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INSIDER’S Los Angeles Los Angeles (www.discoverlosangeles.com) is a city that’s constantly reinventing itself and one that encourages travelers to embrace a little self-reinvention of their own. Because it’s the major transportation hub for the West Coast, meetings attendees will find it easy to jet in from practically any corner of the globe. Getting Around L.A. is a car culture to the max, so groups will want to arrange transportation before they arrive. Why not go green with a biodeisel bus from Econation Green Limousine Service? The company is making a name for itself by providing environmentally friendly luxury ground transportation and limousine service with reservations around the clock. Green vehicles from the company also include Town Cars that run on compressed natural gas, as well as hybrid SUVs and sedans. To book, contact Managing Partner Ben Bloch (ben@madisoncapitalven tures.com; 877-326-6286). Those seeking more traditional high-end luxury will find it at Wilshire Limousine Services (www.wilshirelimousine.com; 310846-5147). The company has an elite fleet comprising Bentleys, RollsRoyces, Lincolns, Mercedes-Benzs, BMWs and Cadillacs. Venues The Kress (www.thekress.net; 323-785-5000) might be built upon the former Kress Department Store (built in 1934 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places), but the similarity ends there. This newly restored modern multilevel venue on Hollywood Boulevard is the first of its kind in Los Angeles. It’s a rare night in L.A. when it’s not a comfortable and balmy temperature outdoors, and The Kress takes full advantage of this with its rooftop lounge with cabanas providing 360-degree views of the Hollywood Hills and the brightly lit cityscape. This is a full-service venue, with a restaurant, nightclub, private dining room, in-house catering service, sushi bar and LIVE entertainment. The maximum reception capacity is 350, while the capacity for alfresco groups is 800. A venue with broad appeal for groups is the recently opened Sports Museum of Los Angeles (www.sportsmuseumla.com; events@lalive. com; 888-540-8223), located in downtown L.A. The museum has 30 galleries displaying more than 10,000 pieces of memorabilia and collectibles dating back to the 19th century. The museum can host small groups and even provides catered meals under an outdoor tent. For private functions call 888-540-8223. L.A. LIVE (www.lalive.com) has taken the city by storm. The $2.5 billion redevelopment project is considered one of the largest developments in Los Angeles’ history. The Grammy Museum recently opened in L.A. LIVE, which can host group events in its four floors of interactive music exhibits. Next year will see the opening of a new 54-story hotel tower at L.A. LIVE, making it even more appealing for groups. Restaurants & Nightlife L.A. LIVE presents a compelling mix of restaurants and nightclubs— including Jennifer Lopez’s The Conga Room, already being hailed as L.A.’s place to go for a Latin-tinged evening. L.A. LIVE also contains the NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE, Club Nokia and the Lucky Strike Lanes, where guests can bond on 18 state-of-the-art bowling lanes, including a four-lane VIP area with surround sound. Restaurants at L.A. LIVE include the pan-Asian Rock’N Fish, Lawry’s Carvery, The Farm of Beverly Hills, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Yard House and ESPN Zone. —Mark Rogers 6 LUXURY TRAVEL ADVISOR Guide to Meetings & Incentives | January 2009 http://www.discoverlosangeles.com http://www.sportsmuseumla.com http://www.lalive.com http://www.wilshirelimousine.com http://www.thekress.net

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