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75 Lake Lanier Island Alpharetta Marietta College Park Atlanta 20 Augusta 85 Braselton Athens Peachtree City 85 75 Callaway Macon Gardens 185 Columbus GEORGIA Savannah 95 St. Simons Island Jekyll Island 16 Albany 75 Brunswick Valdosta continued from page 26 G An expanded Georgia Dome, a new con- vention center and ballroom, a new exhibit hall south of the existing Georgia Dome, and renovations to Building A of the GWCC. G A renovated Georgia Dome and a new Building A at the GWCC, which would include a new exhibit hall, a new conference center, and a new ballroom. G A new Georgia Dome south of the existing stadium, a new exhibit hall, and a renovated Building A at the GWCC, which would include a new conference center and ballroom. G A new Georgia Dome south of the existing stadium with a stacked exhibition center, conference center, and ballroom. G A new Georgia Dome on the north edge of the GWCC campus, a renovated Building A at the GWCC, and a new exhibition center on the site of the current stadium. Other major meetings destinations—includ- ing Dallas, Phoenix, Chicago, and Las Vegas— have recently expanded, or are currently planning to expand, their convention and sports facilities. Updating the GWCC and the Georgia Dome will ensure that Atlanta remains competitive alongside those and other top-tier convention cities, Petterson said. For the immediate future, however, she said that the GWCC is focused on opportunities with local corporations, along with regional associations. Building officials have reported a 7 percent decline in revenues for the first six months of fiscal year 2009, which they attribute to a 7 to 20 percent drop in meeting attendance. Local and regional groups could help the facility bridge its budget gaps with shortterm bookings, as well as some small-group business. I We’ve Got all the Pieces. TENNESSEE New Nashville Hotel Has Green, And High-Tech, Meeting Space A four-star independent luxury property called the Hutton Hotel has opened in Nashville. The hotel will cater to groups with high-tech meeting needs and environmentally conscious travelers, according to general manager Steven Andre. “When we were designing the hotel, we really wanted to combine form with function,” he said of the 248-room property, which opened earlier this month with 13,600 sf of meeting space. “We’ve tried to make sure that guests have continued on page 28 www.meetingnews.com KNOXVILLE CONVENTION CENTER Puzzled about your next meeting location? The Knoxville Tourism & Sports Corporation, the Knoxville Convention Center and a host of complimentary services are the perfect “ﬁt” for your meeting needs. THE Contact Us Today About Your Next Event! February 16, 2009 MeetingNews 27 http://www.knoxville.org http://www.knoxville.org http://www.meetingnews.com

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