Meeting News - April 21, 2008 - (Page 36)

convention center showcase Charlotte Convention Center north carolina distance of the convention center, including the adjacent 700room Westin Charlotte Hotel. Also neighboring the facility is the Hilton Charlotte Center City with 407 guest rooms. As for non-flagship mainstays, the area offers the acclaimed Ballantyne Resort & Spa, the Dunhill Hotel (a Historic Hotel of America) and the elegant Morehead Inn. DINING Named one of the “Top Cities that Sizzle” by Restaurant News Magazine, Charlotte is packed with flavorful eateries to satisfy every hunger pang. Whether in the mood for Southern comfort food or are looking for an unbeatable five-course meal, Charlotte has it. The city is also home to the renowned culinary school, Johnson & Wales University, which has spiced up Charlotte’s restaurant scene with invigorating concepts. RECREATION A commitment to culture has resulted in a wide-ranging mix of things to see and do, including the Mint Museum of Art (once the site of the first branch of the United States Mint), Discovery Place, and the Levine Museum of the New South. Performing arts lovers can enjoy Broadway shows, dance, live music and much more. Shoppers can benefit from some retail therapy by hitting the stores at Southpark Mall or seeking out the city’s assortment of boutiques, factory outlets, and art galleries. Sports fans can check out the Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Bobcats, or NASCAR at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. And more than 40 public golf courses are perfect for enjoying the Carolina blue skies. ACCESS The Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, just 20 minutes from the Convention Center, makes air travel convenient by offering nearly 600 flights daily. CONTACT Jeff Hewitt, Sr. Director of Sales Visit Charlotte (800) 722-1994, (704) 334-2282 Fax: (704) 342-3972 E-mail: jeff.hewitt@ www.visitcharlotte.com SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION Convention services know-how meets Southern charm. STAT CHECK CHARLOTTE CONVENTION CENTER Total Exhibit Space: 280,000 sf Largest Ballroom: 35,000 sf Meeting rooms: 46 Largest Banquet: 6,000 Parking Spaces: Adjacent lots Captivating, colorful, and cosmopolitan, Charlotte is eager to introduce itself to you. The largest metropolitan area in the Carolinas and one of the fastest growing regions in the nation, Charlotte has the excitement of a cosmopolitan city, yet maintains its Southern charm. With character to spare, it’s no secret that this city delivers convention goers cultural distractions, dining and nightlife for every persuasion, and an ambiance all its own. And while much of Charlotte is evolving these days, its worldclass offerings and hospitality are city signatures. One-of-a-kind attractions like the U.S. National Whitewater Center, the Billy Graham Library, and coming soon, the NASCAR Hall of Fame are continuing to build a reputation for worldclass things to see and do. Meeting attendees won’t want to miss museums showcasing the world’s wonders, a flavorful culinary scene, lush green spaces to spare, and so much more sure to engage, excite, and exhilarate. The Charlotte Meeting Planners Guide, highlighting all this and more, is available online to show meeting planners just how the Queen City can inspire any event. CONVENTION CENTER Located in Center City Charlotte, the tri-level Charlotte Convention Center provides plan- ners with a stylish spot to convene featuring glass concourses, arched entryways, and a dazzling collection of art. The impressive space offers convenient exhibit and meeting space, cuisine prepared by award-winning chefs, a visitor information and business service center and an on-site concierge to ensure a productive and pleasurable visit. The center’s 280,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space can accommodate up to 1,250 exhibit booths and is divisible into four separate spaces. Twenty loading docks and drive-in access make any event possible. The center’s ballroom is spacious and flexible, with 35,000 square feet of space and seating for up to 1,800 guests in banquet rounds. Pre-function events have a place in the adjacent 15,000 square feet of space. For breakouts, educational sessions, and smaller groups, 46 meeting rooms total more than 90,000 square feet. Coming in early 2010, the NASCAR Hall of Fame will add a 40,000square-foot ballroom that can hold 2,500 guests banquet style. ACCOMMODATIONS Charlotte’s 30,000-plus guest rooms provide ample accommodations for visiting groups and encompass hotels, resorts, economy motels, and quaint bed and breakfasts. There are over 4,100 hotel rooms within walking 36 April 21, 2008 http://jeff.hewitt@visitcharlotte.com http://www.visitcharlotte.com

Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Meeting News - April 21, 2008

Meeting News - April 21, 2008 Contents What’s Up @ MeetingNews.com Successful Meetings University Orlando CVB’s creative marketing Advertisers Index Live from the Forum

Meeting News - April 21, 2008

For optimal viewing of this digital publication, please enable JavaScript and then refresh the page. If you would like to try to load the digital publication without using Flash Player detection, please click here.