of Prussia, PA 19406 50 Breakout Rooms 2,500 free parking spaces; close to Candice Ellesin, VP of Sales & Marketing, (610) 768-3246,
www.vfconventioncenter.com many area attractions, shopping ellesinc@gfhotels.com
and restaurants.
Lancaster
Lancaster County Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf Brand new integrated facility with Kevin R. Molloy, Executive Director, Lancaster County Convention
25 S. Queen St., Ste. 1102 Meeting Space: 9,954 sf Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square Center Authority, (717) 207-4100, krmolloy@lccca.com
Lancaster, PA 17603
(300 guest rooms) inside the
www.lancasterconventioncenter.com venue. Opened June 19, 2009.
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Pennsylvania to South Carolina
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Oaks
Greater Philadelphia Expo at Oaks Prime Exhibit Space: 220,000 sf Suburban location; minutes from Bill Marchese, General Manager, (267) 718-8013,
100 Station Ave. downtown Philadelphia; easy highway bmarchese@phillyexpocenter.com;
Oaks, PA 19456 access; 5,000 free parking spaces; Chris Welch, General Manager, (267) 718-8017,
www.phillyexpocenter.com full-service in-house catering. cwelch@phillyexpocenter.com
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 440,000 sf 213,000 sf meeting space and 92,000 sf Stephanie Boyd, VP Sales, Marketing & Customer Relations,
1101 Arch St. Meeting Space: 90,000 sf ballroom. Downtown; walk to hotels, (215) 418-4759, sboyd@paconvention.com
Philadelphia, PA 19107 50 Breakout Rooms attractions; high-speed, wireless
www.paconvention.com Expansion to 679,000 sf exhibit space Internet; free Wi-Fi in public concourses.
and 152,114 sf meeting space
to open in late 2011
Pittsburgh
David L. Lawrence Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 330,000 sf 31,000 sf ballroom. First convention Mark Leahy, General Manager, (412) 565-6000;
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1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd. Meeting Space: 53 Breakout Rooms center certified by the U.S. Green Debbie Smucker, Director of Sales & Marketing, (412) 565-6000,
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Building Council, Gold Level. dsmucker@pittsburghcc.com
www.pittsburghcc.com
RHODE ISLAND
Providence
Rhode Island Convention and
Entertainment Complex
Prime Exhibit Space: 100,000 sf 20,000 gsf ballroom space. 2,200 hotel Tim Muldoon, General Manager, (401) 458-6000,
Meeting Space: 37,000 sf rooms within 1 mi.; skywalks to Dunkin’ tmuldoon@smgricc.com;
23 Breakout Rooms Donuts Center, The Westin Providence John J. McGinn, CEM, Senior Director of Sales & Marketing,
and shopping; 15 min. to airport.
(401) 458-6001, jmcginn@smgricc.com
See our floor plan page 95
One Sabin St.
Providence, RI 02903
www.riconvention.com
SOUTH CAROLINA
Charleston
Charleston Area Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 115,000 sf 25,000 sf ballroom. Virtual tour online. Ed Riggs, Director of Sales, (843) 529-5011,
5001 Coliseum Dr. Meeting Space: 23 Breakout Rooms Includes Embassy Suites with 255 eriggs@knology.net
Charleston, SC 29418
www.charlestonconvention.com
rooms; 2,300-seat performing arts
theater; 14,000-seat coliseum.
Greenville
Carolina First Center Prime Exhibit Space: 280,000 sf 30,000 sf column-free ballroom; Managed by SMG.
One Exposition Dr. Meeting Space: 60,000 sf 30,000 sf conference center. Centrally Elizabeth Lyons, Director of Sales, (864) 255-5857,
Greenville, SC 29607 16 Breakout Rooms located between Charlotte and Atlanta. elyons@carolinafirstcenter.com
www.carolinafirstcenter.com
Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach Convention Center
Close to downtown; award-winning
Main Street.
Prime Exhibit Space: 100,800 sf Divisible into 3 halls; 35-ft. ceilings; Paul Edwards, General Manager, (800) 537-1690,
Meeting Space: 17 Breakout Rooms column-free. 17,000 sf Grand Ballroom. pedwards@cityofmyrtlebeach.com;
See our ad page 47 and
floor plan pages 96, 97
Adjoining 402-room hotel. Limited Brian Monroe, Director of Sales & Marketing, (800) 537-1690,
exclusives. Near airport and beaches.
Has launched multiple Green Initiatives.
brian.monroe@mb-cc.com
2101 N. Oak St.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
www.myrtlebeachconventioncenter.com
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The success of your meeting is measured only by the pounds of the bag
your attendees carry. Literature. Plastic goods. T-shirts. Fill ’em up.
Then move ’em out — with the bag dragging behind them, of course.
At the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, we only have one rule. Host great meetings.
And we do. Our amazing facilities provide everything you need during the convention, and
the pristine beaches and world-class golf offer endless opportunities for fun when it's over.
No hassle. No worry. No excess baggage.
A FACILITY OF THE CITY OF MYRTLE BEACH
Break with convention.
Book your next meeting at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.
1-800-537-1690 or 843-918-1225 • Fax: 843-918-1243
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SOUTH DAKOTA
Rapid City
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Prime Exhibit Space: 150,000 sf 1,752-seat theater; 10,000-seat Brian Maliske, General Manager, (605) 394-4115;
444 Mt. Rushmore Rd. North Meeting Space: 1,752-seat theater; arena; in-house catering. Jayne Kraemer, Director of Event Services, (800) 468-6463
Rapid City, SD 57701
www.gotmine.com
10,000-seat arena
Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 50,400 sf Attached to 243-room Sioux Falls Scott Kavanaugh, General Manager, (605) 367-4101,
1101 N. West Ave. Meeting Space: 10,292 sf Sheraton with additional 5,000+ sf skavanaugh@siouxfallscc.com;
Sioux Falls, SD 57104 12 Breakout Rooms meeting space. Krista Orsack, Director of Sales & Marketing, (605) 367-4102,
www.siouxfallsconventioncenter.org
korsack@siouxfallscc.com
TENNESSEE
Chattanooga
Chattanooga Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 100,000 sf 18,000 sf ballroom. 100,000 sf Managed by Carter Street Corporation.
One Carter Plaza Meeting Space: 77,000 sf column-free exhibit space. Downtown Mike Shuford, Executive Director, (800) 962-5213,
Chattanooga, TN 37402 21 Breakout Rooms in walking distance or on free shuttle shuford@chattconvention.org;
www.chattconvention.org route to attractions and restaurants. Lisa Hyman, Convention Sales Manager, (800) 962-5213,
Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg Convention Center
hyman@chattconvention.org
Prime Exhibit Space: 67,000 sf 17,064 sf and 8,800 sf ballrooms. Director of Sales, (800) 343-1475, (865) 436-2392,
Meeting Space: 13,730 sf Nestled in the foothills of the Great sales@ci.gatlinburg.tn.us
Flex Space: 81,000 sf
Smoky Mountains; offers family-friendly,
18 Breakout Rooms walkable environment conducive to
See our ad page 49 and
floor plan page 98
productive meetings and events.
234 Historic Nature Trail/
303 Reagan Dr. (mail)
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
www.gatlinburg-tennessee.com
Knoxville
Knoxville Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 119,922 sf 27,300 sf ballroom; 461-seat Managed by SMG.
P.O. Box 2543 Meeting Space: 54,000 sf lecture hall. Views of Knoxville Mary Bogert, General Manager, (865) 251-6001, mbogert@kccsmg.com;
Knoxville, TN 37901-2543 14 Breakout Rooms and World’s Fair Park. Leanna Belew, Director of Sales & Marketing, (865) 251-6003,
www.kccsmg.com
lbelew@kccsmg.com
Knoxville Expo Center Prime Exhibit Space: 93,800 sf Crystal White, General Manager, (865) 686-3200,
5441 Clinton Hwy. Meeting Space: 10,080 sf crystal@knoxvilleexpocenter.com
Knoxville, TN 37912
www.knoxvilleexpocenter.com
4 Breakout Rooms
Memphis
Memphis Cook Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 160,000 sf Over 300,000 sf meeting and exhibit Pierre Landaiche, General Manager, (901) 576-1203,
255 N. Main St. Meeting Space: 74,000 sf space; includes 125,000 sf column-free plandaiche@memphisconvention.com;
Memphis, TN 38103-0016 31 Breakout Rooms exhibit hall and 2,100-seat theater. High- Nicole Seltzer, Director, Convention Center Sales, (901) 576-1253,
www.memphisconvention.com speed, wireless Internet throughout. nseltzer@memphisconvention.com
Nashville
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 263,000 sf 600,000 sf flexible space; 6 ballrooms Randy Miller, VP, Sales, (615) 458-2899, rmiller@gaylordhotels.com
2800 Opryland Dr. Meeting Space: 337,000 sf totaling more than 130,000 sf; 10 min.
Nashville, TN 37214-1297 101 Breakout Rooms from airport; 2,881 guest rooms; near
www.gaylordhotels.com
downtown, attractions. Closed for
repairs until December 2010.
Music City Center Prime Exhibit Space: 350,000 sf Exhibit hall acoustically designed to Kay Witt, Senior VP of Sales, Nasvhille Convention & Visitors Bureau,
Nashville, TN Meeting Space: 50 Breakout Rooms double as concert hall; 2 ballrooms; (615) 259-4739, kayw@visitmusiccity.com
www.nashvillemusiccitycenter.com New facility to open Q1 2013
36 loading docks; designed to meet
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Tennessee to Texas
Exhibition Facility by Location Exhibit & Meeting Space Key Features Management
Nashville Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 118,675 sf Downtown. Connected to Brian Ivey, Director of Sales & Marketing, (615) 742-2053,
601 Commerce St. Meeting Space: 30,000 sf Renaissance Hotel and Nashville brian.ivey@nashville.gov
Nashville, TN 37203 25 Breakout Rooms Arena. 2,000 committable hotel
www.nashvilleconventionctr.com
rooms within walking distance.
Nashville Municipal Auditorium Prime Exhibit Space: 60,000 sf Located within walking distance of the Sharon Hill, Sales Manager, (615) 862-6390,
417 4th Ave. North Meeting Space: 4 Breakout Rooms Nashville Convention Center and the sharon.hill@nashville.gov
Nashville, TN 37201
www.nashvilleauditorium.com
Second Avenue entertainment district.
Sevierville
Sevierville Events Center Prime Exhibit Space: 108,261 sf Opened Fall 2007. 19,260 sf ballroom; Martha Norris, Sales, (865) 868-1554, mnorris@seviervilletn.org
P.O. Box 5500 Meeting Space: 23,102 sf 54,500 sf outdoor space with utilities
Sevierville, TN 37864-5500 8 Breakout Rooms and anchors for tents.
www.seviervilleeventscenter.com
TEXAS
Amarillo
Amarillo Civic Center Prime Exhibit Space: 98,000 sf 2,300-seat auditorium; 4,800-seat Sherman Bass, Manager, (806) 378-4297, sherman.bass@amarillo.gov;
401 S. Buchanan Meeting Space: 30 Breakout Rooms coliseum; 1,300-seat performing Dorthy Brown, Booking Coordinator, (806) 378-4297,
Amarillo, TX 79101 arts center. dorthy.brown@ci.amarillo.tx.us
www.amarillociviccenter.com
Arlington
Arlington Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf Exhibit hall is column-free with easy Pat Payne, Director of National Accounts, (817) 704-7571,
1200 Ballpark Way Meeting Space: 8,500 sf access. Additional 30,000 sf Grand pat@arlington.org;
Arlington, TX 76011 12 Breakout Rooms Hall is carpeted with good but Brad Boatner, Director of Sales, (817) 704-7585, brad@arlington.org
www.arlingtoncc.com
limited electrical service for exhibits.
Austin
Austin Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space: 246,097 sf 4 upper-level ballrooms with 43,300 sf; Paul Barnes, Director of Sales, Marketing & Events, (512) 404-4000,
Meeting Space: 61,440 sf 3 lower-level ballrooms with 23,418 sf; paul.barnes@ci.austin.tx.us
Flex Space: 43,300 sf
5 column-free exhibit halls; 5,500 hotel
54 Breakout Rooms rooms downtown; 800-room Hilton
See our floor plan page 99
across the street.
500 E. Cesar Chavez St.
Austin, TX 78701
www.austinconventioncenter.com
Palmer Events Center Prime Exhibit Space: 70,000 sf Opened in 2002 to replace the City Rusty Nabors, Sales & Events Manager, (512) 320-4400,
900 Barton Springs Rd. Meeting Space: 5,000 sf Coliseum and Palmer Auditorium. rusty.nabors@ci.austin.tx.us
Austin, TX 78704 5 Breakout Rooms Part of Town Lake Park downtown.
www.palmereventscenter.com
Beaumont
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,
5115 IH-10 South Meeting Space: 10,900 sf floor space); 48,600 sf exhibit hall and jhughes@fordpark.com;
Beaumont, TX 77705 9 Breakout Rooms 11,000 sf lobby; outdoor pavilion with Linda Waggoner, Director of Marketing & Sales, (409) 951-5413,
www.fordpark.com seating for 14,000; 9-acre paved lwaggoner@fordpark.com
Midway/Fairgrounds; on-site parking
for 6,000.
Corpus Christi
American Bank Center Prime Exhibit Space: 76,500 sf 25,366 sf banquet hall; 20,000 sf Managed by SMG.
1901 N. Shoreline Blvd. Meeting Space: 16,000 sf ballroom; 10,000-seat arena with Jim Salamenta, General Manager, (361) 826-4100,
Corpus Christi, TX 78403 22 Breakout Rooms 25,000 sf space; 2,526-seat auditorium; marcs@cctexas.com;
www.americanbankcenter.com 10 miles to airport; walk to hotels. Donna Cannatella, Director of Convention Center Sales & Services,
(361) 826-4100, donnac@cctexas.com
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Exhibition Facility by Location Exhibit & Meeting Space Key Features Management
Dallas
Dallas Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 1,018,942 sf Located in downtown Dallas. Largest Troy Thorn, Assistant Director of Sales, Marketing & Event Excellence,
650 S. Griffin St. Meeting Space: 88 Breakout Rooms column-free exhibit hall in U.S; 9,816- (214) 939-2700, troy.thorn@dallasconventioncenter.com;
Dallas, TX 75202 seat arena; 1,750-person theater. A Sonja Miller, Sales Manager, (214) 939-2724,
www.dallasconventioncenter.com 1,014-room on-site hotel to open 2012. sonja.miller@dallasconventioncenter.com
Dallas Market Center Prime Exhibit Space: 550,000 sf Wholesale merchandise mart with Gary Gabriel, Senior Director of Sales & Operations, (214) 879-8330,
2100 Stemmons Fwy. Meeting Space: 200,000+ sf 2,200 permanent showrooms and ggabriel@mcmcmail.com
Dallas, TX 75207 12 Breakout Rooms 214,000 sf of temporary exhibit
www.dallasmarketcenter.com
space; 2 miles north of downtown.
Hilton Anatole Prime Exhibit Space: 128,595 sf 2 dedicated halls: 45,000 sf column-free Jay Best, Director of Sales & Marketing, (214) 761-7400,
2201 N. Stemmons Fwy. Meeting Space: 150,000 sf and 73,000 sf with columns; 10,595 sf jay.best@hilton.com
Dallas, TX 75207 77 Breakout Rooms pre-function area. 45-acres. V Spa;
www.hiltonanatole.com
8 restaurants/bars; 1,606 guest rooms;
130 suites; 2 min. to downtown.
El Paso
El Paso Convention & Performing Arts Centers Prime Exhibit Space: 80,000 sf Column-free exhibit space; 3 halls; Brooke Underwood, Director of Convention Development,
One Civic Center Plaza Meeting Space: 15,000 sf 28-ft. ceilings. 2,500-seat and 200-seat (915) 534-0672, bunderwood@elpasocvb.com;
El Paso, TX 79901 19 Breakout Rooms theater. Downtown location. Lanor Sanchez, Senior Facility Sales Manager, (915) 534-0609,
www.visitelpaso.com
lsanchez@elpasocvb.com
Fort Worth
Fort Worth Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 253,226 sf 30,000 sf ballroom; 13,500-seat Kirk Slaughter, Director, (817) 392-2501, kirk.slaughter@fortworthgov.org;
1201 Houston St. Meeting Space: 41 Breakout Rooms arena. Wi-Fi; LCD widescreen event Charles Mayer, Director of Convention Sales, (817) 392-2735,
Fort Worth, TX 76102 announcement monitors throughout charles.mayer@fortworthgov.org;
www.fortworthconventioncenter.com the building. Feleshia Cochran, Assistant Director/Sales & Marketing,
(817) 392-2529, feleshia.cochran@fortworthgov.org
Will Rogers Memorial Center Prime Exhibit Space: 95,000 sf Located in the Cultural District; 2,856- Kirk Slaughter, Director, (817) 392-2501,
3401 W. Lancaster Meeting Space: 1,800 sf seat auditorium; 6,000-seat coliseum. kirk.slaughter@fortworthgov.org;
Fort Worth, TX 76107
www.willrogersmemorialcenter.com
Feleshia Cochran, Assistant Director/Sales & Marketing,
(817) 392-5989, feleshia.cochran@fortworthgov.org
Grapevine
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 180,000 sf 400,000 sf flexible space, including Mike Wainwright, VP f Sales & Marketing, (817) 778-1000,
1501 Gaylord Trail Meeting Space: 220,000 sf 2 ballrooms; 6 min. from airport; MWainwright@gaylordhotels.com
Grapevine, TX 76051 68 Breakout Rooms 1,511 guest rooms; golf, spa and
www.gaylordhotels.com
nightclub on property or nearby.
Houston
George R. Brown Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space: 893,590 sf 1.2 MIL sf exhibit, meeting and Art Zehnder, CMP, LES, Director of Sales, (713) 853-8141,
Meeting Space: 185,000 sf registration space; 639,000 sf contiguous art.zehnder@cityofhouston.net
100 Breakout Rooms space; 31,590 sf ballroom; 2 skywalks to
See our ad on Cover 4 and
floor plan page 101
1,203-room hotel. 12-acre multi-function
park, Discovery Green, is directly
across the street.
1001 Avenida de las Americas
Houston, TX 77010
www.houstonconventionctr.com
Hilton Americas Houston Hotel Prime Exhibit Space: 65,000 sf Connected by skywalk to George R. Janice O’Neill-Cox, Director of Sales & Marketing, (713) 739-8000,
1600 Lamar St. Meeting Space: 27,718 sf Brown Convention Center. 1,203 guest janice_oneill-cox@hilton.com
Houston, TX 77010 33 Breakout Rooms rooms and 36 hospitality suites.
www.americashouston.hilton.com
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Reliant Park
Prime Exhibit Space: 1.4 MIL sf single-level exhibition center Managed by SMG.
Reliant Center: 706,213 sf, with 5 halls; accommodates 118 trucks; Barbara Beaton, Director of Sales, (832) 667-3976,
Reliant Arena: 350,000 sf on-site marshalling yard; 26,000 bbeaton@reliantpark.com
Meeting Space:
parking spaces. Reliant Park consists of
Reliant Center: 78,992 sf,
Reliant Arena: 360,300 sf
Reliant Center, Reliant Stadium and
Reliant Arena.
One Reliant Park
Houston, TX 77054
www.reliantpark.com
See our ad Tab 1, Side 1 and
floor plan pages 102, 103
Irving
Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf 20,000 sf ballroom; column-free Managed by SMG.
555 W. Las Colinas Blvd. Meeting Space: 20 Breakout Rooms exhibit space. Unique facility for Cyndi Golden, Assistant Executive Director/Sales, Irving CVB,
Irving, TX 75039 New facility to open Nov. 2010 high-end exhibitions, conventions, (972) 252-7476, cgolden@irvingtexas.com
www.irvingconventioncenter.com meetings and events. Phase 2
includes 300,000 sf entertainment
venue, 215,000 sf restaurants,
retail, cinema and hotel.
Mesquite
Big Town Exhibition Hall Prime Exhibit Space: 90,000 sf Near downtown. On-site parking Jim Eshleman, Property Manager, (214) 327-4541
800 Big Town Shopping Center Meeting Space: None for 2,000.
Mesquite, TX 75149
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San Antonio
Alamodome Prime Exhibit Space: 160,000 sf Contiguous exhibit space with a curtain Michael Flores, Booking Services Manager, (210) 207-3620,
100 Montana St. Meeting Space: 30,000 sf wall system for flexible configuration; michael.flores@alamodome.com
San Antonio, TX 78203 16 Breakout Rooms 4-sided video screen; 2 LED screens.
www.alamodome.com
Walk to downtown hotels and
Riverwalk.
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Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space: 440,000 sf More than 438,000 sf contiguous exhibit Michael J. Sawaya, Director, (210) 207-8500;
Meeting Space: 115,646 sf space; 3 ballrooms include 40,000 sf Jeff Cook, CMP, Booking & Services Manager, (210) 207-8500,
67 Breakout Rooms grand ballroom; 2,410-seat theatre. jcook2@sanantonio.gov
See our ad page 53 and
Close to more than 12,700 hotel rooms.
Downtown location on Riverwalk.
floor plan page 104
P.O. Box 1809
San Antonio, TX 78296
www.sanantonio.gov/convfac
Waco
Waco Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 74,000 sf Downtown riverfront location. Carla Pendergraft, CMP, Director of Sales, (254) 750-5810,
P.O. Box 2570 Meeting Space: 9 Breakout Rooms Virtual tour online. 1,000 first-class carlap@ci.waco.tx.us
Waco, TX 76702-2570 Expansion to 22,100 sf meeting hotel rooms within 1 mile.
www.wacocvb.com/conv.asp space to open June 2011
UTAH
Pleasant Grove
Embassy Suites Pleasant Grove Hotel, Prime Exhibit Space: 100,000 sf Managed by John Q. Hammons Hotels and Resorts, (802) 785-5553
Convention Center & Spa New facility to open Summer 2010
1062 S. Embassy Grove Blvd.
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
www.jqhhotels.com
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The famed, and newly expanded, River Walk
provides a unique path to successful meetings.
Annually, it connects thousands of delegates to
signature venues, historic attractions, cultural events,
restaurants and most importantly, to each other.
The River Walk makes a San Antonio meeting an
event like no other, increasing productivity and fun,
decreasing travel costs and complications. Experience
a flawless meeting in this authentic location.
Deep. In the heart.
Artist Donald Lipski’s creation of larger-than-life fiberglass
F.I.S.H. is among 9 international artist installations.
Register online at InTheHeartVisit.com for
a complimentary, customized site visit.
©2010 by San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau.
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Salt Lake City
Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 515,000 sf 45,000 sf column-free ballroom. Exhibit Managed by SMG.
100 S. West Temple Meeting Space: 160,000 sf space is contiguous and divisible; Allyson Jackson, General Manager, (801) 534-6325,
Salt Lake City, UT 84101 65 Breakout Rooms wireless available throughout; single- a.jackson@saltpalace.com
www.saltpalace.com
source recycling program.
Sandy
South Towne Exposition Center Prime Exhibit Space: 243,000 sf Exhibit space is contiguous and Managed by SMG.
9575 S. State St. Meeting Space: 15,000 sf divisible; single-source recycling Allyson Jackson, General Manager, (801) 565-4433,
Sandy, UT 84070 9 Breakout Rooms program; free on-site parking a.jackson@saltpalace.com
www.southtowneexpo.com for 2,000.
VIRGINIA
Chantilly
Dulles Expo & Conference Center Prime Exhibit Space: 185,000 sf Near Dulles Airport. 2,400 free Bob Morgan, General Manager, (703) 766-1308,
P.O. Box 221075 Meeting Space: 7 Breakout Rooms parking spaces. 233-room, on-site, rmorgan@dullesexpo.com
Chantilly, VA 20153
www.dullesexpo.com
full-service hotel.
Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center Prime Exhibit Space: 80,000 sf Located off I-95 between Washington, DC Laurie Cassel, Director of Convention Services, (540) 548-5555 x105,
2371 Carl D. Silver Pkwy. Meeting Space: 14,000 sf and Richmond, VA; in mixed retail lcassel@feacc.com
Fredericksburg, VA 22401 11 Breakout Rooms shopping complex; 60+ restaurants/
www.fredericksburgexpocenter.com
entertainment options; 3 hotels adjacent
to center.
Hampton
Hampton Roads Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 102,600 sf 27,907 sf ballroom divisible into 6. Eric Nealy, General Manager, (757) 315-1610, enealy@thehrcc.com;
1610 Coliseum Dr. Meeting Space: 27,377 sf Connects to new 295-suite Embassy Mary Vann, Senior Sales Manager, (757) 315-1610,
Hampton, VA 23666 35 Breakout Rooms Suites Hotel. Business center; cybercafe; mvann@thehrcc.com
www.thehrcc.com
water wall.
Norfolk
Norfolk Scope Prime Exhibit Space: 60,000 sf Near revitalized downtown. Complex Scott Warren, Event & Booking Manager, (757) 664-6973,
201 E. Brambleton Ave. Meeting Space: None includes 12,600-seat arena. scott.warren@norfolk.gov
Norfolk, VA 23510
www.sevenvenues.com
Richmond
Greater Richmond Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 178,159 sf Downtown location, near airport. Michael Meyers, General Manager, (804) 783-7311,
403 N. 3rd St. Meeting Space: 80,000 sf 30,000 sf ballroom. Skywalk to hotel. mmeyers@greaterrichmondcc.com;
Richmond, VA 23219 32 Breakout Rooms On-site business center and cyber café. Lori Coyne, Director of Sales & Marketing, (804) 783-7335,
www.richmondcenter.com
lcoyne@greaterrichmondcc.com
Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space: 150,000 sf 31,000 sf ballroom. First US convention Courtney Dyer, General Manager, (757) 385-2000, CDyer@vbgov.com;
Meeting Space: 28,929 sf center to earn LEED Gold certification Al Hutchinson, Director of Sales, (757) 385-6652, ahutchin@vbgov.com
28 Breakout Rooms
See our floor plan page 105
for Existing Buildings. Wireless
broadband connectivity; with LED
lighting; column-free exhibit space;
360-ft. video art wall; 3,000 committable
rooms within 2 miles.
1000 19th St.
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
www.vbconventioncenter.com
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Washington to Wisconsin
Exhibition Facility by Location Exhibit & Meeting Space Key Features Management
WASHINGTON
Everett
Comcast Arena Everett and Edward D. Hansen Prime Exhibit Space: 57,000 sf 3,000 sf reception space; 12,000 sf Kim Bedier, General Manager, (425) 322-2611,
Conference Center Meeting Space: 14,000 sf ballroom; 10,000-seat arena. kbedier@comcastarenaeverett.com
2000 Hewitt Ave., Ste. 200 3 Breakout Rooms Mountain-view location; 20 min.
Everett, WA 98201
www.comcastarenaeverett.com
north of Seattle.
Seattle
Qwest Field and Event Center Prime Exhibit Space: 350,000 sf Views of Puget Sound and downtown; Sarah Elswick, Director of Facility Sales & Marketing,
800 Occidental Ave. South Meeting Space: 8 Breakout Rooms 3 halls plus concourse for exhibits; (206) 381-7555, sarahe@qwestfield.com
Seattle, WA 98134
www.qwestfield.com
40-ft. clearance in West Hall.
Washington State Convention Center
800 Pike St.
Seattle, WA 98101
www.wscc.com
Prime Exhibit Space: 236,700 sf Ballroom space: 44,628 sf. Located John Christison, General Manager, (206) 694-5010;
Meeting Space: 79,133 sf in heart of downtown Seattle; on-site Michael T. McQuade, Director, Sales & Marketing, (206) 694-5105,
Flex Space: 27,468 sf parking; business services; eateries; michael.mcquade@wscc.com
72 Breakout Rooms, including ballroom walking distance to 7,000+ hotels,
See our floor plan pages 106, 107
restaurants, shops and sights. Only
NW facility to win National Association
of Catering Executives “Best On-Premise
Catered Event.”
Spokane
Spokane Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 100,160 sf 25,310 sf ballroom. Located next to Johnna Boxley, General Manager, (509) 279-7000,
334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Meeting Space: 42,900 sf 100-acre park on the banks of the jboxley@spokanepfd.org;
Spokane, WA 99201 Flex Space: 17,390 sf Spokane River in downtown core. Betsy Hammond, Booking Manager, (509) 279-7117,
www.spokanecenter.com 24 Breakout Rooms Certified LEED Silver rating. 3,000 bhammond@spokanepfd.org
hotel rooms within walking distance.
Tacoma
Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf Ballroom space: 13,650 sf. Column-free David Bobo, General Manager, (253) 573-2554, dbobo@gtctc.org;
1500 Broadway Plaza Meeting Space: 26,000 sf exhibit space with drive-on access. Carmen McIntyre, Director of Sales & Marketing, (253) 830-6608,
Tacoma, WA 98402 Flex Space: 33,500 sf Floor-to-ceiling glass walls in cmcintyre@gtctc.org
www.gtctc.org 11 Breakout Rooms pre-function areas with mountain
and water views.
WEST VIRGINIA
Charleston
Charleston Civic Center & Auditorium Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf Exhibit hall divisible into 4 areas of John Robertson, CFE, General Manager, (304) 345-1500,
200 Civic Center Dr. Meeting Space: 19,000 sf column-free space. Over 1,250 hotel john.robertson@cityofcharleston.org;
Charleston, WV 25301 16 Breakout Rooms rooms border the complex; 1,750 Sharon King, Director of Sales & Marketing, (304) 345-1500 x220,
www.charlestonwvciviccenter.com rooms are within six-block radius. sharon.king@cityofcharleston.org
Huntington
Big Sandy Superstore Arena Prime Exhibit Space: 60,000 sf Overlooks the Ohio River; near parking, AJ Boleski, General Manager, (304) 696-5990,
One Civic Center Plaza Meeting Space: 15,000 sf hotels and restaurants. boleski@bigsandyarena.com;
Huntington, WV 25701 12 Breakout Rooms Linda Fouch, Conference Center Coordinator, (304) 696-5990,
www.bigsandyarena.com
lfouch@bigsandyarena.com
WISCONSIN
Madison
Alliant Energy Center Prime Exhibit Space: 150,000 sf 100,000 sf column-free exhibit space. Bill DiCarlo, Executive Director, (608) 267-3982,
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way Meeting Space: 20,000 sf Unlimited weight load. Climate- dicarlo@alliantnenergycenter.com;
Madison, WI 53713 14 Breakout Rooms controlled walkway to Clarion Suites. Ted Ballweg, Director of Sales & Marketing, (608) 267-3991,
www.alliantenergycenter.com Near state capital and University of ballweg@alliantenergycenter.com
Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin to Puerto Rico
Exhibition Facility by Location Exhibit & Meeting Space Key Features Management
Milwaukee
Frontier Airlines Center
Prime Exhibit Space: 188,695 sf Skywalk to hotels, dining, shopping Richard A. Geyer, President & CEO, Wisconsin Center District,
Meeting Space: 39,364 sf and entertainment. High-capacity (414) 908-6050, rgeyer@wcd.org;
Flex Space: 37,501 sf Internet “pipe,” T3 backbone, fiber Trace Goudreau, Director of Convention & Corporate Sales,
28 Breakout Rooms cabling; award-winning catering. Wisconsin Center District, (414) 908-6072, tgoudreau@wcd.org
See our ad page 57 and
floor plan page 108
Adjacent 4,100-seat Milwaukee Theatre;
12,700-seat U.S. Cellular Arena.
400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53203
www.frontierairlinescenter.com
West Allis
Wisconsin Exposition Center Prime Exhibit Space: 200,000 sf Located on Wisconsin State Fair Sandra Lange, President, (414) 727-8845, slange@wiexpocenter.com
8200 W. Greenfield Ave. Meeting Space: 3,738 sf grounds, the center is the state’s
West Allis, WI 53214 4 Breakout Rooms largest exhibit hall. Parking for
www.wiexpocenter.com
8,000-plus.
PUERTO RICO
San Juan
Puerto Rico Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space: 152,700 sf
The largest center in the Caribbean and Managed by SMG.
Meeting Space: 36,200 sf the most technologically advanced in Rosa M. Luke, Director of Convention Center Sales,
Flex Space: 188,900 sf the Caribbean and Latin America. (800) 875-4765, rluke@prcb.org
28 Breakout Rooms Features the largest ballroom in the
See our ad page 9 and
floor plan page 109
Caribbean with 39,500 sf and a
12,800 sf outdoor terrace for receptions.
100 Convention Blvd.
San Juan, PR 00907
www.prconvention.com
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Convention Centers: Canada
Exhibition Facility by Location Exhibit & Meeting Space Key Features Management
Alberta to Ontario
ALBERTA
Calgary
Calgary Stampede Park Prime Exhibit Space: 400,000 sf Calgary’s largest and most versatile Orest Iwanylo, Facilities Marketing Manager, (403) 261-0216,
1410 Olympic Way SE Meeting Space: 25,000 sf group of facilities, hosting over 1,000 oiwanylo@calgarystampede.com;
Calgary, AB T2G 2W1 20 Breakout Rooms events per year, including trade and David Beck, Senior Manager, (403) 261-0531,
www.venues.calgarystampede.com consumer shows, meetings, banquets. dbeck@calgarystampede.com
Calgary TELUS Convention Centre Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf 20,000 sf ballroom space. Located in Marcia Lyons, General Manager, (403) 261-8528,
120 Ninth Ave. SE Meeting Space: 55,000 sf downtown Calgary and 20 min. marcial@calgary-convention.com
Calgary, AB T2G OP3 36 Breakout Rooms from airport. Connected to three 4-star
www.calgary-convention.com
hotels with 1,100 guest rooms.
Business services center.
Edmonton
Northlands Prime Exhibit Space: 401,000 sf With adjacent Rexall Place, offers Leanne Smoliak, Director of Sales, (780) 491-3426,
Box 1480 Meeting Space: 9,000 sf 400,000+ sf exhibit space. 7 min. lsmoliak@northlands.com;
Edmonton, AB T5J 2N5 6 Breakout Rooms from downtown; train access. Trent Evans, Manager, Event Sales, (780) 471-7128,
www.northlands.com
tevans@northlands.com
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Vancouver
B.C. Place Prime Exhibit Space: 247,000 sf Located in the heart of Vancouver’s Graham Ramsay, Director, Business Development, (604) 669-2300,
777 Pacific Blvd. Meeting Space: 16,868 sf entertainment district. Close to gramsay@bcpavco.com;
Vancouver, BC V6B 4Y8 12 Breakout Rooms hotels, transportation. 154,000 sf of Lynn Cissell, Sales & Event Manager, (604) 661-3410,
www.bcplace.com column-free exhibit space. lcissell@bcpavco.com
Vancouver Convention Centre Prime Exhibit Space: 311,500 sf 70,000 sf ballroom; Canada’s largest Amy Duquette, Sales Manager, (604) 647-7347,
1055 Canada Pl. Meeting Space: 85,000 sf waterfront ballroom at 53,000 sf; nearly aduquette@vancouverconventioncentre.com
Vancouver, BC V6C 3C1 Flex Space: 150,000 sf 150,000 sf pre-function space; harbor
www.vancouverconventioncentre.com 72 Breakout Rooms and mountain views; 2-acre waterfront
public plaza.
MANITOBA
Winnipeg
Winnipeg Convention Centre Prime Exhibit Space: 78,000 sf Located in heart of the city, 15 min. Klaus Lahr, President & CEO, (204) 957-4501, klausl@wcc.mb.ca;
375 York Ave. Meeting Space: 82,000 sf from airport. 2,500 downtown hotel David Chizda, Director of Sales & Marketing, (204) 956-1720,
Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J3 30 Breakout Rooms rooms. State-of-the-art technology davidc@wcc.mb.ca
www.wcc.mb.ca
and award-winning cuilinary team.
NEW BRUNSWICK
Moncton
Moncton Coliseum Complex Prime Exhibit Space: 118,000 sf Show offices. Restaurant facility with Nicole Myers, Events and Guest Service Manager, (506) 389-5949,
377 Killam Dr., Unit 100 Meeting Space: 2,200 sf seating for 250; full catering service. nicole.myers@moncton.ca;
Moncton, NB E1C 3T1 3 Breakout Rooms Louise D’Amours, Destination Sales Manager, (506) 389-5913,
www.monctoncoliseum.com
louise.d’amours@moncton.ca
NOVA SCOTIA
Halifax
Exhibition Park Prime Exhibit Space: 100,000 sf Banquet room. Located 15 min. from Nicole Grimm, Sales Manager, Exhibition Park, (902) 421-1302 x2241,
200 Prospect Rd. Meeting Space: 3 Breakout Rooms downtown Halifax and 25 min. from nicole@tclns.com;
Halifax, NS B3T 1P2 the Halifax Int’l. Airport; free Randy Johnston, Event Operations Manager, (902) 421-1302 x2240,
www.exhibitionpark.com parking for 2,200 cars. randy@tclns.com
World Trade and Convention Centre Halifax Prime Exhibit Space: 53,000 sf 100,000+ sf flexible exhibit and meeting Nina Kressler, Vice President, Sales & Marketing,
1800 Argyle St. Meeting Space: 100,000 sf space; 3 floors of flexible and multi- (902) 421-1302 x2139, nina@tclns.com;
Halifax, NS B3J 2V9 purpose meeting and banquet rooms. Dawn Baldwin, Senior Sales Manager, (902) 421-1302 x2144,
www.wtcchalifax.com Connected to 1,000+ guest rooms. dawn@tclns.com
ONTARIO
Mississauga
International Centre Toronto Prime Exhibit Space: 471,000 sf 500,000+ sf total exhibit space for Michael Prescott, General Manager & CEO, (905) 677-6131,
6900 Airport Rd., Ste. 120 Meeting Space: 76,886 sf trade and consumer shows, meetings, mprescott@internationalcentre.com;
Mississauga, ON L4V 1E8 40 Breakout Rooms banquets, concerts and special events. Leslie Bruce, Director of Sales, (905) 677-6131,
www.internationalcentre.com New 48,000 sf Conference Centre now lbruce@internationalcentre.com
open. Minutes from airport.
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Convention Centers: Canada
Niagara Falls
Niagara Convention & Civic Centre Prime Exhibit Space: 82,000 sf 17,000 sf, 13,000 sf and 5,300 sf Kerry Painter, CFE, President/GM, (905) 357-6222,
6380 Fallsview Blvd., Ste. 202 Meeting Space: 26,500 sf ballrooms. New LEED Silver-designed kpainter@fallsconventions.com;
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 7Y6 Flex Space: 125,000 sf building to open April 2011. In Niagara Jeff Dixon, Director of Sales & Marketing, (905) 357-6222,
www.fallsconventions.com 16 Breakout Rooms Falls tourist district; 5-minute walk jdixon@fallsconventions.com
New facility to open 2011
to 3,500 hotel rooms.
Ottawa
Ottawa Convention Centre Prime Exhibit Space: 56,000 sf New building under construction on Patrick Kelly, President, (613) 563-1984,
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55 Colonel By Drive Meeting Space: 46,000 sf existing site to be completed April pkelly@ottawaconventioncentre.com;
Ottawa, ON K1N 9J2 28 Breakout Rooms 2011. 21,300 sf ballroom, designed Andrew Beattie, VP Sales & Marketing, (613) 563-1984,
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www.ottawaconventioncentre.com New facility to open Apr. 2011 to meet LEED Silver certification. abeattie@ottawaconventioncentre.com
Toronto
Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place Prime Exhibit Space: 1,000,000 sf Canada’s largest exhibition and Arlene Campbell, General Manager, (416) 263-3030,
100 Princes’ Blvd. Meeting Space: 25,000 sf convention center. 8 state-of-the-art acampbell@directenergycentre.com;
Toronto, ON M6K 3C3 24 Breakout Rooms exhibit halls plus Ricoh Coliseum, a Laura Purdy, Director of Sales & Marketing, (416) 263-3020,
www.directenergycentre.com 10,000-seat sports and entertainment lpurdy@directenergycentre.com
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center. Downtown.
Metro Toronto Convention Centre Prime Exhibit Space: 600,000 sf 78,000 sf ballroom. Downtown Toronto, John Houghton, Executive VP, (416) 585-8131,
255 Front St. West Meeting Space: 104,000 sf within walking distance of 13,000+ jhoughton@mtccc.com;
Toronto, ON M5V 2W6 64 Breakout Rooms hotel rooms, shopping, restaurants David Chisholm, Director of Sales, (416) 585-8296,
www.mtccc.com and attractions; 20 min. to airport. dchisholm@mtccc.com
The Toronto Congress Centre Prime Exhibit Space: 1,000,000 sf 10,000 sf ballroom. State-of-the-art. Alain Sutton, President & CEO, (416) 245-5000,
650 Dixon Rd. Meeting Space: 105,000 sf Minutes to airport; 15 min. to gem@torontocongresscentre.com
Toronto, ON M9W 1J1 Flex Space: 88,000 sf downtown; 10,000 guest rooms in
www.torontocongresscentre.com 65 Breakout Rooms walking distance or short shuttle ride.
Expansion to open Jan. 2011
HACCP-accredited.
QUEBEC
Montreal
Olympic Stadium Prime Exhibit Space: 500,000 sf 30 min. from airport; 15 min. Michel Aird, Marketing Director, (514) 252-4614,
4141 Pierre-De Coubertin Ave. Meeting Space: 77,000 sf from downtown Montreal. 500 hotel michel.aird@rio.gouv.qc.ca
Montréal, QB H1V 3N7 3 Breakout Rooms rooms in immediate Olympic Park area.
www.rio.gouv.qc.ca
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Palais des congrès de Montréal Prime Exhibit Space: 200,000 sf 20 min. from airport; walk to Old Robert Cazelais, Director of Sales, (514) 871-8122,
(Convention Centre) Meeting Space: 131,700 sf Montréal and business center; 25,000 robert.cazelais@congresmtl.com
159, rue Saint-Antoine Ouest, 9e étage Flex Space: 200,000 sf hotel rooms in vicinity, accessible by
Montréal, QC H2Z 1H2 65 Breakout Rooms public transit. 200,000 sf on 1 floor;
www.congresmtl.com
18 loading docks.
Place Bonaventure Prime Exhibit Space: 298,000 sf In the heart of downtown Montreal. Marylene Beaudry, Director, Exhibition Halls, (514) 397-2380,
800, De La Gauchetière St. West, Ste. 240 Meeting Space: 17,000 sf Accessible to over 3,000 hotel rooms. mbeaudry@placebonventure.com
Montreal, QC H5A 1K6 9 Breakout Rooms Easy access by subway and bus.
www.placebonaventure.com
Quebec
Quebec City Convention Centre Prime Exhibit Space: 75,000 sf Ballroom space: 34,500; 232,000 sf Caroline Langelier, Director of Sales, (888) 679-4000,
900, boul. René-Lévesque Est, 2e étage Meeting Space: 35,000 sf of usable surface. Located in clangelier@convention.qc.ca
Québec, QC G1R 2B5 Flex Space: 59,500 sf downtown Québec. Eco-friendly
www.convention.qc.ca 30 Breakout Rooms solutions.
SASKATCHEWAN
Regina
Evraz Place (formerly IPSCO Place) Prime Exhibit Space: 333,000 sf Revitalization to offer 189,000 sf Neil Donnelly, VP Events & Entertainment, (306) 781-9200,
1700 Elphinstone St., Box 167 Meeting Space: 38,110 sf exhibit space and 44,100 sf meeting ndonnelly@evrazplace.com;
Regina, SK S4P 2Z6 11 Breakout Rooms space in the undetermined future. Bim Pandya, Director of Facility Sales, (306) 781-9241,
www.evrazplace.com Project will add 170,000 sf multi- bpandya@evrazplace.com
purpose complex and renovate the
Queensbury Convention Centre.
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Convention Centers: Mexico
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CAMPECHE
Campeche
Campeche XXI Prime Exhibit Space: 71,167 sf Irma Antonieta Matienzo Vega, Sales, +52 (981) 811 9140,
Malecón Pedro Sainz de Baranda Mza. C s/n, Meeting Space: 59,341 sf logistica@convencionescampeche.com
Sector Fundadores, Área Ah-Kim-Pech.,
Col. Centro, C.P. 24000, San Francisco Campeche, Camp
www.convencionescampeche.com
28 Breakout Rooms
CHIHUAHUA
Chihuahua
Expo Chihuahua Prime Exhibit Space: 69,965 sf 2 exhibition halls, 13 meeting rooms. Magali Bailón, Conventions Coordinator, +52 (614) 214 2600,
Tecnológico y Escudero s/n, Meeting Space: 197,639 sf It is an important venue in the northern mbailon@expochihuahua.com.mx
Santo Niño, C.P. 31320, Chihuahua, Chi 13 Breakout Rooms region of the country.
www.expochihuahua.com.mx
DISTRITO FEDERAL
Mexico City
Centro Banamex Prime Exhibit Space: 365,973 sf Highest-quality standards. Host to some Antonieta Gámez Sánchez, International Director, +52 (55) 5268 2000,
Av. Conscripto 311, Meeting Space: 75,347 sf of Mexico’s most relevant events. agamez@centrobanamex.com
Lomas de Sotelo, C.P. 11200, México, DF
www.centrobanamex.com
25 Breakout Rooms
Expo Bancomer Santa Fe Prime Exhibit Space: 348,750 sf Located in Santa Fe, Mexico’s most Eutimio García, General Director, +52 (55) 5292 5350,
Av. Santa Fe 270, Meeting Space: 64,583 sf active business area. One of the few egarcia@expobancomer.com.mx;
Santa Fe, C.P. 01210, México, DF 16 Breakout Rooms centers offering more than 400,000 sf. Luis Díaz, Commercial Manager, +52 (55) 5292 5350,
www.expobancomer.com
luisdiaz@expobancomer.com.mx
Expo Reforma CANACO Prime Exhibit Space: 69,940 sf 12 multi-functional rooms. Located in Alfredo Meza, Manager of Events, +52 (55) 5140 9460,
Morelos No. 67, Col. Juárez, C.P. 06600, Meeting Space: 63,389 sf the heart of Mexico City. alfredomeza@exporeforma.com.mx
Delegación Cuauhtemoc, México, D.F.
www.exporeforma.com.mx
12 Breakout Rooms
World Trade Center Mexico City International Prime Exhibit Space: 138,158 sf Strategically located within Mexico City. Ed Kelley, General Director, +52 (55) 9000 9000,
Exhibition & Convention Center Meeting Space: 56,662 sf ekelly@exposwtc.com;
Filadelfia s/n, 27 Breakout Rooms Elena Covarrubias, Marketing & Communications Manager,
Col. Nápoles, C.P. 03810, México, DF
+52 (55) 9000 9000, ecovarrubias@exposwtc.com;
www.exposwtc.com Paulina Barragán, Exhibitions Manager, +52 (55) 9000 9123,
pbarragan@exposwtc.com
ESTADO DE MEXICO
Lerma
CIECEM Prime Exhibit Space: 64,583 sf 6 halls; every service required; 40 min. Rosa Kalach de Cohen, General Director, +52 (722) 273 1502,
Blvd. Miguel Alemán 166, Meeting Space: 16,146 sf away from Mexico City rosak@ciecem.com
Ex Hacienda Santa Rosa, C.P. 52000, Lerma, Edo
www.ciecem.com
6 Breakout Rooms
GUANAJUATO
Irapuato
Inforum Irapuato Prime Exhibit Space: 115,874 sf Includes 280,000 sf of outdoor Gabriel Morones, General Director, +52 (477) 710 7000;
Av. Siglo XXI 1156, Meeting Space: 197,639 sf exhibition space. Marcela Meza González, Marketing Director, +52 (462) 607 8388,
Predio Los Sauces, C.P. 36547, Irapuato, Gto 2 Breakout Rooms mmezag@inforumirapuato.com;
www.inforumirapuato.com Stefanie Maciel, Exhibitions Coordinator, +52 (462) 607 8388,
smaciel@inforumirapuato.com
Guanajuato Convention Center Expo Prime Exhibit Space: TBD Currently under construction. Eight Elda Laura Cerda, General Director, +52 (472) 722 9863,
Guanajuato Bicentenario Meeting Space: TBD pavilions; 100 hectares. elda.laura@expobicentenario.mx
Carretera de Cuota, Silao, Gto
www.expobicentenario.mx
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Exhibition Facility by Location Exhibit & Meeting Space Key Features Management
Convention Centers: Mexico
León
Poliforum Leon Prime Exhibit Space: 447,648 sf One of the largest exhibition centers in Alejandro Gutierrez, General Director, +52 (477) 710 7000,
Blvd. Adolfo López Mateos, esq. Blvd. Francisco Villa s/n, Meeting Space: 123,763 sf Mexico. High-quality catering. gmorones@inforumirapuato.com;
Col. Oriental, C.P. 37510, León, Gto 8 Breakout Rooms Marco Antonio Trujillo García, Director Comercial, +52 (477) 710 7000,
www.poliforumleon.com
comercializacion@poliforumleon.com
GUERRERO
Acapulco
Acapulco International Center Prime Exhibit Space: 244,169 sf Located in the classic beach town Miguel Angel Soberanis, General Director, +52 (744) 435 0130,
Av. Costera Miguel Alemán, No. 4455, Meeting Space: 278,161 sf of Acapulco. msoberanis@centroacapulco.com.mx;
Fracc. Costa Azul., C.P. 39850, Acapulco, Gro 8 Breakout Rooms Sra. Vicky Clavel Olmedo, Sales Manager, +52 (744) 435 0130,
www.centroacapulco.com
vfclavel@centroacapulco.com
JALISCO
Guadalajara
Expo Guadalajara Prime Exhibit Space: 753,200 sf Multi-functional space; state-of-the-art Miguel Angel Fong, General Director, +52 (33) 3343 3000,
Av. Mariano Otero, No.1499, Meeting Space: 207,743 sf technology. Host to some of the most magon@expo-guadalajara.com;
Col. Verde Valle, C.P. 44550, Guadalajara, Jal 26 Breakout Rooms relevant shows in Mexico. Completed Thelma García, Sales Director, +52 (33) 3343 3000,
www.expo-guadalajara.com expansion project, including new tgarcia@expo-guadalajara.com
150,000 sf exhibit hall and business
center, opened October 2009.
Puerto Vallarta
Centro Internacional de Convenciones Prime Exhibit Space: 538,000 sf Laura Suárez , Sales Manager, +52 (322) 226 2870,
Puerto Vallarta
laura@cicpuertovallarta.com
Av. Paseo de las Flores 505,
Col. Villas las Flores, C.P. 48335, Puerto Vallarta, Jal
www.cicpuertovallarta.com
MICHOACAN
Morelia
CECONEXPO Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf 10 min. away from Morelia’s downtown. Paula Espinoza, General Director, +52 (443) 224 400,
Av. Aventura Puente, esq. Camelinas s/n, Meeting Space: 11,248 sf Adjacent to 253 rooms, theater pezpinoza@michoacan.gob.mx;
Félix Ireta, C.P. 58070, Morelia, Mich 11 Breakout Rooms and more. Ma. Antonieta López Fernández, Marketing Manager,
www.ceconexpo.com
+52 (443) 224 400, alopezf@michoacan.gob.mx
NUEVO LEON
Monterrey
Cintermex Prime Exhibit Space: 282,876 sf One of the leading venues in Mexico. Jesus Franco, General Director, +52 (81) 8369 6900
Av. Fundidora 501, Meeting Space: 110,868 sf Highest quality standards; within jfranco@cintermex.com.mx;
Obrera, C.P. 64010, Monterrey, NL 19 Breakout Rooms Parque Fundidora complex. Juan Gabriel Tamez, Commercial Director, +52 (81) 8369 6969,
www.cintermex.com
jgtamez@cintermex.com.mx
CONVEX
Av. Morones Prieto 1500 Pte., Prime Exhibit Space: 57,028 sf Meeting rooms recently renovated. Humberto Mena, Commercial Director, +52 (81) 8122 5800,
Nuevas Colonias, C.P. 64710, Monterrey, NL Meeting Space: 68,971 sf hmena@centroconvex.com
www.centroconvex.com
25 Breakout Rooms
PUEBLA
Puebla
Puebla Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 63,830 sf Located within a World Heritage Site Lic. José Yitani, General Director, +52 (222) 223 6432,
Héroes del 5 de mayo 402, Meeting Space: 63,830 sf (UNESCO). 104@convenciones-puebla.com.mx;
Centro Histórico, C.P. 72000, Puebla, Pue 12 Breakout Rooms Gloria Fernandez, Public Relations, +52 (222) 223 6432,
www.convenciones-puebla.com.mx
117@convenciones-puebla.com.mx
QUINTANA ROO
Cancun
Cancun Center Conventions & Exhibitions Prime Exhibit Space: 80,700 sf Designed to meet the highest standards Javier Gamez, Executive Director, +52 (998) 881 0400,
Blvd. Kukulcán Km. 9, Oficina 9, 1er. Piso, Meeting Space: 75,347 sf in architecture, top technology and jgamez@cancuncenter.com;
Zona Hotelera, C.P. 77500, Cancún, Qroo 32 Breakout Rooms functionality for international-level Eduviges Marmolejo, Sales Director, +52 (998) 881 0400,
www.cancuncenter.com events, conventions and meetings. vmarmolejo@cancuncenter.com
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Convention Centers: Mexico
Quintana Roo to Zacatecas
Exhibition Facility by Location Exhibit & Meeting Space Key Features Management
Peninsula Convention Center at the Hilton Cancun Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf Mónica Crawfurd, +52 (988) 881 8000,
Blvd. Kukulkan km17, C.P. 77500, Cancún, Qroo Meeting Space: 48,958 sf cunhr-salesadm@hilton.com
www.peninsulaconventioncenter.com
22 Breakout Rooms
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Messe Cancun Prime Exhibit Space: TBD Currently under construction. +52 (55) 5598 9003, infomes@cancunmesse.com
Cancún, Qroo
Meeting Space: TBD
www.cancunmesse.com
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Moon Palace Resort & Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 77,500 sf Located at the Moon Palace Golf & Spa Bernardo Santillana, Sales Director, +52 (998) 881 6000,
Carretera Cancun, Meeting Space: 129,167 sf Resort in the Mayan Riviera. bsantillana@palaceresorts.com
Chetumal km340, C.P. 77500, Cancun, Qroo
www.palaceresorts.com
37 Breakout Rooms
SAN LUIS POTOSI
San Luis Potosí
Feria Nacional Potosina Prime Exhibit Space: 405,046 sf 4 halls; every service available. +52 (444) 814 1417
Francisco Martínez de la Vega No. 255,
Tepeyac, C.P. 78384, San Luis Potosi, Slp
www.visitasanluispotosi.com
Meeting Space: 117,281 sf
4 Breakout Rooms
San Luis Potosí Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 96,875 sf Designed by renowned local architects. Verónica Sánchez, Commercial Executive, +52 (444) 265 4036,
Blvd. Rocha Cordero s/n, San Luis Potosí, Slp Meeting Space: 29,000+ sf Multifunctional meeting spaces and vsanchezn@ccsanluispotosi.com
www.ccsanluispotosi.com/en
high-quality catering.
SINALOA
Mazatlan
Mazatlan International Center Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf Daniel Cornejo, +52 (669) 913 4366, daniel.cornejo@mazatlanic.com;
Av. de los Delfines 60303, Meeting Space: 62,128 sf Perla González, +52 (669) 913 4366, perla.gonzalez@mazatlanic.com
Fracc. Marina Mazatlán, C.P. 82100, Mazatlán, Sin
www.mazatlaninternationalcenter.com
18 Breakout Rooms
SONORA
Hermosillo
Expo Forum Prime Exhibit Space: 99,028 sf Located in the industrial city of Roberto Romero, General Director, +52 (662) 254 6300,
Blvd. Vildósola 251, Emiliano Zapata, C.P. 83280, Hermosillo, Son Meeting Space: 21,528 sf Hermosillo on the Northern Pacific info@expoforum.com.mx;
www.expoforum.com.mx 8 Breakout Rooms Coast. Diana Cortes, +52 (662) 254 6300, dcortes@expoforum.com.mx
TABASCO
Villahermosa
Tabasco 2000 Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf 6 meeting rooms; basic services Nury Rosique Colorado, +52 (993) 3161319, nrosique@visitetabasco.com;
Municipio Libre 7, Tabasco 2000, C.P. 86107, Villahermosa, Tab 6 Breakout Rooms available. Débora A. López, +52 (993) 316 1319, ocv@visitetabasco.com
www.visitetabasco.com
VERACRUZ
Veracruz
World Trade Center Veracruz Prime Exhibit Space: 96,875 sf Affiliated with the World Trade Centers Beatriz García Hernandez, General Director, +52 (229) 923 0300;
Blvd. Adolfo Ruiz Cortínez 3497, Meeting Space:10,114 sf Association; located in the most modern Lic. Erika Pérez, Sales Manager, +52 (229) 923 0300,
Ylang Ylang, C.P. 94298, Boca del Río, Ver 7 Breakout Rooms area and near Veracruz hotels. e_salas@wtcveracruz.com.mx
www.wtcveracruz.com.mx
YUCATAN
Merida
Yucatan Siglo XXI Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 82,408 sf Located in the city of Merida on the Álvaro Chan Luo, General Director, +52 (999) 9421953,
Calle 60 Norte 299-E Ex Cordemex, 8 Breakout Rooms Yucatan Peninsula, the jewel of Mexico’s agchanl@hotmail.com;
Revolución, C.P. 97118, Mérida, Yuc colonial heritage. Near the Elsy Lixai Dáguer, Public Relations, +52 (999) 942 1900,
www.mayayucatan.com.mx archaeological site of Chichen Itza. elsylixai@hotmail.com
ZACATECAS
Zacatecas
Palacio de Convenciones Zacatecas Prime Exhibit Space: 52,186 sf +52 (492) 491 4575, ventas@convencioneszacatecas.com
Blvd. Héroes de Chapultepec 1902,
Meeting Space: 52,186 sf
Ciudad Argentum, C.P. 98060, Zacatecas, Zac
www.convencioneszacatecas.com
12 Breakout Rooms
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Convention Centers: Overseas

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Argentina to Cuba
Convention Centers: Overseas
Location/Website Location/Website Location/Website Location/Website
Argentina
Centro Costa Salguero, Buenos Aires
www.ccs.com.ar
La Rural, Predio Ferial de Buenos Aires
www.la-rural.com.ar
Dongguan, Guangdong
Dongguan International
Conference & Exhibition Center
Hongfu Rd., Dongguan, Guangdong 511700
lantau, Hong Kong
ASIAWORLD-EXPO
Hong Kong International Airport,
Lantau, Hong Kong, China
wanchai, hong kong
Hong Kong Convention and
Exhibition Centre
1 Expo Drive, Wanchai, Hong Kong, China
Australia
Adelaide Convention Centre
www.adelaidecc.com.au
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
www.bcec.com.au
The Cairns Convention Centre
www.cairnsconvention.com.au
Darwin Convention Centre
www.darwinconvention.com.au
Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre,
Queensland
www.gccec.com.au
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
www.mecc.com.au
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre,
Darling Harbour
www.scec.com.au
Austria
Design Center Linz
www.design-center.at
Reed Exhibitions Congress Center Vienna
www.messe.at
Salzburg Congress
www.salzburginfo.at
Bahrain
Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention
Centre (BIEC), Manama
www.bahrainexhibitions.com
Belgium
Brussels Expo
www.bruexpo.be
Kortrijk Xpo
www.kortrijkxpo.com
Bulgaria
Inter Expo Center – Sofia
dev.bulgarreklama.com
Chile
Santiago Convention & Exhibition Center Chile
www.espacioriesco.cl
China
Beijing Exhibition Center
www.bjexpo.com
Beijing International Convention Center (BICC)
www.bcghotel.com
China Import & Export Fair Pazhou Complex,
Guangzhou
www.21cantonfair.com
Prime Exhibit Space: 23,900 sqm
Meeting Space: 2,400 sqm
Breakout Rooms: 3
Contact: Chan Zhichao, Director
Phone: +86 769 242 9913
Fax: +86 769 242 3761
E-mail: chan@dgicec.com
Website: www.dgec.gov.cn/en/home.asp
Description: The Dongguan International
Conference and Exhibition Center is
located on a site along Dongguan Central
Square and near Huang Qi Mountain.
The modern center offers 23,900 square
metres of prime exhibit space and 2,400
square metres of meeting space. It features
displays of art showing Dongguan’s
early roots as a struggling town and its
dramatic transformation into the modern
manufacturing and cultural city it is today.
Nearby attractions include the Ancient
Fortified Wall, Keyuan Garden, Zizheng
Mansion and South China Mall.
See our ad Tab 2, Side 2
Guangdong Modern
International Exhibition Center
Furniture Rd., Houije
Dongguan, Guangdong 523952
Prime Exhibit Space: 100,000 sqm
Meeting Space: 6,000 sqm
Breakout Rooms: 11
Contact: Dickson Yan, Vice General Manager
Phone: +86 769 8598 1868
Fax: +86 769 8590 9318
E-mail: dickson@gdeexpo.com
Website: www.gdeexpo.com
Description: The Guangdong Modern
International Exhibition Center opened in
2002 and offers a total of 200,000 square
metres of exhibition space in five halls. Of that,
100,000 square metres is prime exhibit space.
Ceiling heights range from 8 metres to 34
metres. The center offers 11 state-of-the-art
meeting rooms spanning 5,000 square metres
with a simultaneous translation system. The
center blends harmoniously with nature −
46% of the site is green open space.
Major Events Held Recently:
• International Textile Fair
• Guangdong Pearl River Food Exhibition
• Guangdong Auto Expo
• International Famous Furniture,
Woodworking Machinery and Materials Fair
See our ad Tab 2, Side 2
Prime Exhibit Space: over 70,000+ sqm
Meeting Space: 28,283 sqm
Breakout Rooms: 7
Contact: Ms. Heidi Hui, Senior Marketing
Manager
Phone: +852 3606 8873
Fax: +852 3606 8889
E-mail: hh@asiaworld-expo.com
Website: www.asiaworld-expo.com
Description: Asia’s only column-free, groundlevel
exhibition and convention venue that
is fully integrated with one of the world’s
best airports, Hong Kong International
Airport. Strategically located at the heart of
a multi-modal transportation hub, it offers
over 70,000 sqm of rentable spaces, with 10
state-of-the-art exhibition halls, including
the 13,500-seat AsiaWorld Arena and the
AsiaWorld Summit, Hong Kong’s largest
indoor conference and banquet venue that
seats 700 to 5,000 people.
Major Events Held Recently:
• Asian Aerospace International Expo and
Congress 2009
• China Sourcing Fairs
• Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair 2009
• 6th Sino-International Freight Forwarders
Conference 2009
• Sunrider Asia Convention 2009
China International Exhibition Center, Beijing
www.ciec-expo.com
China National Convention Center, Beijing
www.cnccchina.com
China World Trade Center, Beijing
www.cwtc.com
Guangzhou International Convention & Exhibition
Center, Pazhou Island
www.adsale.com.hk/aes/en/res-gz-more1.asp
Kunming International Convention
& Exhibition Center
www.kmicec.com
Shanghai Everbright Convention & Exhibition
Center
www.secec.com
Shanghai International Convention Center/
Oriental Riverside Hotel
www.shicc.net
Prime Exhibit Space: 66,000 sqm
Meeting Space: 23,700 sqm
Breakout Rooms: 52 meeting rooms
Contact: Ms. Veronica To, Director of
Marketing & Business Planning
Phone: +852 2582 7890
Fax: +852 2802 7284
E-mail: veronicato@hkcec.com
Website: www.hkcec.com
Description: The Hong Kong Convention
and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) is centrally
located on Hong Kong island with proximity
to over 6,000 rooms of the city’s finest
hotels and surrounded by business and
tourist amenities. HKCEC completed its
second expansion in April 2009, increasing
overall rentable space to 91,500 sqm. HKCEC
is one of the largest multi-use venues in Asia
and a globally recognized landmark.
Major Events Held Recently:
• HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair 2009
(Autumn Edition)
• HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting
Fair 2009
• Mega Show Part I
• The September Hong Kong Jewellery &
Gem Fair
• APLF – Materials, Manufacturing and
Technology
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ShanghaiMart Expo
www.shanghaimart.com
Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center
www.szcec.com
Suzhou International Expo Center (SuzhouExpo)
www.suzhouexpo.com
Taipei World Trade Center Nangang Exhibition
Hall (TWTC Nangang)
www.twtc.com.tw
Xiamen International Conference & Exhibition
Center, Xiamen/Fujian
www.xicec.com
Zhengzhou International Convention &
Exhibition Centre (ZZICEC)
www.zzicec.com
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China to Jordan
Exhibition Location/Website Facility by Location Location/Website Exhibit & Meeting Space Key Features Location/Website Management Location/Website
Shanghai, China
Shanghai New International
Expo Centre
2345, Longyang Rd., Shanghai, 201204
EC&O Venues: Earls Court & Olympia, London
www.eco.co.uk
ExCeL London
www.excel-london.co.uk
Düsseldorf, Germany
Messe Düsseldorf GmbH
40474 Düsseldorf, Germany, Messeplatz
Syma Sport & Event Centre, Budapest
www.syma.hu
India
HITEX Hyderabad
www.hitex.co.in
Harrogate International Centre
www.harrogateinternationalcentre.co.uk
India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida
www.indiaexpomart.com
Prime Exhibit Space: 138,840 sqm
Meeting Space: 6,000 sqm
Breakout Rooms: 37
Contact: Hans-Joerg Geduhn, General Manager
Phone: +86 21 2890 6666
Fax: +86 21 2890 6777
E-mail: info@sniec.net
Website: www.sniec.net
Description: The Shanghai New International Expo
Centre is strategically located in Shanghai, the
gateway to a market of over 1.3 billion people.
The centre currently features nearly 140,000
square metres of prime exhibit space indoors
in 13 single-level column-free halls. Another
100,000 square metres of exhibit space is
available outdoors. When the expansion opens
at the end of the year, the centre will offer 17
exhibition halls and 200,000 square metres of
prime exhibit space and 130,000 square metres
of outdoor exhibit space.
Major Events Held Recently:
• PROPACK China
• Aluminium China
• Fi-Asia
• EastPo International Machine Tool Fair
• Transport Logistics
See our ad Tab 2, Side 1
National Exhibition Centre (NEC) Birmingham
www.necgroup.co.uk
Wellington Convention Centre
www.wellingtonconventioncentre.com
Ethiopia
Addis Ababa Exhibition Centre
www.bds-ethiopia.net/tradefairs-addiscenter.html
Finland
Finlandia Hall, Helsinki
www.finlandiatalo.fi
Tampere Exhibition & Sports Centre
www.tampereenmessut.fi
France
Alpexpo, Parc des Expositions & Centre de
Congrès de Grenoble
www.alpexpo.com
Cité Centre de Congrès Lyon
www.palais-des-congres.com
Congrès & Expositions de Bordeaux
www.bordeaux-expo.com
Eurexpo, Lyon Convention & Exhibition Centre
www.eurexpo.com
Montpellier Exhibition Centre
www.enjoy-montpellier.com
Prime Exhibit Space: 262,704 sqm
Meeting Space: 6,000 sqm
Breakout Rooms: 37
Contact: Dr. Nicole Mizera, Executive Team
Manager, Partner & Guest Events
Phone: +011 49 (211) 4560 449
Fax: +011 49 (211) 4560 8540
E-mail: guestshows@messe-duesseldorf.de
Website: www.messe-duesseldorf.com
Description: 19 ground floor, air conditioned,
versatile exhibition halls for events of all types
and sizes. Wireless capabilities, state-of-theart
logistics, public transportation to the
fairgrounds, short distance to the airport, train
station, hotels and the trade fair parking lots
with space for more than 20,000 cars.
Major Events Held Recently:
• MEDICA, World Forum for Medicine –
International Trade Fair and Congress
• K, International Trade Fair Plastics and
Rubber
• wire/Tube, International Wire and Cable
Trade Fair/International Tube and Pipe
Trade Fair
• glasstec, International Trade Fair for Glass
Production – Processing – Products
• A+A, International Trade Fair for Safety,
Security and Health at Work
Le Meridien Cochin Resort & Convention
Centre, Kerala
www.starwoodhotels.com
Renaissance Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel
www.marriott.com/property/propertypage/BOMBR
Indonesia
Balai Sidang Jakarta Convention Center
www.jcc.co.id
Ireland
RDS Dublin
www.rds.ie
Israel
ICC Jerusalem International Convention Center
www.iccjer.co.il
The Israel Trade Fairs Center, Tel-Aviv
www.itf-en.beatman.eu
Italy
BolognaFiere
www.bolognafiere.it
Fiera Milano
www.fieramilano.com
Fiera Roma
www.fieradiroma.it
Croatia
The Hypo Centre/Hypo Expo XXI, Zagreb
www.hypoexpocentre.hr
Cuba
Pabexpo, Havana
www.cpalco.com
Czech Republic
Brno Exhibition Centre
www.bvv.cz
Prague Congress Centre
www.kcp.cz
Denmark
Bella Center, Copenhagen
www.bellacenter.dk
MCH Messecenter Herning
www.messecenter.dk
Egypt
Cairo International Convention & Exhibition Centre
www.cicc.egnet.net
England (United Kingdom)
ACC Liverpool’s BT Convention Centre
www.accliverpool.com
Le Palais des Festivals & des Congrès de Cannes
www.palaisdesfestivals.com
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
www.viparis.com
Paris Nord Villepinte
www.expoparisnord.com
Germany
EXPO XXI Cologne
www.expoxxi.de
Hamburg Messe & Congress
www.hamburg-messe.de
Hannover Messe
www.hannovermesse.de
KoelnMesse, Cologne
www.koelnmesse.de
Leipziger Messe
www.leipziger-messe.de
Messe Berlin
www.messe-berlin.de
Messe Essen
wwww.messe-essen.de
Messe Frankfurt
www.messefrankfurt.com
Messe Muenchen International, Munich
www.messe-muenchen.de
NürnbergMesse
www.nuernbergmesse.com
Greece
HELEXPO PALACE - Attica Exhibition &
Conference Centre Athens
www.helexpo.gr
HELEXPO’s Thessaloniki International
Exhibition Centre
www.helexpo.gr
Hungary
Budapest Congress & World Trade Center
www.bcc.hu
Kölcsey Convention Center, Debrecen
www.kolcseykozpont.hu
Milano Convention Center (MIC)
www.micmilano.it
Japan
INTEX Osaka
www.intex-osaka.com
Kobe Convention Center
www.kobe-cc.jp
Kyoto International Conference Center (ICC
Kyoto)
www.icckyoto.or.jp
Makuhari Messe International Convention
Complex, Chiba-City
www.m-messe.co.jp
Pacifico Yokohama
www.pacifico.co.jp
Tokyo Big Sight
www.bigsight.jp
West Japan General Exhibition Center, Kitakyushu
www.convention-a.jp
Jordan
King Hussein Bin Talal Convention
Center (KHBTCC), Dead Sea
www.dscc.jo
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Jordan to South Africa
Location/Website Location/Website Location/Website Location/Website
Zara Expo Amman
www.zaraexpo.com
Kuwait
Kuwait International Fair, Mishref
www.kif.net
Libya
Rashid Karami International Fair Complex, Tripoli
www.tripoli-lebanon.com/fair.htm
Luxembourg
Luxexpo Exhibition & Congress Center
www.luxexpo.lu
Macau
Macau Tower Convention & Entertainment Center
www.macautower.com.mo
Sands Macao
www.sands.com.mo
Malaysia
Borneo Convention Centre Kuching
www.bcck.com.my
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
www.klccconventioncentre.com
MATRADE Exhibition & Convention
Centre (MECC), Kuala Lumpur
mecc.matrade.gov.my
Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur
www.pwtc.com.my
Putrajaya International Convention Centre,
Kuala Lumpur
www.picc.gov.my
Malta
Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta
www.mcc.com.mt
Monaco
Grimaldi Forum Monaco
www.grimaldiforum.com
The Netherlands
Ahoy Rotterdam
www.ahoy.nl
Amsterdam RAI
www.rai.nl
Jaarbeurs Utrecht
www.jaarbeursutrecht.nl
Maastricht Exhibition & Congress Centre (MECC)
www.mecc.nl
New Zealand
Auckland Convention Centre at THE EDGE
www.the-edge.co.nz
Norway
Norway Exhibition & Convention Center, Oslo
www.messe.no
Oman
Oman International Exhibition Centre S.A.O.C.,
Muscat
www.omanexhibitions.com
Pakistan
Karachi Expo Centre
www.epb.gov.pk/v1/expocenter
Panama
Atlapa Convention Center
www.atlapa.gob.pa
Philippines
Megatrade Hall, Mandaluyong City
www.megatrade.com.ph
SMX Convention Center, Pasay City
www.smxconventioncenter.com
World Trade Center Metro Manila, Pasay City
www.wtcmanila.com.ph
Poland
EXPO XXI Warsaw International Expocentre
www.expoxxi.pl
Hilton Warsaw Hotel & Convention Centre
www.hilton.com
Poznan International Fair Congress Center
www.mtp.pl
Wroclaw Stadium
www.smg-europe.com
Portugal
Europarque Congress Center, Porto
www.europarque.pt
Qatar
Qatar National Convention Centre, Doha
www.qatarconvention.com
Romania
Expo Arad International
www.expoarad.ro
Romexpo Exhibition Centre, Bucharest
www.romexpo.org
Russia
All-Russian Exhibition Centre, Moscow
www.vvcentre.ru/eng
Crocus Expo International Exhibition Center,
Moscow
www.eng.crocus-expo.ru
Expocentre Fairgrounds, Moscow
www.expocentr.ru
SibExpoCentre, Irkutsk
www.sibexpo.ru
World Trade Center Moscow
www.wtcmoscow.ru
Saudi Arabia
Dhahran International Exhibitions Center,
Dammam
www.dhahran-expo.com
Riyadh International Exhibition Center (RIEC)
www.recexpo.com
Scotland
Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre (AECC)
www.aecc.co.uk
Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC)
www.eicc.co.uk
Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh
www.royalhighlandcentre.co.uk
Scottish Exhibition & Conference
Centre (SECC), Glasgow
www.secc.co.uk
Serbia
EXPO XXI Belgrade International Expocentre
www.expoxxi.rs
Master Congress Centre of the Novi Sad Fair,
Vojvodina
www.sajam.net
World Trade Center Belgrade
www.sajam.co.rs
Singapore
Singapore
SINGAPORE EXPO
CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION
CENTRE
1 Expo Drive, #01-01, Singapore 486150
Prime Exhibit Space: 100,000 sqm
Meeting Space: 2,290 sqm
Breakout Rooms: 25
Contact: Janice Yee, Director of Sales
Phone: +65 6403 2160
Fax: +65 6822 2616
E-mail: sales@singaporeexpo.com.sg
Website: www.singaporeexpo.com.sg
Description: Singapore Expo is a one-stop event
and meeting venue with event planning,
operations, top caterers, a dedicated Expo
MRT station, and barely 15 minutes to
the city centre and 5 minutes to Changi
International Airport. The centre is equipped
with fibre optics backbone, wireless Wi-Fi
facilities, broadcast and satellite capabilities,
broadband links, and state-of-the-art sound,
lighting and video systems.
Major Events Held Recently:
• Food & Hotel Asia 2010
• CommunicAsia & BroadcastAsia 2010
• BIT’s World Cancer Congress 2010 & 1st World
Congress of NeuroTalk 2010
• Singapore International Furniture Fair 2010
• In-Cosmetics Asia 2009
Suntec City, Singapore
Suntec Singapore
International Convention &
Exhibition Centre
1 Raffles Boulevard,
Suntec City, Singapore 039593
Prime Exhibit Space: 24,750 sqm
Meeting Space: 3,900 sqm
Breakout Rooms: 31
Contact: Ong Wee Min, Director, Sales & Client
Services
Phone: +65 6825 2313
Fax: +65 6825 2222
E-mail: weemin.ong@suntecsingapore.com
Website: www.suntecsingapore.com
Description: Direct access to 5,200 hotel
rooms, 1,000 retail outlets, 300 restaurants, 6
museums and a world-class performing arts
centre, all within a 15-minute walk. SUNTEC
SINGAPORE is adjacent to the Central Business
District and 20 minutes away from Changi
International Airport. It offers state-of-the-art
audio-visual equipment, theatrical lighting,
wireless broadband, teleconferencing, videoconferencing
facilities and top-notch F&B
services by an award-winning culinary team.
Major Events Held Recently:
• APEC 2009 Leaders Week
• ITB Asia 2009
• FDI Annual World Dental Congress 2009
• World Congress of the International
Confederation of Principals 2009
• Spikes Asia (1st Asian Advertising Festival)
Changi Exhibition Centre
www.changiexhibitioncentre.com
Marina Bay Sands Singapore
www.marinabaysands.com
Resorts World Sentosa
www.rwsentosa.com
South Africa
Cape Town International Convention Centre (STICC)
www.cticc.co.za
Expo Centre Johannesburg
www.expocentrejhb.co.za
Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand
www.gallagher.co.za
International Convention Center (ICC) Durban
www.icc.co.za
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Exhibition Location/Website Facility by Location Location/Website Exhibit & Meeting Space Key Features Location/Website Management Location/Website
Pavilion Conference Centre in V&A
Waterfront, Cape Town
www.sa-venues.com/wc/bmw_pavilion.htm
Sandton Convention Centre South Africa,
Johannesburg
www.saconvention.co.za
South Korea
BEXCO/Busan Exhibition & Convention Center
www.bexco.co.kr
Taipei, Taiwan
Taipei World Trade Center
Exhibition Hall
No. 5, Hsin-Yi Rd., Sec. 5
Taipei 11011, Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan
Taipei World Trade Center
Nangang Exhibition Hall
No.1, Jingmao 2nd Rd., Nangang District
Taipei 11568, Taiwan
istanbul, turkey
World Trade Center Istanbul –
Istanbul Expo Center
Ataturk Havalimani Karsisi
34149, Yesilkoy, Istanbul, Turkey
COEX Convention & Exhibition, World Trade
Center Seoul
www.coex.co.kr
Kimdaejung Convention Center, Gwangju
www.kdjcenter.or.kr
KINTEX, Gyeonggi-do
www.kintex.com
Spain
Bilbao Exhibition Centre
www.bilbaoexhibitioncentre.com
Feria Valencia
www.feriavalencia.com
Fira Barcelona
www.firabcn.com
IFEMA Feria de Madrid
www.ifema.es
Valencia Conference Centre
www.palcongres-vlc.com
Sweden
Kistamässan, Sollentuna
www.kistamassan.se
Malmö Exhibition & Convention Center
www.malmomassan.se
Stockholm Exhibition and Congress Center
www.stofair.se
Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre, Göteburg
www.swefair.se
Switzerland
Beaulieu Lausanne Conference Centre
www.beaulieu.org
Congress Center Basel
www.congress.ch
Geneva PALEXPO
www.palexpo.ch
Taiwan
Taipei International Convention Center
www.ticc.com.tw
Tanzania
Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC)
www.aicc.co.tz
Prime Exhibit Space: 23,450 sqm
Meeting Space: 700 sqm
Breakout Rooms: 4
Contact: Catherine Chiu, Manager
Phone: 886-2-2725-5200 x2660
Fax: 886-2-27586203
E-mail: chiu@taitra.org.tw
Website: www.twtc.com.tw
Description: The 23,450 sqm TWTC showgrounds
have a combined capacity for 1,300 standard
9m 2 exhibition booths. The International Trade
Mart from F2 to F7 hosts 1,052 showrooms
and is one of the world’s largest permanent
exhibitions. The Mart includes the International
Business Center Offices which welcome
companies new to Taiwan to use short-term,
low-rent equipped offices.
Major Events Held Recently:
• COMPUTEX TAIPEI – Taipei International
Information Technology Show
• TICA – Taipei Computer Applications
Show (Domestic Market Show)
• INST – Taipei International Invention Show
• SEMICON – Taiwan Semiconductor
Equipment & Materials Show
• Taipei International Travel Fair
Thailand
Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition
Centre
(BITEC)
www.bitec.net
IMPACT Exhibition & Convention Center,
Nonthaburi
www.impact.co.th
Pattaya Exhibition & Convention Hall (PEACH)
www.peachthailand.com
Queen Sirikit National Convention
Center (QSNCC), Bangkok
www.qsncc.co.th
Turkey
Istanbul Convention & Exhibition Centre (ICEC)
www.icec.org
KTO - Tüyap Konya International Fair Center
www.tuyap.com
Tüyap Adana International Fair & Congress Center
www.tuyap.com
Prime Exhibit Space:
Ground level exhibition hall: 22,680 sqm
Upper level exhibition hall: 22,680 sqm
Total prime exhibit space: 45,360 sqm
Meeting Space: 1,891 sqm
Breakout Rooms: 12
Contact: Peggy Chang, Manager
Phone: 886-2-2725-5200 x5520
Fax: 886-2-2788-8353
E-mail: pjchang@taitra.org.tw
Website: www.twtcnangang.com.tw
Description: Bi-level exhibition hall; columnfree
exhibit space. Free wireless Internet
access. Convenient transportation network: 4
freeways, 3 railways, 2 metro lines; 15-minute
drive to TWTC Exhibition Hall 1.
Major Events Held Recently:
• COMPUTEX TAIPEI – Taipei International
Information Technology Show
• TAIPEI CYCLE – Taipei International
Cycle Show
• TAIPEI AMPA – Taipei International Auto
Parts & Accessories Show
• FOOD TAIPEI – Taipei International
Food Show
• TAITRONICS – Taipei International
Electronics Show
Tüyap Bursa International Fair & Congress Center
www.tuyap.com
Tüyap Diyarbakir International Fair &
Congress Center
www.tuyap.com
Tüyap Fair Convention & Congress Center,
Istanbul
www.tuyap.com
Ukraine
ACCO International, Kyiv
www.acco.ua
International Exhibition Centre (IEC), Kyiv
www.iec-expo.com.ua
United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC)
www.adnec.ae
Prime Exhibit Space: 97,000 sqm
Meeting Space: 500 sqm
Breakout Rooms: 8
Contact: Haluk Kanca, General Manager of
World Trade Center Istanbul
Phone: +90 212 465 0300
Fax: +90 212 465 5959
E-mail: info@wtcistanbul.net
Website: www.wtcistanbul.net
Description: Istanbul Expo Center covers the
largest exhibition area in Turkey, with a perfect
location just across from the airport, metro
line, on-site hotels and business centers. World
Trade Center Istanbul strives to make Istanbul
the capital of the exhibition world and
currently hosts approximately 100 exhibitions
each year. The Istanbul Expo Center is owned
by World Trade Center Istanbul.
Major Events Held Recently:
• IMOB 2010 – Istanbul Furniture Fair
• EURASIA BOATSHOW 2010 – Sea Vehicles,
Equipment and Accessories Exhibition
• MOTOSHOW 2010
• DOOR FAIR – International Wooden, Steel,
Industrial, Automatic Door and Door Side
Industry Specialization Fair
• ISK-SODEX 2010
Dubai International Convention & Exhibition
Centre
www.dicec.ae
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)
www.dwtc.com
Expo Centre Sharjah
www.expo-centre.ae
Ras Al Khaimah Exhibition Centre
(RAK Exhibition Centre)
www.rakexpo.ae
Vietnam
Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center
www.secc.com.vn
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre,
Bulawayo
www.zitf.net
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The World’s Top Convention Centers by Size
1. McCormick Place 2,600,000
2. Orange County Convention Center 2,100,000
3. Las Vegas Convention Center 1,984,755
4. Georgia World Congress Center 1,400,000
5. *Kentucky Exposition Center 1,100,000
6. *New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center 1,100,000
7. Reliant Park 1,056,213
8. International Exposition Center (I-X Center) 1,050,000
9. Sands Expo & Convention Center/The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino 1,040,600
10. Dallas Convention Center 1,018,942
* Tied in amount of space
MILLIONAIRE’S CLUB
Convention centers with 1,000,000 sf or more
of prime exhibit space
MEGA Convention CENTERS
Convention centers with 350,000 sf or more of prime exhibit space
11. Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino 934,731
section II:
Prime Exhibit Space (sf)
Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space (sf) Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space (sf)
27.* America’s Center 502,000
12. George R. Brown Convention Center 893,590
13.* Jacob K. Javits Convention Center 840,000
14.* Donald E. Stephens Convention Center 840,000
15. Anaheim Convention Center 815,000
16. Los Angeles Convention Center 770,000
17. Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium 749,100
18. The Moscone Center 738,092
19. Walter E. Washington Convention Center 703,000
20. Cobo Convention Center 700,000
21. Phoenix Convention Center 645,500
22. San Diego Convention Center 615,701
23. Colorado Convention Center 584,000
24. Dallas Market Center 550,000
25. Boston Convention & Exhibition Center 516,000
26. Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center 515,000
28.* AmericasMart Atlanta 502,000
29.* Miami Beach Convention Center 502,000
30. Atlantic City Convention Center 500,000
31. Minneapolis Convention Center 475,000
32.* Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center 440,000
33.* Pennsylvania Convention Center 440,000
34. Greater Columbus Convention Center 410,000
35. Expo Square 400,000
36. Kansas City Convention & Entertainment Facilities 388,800
37. Reno-Sparks Convention Center 381,000
38. Cleveland Convention Center 375,000
39. Atlanta Exposition Center 366,000
40.* Qwest Field and Event Center 350,000
41.* World Market Center Las Vegas 350,000
* Tied in amount of space
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The World’s Top Convention Centers by Size
MID-SIZED CENTERS
Convention centers with Less than 350,000 sf of prime exhibit space
Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space (sf) Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space (sf)
42. Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center 333,000
43. David L. Lawrence Convention Center 330,000
44. American Royal Center/Kemper Arena 325,000
45. Baltimore Convention Center 300,000
46. Moscone West 296,092
47.* Carolina First Center 280,000
48.* Charlotte Convention Center 280,000
49. Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center 270,000
50. Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center 263,000
51. Oregon Convention Center 255,000
52. Fort Worth Convention Center 253,226
53. Fairplex, Southern California’s Event & Entertainment Center 250,000
54. Cow Palace 248,000
55. Austin Convention Center 246,097
56. South Towne Exposition Center 243,000
57. Washington State Convention Center 236,700
58. Charlotte Merchandise Mart 224,000
59. San Jose McEnery Convention Center 223,000
60.* Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex 220,000
61.* Greater Philadelphia Expo at Oaks 220,000
62. Great Lakes Expo Center 215,000
63. Rock Financial Showplace 214,000
64. Piers 92/94 210,000
65. CAL EXPO/California Exposition & State Fair 209,000
66.* Florida State Fairgrounds 200,000
67.* Hawaii Convention Center 200,000
68.* Kentucky International Convention Center 200,000
69.* Las Vegas Hilton 200,000
70.* San Mateo County Event Center 200,000
71.* Tampa Convention Center 200,000
72.* Wisconsin Exposition Center 200,000
73. Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center 199,526
74. Iowa Events Center 198,000
75. Denver Merchandise Mart Complex 197,000
76. Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center 195,500
77. Duke Energy Convention Center 195,320
78. Qwest Center Omaha 194,000
79. MGM Grand Hotel & Conference Center 192,000
80. Frontier Airlines Center 188,695
81. Dulles Expo & Conference Center 185,000
82.* Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center 180,000
83.* Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center 180,000
84. Gaylord Palms Hotel & Convention Center 178,500
85. Greater Richmond Convention Center 178,159
86. John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center 176,000
87. Navy Pier 170,100
88. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum & Exposition Center 170,000
89. Albuquerque Convention Center 166,546
90. Louisiana Superdome 166,000
91. Orlando World Center Marriott 165,000
92. Town & Country Resort & Convention Center 162,243
93. DeVos Place 162,000
94.* Alamodome 160,000
95.* Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum & Sports Arena 160,000
96.* Memphis Cook Convention Center 160,000
97.* University of Phoenix Stadium 160,000
98. New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center at Raritan Center 155,207
99. Puerto Rico Convention Center 152,700
* Tied in amount of space
100.* Alliant Energy Center 150,000
101.* Georgia International Convention Center 150,000
102.* Raleigh Convention Center 150,000
103.* Rushmore Plaza Civic Center 150,000
104.* Virginia Beach Convention Center 150,000
105. Greensboro Coliseum Complex 149,738
106. Saint Paul RiverCentre 145,182
107. Cobb Galleria Centre 144,000
108. Tucson Convention Center 143,000
109. Cabarrus Arena & Events Center 142,000
110.* Connecticut Convention Center 140,000
111.* Doubletree Miami Mart Hotel/Airport Hotel & Exhibition Center 140,000
112. Sacramento Convention Center 134,000
113. Grand Sierra Resort & Casino 131,000
114. Hilton Anatole 128,595
115. Von Braun Center 125,700
116.* The Concourse Exhibition Center 125,000
117.* D.C. Armory 125,000
118.* Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center 125,000
119.* Duluth Entertainment Convention Center 120,000
120.* North Atlanta Trade Center 120,000
121. Knoxville Convention Center 119,922
122. Hilton Chicago 119,000
123. Nashville Convention Center 118,675
124. Seaport Hotel & Seaport World Trade Center 118,000
125.* Charleston Area Convention Center 115,000
126.* Ontario Convention Center 115,000
127. Springfield Exposition Center 112,000
128. Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort 110,500
129.* Fargodome 110,000
130.* Franklin County Veterans Memorial 110,000
131.* Peoria Civic Center 110,000
132. Sevierville Events Center 108,261
133. Valley Forge Convention Center 108,000
134. Hot Springs Convention Center 103,000
135.* Hampton Roads Convention Center 102,600
136.* Tulsa Convention Center 102,600
137.* Caesars Palace 102,000
138.* Georgia Dome 102,000
139. Myrtle Beach Convention Center 100,800
140. DCU Center 100,310
141. Spokane Convention Center 100,160
142.* Baton Rouge River Center 100,000
143.* Chattanooga Convention Center 100,000
144.* Cox Convention Center 100,000
145.* Foxwoods Resort Casino & MGM Grand at Foxwoods 100,000
146.* Joseph S. Koury/Sheraton Greensboro Hotel at Four Seasons Convention Center 100,000
147.* Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center 100,000
148.* Palm Beach County Convention Center 100,000
149.* Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center 100,000
150.* Rhode Island Convention and Entertainment Complex 100,000
151.* Santa Clara Convention Center 100,000
152.* Savannah International Trade & Convention Center 100,000
153. Hara Arena, Conference & Exhibition Center 98,400
154. Las Vegas Cashman Convention Center 98,100
155.* Amarillo Civic Center 98,000
156.* Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center 98,000
157. Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel & Golf Club 95,848
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The World’s Top Convention Centers by Size
MID-SIZED CENTERS
Convention centers with Less than 350,000 sf of prime exhibit space
Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space (sf) Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space (sf)
158.* Will Rogers Memorial Center 95,000
159.* Shreveport Convention Center 95,000
160. Ocean Center 94,695
161. Knoxville Expo Center 93,800
162. Trump Taj Mahal Casino & Resort 93,000
163. Palm Springs Convention Center 92,000
164.* Big Town Exhibition Hall 90,000
165.* Lee Civic Center 90,000
166.* Montana ExpoPark 90,000
167. The Mirage Hotel & Casino 89,400
168. JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa 89,000
169. Connecticut Expo Center 88,000
170.* Bally’s Las Vegas 87,000
171.* Paris Las Vegas 87,000
172. Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort 86,000
173. SHOWPLACE 84,000
174.* Ford Park Event Center 83,000
175.* Statehouse Convention Center 83,000
176. Empire State Plaza Convention Center 81,500
177.* Boca Raton Resort & Club 80,000
178.* El Paso Convention & Performing Arts Centers 80,000
179.* Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center 80,000
180.* Gillette Stadium 80,000
181.* South Point Hotel & Casino 80,000
182. Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center 78,500
183. Cajundome/Convention Center 77,303
184. Dayton Convention Center 77,000
185. American Bank Center 76,500
186. The Lakeland Center 76,000
187. Omaha Civic Auditorium 75,920
188. Wynn Las Vegas 75,586
189.* SeaGate Convention Centre 75,000
190.* The Wildwoods Convention Center 75,000
191. Waco Convention Center 74,000
192. The Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center 73,000
193. Disney’s Contemporary Resort 72,685
194. Lansing Center 72,000
195. Gwinnett Center 71,600
196.* Hyatt Regency Chicago’s Riverside Center 70,000
197.* KCI Expo Center 70,000
198.* Palmer Events Center 70,000
199.* Roberts Centre 70,000
200. Kansas Expocentre 69,500
201. XL Center 68,000
202.* Gatlinburg Convention Center 67,000
203.* Ocean City Convention Center 67,000
204.* Lexington Center 66,000
205.* Washington Marriott Wardman Park 66,000
206. Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center at Oncenter 65,250
207.* John Ascauga’s Nugget Resort Casino 65,000
208.* Neal S. Blaisdell Center 65,000
209.* Hilton Americas Houston Hotel 65,000
210. Buffalo Niagara Convention Center 64,000
211.* Garden State Convention & Exhibit Center 62,000
212.* ODEUM Sports & Expo Center 62,000
213.* Peppermill Resort Spa Casino 62,000
214. Meadowlands Exposition Center 61,000
215.* Big Sandy Superstore Arena 60,000
216.* The Broadmoor 60,000
217.* Crown Center 60,000
218.* Jackson Convention Complex/SMG 60,000
219.* Nashville Municipal Auditorium 60,000
220.* Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum 60,000
221.* Norfolk Scope 60,000
222.* Overland Park Convention Center 60,000
223. Hyatt Regency Atlanta 58,243
224. Hilton Anaheim 57,084
225. Comcast Arena Everett and Edward D. Hansen Conference Center 57,000
226. Reno Events Center 56,000
227.* MassMutual Center 55,000
228.* Pasadena Convention Center 55,000
229.* Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino 55,000
230. Tropicana Las Vegas 54,720
231. Crown Center Exhibit Hall 52,000
232. Hilton New York 51,084
233. Sioux Falls Convention Center 50,400
234.* Arlington Convention Center 50,000
235.* M.C. Benton Jr. Convention Center 50,000
236.* Bismarck Civic Center 50,000
237.* Branson Convention Center 50,000
238.* Charleston Civic Center & Auditorium 50,000
239.* Dena’ina Civic & Convention Center/Egan Center 50,000
240.* Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts 50,000
241.* Exhibition Building at Osceola Heritage Park 50,000
242.* Fair & Expo Center 50,000
243.* Grand Wayne Convention Center 50,000
244.* John S. Knight Center 50,000
245.* Lancaster County Convention Center 50,000
246.* Rochester Riverside Convention Center 50,000
247.* Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center 50,000
248.* The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa 50,000
Canada’s Top Convention Centers by Size
1.* Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place 1,000,000
2.* The Toronto Congress Centre 1,000,000
3. Metro Toronto Convention Centre 600,000
4. Olympic Stadium 500,000
5. International Centre Toronto 471,000
6. Northlands 401,000
7. Calgary Stampede Park 400,000
8. Evraz Place (formerly IPSCO Place) 333,000
9. Vancouver Convention Centre 311,500
10. Place Bonaventure 298,000
11. B.C. Place 247,000
12. Palais des congrès de Montréal (Convention Centre) 200,000
13. Moncton Coliseum Complex 118,000
14. Exhibition Park 100,000
15. Winnipeg Convention Centre 78,000
16. Quebec City Convention Centre 75,000
17. World Trade and Convention Centre Halifax 53,000
18. Calgary TELUS Convention Centre 50,000
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Convention & Exposition • Promotional Products Association International Expo • Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo
International • Radiological Society of North America Scientific Assembly & Annual Meeting • RECon, The Global Retail Real
Estate Convention • The Rental Show • SEMICON West • Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show and Conference • SIA
Snowsports Trade Show • Specialty Equipment Market Association Show • Specialty Graphic Imaging Association Expo
2008 • Summer International Fancy Food & Confection Show • Surf Expo – January • Surfaces • Water Environment Federation
Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference • World Dairy Expo • World of Concrete • The WSA Show & The Co lections
at WSA – February • The WSA Show & The Co lections at WSA – July
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1 CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2,281,843
2 International CES 1,853,000
3 PACK EXPO 1,318,629
4 International Manufacturing Technology Show 1,233,878
5 RECon, The Global Retail Real Estate Convention 1,088,817
6 NBAA Annual Meeting & Convention 1,062,700
7 International Builders’ Show 1,039,624
8 MAGIC Marketplace – February 1,034,200
9 Florida RV SuperShow 992,995
10 The WSA Show & The Collections at WSA – February 953,750
11 SEMA Show 947,575
12 MAGIC Marketplace – August 928,900
13 NAB Show 911,000
14 The WSA Show & The Collections at WSA – July 906,750
15 Mid-America Trucking Show 896,149
16 World of Concrete 893,129
17 Annual National RV Trade Show 885,059
18 GIE+EXPO 820,532
19 International Woodworking Machinery
& Furniture Supply Fair – USA 813,521
20 International Home + Housewares Show 775,000
21 SHOT Show 714,818
22 National Hardware Show and Lawn & Garden World 703,781
23 ASD/AMD Trade Show Las Vegas – March 682,625
24 ASD/AMD Trade Show Las Vegas – August 672,815
25 National Restaurant Association Restaurant,
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53 NACS Show 2008 381,900
54 National Automobile Dealers Association
Convention & Expo 368,930
55 AHR Expo: International Air-Conditioning •
Heating • Refrigerating Exposition 363,405
56 American International Toy Fair 361,123
57 Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings
Market – July 359,691
58 SIA SnowSports Trade Show 357,880
59 ABC Kids Expo 356,900
60 The Rental Show 354,300
61 Fire Department Instructors Conference 352,928
62 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 349,230
63 Summer International Fancy Food & Confection Show 349,000
64 Hospitality Design Expo & Conference 348,740
65 Natural Products Expo West/Supply Expo Linda Braue 342,700 at
66 Dealernews International Powersports Dealer Expo 337,636
67 CEDIA Expo 326,579
68 G2E Global Gaming Expo 325,466
69 International Poultry Expo and International Feed Expo 325,134
70 International Security Conference & Expo (ISC) West 312,500
71 Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo International 311,900
72 Interbike 308,010
73 Golf Industry Show 300,900
74 Electronic Distribution Show 300,000
75 WEFTEC.08 289,575
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ARIZONA, Phoenix, Phoenix Convention Center
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PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER
WEST BUILDING
NORTH BUILDING
Ballroom
Exhibition Hall
300 LEVEL
WEST BUILDING
NORTH BUILDING
45,200 SF West Ballroom 190,000 SF Exhibition Hall
Riser seating for 1,200
200 LEVEL
WEST BUILDING
NORTH BUILDING
Executive
Conference Center
Meeting Rooms
21,000 SF Conference Center 43,000 SF Meeting Rooms
IACC Certified
192-Seat Lecture Hall
Ballroom
100 LEVEL
WEST BUILDING
NORTH BUILDING
Meeting Rooms
27,200 SF Meeting Rooms 45,600 SF Ballroom
43,000 SF Meeting Rooms
Exhibition Hall
LOWER LEVEL
WEST BUILDING
NORTH BUILDING
312,500 Total Combined SF Exhibition Hall
100 LEVEL
SOUTH BUILDING
Exhibition
Hall
Ballroom
28,000 SF Ballroom
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CALIFORNIA, Ontario, Ontario Convention Center
O
ntario is centrally located between Los Angeles and Palm
Springs and is surrounded by the best of Southern California:
beaches, mountains, Hollywood, Disneyland, local wineries, golf,
fishing and one of California's largest outlet and entertainment complexes, Ontario Mills Mall. The
convention center has easy access to major freeways and is located just two blocks from the traveler-friendly
LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT), which offers more than 250 daily flights on most major airlines.
An
ideal venue for conventions, tradeshows, exhibits and meetings, the Ontario Convention Center
is contemporary in design and equipped with a full range of technology services, including Wi-Fi,
Internet, DS3 and video-conferencing capabilities. It is an ideal venue for mid-size conventions
representing 250 to 950 hotel rooms on a peak night, with up to 5,000 delegates.
•225,000 total square feet of flexible meeting space
including 70,000 square feet of prime, column-free
exhibit space, 20,000 square foot ballroom--divisible
into three sections and 24,000 square feet of
additional meeting room space.
•Catering by SMG offers a world-class dining experience
to the guests of the convention center.
First Floor
•Dedicated Event Manager assigned to your event
from initial planning through move-out to make sure
your event runs smoothly and successfully.
Second Floor
•30 hotels from full-service to economy, with
2,500 rooms within walking distance of the convention
center. Several properties offer shuttle service to the
LA/Ontario Airport, convention center and Ontario
Mills Mall.
Contact Amita Patel,CHSP, Director of Sales at
(909) 937-3002 or apatel@ontariocvb.com.
2000 E. Convention Center Way Ontario, CA 91764
Ontario, California.The center of it all!
ACCESSIBLE • APPROACHABLE • AMENABLE
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CALIFORNIA, Palm Springs, Palm Springs Convention Center
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THE MEETING OASIS
C
M
Y
CM
MY
CY
CMY
K
Tahquitz Canyon Way
Snow Creek
San
Jacinto
Santa
Rosa
Cafe
Terraza
Business Center
Andreas Chino Pueblo
Hotel
Pool Area
Cactus
RENAISSANCE HOTEL MEETING SPACE
Mojave
Andreas
Chino
Chino A
Chino B
Pueblo
Pueblo A
Pueblo B
Snow Creek
San Jacinto
Santa Rosa
Cactus
Grand Ballroom
3,132 sf
1,232 sf
1,512 sf
756 sf
756 sf
1,512 sf
756 sf
756 sf
840 sf
2,304 sf
3,520 sf
529 sf
12,571 sf
THE MEETING OASIS
A
B
California Grand Ballroom
Agua Caliente
Board Rooms
PALM SPRINGS
C O N V E N T I O N C E N T E R
Smoketree
Rooms
Mojave
F
E
D C B A
East Lawn
Palm Grove
Café
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Mesquite
Rooms
i
i
Main Entrance
Esplanade
Registration
North Avenida Caballeros
21,009 sf
29,061 sf
OASIS HALLS AND LOBBY
OASIS HALL 1 21,265
OASIS HALL 2 21,099
OASIS HALL 3A 12,360
OASIS HALL 3B 8,760
OASIS 3 A-B 21,120
OASIS HALL 4 29,061
OASIS HALLS 1-4 92,545
LOBBY 18,000
PRIMROSE BALLROOMS
PRIMROSE A 6,337
PRIMROSE B 7,669
PRIMROSE C 2,825
PRIMROSE D 3,185
PRIMROSE A-D 20,016
MESQUITE ROOMS
7. MESQUITE A 906
8. MESQUITE B 1,762
9. MESQUITE C 1,861
7-9. MESQUITE A-C 4,529
A
Admin
B
20,016 sf
Boulders
Terrace
C
D
MESQUITE ROOMS (CONT.)
10. MESQUITE D 912
11. MESQUITE E 924
12. MESQUITE F 816
13. MESQUITE G 924
14. MESQUITE H 912
10-14. MESQUITE D-H 4,488
SMOKETREE ROOMS
15. SMOKETREE A 806
16. SMOKETREE B 806
17. SMOKETREE C 1,612
18. SMOKETREE D 754
19. SMOKETREE E 754
15-19. SMOKETREE A-E 4,680
20. SMOKETREE F 1,200
AGUA CALIENTE BOARD ROOMS
21A. BOARD ROOM A 412
21B. BOARD ROOM B 480
Amado Road
www.palmspringscc.com
277 N. Avenida Caballeros
Palm Springs, California 92262
760 325-6611 SALES DEPARTMENT
800 333-7535 TOLL FREE
760 322-6921 FAX
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CALIFORNIA, San Diego, San Diego Convention Center
FLOOR PLANS
BUILDING OVERVIEW
FLOOR PLANS
SAN DIeGO CONveNTION CeNTer
FRONT STREET
FIRST AVENUE
BUILDING
SPECIFICATIONS
• 525,701 sq. ft. contiguous
exhibit space
• 204,114 sq. ft. meeting
space, including two
40,000 sq. ft. ballrooms
• 90,000 sq. ft. column-free
Sails Pavilion
• 284,494 sq. ft. lobby and
prefunction space
• 184,514 sq. ft. outdoor
terrace space
• 72 meeting/breakout
rooms
• 50 loading docks with
8 direct drive-ins to
exhibit halls
Upper
Level
BUILDING OVERVIEW
Upper
Level Mezzanine
Level
OvervIew
WEST HARBOR DR.
UPPER LEVEL
MEZZANINE LEVEL
GROUND LEVEL
UNDERGROUND
PARKING GARAGE
SAN DIEGO BAY
Upper LeveL
MEETING ROOMS
EXHIBIT HALLS
2 LEVELS
FIFTH AVE.
MEETING ROOMS/BALLROOMS/SAILS PAVILION
CONVENTION WAY
SAN DIEGO BAY
PARKING
STRUCTURE
san
GROUND
LEvEL
GROSS
Sq.FT.
• Hall A 48,613
• Hall B1 72,642
• Hall B2 36,043
• Hall C 92,040
• Hall D 58,725
• Hall E 43,350
• Hall F 54,638
• Hall G 54,808
• Hall H 64,842
Mezzanine
Level
Ground
Level
GrOUND LeveL
san
BOX OFFICE G
RESTAURANT RESERVATIONS DESK
BOX OFFICE E
Ground
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CALIFORNIA, San Diego, San Diego Convention Center
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Diego Bay
• 525,701 total contiguous square feet
• 2,618,190 total gross square feet
ELEVATOR
Diego Bay
ESCALATOR/ELEVATOR/STAIRS
BAYSIDE LOBBY
TIDES
RESTAURANT
ELEVATOR
Harbor Drive
ESCALATOR/ELEVATOR/STAIRS
BAYSIDE LOBBY
Floor plans can be downloaded from our website at WWW.VisitsanDiego.coM
For more information contact Andy Mikschl, Associate Vice President of Sales
619.525.5282 • andy.mikschl@visitsandiego.com
San Diego Convention Center
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Green Your
Show
Let United show you how to reduce overall show
costs while making the environment just a little
bit better, and letting your attendees know that
your show is ECO-friendly.
Find out how United can Green your show.
Call Richard A. Simon, President & CEO, United Service Companies
(312) 922-8558
rsimon@unitedhq.com
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GEORGIA, Atlanta, Cobb Galleria Centre
Cobb Galleria Centre &
Cobb enerGy PerforminG arts Centre
Trade Show Executive
TO WAVERLY
HOTEL
EAST
CONCOURSE
ENTRANCE
EXHIBIT HALL D
101
BR
3
102
103
104
105
106
BR
1 BR
107
108
113
114
115
116
2
EXHIBIT HALL C
GALLERIA MALL
(LOWER LEVEL)
EXHIBIT HALL B
109
110
117
118
111
112
119
AV
BUS.
CENTER
120
BR
4
CONCOURSE
EXHIBIT HALL A
112 12
ROTUNDA
ENTRANCE
(LOWER
LEVEL)
A
E
BALLROOM
B G C
F
D
E
N
S
cobb galleria centre
BRIDGE TO CUMBERLAND MALL
& SHERATON SUITES GALLERIA
W
cobb energy Performing arts centre
www.cobbgalleria.com 770.955.8000 www.cobbenergycentre.com 770-916-2800
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GEORGIA, Atlanta, Georgia World Congress Center
Georgia World Congress Center Authority Campus - Atlanta, GA
Level 3
1 Georgia Ballroom
2 Meeting Rooms C301-C308
Level 2
3 Food World
4 Meeting Rooms C201-C213
5 West Plaza
6 Gold Parking Deck
7 Access To:
Georgia Dome
MARTA Station
Level 1
8 Auditoriums C101 & C102
9 Business Center
10 Exhibit Halls C1-C4
11 Meeting Rooms C103-C110
12 Registration Hall
13 Access To:
Buses/Taxi Stand
Blue/Yellow Parking Lots
14 Concourse to Building B
Level 5
1 Thomas Murphy Ballroom
Level 4
2 Administration
3 Meeting Rooms B401-B411
4 Terraces Restaurant
5 Registration Hall
6 Access To:
International Plaza
Buses/Taxi Stand
Red Parking Deck
MARTA Station
Level 3
7 Commons Cafe
8 Conference Center
9 Meeting Rooms B301-B317
Level 2
10 Foodworks Restaurant
11 Meeting Rooms B201-B218
Level 1
12 Exhibit Halls B1-B5
13 Concourse to Building A
Level 4
1 Sidney Marcus Auditorium
2 Business Center
3 Courtyard Cafe
4 Meeting Rooms A401-A412
5 Registration Hall
6 Access To:
East Plaza
Centennial Olympic Park
CNN Center/Philips Arena
Downtown Atlanta
Green Parking Lot
Level 3
7 Meeting Rooms A301-A316
Level 1
8 Exhibit Halls A1-A3
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Super Suite 7
GEORGIA, Atlanta, Georgia World Congress Center
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Super Suite 8
Super Suite 6
Super Suite 5
Super Suite 4
Super Suite 3
Super Suite 1
Super Suite 2
PARK
ADMINISTRATION
PARK AVENUE WEST
GEORGIA AQUARIUM
CHILDREN’S GARDEN &
PLAYGROUND
BAKER STREET
ANDROGYNE PLANET
WORLD OF COKE
ALL CHILDREN’S
PLAYGROUND
great
lawn
GARDEN
PAVILIONS
PARALYMPIC
LEGACY
IMAGINE IT!
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
QUILT OF
NATIONS
QUILT OF
olympic spirit
QUILT OF
HARRIS STREET
origins
Georgia Dome
71,250-seat Stadium
102,000 Square Foot Floor
5 Meeting Rooms
2 Club Lounges
Owner’s Club
Press Box
Club Level Restaurants
GREEN LOT
N
EMBASSY SUITES
BELVEDERE
GATEWAY OF DREAMS
GAME PLAZA
ALLEN FAMILY TRIBUTE
ATLANTA
CHAMBER
OF
VISITOR CENTER
COMMERCE
FOUNTAINSIDE CAFE
PARK AVENUE WEST
GARDEN
CENTENNIAL TREE WALK
REFLECTING POOL
CENTENNIAL PLAZA
FOUNTAIN OF RINGS
QUILT OF
remembrance
QUILT OF
dreams
5
ANDREW YOUNG INTERNATIONAL BLVD.
Centennial Olympic Park
21 Acres
Fountain of Rings
2 Garden Pavilions
Southern Company Amphitheater
Great Lawn
GEORGIA
WORLD
CONGRESS
CENTER
&
GEORGIA
DOME
ANDREW YOUNG INTERNATIONAL BLVD.
INFORMATION
KIOSK
DONOR TRIBUTE WALL
LUCKIE STREET
THE
TABERNACLE
OMNI HOTEL
SOUTHERN
COMPANY
AMPHITHEATER
CENTENNIAL OLYMPIC PARK DRIVE
NASSAU STREET
MARIETTA STREET
CNN CENTER
WALTON STREET
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Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii Convention Center
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ILLINOIS, Rosemont, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center offers extensive flexibility. Its six separate but
connecting halls provide the capability of accommodating 3,566 10’ x 10’ exhibit booths, ranging
from 100 to 1,225 booths in a single hall. The Rosemont Conference Center offers 92,000 square
feet that will accommodate up to 50 meetings and a Ballroom for general sessions capable of
hosting up to 4,000 people or banquets for 3,000.
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MASSACHUSETTS, Boston, Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
The Boston Convention
& Exhibition Center
Truck
Entrance
West Service Road
mp
Ramp R R
a amp Ramp
Downtown
Boston
59 58 57 56 55 54 53 52 51 50 49 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40
3938 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
Dock
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Manager
Public Parking
(1350 Spaces)
Dock
#60
M
W
Loading Dock
M
W
M
W
Valet
Parking
Lot
Low Roof (35’5”)
High Roof (76’ to 100’)
Skybridge
(Level 1 Access)
Skybridge
(Level 1 Access)
Up Ramp
to Level 1
Ramp access
to Level 1
Ramp to
Hall C
Down Ramp
from Level 1
Dock
#61
Exhibit Hall C
(162,000 sq ft)
Exhibit Hall B
(184,000 sq ft)
Exhibit Hall B2
Exhibit Hall B1
(92,000 sq ft)
(92,000 sq ft)
Exhibit Hall A
(170,000 sq ft)
Service Corridor
Ramp access
to Level 1
High Roof
Service Road
Dock
#62
Low Roof
054
053
052 B
M
W
052
A
Southeast
Pre-function
SE Lobby C
SE Lobby B2
W M
051 050
ATM
Drop-off
M W
East Registration
East Service Road
NE Lobby B1
M W
Drop-off
NE Lobby A
M W
Public Safety
Office
MCCA Executive Offices
Guest Network
Operations Center
Silver Line
Stop
to I-90
Skybridge Access
(Level 2)
EXHIBITION LEVEL
The Westin Boston
Waterfront
to South
Station
Drop Off West Side Drive Drop Off
to Summer
Street
Downtown
Boston
Up to
Meeting
Level 1
Down to
Exhibit
Level
Southwest Pre-function
atm
Northwest Pre-function
Bar
Food
Food
109 109 108 107 107 107 106
Court
W M
Tastes of Boston
Court
105 104 104 104 103
B A C B A
Food Court
C A 102 102
A 101
Kitchen
Kitchen
B
B
Service Corridor
Service Corridor
Business Center
Hall B2 East
Hall B1 East
Hall A1 West
Show Office
Show Office
Show Office
Low Roof (35’5”)
Hall A2 West
Show Office
High Roof (76’ to 100’)
Skybridge
Skybridge
Open to
Open to
Open to
Exhibit Hall C
Exhibit Hall B
Exhibit Hall A
below
below
below
First Aid
High Roof
Low Roof
Hall B2 East
Hall B1 East
Show Office
Show Office
Service Corrid or
Service Corridor
Service Corridor
162 162 161 160 160 160 159
158 157
157 157 156 156 156 155
154 153 153 153 152 151 151 150
B A C B A
C B A C B A
C B A B A
Southeast Pre-function
W M
W
M
W M
SW Lobby C
SE Lobby C
SW Lobby B2
SE Lobby B2
Center East Pre-function
NW Lobby B1
NE Lobby B1
NW Lobby A
NE Lobby A
Northeast Pre-function
NE Corner Pre-function NW Corner Pre-function
atm
W M
North Lobby
Entrance
Plaza
W M
to Stop
Summer Street
to
Summer
Street
Viaduct
Street
Drop Off
East Side Drive
Drop Off
Skybridge Access
(Level 2)
LEVEL 1
The Westin Boston
Waterfront
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MASSACHUSETTS, Boston, Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
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What do you look for in
a great convention center?
COME LOOK AT AMERICA’S MOST
SPECTACULAR AND MOST USER-FRIENDLY
CONVENTION FACILITY.
The Boston Convention & Exhibition Center is now hosting record-breaking events of
virtually any size and scope. Built by users, for users, this state-of-the-art high-tech
facility has been designed to maximize a successful event experience for you, your
exhibitors and your attendees. A stunning architectural triumph, the BCEC is like no
other facility in the world. And you will capture more qualified attendees at your
Boston-based event than at any other convention city in North America.
BOSTON. MAKING CONVENTION HISTORY.
Low Roof
(Outside)
Low Roof (35’5”)
High Roof (76’ - 100’)
Open to
Exhibit Hall C
below
High Roof
Low Roof
Low Roof
(Outside)
Southwest Pre-function
Northwest Pre-function
Southwest
Northwest
Lobby
Lobby
210 210 210
W
M
C B A
W
M
205 205 205
213
212 211 (Ballroom 210) 209 208
207 206 206 C B A 204 204 203
B A
B A
Service Corridor
Service Corridor
A/V Storage
A/V Storage
Skybridge
Skybridge
(Level 1)
(Level 1)
Open to
Open to
Exhibit Hall B
Exhibit Hall A
below
below
Catering
Office
A/V Storage
A/V Storage
Service Corridor
Service Corridor
261 260 259 259
257 257 256
255 254 254
W M
258 258 258
W
M
253 253 253
252 252
B A
B A
B A
A B A 251
C B A
C B
NE Corner Pre-function NW Corner Pre-function
Kitchen
Storage
Kitchen
Bakery
Boardroom
Suite 201,202
Lobby
below
BCMC
Sales Dept.
Downtown
Boston
West Boardroom
Pre-function
East BCMC
Pre-function
Bridge
Plaza
below
Southeast
Lobby
Southeast Pre-function
Northeast
Lobby
Northeast Pre-function
Skybridge
Access
LEVEL 2
The Westin Boston
Waterfront
Exhibit
• 516,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit
space over three halls, which can be divided
into ten different configurations
Meeting/Ballroom
• 160,000 square feet of flexible meeting
space with 84 separate single, double, and
triple meeting rooms, all with easy access
to each other and the exhibit halls
• 40,020 square foot grand ballroom with
views of Boston
Loading Dock
• 62 covered bay loading dock with five
elephant doors for drive on access to the
exhibit hall and weather-protected pre-fab
inside the facility
Non-Public Access
Pre-Function
• Over 300,000 square feet of flexible function
and registration space including 19,340 square
foot ballroom pre-function area
Lobby
• Eight separate registration areas on two
separate levels of the facility
Food Services
• Tastes of Boston Food Court with seating
capacity for over 400, full bar service available
Ring Road
• Two private ring roads around the facility
with seven drop off points
Public Use
• Superior attendee navigation, with two pedestrian
sky-bridges that allow access to any part of the
building in no more than eight minutes
• Free wireless Internet access
Finishing
Kitchen
Green Room
M
W
Ballroom West
Grand
Ballroom
(40,020 sq ft)
Ballroom East
BALLROOM LEVEL
Lobby
Lobby
Pre-function
(19,340 sq ft)
The Mas sachusetts Convention Center Authority owns and operates the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center and the Hynes Convention Center.
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MASSACHUSETTS, Boston, John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center
Memorial Convention Center
Prudential Plaza Entrance
W
South
Lobby
M
W
M
M
W
Coat Room
Business
Center
Food Court Kitchen
Cafeteria
First Aid
Main
Lobby
Exhibit Hall A
(38,770 sq ft)
Show Office
Exhibit Hall B
Exhibit Hall B
(36,900 sq ft)
Dalton Street
Food Court
Kitchen
Coffee
House
Show Office
Main Lobby
Show Office
Exhibit Hall A
Ramp
Truck Access
from
Dalton Street
20’ x 14’
Public Safety Office
Sales Office
Pre-function Hall A
Pre-function Hall B
Pre-function
Meeting
Loading Dock
Key
Lobby
Exhibit
Food
Services
Ring Road
Public Use
Non-Public
Access
Restaurant
Space
Towne
Stove &
Spirits
Up
Down
W
M
101
107
108 109 110 111
Service Corridor
102 103 104 105
W
M
Restaurant
Space
Restrooms
Elevator
Escalator
Freight
Boylston Hallway
PLAZA LEVEL
Drop-Off
(Lower Level)
Sidewalk (Lower Level)
W
South
Lobby
Sheraton Entrances
M
Low roof (balcony)
High roof
Veteran’s Memorial
Auditorium
(25,760 sq ft)
(4,000 Person
Seating Capacity)
Moveable Partitions
Show Office
Exhibit Hall C
Exhibit Hall C
(37,750 sq ft)
W
M
M
W
Low roof
High roof
Show Office
Exhibit Hall D
Exhibit Hall D
(37,300 sq ft)
Pre-function Auditorium
Pre-function Hall C
Pre-function Hall D
Up
M
Dressing
Room
207
208 209 210
Service Corridor
200 201
202 203 204 205 W
M 206
W
Boylston Hallway
LEVEL 2
Drop-Off
(Lower Level)
For complete floorplans and specs, call 877-393-3393 or visit us online at www.AdvantageBOSTON.com
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convention center.
PUT YOUR EVENT IN THE BEST POSITION
TO SUCCEED. OFFER MORE FEATURES,
BENEFITS AND SERVICES.
The Hynes Convention Center is the best-located major convention center in the country.
Period. It’s right in the heart of Boston’s beautiful and historic Back Bay, one of America’s
premier city settings. As an added advantage, the Hynes is connected to a mega-complex of
over 3,100 hotel rooms, two shopping malls, restaurants and more. Best of all, the Hynes
puts you in the position to achieve your event goals, exceed the expectation of your
attendees and exhibitors, and benefit from first-class meeting solutions at every level.
BOSTON. MAKING CONVENTION HISTORY.
W
South
Lobby
Catering - Cleaning Services
M
1,200 fixed seats
Ballroom
C
Kitchen
Veteran’s Memorial
Auditorium
(Below)
Projection
Ballroom Pre-function
Ballroom
B
Exhibit Hall D
(Below)
Balcony
Ballroom
A
M
W
Service Corridor
310 311
Catering
Offices
Private
Kitchen
Suite
300
M
W
(Executive
Suite)
Down
Ballroom Foyer
302 304 306 309
308
301 303 305 307 W
M
312
313
Boylston Hallway
LEVEL 3
Drop-Off
(Lower Level)
Boylston Street
Exhibit
• 176,480 square feet of exhibit space
over 5 halls
• One hall can be used as an auditorium
with 4000+ person seating capacity
Meeting/Ballroom
• 91,000 square feet of meeting space
with 38 meeting rooms
• 24,544 square foot grand ballroom
Non-Public Access
Food Services
• Cafeteria and Coffee House in central
lobby accommodate 400-500 people,
full bar service available
Public Use
• Easy and fast attendee circulation
within the Hynes
• Free wireless Internet access
Loading Dock
• 14-bay covered loading dock with direct
street access from both sides of the facility
Pre-Function
• 160,000 square feet of flexible function
and registration with easy access to
exhibit halls and meeting rooms
Lobby
• Climate-controlled, all-season facility
connected by pedestrian skybridges to
three major hotels, over 200 shops and
a wide range of restaurants
Access Road
• Two main entrances provide convenient
and weather-protected drop-off points
Huntington Ave
Prudential
Service Yard Entrance
Hand
Carry
Service
Service
Trucking Area
Shops
5 Docks
Loading
Food
Storage
Towne
M
W
Stove &
Spirits
MCCA
Up
Executive Offices
Lobby
Drop-Off
Boylston Street Entrance
Boylston Street
LOWER LEVEL
Ramp
Massachusetts Turnpike / I - 90 Tunnel
Loading
Dock
Manager
Main
Trucking Area
9 Docks
Cambria St
Service
Entrance
20’ x 14’
The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority owns and operates the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center and the Hynes Convention Center.
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SILVER LOT 4
GOLD LOTS 1 – 4
CONVENTION CENTER
LEVELS 1 & 2 FLOOR PLANS
VegasMeansBusiness.com
LVCVA.com
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Mezzanine Level
4
1
5
6
2
7
3
8
9 11
10
12
ELEVATORS
ESCALATORS AND
STAIRS TO CASINO FLOOR
1. McKinley Room
2. Sierra 2
3. Sierra 1
4. Cascade 2
5. Cascade 1
6. Shasta 2
7. Shasta 1
8. Whitney Room
9. Ruby 2
10. Ruby
11. Teton 2
12. Teton 1
(866) 473-6672
(775) 789-2031
Fax (775) 789-2131
grandsierraresort.com
Main Level
WEDDINGS AT
GRAND SIERRA
A
A
CLOWN'S CLOSET
SHUFFLETOWN
THE BUNKER
INDOOR GOLF
FUN QUEST
FAMILY FUN
CENTER
Arcade Level
N11
N12
ESCALATOR TO
LOBBY AND MAIN LEVEL
ELEVATORS TO LOBBY
AND GUEST FLOORS
NEVADA CONFERENCE
& EXHIBITION CENTER
N10
N1 N2 N3 N4
N9
N8
N6
N7
NEVADA FOYER
N5
CONVENTION
REGISTRATION DESK
ESCALATOR TO
MAIN LEVEL
HAWAII ISLAND
TRADING CO.
THE UPPER DECK
FOR MEN
CATERING
GRAND
GOLD
COIN
SUPRANEE’S
SHOES
CASA DI MODA
ADDI
GALLERIES
THE
CANDY
BARREL
ELEVATORS
CINEMA
GRAND STYLES
& DESIGN SALON
ROUND
TABLE
PIZZA
HEALTH CLUB
& SPA
BUSINESS
CENTER
THE
BOARD
ROOM
PORT OF SUBS
SNOWIND
SPORTS
GEORGIOU
THE BEACH
AT GRAND SIERRA RESORT
PARKING AREA AND
LAKETOP GOLF DRIVING RANGE
SILVER STATE
PAVILION
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Rhode Island, Providence, Rhode Island Convention & Entertainment Complex
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Exhibit Halls GSF
Max.
10X10’S
Theater Classroom
Exhibit A–D 100,000 500 9,470 5,436
A 28,195 150 2,880 1,638
B 29,304 150 2,728 1,638
C 28,902 150 2,698 1,584
D 13,616 50 1,164 576
Meeting
Rooms
GSF Banquet Theater Classroom
550 A/B 1,178 80 110 57
550 A 589 40 55 24
550 B 589 40 55 24
551 A/B 1,936 120 192 108
551 A 968 60 96 54
551 B 968 60 96 54
552 A/B 2,024 120 198 108
552 A 1,012 60 99 54
552 B 1,012 60 99 54
553 A/B 1,444 120 160 90
553 A 722 60 80 36
553 B 722 60 80 36
554 A/B 1,444 120 160 90
554 A 722 60 80 36
554 B 722 60 80 36
Jr. Ballroom
555/556
All ceiling heights are 30’
Ballroom GSF Banquet Theater Classroom
A–E 20,000 1,400 2,300 1,404
A/B/C 15,050 960 1,725 1,080
A/D/E 15,050 960 1,725 1,080
B/C 5,050 280 550 324
D/E 5,050 280 550 324
A 10,000 680 1,175 756
B 3,700 210 414 234
C 1,350 80 120 54
D 3,700 210 414 234
E 1,350 80 120 54
All ceiling heights are 23’
4,004 240 420 216
555 A/B 2,024 120 210 108
555 A 1,012 60 105 54
555 B 1,012 60 105 54
556 A/B 1,980 120 210 108
556 A 990 60 105 54
556 B 990 60 105 54
557 1,350 110 132 84
558 A/B 608 40 60 36
558 A 304 20 24 18
558 B 304 20 24 18
Rotunda 2,552 160 212 108
All ceiling heights are 15’ except for the Rotunda which is 30’
Rhode Island Convention Center
Exhibition Hall and Grand Ballroom
Meeting rooms and pre-function space
Accommodations up to 5,000
Two parking garages
dunkin’ donuts Center - Providence
Seating for up to 13,000
Sky-bridge to the RICC
Luxury suites, and hospitality and meeting rooms
Veterans memorial auditorium
1,900 seats
National Register of Historic Places
Hospitality and meeting space
RICC 5 th flooR–ballRooms/mEEtInG Rooms
RICC 3 Rd flooR–ExhIbItIon halls
p: 401.456.0200
e: meetings@GoProvidence.com
GoProvidence.com
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SOUTH CAROLINA, Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach Convention Center
The Myrtle Beach Convention Center offers:
• Over 100,000 column-free square feet
• 17 meeting/breakout rooms
• Full catering service available
• Grand Ballroom spacious enough to seat 1,200 for dinner
• 402-room Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel adjoining
• Affordable accommodations and entertainment
• Event Plaza offers additional options to move events outdoors
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MYRTLE BEACH CONVENTION CENTER
FUNCTION ROOM CAPACITY CHART
* Represents combination spaces
Note: The addition of staging, dance floors, theme decor, etc. will reduce above-quoted
seating capacities/booth spaces.
All sets include: one 8-ft. head table and one standing lectern.
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tennessee, Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg Convention Center
Phone: 800-343-1475 Fax: 865-436-3704
Visit us at: 234 Historic Nature Trail
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Mail to: 303 Regan Drive
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
sales@ci.gatlinburg.tn.us
www.Gatlinburg-TN.com
Gatlinburg Convention Center floor plan
Many of our spaces may be booked
together increasing the total square footage.
UPPER LEVEL
Mills Conference Center
Tennessee
Ballroom A
5,688 square feet
Convention Center Meeting Rooms
Exhibit Space (80 Feet free span)
Ballroom B
5,688 square feet
Exhibit Space (16 Feet lowered ceiling)
Ballroom
C
2,844
square feet
Ballroom
D
2,844
square feet
Mills Auditorium
8,800 square feet
Pre-function Space
950
sq. ft.
624 square feet
598 square feet
624 square feet
702 square feet
780 square feet
1
2
3
4
5
Greenbriar
Room
Boardroom
840 square feet
Gatlinburg
A
Gatlinburg
B
1140
sq. ft.
612 square feet
12
Hall 1
20,903 square feet
780 square feet
6
702 square feet
702 square feet
780 square feet
598 square feet
7
8
9
10
Elkmont
Room
840 square feet
open air area
from lower level halls
Hall 2
17,091 square feet
LOWER LEVEL
598 square feet
11
Hall 3
28,916 square feet
Parkway
Tower
720 square feet
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TEXAS, San Antonio, Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center
GRAND
BALLROOM
C2
C3
C1
HEMISFAIR PARK
211
209
208
218
217D 217C
217B
217A
216B
216A
215
214B
214A
213A
213B
212A
212B
210A
210B
204B
204A
214D
214C
207B
207A
206B
206A
205
203B
203A
202B
202A
201
BALLROOM B
EXHIBIT HALL D
EXHIBIT HALL C
BRIDGE
HALL
EAST
REGISTRATION
LILA COCKRELL THEATRE
EXHIBIT HALL B
WEST
REGISTRATION
103
MISSION
ROOM
102B
101B
102A 101A
EXHIBIT HALL A
BALLROOM A
GALLERY
008 A/B
007
A/B/C/D
006
A/B/C/D
003B
003A
005
004
001B
001A
002B
002A
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VIRGINIA, Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach Convention Center
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Level 1 Exhibition Hall/Ballroom
EXHIBITION HALL — Column free; ceiling height 40'
10x10
Space Square Feet Theater Booths Banquet
Ex Hall A 37,503 2,240 220 2,240
Ex Hall B 37,503 3,680 220 2,500
Ex Hall C 37,503 3,680 220 2,500
Ex Hall D 37,503 2,240 220 2,240
Ex Hall A-B 75,006 6,420 440 5,000
Ex Hall A-C 112,509 10,100 660 7,500
Ex Hall B-C 75,006 7,360 440 5,000
Ex Hall C-D 75,006 6,720 440 5,000
Ex Hall B-D 112,509 11,180 660 7,500
Ex Hall A-D 150,000 13,440 880 10,000
2101 PARKS AVENUE, SUITE 500
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA 23451
TEL 757.385.4700, 800.700.7702
FAX 757.437.4747
WWW.VBMEETINGS.COM
BRING IT TO THE BEACH
BALLROOM — ceiling height 35'
Classroom
Space Square Feet Theater 4/Table Banquet
BR One 10,472 1,048 600 600
BR Two 10,085 1,014 600 580
BR Three 10,472 1,046 600 600
BR One-Two 20,557 2,062 1,200 1,300
BR Two-Three 20,557 2,062 1,200 1,300
BR One-Three 31,000 3,108 1,800 2,000
Level 2 Meeting Rooms/Tower
MEETING SUITES — ceiling height 15' 6"
Space Square Feet Theater Classroom Banquet
4/Table
MR 1A 2,359 240 140 160
MR 1B 1,583 144 104 80
MR 1C 1,583 144 104 80
MR 1D 2,359 240 140 160
MR 1AB 3,942 382 244 240
MR 1A-C 5,525 588 348 360
MR 1BC 3,166 336 208 180
MR 1B-D 5,525 588 348 360
MR 1CD 3,942 382 244 240
Total Suite 1 7,884 861 488 490
MR 2A 1,315 140 84 80
MR 2B 1,328 140 84 80
MR 2C 654 63 32 40
MR 2D 661 63 32 40
MR 2AB 2,643 280 168 150
MR 2BCD 2,643 266 168 150
MR 2CD 1,315 126 64 80
Total Suite 2 3,958 406 244 230
MR 2E 765 903
77 44 50
MR 3A 661 63 32 40
MR 3B 654 63 32 40
MR 3C 1,328 140 84 80
MR 3D 654 63 32 40
MR 3E 661 63 32 40
MR 3AB 1,315 126 76 80
MR 3ABC 2,643 266 160 150
MR 3CDE 2,643 266 160 150
MR 3DE 1,315 126 76 80
Total Suite 3 3,958 392 236 230
MR 4A 661 63 32 40
MR 4B 654 63 32 40
MR 4C 1,328 140 84 80
MR 4D 654 63 32 40
MR 4E 661 63 32 40
MR 4AB 1,315 126 76 80
MR 4ABC 2,643 266 160 150
MR 4CDE 2,643 266 160 150
MR 4DE 1,315 126 76 80
Total Suite 4 3,958 392 236 230
MR 4F 765 903
77 44 50
MR 5A 914 91 56 60
MR 5B 664 64 36 40
MR 5C 1,583 178 108 90
MR 5D 1,568 178 108 100
MR 5AB 1,568 164 92 100
MR 5ABC 3,151 342 200 200
MR 5CD 3,151 300 216 200
Total Suite 5 4,719 514 308 310
PREMIUM MEETING SPACE
Space Square Feet Theater Classroom Banquet
(4 Table)
Board Room 1,569 31 21 21
VIP Lounge 1,077 74 28
30
Obsvtn Deck 500
LEVEL ONE
LEVEL TWO
Suite
D 5 A
C B
D C B A
4F
Suite
E 4 A
D C B
THREE TWO ONE
Exhibit Areas
150,000 Sq. Ft. Ballroom
31,000 Sq. Ft.
Total Meeting
Space
28,929 Sq. Ft.
Suite
E 3 A
D C B
2E
Suite
D
Suite
1
2
D
A
A
C B C B
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Washington, Seattle, Washington State Convention Center
Washington State
Convention Center
800 Convention Place
Seattle, WA 98101 USA
206-694-5030
www.wscc.com
4E
4D
4F
Exhibition Halls
4C-3 4C-2
205,700 square feet of
dedicated heavy-load
exhibit space
20 covered loading docks
at two loading bays
400
4C-4
401
4C
4C-1
4B
4A
Direct drive-in access to
exhibit floor
Two independent
registration lobbies
Level 4
Meeting Rooms
102,201 square feet of
fully carpeted meeting
rooms and ballrooms
6E 6C 6B 6A
Up to 61 versatile
meeting rooms
Two additional
registration lobbies
618
619
620
6F
617
616
615
611
612
610 605
609
6D
606
608 607
604
603 602
Nationally acclaimed,
award-winning catering
614 613
601
Advanced connectivity,
telecommunications
and A/V services
Level 6
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Eighth and Pike is the place to meet in downtown Seattle
Elegant, Flexible Spaces
Level 3 offers 31,000 square feet
of flexible, fully-carpeted space
for exhibits, meeting rooms,
registration and banquets
Direct escalator access to
205,700 square feet of
exhibit space on Level 4
Freight elevator with
20,000 pound capacity
100 amp electrical connections
Show floor with a capacity of
250 pounds per square foot
Up to 17 versatile meeting
rooms on four levels
Level 3
Level 1 Executive Level 2 Lower Level
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WISCONSIN, Milwaukee, Frontier Airlines Center
FRONTIER AIRLINES CENTER
formerly Midwest Airlines Center
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
www.frontierairlinescenter.org
414-908-6000
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PUERTO RICO, San Juan, Puerto Rico Convention Center
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PRCC74072_SPAN_Lev2_4c.eps
LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2
A
Loading Docks
90 ft.
(27 m)
EXHIBIT HALL
152,700 sq. ft.
(14,186 sq. m)
Elephant Door
22 ft. w x 27 ft. h
(6.7 m w x 8.2 m h)
C
Sala
Corr
Con
Esca
Asce
Exhibit Hall C
40,500 sq. ft.
(3,762 sq. m)
150 ft.
(46 m)
Exhibit Hall B
71,300 sq. ft.
(6,624 sq. m)
Exhibit Hall A
40,900 sq. ft.
(3,800 sq. m)
EXHIBIT HALL
BELOW
C
207
Mezzanine
Suite
Alm
Man
Área
Baño
211
210
Mezzanine Suite
4,000 sq. ft.
207 206
(372 sq. m)
205
204
1,400 sq. ft.
(130 sq. m)
C
104
4,800 sq. ft.
(447 sq. m)
B
A
103
3,100 sq. ft.
(288 sq. m)
B
A
B
@
C
102
3,800 sq. ft.
(353 sq. m)
B
A
101
3,200 sq. ft.
(297 sq. m)
B
A
C
209
4,900 sq. ft.
(455 sq. m)
B
A
C
208
4,900 sq. ft.
(455 sq. m)
B
A
C
203
1,400 sq. ft.
(130 sq. m)
C
202
3,600 sq. ft.
(334 sq. m)
B A
201
3,200 sq. ft.
(297 sq. m)
B
A
Main Entrance
LEVEL 3
LEGEND
Back of Back House of House
B
Business B Business Center Center
Concessions Concessions
+
+
First Aid First Aid
Escalators, Escalators, Elevators, Elevators, Stairs Stairs
Information Information Desk Desk
39,500 sq. ft.
(3,670 sq. m)
Exhibit Exhibit Hall Hall
Rest Room Rest Room
14,000 sq. ft.
(1,301 sq. m)
25,500 sq. ft.
(2,369 sq. m)
Housekeeping Housekeeping
@
Cyber @ Café Cyber Café
Meeting Meeting Space Space
Telephone Telephone
Office Office Space Space
Public Public Circulation Circulation
12,800 sq. ft.
(1,189 sq. m)
Storage Storage
PRCONVENTION.COM
For more information, please call the Puerto Rico Convention Bureau at 1-800-214-0420 or email info@prconvention.com.
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Advertiser City, State Display Floor Plan
AsiaWorld-Expo, www.asiaworld-expo.com Lantau, Hong Kong 63
Atlantic City Convention Center, www.accenter.com Atlantic City, NJ 39 92, 93
Austin Convention Center, www.austinconventioncenter.com Austin, TX 99
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, www.advantageboston.com Boston, MA 5, 7 86, 87
Branson Convention Center, www.bransonconvention.com Branson, MO 35
Centro Banamex, www.centrobanamex.com 68
George R. Brown Convention Center, www.houstonconventionctr.com Houston, TX Cover 4 101
Cobb Galleria Centre, www.atlantagalleriameetings.com Atlanta, GA 25 79
Cox Convention Center, www.coxconventioncenter.com Oklahoma City, OK 45 94
Dongguan International Conference & Exhibition Center, www.dgec.gov.cn/en/home.asp.com Guangdong, China Tab 2, Side 2, 63
Frontier Airlines Center, www.frontierairlinescenter.com Milwaukee, WI 57 108
Gatlinburg Convention Center, www.gatlinburg-tn.com Gatlinburg, TN 49 98
Georgia World Congress Center, www.gwcc.com Atlanta, GA 27 80, 81
Global Spectrum, www.global-spectrum.com 9
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, www.sanantonio.gov/convfac San Antonio, TX 53 104
Grand Sierra Resort & Casino, www.grandsierraresort.com Reno, NV Cover 3 91
Guangdong Modern International Exhibition Center, www.gdexpo.com Guangdong, China Tab 2, Side 2, 63
Hawaii Convention Center, www.hawaiiconvention.com Honolulu, HI 29 83
Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, www.hkcec.com wanchai, Hong Kong 63, 65
John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center, www.advantageboston.com Boston, MA 5, 7 88, 89
Large Show Roundtable, www.largeshowroundtable.com 82
Las Vegas Convention Center, www.lvcva.com Las Vegas, NV Tab 4, Side 2 90
Kentucky Exposition Center, www.kyexpo.org Louisville, KY Insert, 43
Kentucky International Convention Center, www.kyconvention.org Louisville, KY Insert, 43
Messe Düsseldorf, www.messe-duesseldorf.com Düsseldorf, Germany 64
Myrtle Beach Convention Center, www.myrtlebeachconventioncenter.com Myrtle Beach, SC 47 96, 97
Ontario Convention Center, www.ontariocc.com Ontario, CA 74
Orange County Convention Center, www.occc.net Orlando, FL Tab 3, Side 2
Palm Springs Convention Center, www.palmspringscc.com Palm Springs, CA 19 75
Phoenix Convention Center, www.phoenixconventioncenter.com Phoenix, AZ Tab 3, Side 1 73
PrivilegedAccess.tv, www.PrivilegedAccess.tv 100
Puerto Rico Convention Center, www.prconvention.com San Juan, PR 3 109
Reliant Park, www.reliantpark.com Houston, TX Tab 1, Side 1 102, 103
Rhode Island Convention & Entertainment Complex, www.riconvention.com Providence, RI 95
San Diego Convention Center, www.visitsandiego.com San Diego, CA Tab 1, Side 2 76, 77
Sands Expo & Convention Center, www.sandsexpo.com Las Vegas, NV Cover 2
Shanghai New International Expo Centre, www.sniec.net Shanghai, China Tab 2, Side 1, 64
Singapore Expo Convention & Exhibition Centre, www.singaporeexpo.com.sg Singapore 66
SMART-reg international, www.smartreg.com. 17
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, www.rosemont.com Rosemont, IL Tab 4, Side 1 84, 85
SUNTEC Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre, www.suntecsingapore.com Suntec City, Singapore 66
Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall, www.twtc.com.tw Taipei, Taiwan 67
Taipei World Trade Center Nangang Exhibition Hall, www.twtcnangang.com.tw Taipei, Taiwan 67
Trade Show Executive, www.TradeShowExecutive.com 11-13, 16, 24, 56, 71, 100
United Service Companies, www.unitedhq.com 78
Virginia Beach Convention Center, www.vbconventioncenter.com Virginia Beach, VA 105
Washington State Convention Center, www.wscc.com Seattle, WA 106, 107
World Trade Center Istanbul – Istanbul Expo Center, www.wtcistanbul.net Istanbul, Turkey 67
110 Trade Show Executive Directory of the World’s Top Convention Centers www.TradeShowExecutive.com

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