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Convention Center News

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Lancaster County Convention Center and Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square Lancaster, Pa. The News: The new, integrated $177 million facility opened in June after approximately two years of construction. Specs: The convention center and 299-room hotel offer a combined 90,000 square feet of meeting space, including a 46,500-square-foot exhibition hall, and a 9,000-square-foot ballroom. The hotel features

Mexico

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Mexico is reinventing itself after a year made difficult by the economy, the outbreak of the H1N1 virus, and sporadic reports of violence. However, the AIG effect has, in some cases, helped Mexico, says Eduardo Chaillo, regional director, North America, for the Mexican Tourism Board. The current economy gives us the opportunity to get the North American events that were planned for Europe, Asia, or

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Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EDT

When the new Hilton Orlando opens on September 12, groups will have an easily accessible path right to the Orange County Convention Center via a covered, open-air walkway. The 1,400-room property features 175,000 square feet of meeting space, including a 50,000-square-foot ballroom and 21 meeting rooms. Also on site are six restaurants, a pool, a lazy river, a 20,000-square-foot spa with 15 treatment

Hyatt Hotel Opens in St. Louis

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EDT

The 910-room Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront at the Gateway Arch held its grand reopening July 1 after undergoing a $63 million renovation. The hotel, owned by The Chartres Lodging Group LLC, is near the Gateway Arch. The hotel features three restaurants, a health club, and 83,000 square feet of meeting space. We are thrilled to have received such strong community support, and are pleased we have

Des Moines, Iowa’s, Vet’s Memorial Auditorium to Expand

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EDT

County officials in Des Moines have voted unanimously to renovate and expand Veterans Memorial Auditorium a decision that Des Moines convention officials believe will help the city to land bigger meetings and events. We are thrilled to now give meeting planners across the country more options and more space in Greater Des Moines, said Vicki Comegys, vice president of sales and services at the Greater