hotel/convention center complexes Expected to Flourish in 2016 with Connected Facilities

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CCobbobb GalleriaGalleria CentreCentre ...... 5544 MMinneapolisinneapolis ConventionConvention CenterCenter ...... 6622 Of course, higher occupancy generally CCoboobo CenterCenter ...... 5544 MMobileobile CCivicivic CenterCenter ...... 6622 means higher room rates, and rates are in- CColoradoolorado ConventionConvention CenterCenter ...... 5544 MMonroevilleonroeville ConventionConvention CenterCenter ...... 6622 GGreaterreater ColumbusColumbus ConventionConvention CenterCenter ...... 5544 MMusicusic CityCity CenterCenter ...... 6622 deed expected to climb — by 5.2% through CConnecticutonnecticut ConventionConvention CenterCenter ...... 5544 MMyrtleyrtle BeachBeach CConventiononvention CenterCenter ...... 6622 next year. 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FFairplex/Sheratonairplex/Sheraton FairplexFairplex HotelHotel & ConferenceConference CenterCenter ...... 5577 PPennsylvaniaennsylvania ConventionConvention CenterCenter ...... 6644 Another positive sign: these new FFargodomeargodome ...... 5577 PPennsylvaniaennsylvania FarmFarm ShowShow ComplexComplex & ExpoExpo CenterCenter ...... 6644 hotel projects are oft en being linked JJosephoseph A.A. FloreanoFloreano RochesterRochester PPeoriaeoria CCivicivic CenterCenter ...... 6644 more closely with convention facilities RRiversideiverside ConventionConvention CenterCenter ...... 5577 GGreaterreater PPhiladelphiahiladelphia ExpoExpo CenterCenter atat OaksOaks ...... 6644 in a manner that embraces the trend to- FFloridalorida StateState FairgroundsFairgrounds ...... 5577 PPhoenixhoenix CConventiononvention CenterCenter & VenuesVenues ...... 6666 ward campus-style facilities that include GGreaterreater FortFort Lauderdale/Lauderdale/ RRolandoland EE.. PowellPowell ConventionConvention CenterCenter ...... 6666 lodging, dining and entertainment all BBrowardroward CountyCounty ConventionConvention CenterCenter ...... 5577 PPuertouerto RRicoico CConventiononvention CenterCenter PedroPedro RossellóRosselló ...... 6666 within an area easily accessible from FFortort WorthWorth ConventionConvention CenterCenter ...... 5577 RRaleighaleigh CConventiononvention CenterCenter ...... 6666 the convention centers. Some new hotels FFredericksburgredericksburg ExpoExpo & ConferenceConference CenterCenter ...... 5588 CCalvinalvin L.L. RamptonRampton SaltSalt PalacePalace ConventionConvention CenterCenter ...... 6666 FFresnoresno ConventionConvention & EntertainmentEntertainment CenterCenter ...... 5588 will be attached to convention centers, GGardenarden StateState ExhibitExhibit CenterCenter ...... 5588 continued on page 51 some will be a block or two away, and

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Continued from page 49 some will become part of a larger campus In Atlanta, the Hotel Indigo Atlanta In the Pipeline: 2016 designed to off er more indoor-outdoor Downtown attached to Th e Atlanta In Houston, the new 1,000-room opportunities for those who use the Convention Center at AmericasMart Marriott Marquis that will attach to the convention centers. plans to open in January 2016, with George R. Brown Convention Center According to STR, the current top 10 206 rooms and 1,750 sf of event space. via a skybridge is expected to debut in U.S. markets for hotel rooms in the con- September 2016. Th e hotel was set to be struction phase are: New York, Houston, Coming a Little Bit Later topped out just before press time. It will Las Vegas, Miami, Los Angeles/Long A couple of hotel projects have been include 104,000 sf of meeting space in Beach, Chicago, the Washington, DC bumped out of 2015 opening dates. One 29 meeting rooms and a Texas Ballroom metro area, Anaheim/Santa Ana, Dallas of those is Hotel X Toronto across from with a 4,400 person capacity. and Seattle. Together, those cities have the Enercare Centre and connected by In McAllen, TX, hopes are high that 44,252 hotel rooms in some phase of con- skybridge to the Allstream Centre. Th e a new Embassy Suites adjacent to the struction, with New York and Houston 29-story hotel will have approximately McAllen Convention Center will open alone accounting for 44% of this total. 400 rooms and two ballrooms and is as scheduled next Spring. It will add 150 Here’s a recap of what’s new and now slated for a 2016 opening. rooms and 12,660 sf of ballroom and what’s in store. In Louisville, a 600-room Omni Hotel meeting space to the city’s inventory. with 70,000 sf of event space proposed Th e $110 million Hilton West Palm Recently Opened across the street from the Kentucky Beach in Florida is under construction In Spokane, WA, Th e Davenport Grand International Convention Center, has and also is expected to open next Spring. Hotel debuted in June and is connected faced a variety of complex fi nancing Attached to the Palm Beach County Con- to the Spokane Convention Center. It has challenges before it can put a shovel in 716 rooms, an 18,079 square feet (sf) ball- the ground. Th e project’s public/private room and 63,177 sf of meeting space. partnership includes both city and state TThehe constructionconstruction ppipelineipeline governments and is situated on a former Coming Soon water company site. Construction now hhasas begunbegun toto easeease withwith mmoreore Th e Hyatt House New Orleans Downtown is expected to be complete in 2018. tthanhan 33,500,500 newnew projectsprojects is set to open its 194 suites attached to the Hyatt Regency New Orleans in November. iinn tthehe wworksorks aass ooff MMay,ay, uupp In Boston, the Element Hotel by Boston Convention Starwood is expected to open in Decem- 111.7%1.7% fromfrom tthehe ssameame ttimeime ber, adding 180 rooms across the street from the Boston Convention & Exhibi- llastast year,year, accordingaccording toto thethe tion Center. Its sister property, an Aloft SSTRTR PipelinePipeline RReport.eport. MMostost Boston Seaport Hotel, will debut its 330 rooms next February. ooff thosethose pprojectsrojects aarere thethe uupscalepscale andand upperupper mmid-scaleid-scale Spokane Convention Center hhotelsotels ooftenften usedused byby eventevent oorganizersrganizers aandnd aattendees.ttendees.

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50 September 2015 | Trade Show Executive continued from page 49 MMetroetro TorontoToronto ConventionConvention CentreCentre ...... 7711 FFoxwoodsoxwoods ResortResort CasinoCasino ...... 5577 NNorthlandsorthlands ...... 7722 GGaltalt HouseHouse HotelHotel ...... 5588 RReno-Sparkseno-Sparks ConventionConvention CenterCenter ...... 6666 PPalaisalais desdes congrèscongrès dede MontréalMontréal GGaylordaylord NationalNational ResortResort & ConventionConvention CenterCenter ...... 5588 RRhodehode IslandIsland ConventionConvention CenterCenter ...... 6666 ((ConventionConvention & ExhibitionExhibition Centre)Centre) ...... 7722 GGaylordaylord OprylandOpryland ResortResort & ConventionConvention CenterCenter ...... 5588 GGreaterreater RichmondRichmond ConventionConvention CenterCenter ...... 6666 PPlacelace BonaventureBonaventure ...... 7722 GGaylordaylord PalmsPalms ResortResort & ConventionConvention CenterCenter ...... 5588 RRobertsoberts CentreCentre ...... 6666 QQuébecuébec CityCity ConventionConvention CentreCentre ...... 7722 GGaylordaylord TexanTexan ResortResort & ConventionConvention CenterCenter ...... 5588 RRushmoreushmore PlazaPlaza CivicCivic CenterCenter ...... 6666 RRBCBC ConventionConvention CentreCentre WinnipegWinnipeg ...... 7722 GGrandrand SierraSierra ResortResort & CasinoCasino ...... 5599 SSacramentoacramento ConventionConvention CenterCenter ...... 6666 SSaskTelaskTel CentreCentre (formerly(formerly CreditCredit UnionUnion Centre)Centre) ...... 7722 HHarrah’sarrah’s ResortResort AtlanticAtlantic CityCity ...... 5599 SSt.t. 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StephensStephens ConventionConvention CenterCenter ...... 6699 EExpoxpo MundoMundo ImperialImperial...... 7733 JJWW MarriottMarriott DesertDesert RidgeRidge ResortResort & SpaSpa ...... 6611 SSuburbanuburban CollectionCollection ShowplaceShowplace ...... 6699 EExpoxpo ReformaReforma CANACOCANACO ...... 7733 MMeadowVieweadowView ConferenceConference ResortResort & ConventionConvention CenterCenter ...... 6611 GGreaterreater TacomaTacoma ConventionConvention & TradeTrade CenterCenter ...... 6699 IIberostarberostar CancúnCancún ...... 7733 MMGMGM GrandGrand HotelHotel & CasinoCasino ...... 6611 TTampaampa ConventionConvention CenterCenter ...... 6699 MMoonoon PalacePalace GolfGolf & SpaSpa ResortResort ...... 7733 TThehe MirageMirage HotelHotel & CasinoCasino ...... 6622 TTinleyinley ParkPark ConventionConvention CenterCenter ...... 6699 PPoliforumoliforum LeónLeón ...... 7733 MMontgomeryontgomery ConventionConvention CenterCenter TTucsonucson ExpoExpo CenterCenter...... 6699 WWorldorld TradeTrade CenterCenter MéxicoMéxico CityCity InternationalInternational ((formerlyformerly TheThe RenaissanceRenaissance MontgomeryMontgomery UU.S..S. 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WashingtonWashington ConventionConvention CenterCenter ...... 7700 BBally'sally's LasLas VegasVegas ...... 5522 RRenaissanceenaissance SchaumburgSchaumburg HotelHotel & ConventionConvention CenterCenter ...... 6666 WWashingtonashington StateState ConventionConvention CenterCenter ...... 7700 TThehe BroadmoorBroadmoor ...... 5533 RRioio All-SuiteAll-Suite HotelHotel & CasinoCasino ...... 6666 TThehe WildwoodsWildwoods ConventionConvention CenterCenter ...... 7700 CCaesarsaesars PalacePalace ...... 5533 RRosenosen CentreCentre HotelHotel ...... 6666 JJudithudith F.F. WilliamWilliam ConventionConvention CenterCenter CCaribearibe RoyaleRoyale All-SuiteAll-Suite HotelHotel & ConventionConvention CenterCenter ...... 5533 RRosenosen ShingleShingle CreekCreek HotelHotel & GolfGolf ClubClub ...... 6666 ((formerlyformerly ElEl PasoPaso ConventionConvention & PerformingPerforming ArtsArts Centers)Centers) . . . . .7700 TThehe CosmopolitanCosmopolitan ofof LasLas VegasVegas ...... 5544 SSeaporteaport BostonBoston HotelHotel & SeaportSeaport WorldWorld TradeTrade CenterCenter ...... 6688 WWisconsinisconsin CenterCenter...... 7700 CCrownerowne PlazaPlaza DenverDenver InternationalInternational SSheratonheraton DallasDallas HotelHotel ...... 6688 EExpositionxposition CenterCenter atat WisconsinWisconsin StateState FairFair ...... 7700 AAirportirport ConventionConvention CenterCenter ...... 5566 SSheratonheraton GreensboroGreensboro HotelHotel atat FourFour Seasons/Seasons/ XXLL CenterCenter ...... 7700 DDiplomatiplomat ResortResort & SpaSpa JJosephoseph S.S. KouryKoury ConventionConvention CenterCenter ...... 6688 ((formerlyformerly TheThe WestinWestin DiplomatDiplomat ResortResort & Spa)Spa) ...... 5566 SSouthouth PointPoint HotelHotel & SpaSpa ...... 6688 WWaltalt DisneyDisney WorldWorld SwanSwan & DolphinDolphin ResortResort ...... 5566 TTownown & CountryCountry ResortResort & ConventionConvention CenterCenter ...... 6699 Section II: Canada Page DDisneylandisneyland HotelHotel ...... 5566 TThehe NewNew TropicanaTropicana LasLas VegasVegas - a DoubletreeDoubletree byby HiltonHilton ...... 6699 BB.C.C PlacePlace StadiumStadium DDisney'sisney's ContemporaryContemporary ResortResort ...... 5566 TTrumprump TajTaj MahalMahal CasinoCasino & ResortResort ...... 6699 CCalgaryalgary TELUSTELUS ConventionConvention CentreCentre ...... 7711 DDisney'sisney's CoronadoCoronado SpringsSprings ResortResort ...... 5566 TThehe VenetianVenetian | TheThe PalazzoPalazzo | SandsSands ExpoExpo ...... 7700 EEnercarenercare CentreCentre DDisney'sisney's YachtYacht & BeachBeach ClubClub ResortsResorts ...... 5566 WWashingtonashington MarriottMarriott WardmanWardman ParkPark ...... 7700 ((formerlyformerly DirectDirect EnergyEnergy Centre,Centre, ExhibitionExhibition Place)Place) ...... 7711 FFantasyantasy SpringsSprings ResortResort CasinoCasino ...... 5577 WWestgateestgate LasLas VegasVegas HotelHotel & CasinoCasino ...... 7700 HHalifaxalifax ConventionConvention CentreCentre ...... 7711 FFontainebleauontainebleau MiamiMiami BeachBeach ...... 5577 WWynnynn | EncoreEncore ...... 7700

vention Center, the hotel will include 400 with 1,200 guest rooms in 2017 — a year with 50,000 sf of prime exhibit space guest rooms and 23,600 sf of event space. later than originally planned. Th e hotel is and 70,000 sf of meeting space. A new Th e Cleveland Convention Center/Glob- part of a $400 million McCormick Place hotel, not yet named, will be attached al Center for Health Innovation will get its entertainment district that will include to the new convention center. Once the attached hotel with the Hilton Cleveland a new event center. new convention center opens, the World Downtown project set to open in June In Austin, a Fairmont Hotel is sched- Trade & Convention Centre Halifax will 2016. It will also off er 47,000 sf of event uled to open in 2017 with 1,000 guest no longer operate as an event center, space along with its 600 guest rooms. rooms and 100,000 sf of event space. according to convention center staff . In Halifax, Nova Scotia, the new Stay tuned for more developments In the Pipeline: 2017 and Beyond Halifax Convention Centre adjacent in convention centers and hotel projects In Chicago, the Marriott Marquis Chicago to the existing Prince George Hotel through Trade Show Executive’s E-Clips now is expected to open its 55-story hotel Halifax, is set to debut in January 2017 Breaking News. TSE

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Section I: United States Albuquerque Convention Center to Baton Rouge River Center

Prime Exhibit/ Exhibition Facility & LocationMeeting/Flex Space Hotel Details

Albuquerque Convention Center 166,546 sf/ Attached: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Albuquerque, 295 rooms, Albuquerque, NM 46,430 sf 8,100 sf event space, (505) 247-3344, www.doubletree.com www.albuquerquecc.com Across: Hyatt Regency Albuquerque, 395 rooms, 29,000 sf event space, (505) 842-1234, albuquerque.hyatt.com

Allen County War Memorial Coliseum 152,000 sf/ Across: Holiday Inn Fort Wayne - IPFW & Coliseum, 151 rooms, Fort Wayne, IN 22,236 sf/ 7,800 sf event space, (260) 482-3800, www.ihg.com www.memorialcoliseum.com 14,500 sf

Alliant Energy Center 120,000 sf/ Attached: Clarion Suites at the Alliant Energy Center, 140 rooms, Madison, WI 20,000 sf/ 2,350 sf event space, (608) 284-1234, www.choicehotels.com www.alliantenergycenter.com 90,000 sf Across: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central Hotel, 111 rooms, 740 sf event room, (608) 709-5050, www.ihg.com; Sheraton Madison Hotel, 239 rooms, 17,500 sf event space, (608) 251-2300, www.sheraton.com/madison

America's Center 502,000 sf/ Across: Courtyard St. Louis Downtown/Convention Center, 165 rooms, St. Louis, MO 155,557 sf 1,144 sf event space, (314) 754-7005, www.marriott.com; Drury Inn & Suites www.americascenter.org Convention Center - St. Louis, MO, 178 rooms, 4,200 sf event space, (314) 231-8100, www.druryhotels.com; Embassy Suites St. Louis - Downtown, 212 rooms, 5,000 sf event space, (314) 269-5900, www.embassysuites.com; Holiday Inn St. Louis Downtown Convention Center, 293 rooms, 7,000 sf event space, (314) 421-4000, www.ihg.com; Marriott St. Louis Grand, 917 rooms, 65,000 sf event space, (314) 621-9600, www.marriott.com

Anaheim Convention Center 813,000 sf/ Adjacent: Anaheim Marriott, 1,030 rooms, 80,000 sf meeting space, Anaheim, CA 130,000 sf (714) 750-8000, www.marriott.com; Hilton Anaheim (see listing); www.anaheimconventioncenter.com Hyatt Place at Anaheim Resort/Convention Center, 178 rooms, (714) 750-4000, anaheimresort.place.hyatt.com

Arlington Convention Center 50,000 sf/ Adjacent: Sheraton Arlington Hotel, 311 rooms, 17,000 sf event space, Arlington, TX 8,500 sf (817) 261-8200, www.starwoodhotels.com www.arlingtoncc.com

John Ascuaga's Nugget Resort Casino 75,000 sf/ Within: 1,500 rooms, (800) 843-2427 Sparks, NV 15,000 sf www.janugget.com

The Atlanta Convention 502,000 sf/ Attached: Hotel Indigo Atlanta Downtown (to open in January 2016), 206 rooms, Center at AmericasMart 89,300 sf 1,750 sf event space, (877) 720-1392, www.ihg.com; The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta, GA Atlanta, 1,073 rooms, 80,000 sf event space, (404) 659-1400, www.starwoodhotels.com www.atlconventioncenter.com Across: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta Downtown, 312 rooms, 14,000 sf event space, (404) 688-8600, www.doubletree.com

Atlantic City Convention Center 500,000 sf/ Attached: Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel, 502 rooms, Atlantic City, NJ 109,100 sf 21,000 sf event space, (609) 344-3535, www.starwoodhotels.com www.accenter.com

Austin Convention Center 247,052 sf/ Across: Hilton Austin, 801 rooms, 80,000 sf event space, Austin, TX 58,000 sf/ (512) 482-8000, www.austin.hilton.com www.austinconventioncenter.com 40,510 sf Adjacent: Fairmont Austin (to open in 2017), 1,000+ rooms, See our ad on page 5 100,000 sf event space, (512) 580-0190, www.fairmont.com

Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center 724,526 sf/ Attached: Omni Dallas Hotel, 1,001 rooms, 110,000 sf event space, Dallas, TX 163,910 sf (214) 744-6664, www.omnihotels.com www.dallasconventioncenter.com

Bally's Las Vegas 86,000 sf/ Within: 2,814 rooms, (877) 633-8702 Las Vegas, NV 51,000 sf Attached: Paris Las Vegas (see listing) www.caesarsmeansbusiness.com

Baltimore Convention Center 300,000 sf/ Attached: Hilton Baltimore, 757 rooms, 60,000 sf event space, Baltimore, MD 85,000 sf (443) 573-8700, www.hilton.com; Hyatt Regency Baltimore, 488 rooms, www.bccenter.org 40,000 sf event space, (410) 528-1234, baltimore.hyatt.com; Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel, 337 rooms, 23,000 sf event space, (410) 962-8300, www.starwoodhotels.com

Baton Rouge River Center 100,000 sf/ Across: Belle of Baton Rouge Casino & Hotel, 288 rooms, Baton Rouge, LA 27,000 sf 31,000 sf event space, (225) 242-2600, www.belleofbatonrouge.com www.brrivercenter.com

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Section I: United States M.C. Benton Jr. Convention Center to CenturyLink Field Event Center

Prime Exhibit/ Exhibition Facility & LocationMeeting/Flex Space Hotel Details

M.C. Benton Jr. Convention Center 50,000 sf/ Attached: Embassy Suites Winston-Salem, 146 rooms, 57,000 sf event space, Winston-Salem, NC 50,000 sf (336) 724-2300, www.embassysuites.com; Winston-Salem Marriott, 315 rooms, www.twincityquarter.com 14,500 sf meeting space, (336) 725-3500, www.marriott.com

Big Sandy Superstore Arena 60,000 sf/ Adjacent: Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Huntington - Civic Arena, 135 rooms, Huntington, WV 15,000 sf 486 sf meeting room, (304) 523-8880, www.ihg.com www.bigsandyarena.com

Birmingham-Jefferson 220,000 sf/ Attached: Sheraton Birmingham Hotel, 757 rooms, 125,000 sf event space, Convention Complex 110,000 sf (205) 324-5000, www.starwoodhotels.com Birmingham, AL www.bjcc.org

Boston Convention 516,000 sf/ Attached: The Westin Boston Waterfront, 793 rooms, 80,000 sf event space, & Exhibition Center 160,000 sf (617) 532-4600, www.starwoodhotels.com Boston, MA Across: Aloft Boston Seaport Hotel (to open in February 2016), 330 rooms, www.signatureboston.com 9,930 sf event space, (617) 530-1600, www.starwoodhotels.com; Element Hotel (to open in December 2015), 180 rooms, 500 sf event space, (617) 530-1700, www.starwoodhotels.com

Branson Convention Center 50,000 sf/ Attached: Hilton Branson Convention Center, 294 rooms, Branson, MO 38,000 sf/ 23,000 sf event space, (417) 336-5400, www.hilton.com www.bransoncc.com 23,000 sf Across: Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing, 242 rooms, 1,898 sf meeting space, (417) 336-5500, www.hilton.com

The Broadmoor 90,000 sf/ Within: 779 rooms, (800) 633-7711 Colorado Springs, CO 95,000 sf www.broadmoor.com

George R. Brown 862,000 sf/ Attached: Hilton Americas Houston Hotel (see listing); Convention Center 154,590 sf/ Marriott Marquis Houston (to open in September 2016), 1,000 rooms, Houston, TX 110,148 sf 104,000 sf event space, (713) 276-3920, www.marriott.com www.houstonconventionctr.com

Buffalo Niagara 64,410 sf/ Attached: Hyatt Regency Buffalo Hotel & Conference Center, 396 rooms, Convention Center 27,170 sf/ 21,000 sf event space, (716) 856-1234, buffalo.hyatt.com Buffalo, NY 12,367 sf www.buffaloconvention.com

Caesars Palace 102,000 sf/ Within: 3,370 rooms, (877) 633-8702 Las Vegas, NV 143,000 sf www.ceasarsmeansbusiness.com

Cajundome/Convention Center 77,303 sf/ Adjacent: Hilton Garden Inn Lafayette/Cajundome, 153 rooms, Lafayette, LA 20,000 sf 2,300 sf event space, (337) 291-1977, hiltongardeninn.hilton.com www.cajundome.com

CAL EXPO/California 203,000 sf/ Across: Motel 6 Sacramento Convention Center #8637, 191 rooms, Exposition & State Fair 59,000 sf (916) 476-4499, www.motel6.com Sacramento, CA www.calexpo.com

Caribe Royale All-Suite 22,000 sf Within: 1,218 suites, 120 two-bedroom villas, (407) 238-8100 Hotel & Convention Center meeting space/ Orlando, FL 77,000 sf www.cariberoyale.com fl ex space

Century II Performing 195,500 sf/ Attached: Hyatt Regency Wichita, 303 rooms, 40,248 sf event space, Arts & Convention Center 8,100 sf (316) 293-1234, wichita.hyatt.com Wichita, KS Across: Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview - Wichita, KS, 200 rooms, www.century2.org 11,000 sf event space, (316) 262-5000, www.druryhotels.com/content/broadview.aspx

CenturyLink Center Omaha 194,300 sf/ Attached: Hilton Omaha, 600 rooms, 39,000 sf event space, Omaha, NE 63,926 sf (402) 998-3400, www.hilton.com www.centurylinkcenteromaha.com

CenturyLink Field Event Center 330,000 sf Adjacent: Silver Cloud Hotel Seattle - Stadium, 211 rooms, 3,000 sf event space, Seattle, WA (206) 204-9800, www.silvercloud.com/seattlestadium www.centurylinkfi eld.com

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Section I: United States Charleston Area Convention Center to Cox Convention Center

Prime Exhibit/ Exhibition Facility & LocationMeeting/Flex Space Hotel Details

Charleston Area Convention Center 115,000 sf Adjacent: Embassy Suites North Charleston - Airport/Hotel & Convention, Charleston, SC 255 rooms, 3,000 sf event space, (843) 747-1882, www.embassysuites.com www.charlestonconvention.com

Charleston Civic Center 52,000 sf/ Across: Holiday Inn Express Charleston Civic Center, 196 rooms, Charleston, WV 20,000 sf 3,233 sf event space, (304) 345-0600, www.ihg.com www.charlestonwvciviccenter.com

Charlotte Convention Center 280,000 sf/ Across: Hilton Charlotte Center City, 400 rooms, 18,000 sf event space, Charlotte, NC 125,000 sf (704) 377-1500, www.hilton.com; The Westin Charlotte, 700 rooms, www.charlotteconventionctr.com 40,000 sf event space, (704) 375-2600, www.starwoodhotels.com

Chattanooga Convention Center 100,800 sf/ Attached: Chattanooga Marriott Downtown, 343 rooms, Chattanooga, TN 43,000 sf 10,200 sf meeting space, (423) 756-0002, www.marriott.com www.chattanoogaconventioncenter.org Adjacent: Staybridge Suites Chattanooga Downtown Convention Center, 124 suites, 240 sf meeting room, (423) 267-0900, www.ihg.com Across: The Chattanoogan Hotel, 199 rooms, 25,000 sf event space, (423) 424-3764, www.chattanooganhotel.com; Days Inn Chattanooga - Rivergate, 140 rooms, (423) 266-7331, www.daysinn.com

Cleveland Convention Center/ 225,000 sf/ Attached: Hilton Cleveland Downtown (to open in June 2016), 600 rooms, Global Center for Health Innovation 90,000 sf 47,000 sf event space, (216) 413-5000, www.hilton.com Cleveland, OH Across: Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center, 400 rooms, www.clevelandconventions.com 17,000 sf event space, (216) 696-9200, www.marriott.com; See our ad on page 55 The Westin Cleveland Downtown, 484 rooms, 20,000 sf event space, (216) 771-7700, www.westincleveland.com

Cobb Galleria Centre 144,000 sf/ Attached: Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center, Atlanta, GA 45,000 sf/ 522 rooms, 65,000 sf event space, (770) 953-4500, www.marriott.com www.cobbgalleria.com 24,000 sf Across: Sheraton Suites Galleria - Atlanta, 278 rooms, 4,000 sf event space, (770) 955-3900, www.starwoodhotels.com

Cobo Center 723,000 sf/ Across: Crowne Plaza Detroit Downtown Riverfront, 365 rooms, Detroit, MI 200,000 sf/ 11,000 sf event space, (313) 965-0200, www.crowneplaza.com www.cobocenter.com 50,000 sf

Colorado Convention Center 584,000 sf/ Across: Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center, 1,100 rooms, Denver, CO 100,000 sf 60,600 sf event space, (303) 436-1234, denverregency.hyatt.com www.denverconvention.com

Greater Columbus Convention Center 410,000 sf/ Attached: Crowne Plaza Columbus - Downtown, 375 rooms, Columbus, OH 107,410 sf 7,000 sf event space, (614) 461-4100, www.ihg.com; Drury Inn & Suites Convention www.columbusconventions.com Center - Columbus, OH, 180 rooms, 2,000 sf event space, (614) 221-7008, www.druryhotels.com; Hilton Columbus Downtown, 532 rooms, 32,000 sf event space, (614) 384-8600, www.hilton.com; Hyatt Regency Columbus, 631 rooms, 63,000 sf event space, (614) 463-1234, columbusregency.hyatt.com Across: Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus - Downtown, 179 rooms, 1,500 sf event space, (614) 559-2000, www.hamptoninn.com

Connecticut Convention Center 140,000 sf/ Attached: Hartford Marriott Downtown, 409 rooms, 13,500 sf event space, Hartford, CT 65,000 sf (860) 249-8000, www.marriott.com www.ctconventions.com

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas 23,000 sf Within: 2,995 rooms, (702) 698-7000 Las Vegas, NV meeting space/ www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com 107,000 sf fl ex sp a c e

Cox Business Center 102,600 sf/ Attached: Aloft Tulsa, 136 rooms, 1,058 sf meeting room, (918) 949-9000, Tulsa, OK 80,000 sf/ www.alofttulsa.com; DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tulsa Downtown, 417 rooms, www.coxcentertulsa.com 30,000 sf 22,867 sf meeting space, (918) 587-8000, www.doubletree.com

Cox Convention Center 100,000 sf/ Attached: Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center Hotel, Oklahoma City, OK 55,000 sf/ 311 rooms, 66,000 sf event space, (405) 228-8000, www.marriott.com; www.coxconventioncenter.com 26,000 sf Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel, 396 rooms, 17,000 sf event space, (405) 235-2780, www.sheratonokc.com Across: Colcord, 108 rooms, 5,500 sf event space, (405) 601-4300, www.colcordhotel.com; Courtyard Oklahoma City Downtown, 225 rooms, 5,000 sf meeting space, (405) 232-2290, www.marriott.com

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HILTON OPENING JUNE 2016 Hotel/Convention Center 2015 Complexes of North America

Section I: United States Crown Center Exhibit Hall to Dulles Expo Center

Prime Exhibit/ Exhibition Facility & LocationMeeting/Flex Space Hotel Details

Crown Center Exhibit Hall 50,000 sf/ Attached: Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center, 730 rooms, Kansas City, MO 86,000 sf 62,307 sf event space, (816) 841-1000, www.sheratonkansascityhotel.com; www.crowncenter.com The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center, 724 rooms, 53,873 sf event space, (816) 474-4400, www.starwoodhotels.com

Crowne Plaza Denver International 63,000 sf/ Within: 255 rooms, (303) 371-9494 Airport Convention Center 14,500 sf Denver, CO www.cpdenverairport.com

Dallas Market Center 202,000 sf/ Across: Hilton Anatole (see listing); Renaissance Dallas Hotel, 514 rooms, 50,000 sf Dallas, TX 200,000 sf event space, (214) 631-2222, www.marriott.com; Sheraton Suites Market Center www.dallasmarketcenter.com Dallas, 251 suites, 8,500 sf event space, (214) 747-3000, www.starwoodhotels.com

Dayton Convention Center 77,000 sf/ Attached: Crowne Plaza Dayton, 287 rooms, 12,000 sf event space, Dayton, OH 23,000 sf (937) 224-0800, www.cpdayton.com www.daytonconventioncenter.com

DCU Center 50,000 sf/ Across: Hilton Garden Inn Worcester, 199 rooms, 3,800 sf event space, Worcester, MA 23,636 sf (508) 753-5700, hiltongardeninn.hilton.com www.dcucenter.com

Dena’ina Civic & Convention Center/ 50,000 sf/ Across: Duke’s 8th Avenue Hotel, 26 rooms, Egan Center 43,000 sf/ (907) 274-6213, www.dukesalaskahotel.com Anchorage, AK 55,000 sf www.anchorageconventioncenters.com

Denver Mart 197,000 sf/ Adjacent: Comfort Inn Central, 162 rooms, Denver, CO 51,500 sf (303) 297-1717, www.denvercomfortinn.com www.denvermart.com

DeVos Place 162,000 sf/ Attached: Amway Grand Plaza, 682 rooms, 47,000 sf event space, Grand Rapids, MI 32,000 sf (800) 253-3590, www.amwaygrand.com www.devosplace.org

Diplomat Resort & Spa (formerly 50,000 sf/ Within: 998 rooms, (954) 602-8601 The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa) 109,000 sf/ Hollywood, FL 50,000 sf www.diplomatresort.com

Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort 110,500 sf/ Within: 2,265 rooms, (407) 934-4500 Lake Buena Vista, FL 140,000 sf www.swandolphinmeetings.com

Disneyland Hotel 79,000 sf/ Within: 975 rooms, (321) 939-7127 Anaheim, CA 17,000 sf/ www.disneymeetings.com 32,400 sf

Disney's Contemporary Resort 44,250 sf/ Within: 655 rooms, (407) 824-1000 Lake Buena Vista, FL 70,750 sf www.disneymeetings.com fl ex space

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort 86,000 sf/ Within: 1,921 rooms, (321) 939-7127 Lake Buena Vista, FL 14,868 sf/ www.disneymeetings.com 81,374 sf

Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts 73,000 sf Within: 621 rooms, (407) 934-7000 Lake Buena Vista, FL fl ex space www.disneymeetings.com

Duke Energy Convention Center 195,320 sf/ Attached: Hyatt Regency Cincinnati, 491 rooms, 39,923 sf event space, Cincinnati, OH 101,650 sf (513) 579-1234, cincinnati.hyatt.com; Millennium Hotel Cincinnati, 872 rooms, www.duke-energycenter.com 27,000 sf event space, (513) 352-2120, www.millenniumhotels.com; The Westin Cincinnati, 456 rooms, 28,000 sf event space, (513) 621-7700, www.starwoodhotels.com

Dulles Expo Center 100,000 sf Adjacent: Holiday Inn Chantilly - Dulles Expo (Airport), 232 rooms, Chantilly, VA 2,500 sf meeting space, (703) 815-6060, www.ihg.com www.dullesexpo.com

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Section I: United States Duluth Entertainment Convention Center to Foxwoods Resort Casino

Prime Exhibit/ Exhibition Facility & LocationMeeting/Flex Space Hotel Details

Duluth Entertainment 120,000 sf/ Attached via skywalk: closest includes The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza, Convention Center 55,000 sf 132 suites, 2,376 sf event space (218) 727-4663, www.thesuitesduluth.com Duluth, MN www.duluthconventioncenter.com

Expo Square 400,000 sf/ Adjacent: Inn at Expo Square, 82 rooms, Tulsa, OK 2,000 sf (918) 858-3775, www.innatexposquare.com www.exposquare.com

Fairplex/Sheraton Fairplex 235,000 sf/ Adjacent: Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Conference Center, 247 suites, Hotel & Conference Center 325,000 sf 9,500 sf event space, (909) 622-2220, www.sheratonfairplex.com Pomona, CA www.fairplex.com

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino 44,460 sf/ Within: 250 rooms, (760) 342-5000 Indio, CA 15,500 sf www.fantasyspringsresort.com

Fargodome 115,000 sf/ Adjacent: Candlewood Suites Fargo - North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 16,000 sf 95 rooms, (701) 235-8200, www.ihg.com www.fargodome.com Across: Days Inn & Suites Fargo 19th Avenue/Airport Dome, 60 rooms, (701) 232-0000, www.daysinn.com; Homewood Suites by Hilton Fargo, 73 rooms, 960 sf event room, (701) 235-3150, homewoodsuites.hilton.com

Joseph A. Floreano Rochester 50,000 sf/ Attached: Hyatt Regency Rochester, 338 rooms, 20,100 sf event space, Riverside Convention Center 23,000 sf (585) 546-1234, rochester.hyatt.com; Radisson Hotel Rochester Riverside, Rochester, NY 460 rooms, 30,000 sf event space, (585) 546-6400, www.radisson.com www.rrcc.com

Florida State Fairgrounds 180,000 sf/ Across: Comfort Suites at Fairgrounds-Casino, 84 rooms, 1,100 sf event space, Tampa, FL 25,000 sf (813) 868-7770, www.comfortsuites.com; Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites www.fl oridatstatefair.com Tampa-Fairgrounds-Casino, 76 rooms, 1,031 sf event space, (813) 490-1000, www.hiexpress.com

Fontainebleau Miami Beach 30,000 sf Within: 1,504 rooms, (866) 548-5670 Miami Beach, FL meeting space/ www.fontainebleau.com 64,000 sf fl ex sp a c e

Greater Fort Lauderdale/ 199,526 sf/ Across: Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, 589 rooms, 21,000 sf event space, Broward County Convention Center 98,592 sf/ (954) 463-4000, www.fortlauderdalemarinahotel.com; Fort Lauderdale, FL 101,276 sf Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port Hotel, 225 rooms, www.ftlauderdalecc.com 10,000 sf event space, (954) 626-1700, www.marriott.com

Fort Worth Convention Center 253,226 sf/ Across: Omni Fort Worth Hotel, 614 rooms, 68,000 sf event space, Fort Worth, TX 58,549 sf (817) 535-6664, www.omnihotels.com; Park Central Hotel, 80 rooms, www.fortworthconventioncenter.com (817) 336-2011, www.parkcentralhotel.com; Sheraton Fort Worth Hotel & Spa, 429 rooms, 22,000 sf event space, (817) 335-7000, www.sheratonfortworth.com

Foxwoods Resort Casino 50,000 sf/ Within: 2,200 rooms, (800) 488-7777 Mashantucket, CT 150,000 sf/ www.foxwoods.com 90,000 sf

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Section I: United States Fredericksburg Expo Convention Center to Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center

Prime Exhibit/ Exhibition Facility & LocationMeeting/Flex Space Hotel Details

Fredericksburg Expo 85,000 sf/ Adjacent: Hampton Inn & Suites Fredericksburg at Celebrate Virginia, & Conference Center 15,000 sf 122 rooms, 1,190 sf event space, (540) 786-5530, hamptoninn.hilton.com; Fredericksburg, VA Hilton Garden Inn Fredericksburg, 148 rooms, 2,700 sf event space, www.fredericksburgexpocenter.com (540) 548-8822, hiltongardeninn.hilton.com; Homewood Suites By Hilton Fredericksburg, 124 rooms, 768 sf event room, (540) 786-9700, homewoodsuites3.hilton.com

Fresno Convention 98,000 sf/ Adjacent: DoubleTree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center, 321 rooms, & Entertainment Center 46,372 sf 27,000 sf event space, (559) 268-1000, www.doubletreefresno.com Fresno, CA www.fresnoconventioncenter.com

Galt House Hotel 55,000 sf/ Within: 1,300 rooms, (502) 561-4030 Louisville, KY 22,000 sf www.galthouse.com

Garden State Exhibit Center 62,000 sf Adjacent: DoubleTree by Hilton Somerset Hotel & Conference Center, Somerset, NJ 364 rooms, 25,000 sf event space, (732) 469-2600, www.doubletree.com www.gsec.com Across: Holiday Inn Somerset-Bridgewater, 284 rooms, 10,000 sf event space, (732) 356-1700, www.hisomersetnj.com

Gatlinburg Convention Center 67,000 sf/ Across: Courtyard Gatlinburg, 130 rooms, 2,500 sf event space, (865) 436-2008, Gatlinburg, TN 39,597 sf/ www.marriott.com; Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Gatlinburg, 86 rooms, www.meetings.gatlinburg.com 81,000 sf (865) 436-0107, www.microtelinn.com

Gaylord National Resort 180,000 sf/ Within: 2,000 rooms, (301) 965-4000 & Convention Center 165,000 sf National Harbor, MD www.gaylordhotels.com

Gaylord Opryland Resort 264,000 sf/ Within: 2,882 rooms, (615) 458-2899 & Convention Center 341,000 sf Nashville, TN www.gaylordhotels.com

Gaylord Palms Resort 178,500 sf/ Within: 1,406 rooms, (407) 586-0000 & Convention Center 221,500 sf Kissimmee, FL www.gaylordhotels.com

Gaylord Texan Resort 180,000 sf/ Within: 1,511 rooms, (817) 778-3000 & Convention Center 220,000 sf Grapevine, TX www.gaylordhotels.com

Georgia Dome/Georgia World 102,000 sf/ Adjacent: Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center, 1,059 rooms, 120,000 sf event space, Congress Center Authority 6,000 sf (404) 659-0000, www.omnihotels.com Atlanta, GA Across: Embassy Suites Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park, 321 rooms, www.gadome.com 7,840 sf event space, (404) 223-2300, www.embassysuites.com

Georgia International 151,000 sf/ Across: Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway, 403 rooms, 22,000 sf event space, Convention Center 12,000 sf (404) 763-1544, www.marriott.com; SpringHill Suites Atlanta Airport Gateway, College Park, GA 147 suites, 671 sf meeting room, (770) 907-8880, www.marriott.com www.gicc.com

Georgia World Congress 1,400,000 sf/ Attached: Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center, 1,059 rooms, 120,000 sf event space, Center/Georgia World 313,000 sf (404) 659-0000, www.omnihotels.com Congress Center Authority Atlanta, GA www.gwcc.com

Gillette Stadium 80,000 sf/ Adjacent: Renaissance Boston Patriot Place Hotel & Spa, 154 rooms, Foxborough, MA 22,750 sf 11,000 sf event space, (508) 216-1680, www.renaissancepatriotplace.com www.gillettestadium.com

Henry B. Gonzalez 440,000 sf/ Adjacent: Grand Hyatt San Antonio, 1,003 rooms, 115,000 sf event space, Convention Center 107,855 sf (210) 224-1234, www.grandsanantonio.hyatt.com San Antonio, TX Across: Hilton Palacio del Rio, 485 rooms, 27,000 sf event space, (210) 222-1400, www.sahbgcc.com www.hilton.com; San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk, 512 rooms, 14,976 sf event space, (210) 224-4555, www.marriott.com

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Section I: United States Grand Sierra Resort & Casino to Hyatt Regency Orlando

Prime Exhibit/ Exhibition Facility & LocationMeeting/Flex Space Hotel Details

Grand Sierra Resort & Casino 131,000 sf/ Within: 1,994 rooms, (877) 633-8702 Reno, NV 58,000 sf www.grandsierraresort.com

Grand Wayne Convention Center 50,000 sf/ Attached: Courtyard Fort Wayne Downtown at Grand Wayne Convention Center, Fort Wayne, IN 27,000 sf 250 rooms, 6,000 sf event space, (260) 490-3629, www.marriott.com; www.grandwayne.com Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Convention Center, 246 rooms, 8,400 sf event space, (260) 420-1100, www.hilton.com

Gwinnett Center 71,600 sf/ Adjacent: Holiday Inn Gwinnett Center, 143 rooms, 1,725 sf event space, Duluth, GA 52,000 sf (770) 476-2022, www.ihg.com www.rentgwinnettcenter.com

Hampton Roads Convention Center 102,600 sf/ Attached: Embassy Suites Hampton Roads Hotel, Spa & Convention Center, Hampton, VA 54,075 sf 295 rooms, 3,800 sf event space, (757) 827-8200, www.embassysuites.com www.thehrcc.com

Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City 100,000 sf/ Within: 2,590 rooms, (855) 633-8238 Atlantic City, NJ 25,000 sf www.ceasarsmeansbusiness.com

Hilton Americas-Houston Hotel 65,000 sf/ Within: 1,200 rooms, (713) 739-8000 Houston, TX 24,000 sf www.americashouston.hilton.com

Hilton Anaheim 57,084 sf/ Within: 1,572 rooms, (714) 750-4321 Anaheim, CA 43,000 sf www.hiltonanaheimhotel.com

Hilton Anatole 128,595 sf/ Within: 1,606 rooms, (214) 748-1200 Dallas, TX 165,000 sf www.hiltonanatole.com

Hilton Chicago 115,000 sf/ Within: 1,554 rooms, (312) 922-4400 Chicago, IL 119,000 sf/ www.hiltonchicago.com 41,000 sf

Hot Springs Convention Center 110,000 sf/ Attached: The Austin Convention Hotel & Spa, 200 rooms, Hot Springs, AR 31,105 sf/ 7,000 sf event space, (800) 844-7275, www.theaustinhotel.com; www.hotsprings.org 12,150 sf Embassy Suites Hot Springs Hotel & Spa, 246 suites, 8,100 sf event space, (501) 624-9200, www.embassysuiteshotsprings.com

Hyatt Regency Atlanta 58,243 sf/ Within: 1,260 rooms, (404) 460-6520 Atlanta, GA 96,000 sf www.atlantaregency.hyatt.com

Hyatt Regency Chicago 70,000 sf/ Within: 2,019 rooms, (312) 565-1234 Chicago, IL 112,000 sf/ chicagoregency.hyatt.com 228,000 sf

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa 28,700 sf Within: 806 rooms, (808) 661-1234 Lahaina, HI meeting space maui.hyatt.com

Hyatt Regency Miami 28,000 sf/ Within: 612 rooms, (305) 358-1234 Miami, FL 1,597 sf/ miamiregency.hyatt.com 29,568 sf

Hyatt Regency New Orleans 75,000 sf/ Within: 1,193 rooms, (504) 561-1234 New Orleans, LA 65,000 sf Attached: Hyatt House New Orleans/Downtown (to open in November 2015), www.neworleans.com 194 suites, (504) 648-3118, neworleansdowntown.house.hyatt.com

Hyatt Regency O'Hare 30,545 sf/ Within: 1,096 rooms, (847) 696-1234 Rosemont, IL 30,544 sf ohare.hyatt.com

Hyatt Regency Orlando 134,000 sf/ Within: 1,641 rooms, (407) 284-1234 Orlando, FL 63,000 sf www.orlando.regency.hyatt.com

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Section I: United States John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center to Las Vegas Convention Center

Prime Exhibit/ Exhibition Facility & LocationMeeting/Flex Space Hotel Details

John B. Hynes Veterans 176,000 sf/ Attached: Boston Marriott Copley Place, 1,144 rooms, 70,000 sf event space, Memorial Convention Center 91,000 sf (617) 236-5800, www.marriott.com; Sheraton Boston Hotel, 1,220 rooms, Boston, MA 69,000 sf event space, (617) 236-2000, www.starwoodhotels.com; www.signatureboston.com The Westin Copley Place Boston, 803 rooms, 54,000 sf event space, (617) 262-9600, www.starwoodhotels.com

Indiana Convention Center 749,100 sf/ Attached via skywalk to 12 hotels. Closest includes Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, & Lucas Oil Stadium 251,975 sf 499 rooms, 35,000 sf event space, (317) 632-1234, www.indianapolis.hyatt.com; Indianapolis, IN Marriott Indianapolis Downtown, 622 rooms, 40,000 sf event space, www.icclos.com (317) 405-6085, www.indymarriott.com; The Westin Indianapolis, 575 rooms, See our ad on page Inside Front Cover 39,000 sf event space, (317) 262-8100, www.starwoodhotels.com

Iowa Events Center 150,000 sf/ Adjacent: Quality Inn & Suites Event Center, 155 rooms, 8,000 sf event space, Des Moines, IA 76,000 sf/ (515) 282-5251, www.choicehotels.com www.iowaeventscenter.com 60,000 sf

Irving Convention Center 50,000 sf/ Across: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Irving Convention Center - Las Colinas, at Las Colinas 20,000 sf 128 rooms, 1,150 sf event space, (972) 910-0302, www.hiexpress.com Irving, TX www.irvingconventioncenter.com

Kalahari Resort Convention Center 11,800 sf Within: 890 rooms, (877) 642-6847 Sandusky, OH meeting space/ www.kalahariresorts.com 81,100 sf fl ex sp a c e

Kansas City Convention 388,800 sf/ Attached: Kansas City Marriott Downtown, 983 rooms, & Entertainment Facilities 118,000 sf 91,570 sf event space, (816) 421-6800, www.marriott.com Kansas City, MO Adjacent: Crowne Plaza Kansas City Downtown, 385 rooms, www.kcconvention.com 14,614 sf event space, (816) 474-6664, www.ihg.com

Kansas Expocentre 62,300 sf/ Attached: Capitol Plaza Hotel & Convention Center Topeka, 224 rooms, Topeka, KS 5,750 sf 20,142 sf event space, (785) 431-7200, www.capitolplazahoteltopeka.com www.ksexpo.com

KCI Expo Center 70,000 sf/ Adjacent: Holiday Inn Kansas City Airport, 141 rooms, 2,550 sf event space, Kansas City, MO 12,000 sf (816) 801-8400, www.ihg.com www.kciexpo.com

Kentucky Exposition Center 1,100,000 sf/ Across: Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Center, 588 rooms, Louisville, KY 100,000 sf 50,000 sf event space, (502) 367-2251, www.ihg.com www.kyexpo.org

Kentucky International 191,000 sf/ Attached: Hyatt Regency Louisville, 393 rooms, 38,500 sf event space, Convention Center 70,262 sf (502) 581-1234, louisville.hyatt.com; Louisville Marriott Downtown, Louisville, KY 616 rooms, 38,000 sf event space, (502) 627-5045, www.marriottlouisville.com www.kyconvention.org Across: Omni Louisville Hotel (to open in March 2018), 600 rooms, 70,000 sf event space

Knoxville Convention Center 120,000 sf/ Adjacent: Holiday Inn Knoxville Downtown, 286 rooms, 16,000 sf event space, Knoxville, TN 54,000 sf/ (865) 522-2800, www.ihg.com www.kccsmg.com 30,000 sf

La Crosse Center 75,000 sf/ Attached: Radisson Hotel La Crosse, 169 rooms, 11,500 sf event space, La Crosse, WI 9,500 sf (608) 784-6680, www.radisson.com www.lacrossecenter.com Across: Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites La Crosse, 114 rooms, 625 sf meeting room, (608) 784-4444, www.ihg.com

The Lakeland Center 52,000 sf/ Attached: Hyatt Place Lakeland Center, 127 rooms, 1,000 sf event space, Lakeland, FL 10,800 sf (863) 413-1122, lakelandcenter.place.hyatt.com www.thelakelandcenter.com

Lansing Center 72,000 sf/ Attached: Radisson Hotel Lansing at the Capitol, 256 rooms, Lansing, MI 25,500 sf/ 10,000 sf event space, (517) 482-0188, www.radisson.com www.lansingcenter.com 2,000 sf

Las Vegas Convention Center 1,940,631 sf/ Attached: Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino (see listing) Las Vegas, NV 241,536 sf Adjacent: Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel, 548 rooms, 20,000 sf event space, www.vegasmeansbusiness.com (702) 784-5751, www.renaissancelasvegas.com

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Section I: United States David L. Lawrence Convention Center to Miami Airport Convention Center

Prime Exhibit/ Exhibition Facility & LocationMeeting/Flex Space Hotel Details

David L. Lawrence Convention Center 313,000 sf/ Attached: The Westin Convention Center, Pittsburgh, 616 rooms, Pittsburgh, PA 77,592 sf 42,000 sf event space, (412) 281-3700, www.starwoodhotels.com www.pittsburghcc.com Adjacent: Courtyard Pittsburgh Downtown, 182 rooms, 1,130 sf meeting space, (412) 434-5551, www.marriott.com Across: Hampton Inn & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown, 143 rooms, 800 sf event space, (412) 288-4350, www.hamptoninn.com

Lexington Convention Center 66,000 sf/ Attached: Hyatt Regency Lexington, 366 rooms, 19,300 sf event space, Lexington, KY 40,000 sf (859) 253-1234, lexington.hyatt.com www.lexingtoncenter.com Across: Hilton Lexington Downtown Hotel, 366 rooms, 20,000 sf event space, (859) 231-9000, www.lexingtondowntownhotel.com

Long Beach Convention 270,000 sf/ Adjacent: Hyatt Regency Long Beach, 528 rooms, 22,000 sf event space, & Entertainment Center 78,730 sf/ (562) 491-1234, www.longbeach.hyatt.com Long Beach, CA 46,000 sf Across: Renaissance Long Beach Hotel, 374 rooms, 21,000 sf event, www.longbeachcc.com (562) 437-5900, www.marriott.com; The Westin Long Beach Hotel, 469 rooms, 23,000 sf event space, (562) 436-3000, www.westinlongbeachhotel.com

Los Angeles Convention Center 720,000 sf/ Adjacent: Luxe City Center Hotel, 178 rooms, 6,000 sf event space, Los Angeles, CA 147,000 sf (213) 748-1291, www.luxecitycenter.com www.lacclink.com Across: JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. Live Hotel, 878 rooms, 100,000 sf event space, (213) 765-8600, www.marriott.com; The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles, 123 rooms, 100,000 sf event space, (213) 743-8800, www.ritzcarlton.com

Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino 1,045,295 sf/ Within: 3,211 rooms, (702) 632-7900; Delano Las Vegas, 1,117 suites, Las Vegas, NV 1,002,204 sf (702) 632-9444, www.delanolasvegas.com; Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas, www.mandalaybay.com 424 rooms on 35th to 39th fl oors of the Mandalay Bay Tower, (702) 632-5000, www.fourseasons.com/lasvegas

JW Marriott Desert 90,000 sf/ Within: 950 rooms, (450) 293-5000 Ridge Resort & Spa 14,000 sf Phoenix, AZ www.jwdesertridgeresort.com

McAllen Convention Center 60,818 sf/ Adjacent: Embassy Suites by Hilton Hotel (to open in Spring 2016), McAllen, TX 25,000 sf 150 suites, 12,660 sf event space, embassysuitesmcallen.com www.mcallenconventioncenter.net

McCormick Place 2,600,000 sf/ Attached: Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, 1,258 rooms, Chicago, IL 600,000 sf 43,500 sf event space, (312) 567-1234, www.mccormickplace.hyatt.com www.mccormickplace.com Adjacent: Marriott Marquis Chicago (to open in 2017), 1,200 rooms, 90,000 sf event space, www.marriottmarquischicago.com

Meadowlands Exposition Center 61,000 sf/ Adjacent: Embassy Suites Secaucus - Meadowlands, 261 rooms, Secaucus, NJ 3,578 sf 2,800 sf meeting space, (201) 864-7300, www.embassysuites.com www.mecexpo.com

MeadowView Conference 35,000 sf/ Within: 305 rooms, (423) 578-6600 Resort & Convention Center 34,000 sf Kingsport, TN www.marriott.com

Memphis Cook Convention Center 160,000 sf/ Attached: Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel, 600 rooms, Memphis, TN 74,000 sf 16,000 sf event space, (901) 527-7300, www.sheratonmemphisdowntown.com www.memphisconvention.com

Mercedes-Benz Superdome 162,434 sf/ Attached: Hyatt Regency New Orleans (see listing) New Orleans, LA 72,000 sf www.mbsuperdome.com

MGM Grand Hotel & Casino 152,000 sf/ Within: 5,044 rooms, (702) 891-1199 Las Vegas, NV 501,000 sf www.mgmgrand.com

Miami Airport Convention Center 76,360 sf/ Attached: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Miami Airport & Convention Center, Miami, FL 64,000 sf 334 rooms, 158,000 sf event space, (305) 261-3800, www.macc.com www.doubletreemiamimart.com

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Section I: United States Minneapolis Convention Center to Ontario Convention Center

Prime Exhibit/ Exhibition Facility & LocationMeeting/Flex Space Hotel Details

Minneapolis Convention Center 475,000 sf/ Attached: Hilton Minneapolis, 821 rooms, 77,000 sf event space, Minneapolis, MN 123,000 sf/ (612) 376-1000, www.hilton.com; Millennium Hotel Minneapolis, 321 rooms, www.minneapolisconventioncenter.com 28,000 sf 22,000 sf event space, (612) 332-6000, www.millenniumhotels.com Adjacent: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Minneapolis - Downtown (Convention Center), 96 rooms, (612) 341-3300, www.ihg.com Across: Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, 645 rooms, 105,000 sf event space, (612) 370-1234, minneapolis.hyatt.com

The Mirage Hotel & Casino 90,000 sf/ Within: 3,044 rooms, (702) 791-7171 Las Vegas, NV 170,000 sf/ www.mirage.com 113,000 sf

Mobile Civic Center 108,000 sf Across: Malaga Inn, 39 rooms, (251) 438-4701, malagainn.com Mobile, AL www.mobilecivicctr.com

Monroeville Convention Center 100,000 sf Across: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh - Monroeville Convention Center, Monroeville, PA 191 rooms, 17,000 sf event space, (412) 373-7300, www.doubletree.com www.monroevilleconventioncenter.com

Montgomery Convention Center 73,000 sf/ Within: 342 rooms, (334) 261-1100 (formerly The Renaissance Montgomery 30,000 sf/ Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center) 40,000 sf Montgomery, AL www.visitingmontgomery.com

Music City Center 353,000 sf/ Across: Omni Nashville Hotel, 800 rooms, 80,000 sf event space, Nashville, TN 90,000 sf (615) 782-5300, www.omnihotels.com www.nashvillemusiccitycenter.com

Myrtle Beach Convention Center 100,800 sf/ Attached: Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel, 400 rooms, Myrtle Beach, SC 31,131 sf/ 100,000 sf event space, (843) 918-5000, www.starwoodhotels.com www.myrtlebeachconventioncenter.com 16,890 sf

Nashville Convention Center 118,675 sf/ Attached: Renaissance Nashville Hotel, 673 rooms, 71,184 sf event space, Nashville, TN 30,000 sf (615) 255-8400, www.marriott.com www.nashvilleconventionctr.com

New Orleans Ernest N. 1,100,000 sf/ Adjacent: Hilton New Orleans Riverside, 1,622 rooms, 130,000 sf event space, Morial Convention Center 200,000 sf/ (504) 561-0500, www.hilton.com New Orleans, LA 96,448 sf Across: Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans - Convention Center, 288 rooms, www.mccno.com 12,000 sf event space, (504) 566-9990, www.hamptoninn.com; New Orleans See our ad on page 63 Downtown Marriott at the Convention Center, 331 rooms, 24,464 sf event space, (504) 613-2888, www.marriott.com

New York Hilton-Midtown 51,084 sf/ Within: 1,981 rooms, (212) 261-5966 New York, NY 78,000 sf www.hiltonfamilynewyork.com

NRG Park 1,056,213 sf/ Adjacent: Holiday Inn Houston NRG Area - Med Center, 238 rooms, Houston, TX 95,152 sf (713) 790-1900, www.holidayinn.com www.nrgpark.com

Oakland Convention Center 50,000 sf/ Attached: Oakland Marriott City Center, 489 rooms, 11,676 sf event space, Oakland, CA 5,878 sf (510) 451-4000, www.marriott.com www.oaklandconventioncenter.com Across: The Washington Inn Hotel, 47 rooms, (510) 542-1776, www.thewashingtoninn.com

Ocean Center 93,028 sf/ Across: Hilton Daytona Beach Resort/Ocean Walk Village, 744 rooms, Daytona Beach, FL 43,000 sf/ 60,000 sf event space, (386) 254-8200, www.hilton.com www.oceancenter.com 11,904 sf

Ontario Convention Center 70,000 sf/ Adjacent: Ayres Hotel & Suites Ontario Airport, 167 rooms, 4,500 sf event space, Ontario, CA 12,819 sf/ (909) 390-7778, www.ayreshotels.com; DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Ontario Airport, www.ontariocc.org 20,000 sf 482 rooms, 27,000 sf event space, (909) 937-0900, www.doubletree.com; Red Lion Hotel Ontario Airport, 107 rooms, 687 sf meeting room, (909) 937-9700, www.redlion.com Across: Radisson Hotel Ontario Airport, 299 rooms, 21,000 sf event space, (909) 975-5000, www.radisson.com; Residence Inn Ontario Airport, 200 suites, (909) 937-6788, www.marriott.com

Continued on page 64 62 September 2015 | Trade Show Executive ringing your meeting or convention to New Orleans means you have access to one of America’s largest exhibition spaces—over 1.1 million contiguous square feet. It B means coming to a city that knows how to do big events. It means staying in some of the nation’s finest hotels with meeting spaces designed just for you. It means you’re coming to the home of the hospitality pros. And it also means when business is done, you can loosen your tie or kick off your heels in a city like no other. It means a walkable city with world-class cuisine and a chance to toast your success in the place that does business better than anywhere else. Contact us today to get started.

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Section I: United States Orange County Convention Center to Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks

Prime Exhibit/ Exhibition Facility & LocationMeeting/Flex Space Hotel Details

Orange County Convention Center 2,100,000 sf/ Attached: Hilton Orlando, 1,417 rooms, 175,000 sf event space, (407) 313-4300, Orlando, FL 480,000 sf/ www.hilton.com; Hyatt Regency Orlando (see listing); Rosen Centre Hotel (see listing); www.occc.net 62,000 sf Rosen Plaza Hotel, 800 rooms, 60,000 sf event space, (407) 996-9700, rosenplaza.com See our ad on page 65 Across: The Westin Orlando Universal Boulevard, 315 rooms, 13,000 sf event space, (407) 233-2200, www.westinorlandouniversal.com

Oregon Convention Center 255,000 sf/ Across: Inn at the Convention Center, 97 rooms, Portland, OR 52,000 sf/ (503) 233-6331, www.innatcc.com www.oregoncc.org 59,400 sf

Orlando World Center Marriott 150,000 sf/ Within: 2,004 rooms, (407) 238-8557 Orlando, FL 275,000 sf www.marriottworldcenter.com

Arthur R. Outlaw 100,000 sf/ Attached: Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel, 373 rooms, Mobile Convention Center 41,000 sf/ 44,000 sf event space, (251) 438-4000, www.marriott.com Mobile, AL 57,000 sf www.mobileconventions.com

Overland Park Convention Center 60,000 sf/ Attached: Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center, Overland Park, KS 15,000 sf 412 rooms, 21,000 sf event space, (913) 234-2100, www.starwoodhotels.com www.opconventioncenter.com

Palm Beach County 100,000 sf/ Attached: Hilton West Palm Beach (to open in Spring 2016), Convention Center 21,000 sf 400 rooms, 23,600 sf event space, (561) 231-6000, www.hilton.com West Palm Beach, FL Across: West Palm Beach Marriott, 352 rooms, 18,000 sf event space, www.pbconventioncenter.com (561) 833-1234, www.marriott.com

Palm Springs Convention Center 92,545 sf/ Attached: Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, 410 rooms, Palm Springs, CA 34,910 sf/ 26,000 sf meeting space, (760) 322-6000, www.marriott.com www.palmspringscc.com 38,016 sf

Paris Las Vegas 85,000 sf/ Within: 2,916 rooms, (877) 633-8702 Las Vegas, NV 30,000 sf Attached: Bally's Las Vegas (see listing) www.ceasarsmeansbusiness.com

Pasadena Convention Center 72,000 sf/ Adjacent: Sheraton Pasadena Hotel, 311 rooms, 11,523 sf meeting space, Pasadena, CA 28,000 sf (626) 449-4000, www.starwoodhotels.com www.pasadenacenter.com

Pennsylvania Convention Center 679,000 sf/ Attached: Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1,408 rooms, Philadelphia, PA 151,196 sf 92,000 sf event space, (215) 625-2900, www.marriott.com www.paconvention.com Adjacent: Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City, 279 rooms, 3,400 sf event space, (215) 923-0100, www.hiltongardenphilly.com Across: Hilton2Home Suites by Hilton Philadelphia - Convention Center, 248 suites, (215) 627-1850, home2suites3.hilton.com

Pennsylvania Farm Show 506,000 sf Across: Staybridge Suites Harrisburg Hershey, 127 rooms, Complex & Expo Center (717) 233-3304, www.ihg.com Harrisburg, PA www.pafarmshowcomplex.com

Peoria Civic Center 110,000 sf/ Attached: Courtyard Peoria Downtown, 116 rooms, 600 sf meeting room, Peoria, IL 45,000 sf (309) 671-5050, www.marriott.com; Peoria Marriott Père Marquette, www.peoriaciviccenter.com 286 rooms, 19,000 sf event space, (309) 637-6500, www.marriott.com Across: Staybridge Suites Peoria Downtown, 105 rooms, (309) 673-7829, www.ihg.com

Peppermill Resort Spa Casino 62,000 sf/ Within: 1,635 rooms, (775) 689-7144 Reno, NV 44,000 sf www.peppermillreno.com

Pheasant Run Resort 62,000 sf/ Within: 473 rooms, (630) 584-6300 St. Charles, IL 67,000 sf www.pheasantrun.com

Greater Philadelphia 240,000 sf Across: Hilton Garden Inn Valley Forge/Oaks Hotel, 135 rooms, Expo Center at Oaks 4,000 sf event space, (610) 650-0880, www.hgivalleyforge.com Oaks, PA www.phillyexpocenter.com

Continued on page 66 64 September 2015 | Trade Show Executive Experience the New Orange! Since opening our doors, we have exceeded expectations at The Center of Hospitality. From the notable guest experience, to satisfying event planners and producing economic impact, we are a world-class, top-rated facility. Now more than ever, we understand the need for unique, versatile meeting spaces for our clients and guests. Our strategic vision has paved the way for new meeting rooms, a beautiful new ballroom and an outdoor terrace in the West Concourse, which are all open and ready for booking.

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Section I: United States Phoenix Convention Center & Venues to Sacramento Convention Center

Prime Exhibit/ Exhibition Facility & LocationMeeting/Flex Space Hotel Details

Phoenix Convention Center & Venues 645,500 sf/ Across: Hyatt Regency Phoenix, 693 rooms, 48,000 sf event space, Phoenix, AZ 177,000 sf/ (602) 252-1234, phoenix.hyatt.com phoenixconventioncenter.com 119,600 sf

Roland E. Powell 93,180 sf/ Adjacent: Maridel Motel, 38 rooms, (410) 289-7665, www.maridelmotel.com Convention Center 45,000 sf/ Ocean City, MD 25,000 sf www.ococean.com

Puerto Rico Convention 152,700 sf/ Adjacent: Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino, 503 rooms, Center Pedro Rosselló 36,400 sf/ 40,000 sf event space, (787) 993-3500, www.sheratonpuertoricohotelcasino.com San Juan, PR 188,900 sf www.prconvention.com See our ad on page 67

Raleigh Convention Center 150,000 sf/ Attached: Raleigh Marriott City Center, 400 rooms, 15,000 sf event space, Raleigh, NC 32,601 sf/ (919) 833-1120, www.marriott.com www.raleighconvention.com 32,000 sf

Calvin L. Rampton Salt 515,000 sf/ Adjacent: Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown, 381 rooms, Palace Convention Center 160,000 sf 19,400 sf event space, (801) 531-7500, www.radisson.com Salt Lake City, UT Across: Hilton Salt Lake City Center, 499 rooms, 24,000 sf event space, www.saltpalace.com (801) 328-2000, www.saltlakecitycenter.hilton.com; Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek, 510 rooms, 22,000 sf event space, (801) 531-0800, www.marriott.com

Renaissance Schaumburg 100,000 sf/ Within: 500 rooms, (847) 303-4111 Hotel & Convention Center 48,000 sf Schaumburg, IL www.schaumburgconventioncenter.com

Reno-Sparks Convention Center 381,000 sf/ Attached: Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, 809 rooms, 50,000 sf event space, Reno, NV 110,000 sf (775) 825-4700, www.atlantiscasino.com www.meetrenotahoe.com

Rhode Island Convention Center 100,000 sf/ Attached: Omni Providence Hotel, 564 rooms, 22,877 sf meeting space, Providence, RI 37,000 sf (401) 598-8000, www.omnihotels.com www.riconvention.com Across: Hilton Providence, 274 rooms, 8,500 sf event space, See our ad on page 71 (401) 831-3900, www.hilton.com

Greater Richmond Convention Center 178,159 sf/ Attached: Richmond Marriott, 410 rooms, 26,760 sf event space, Richmond, VA 80,000 sf (804) 643-3400, www.marriott.com www.richmondcenter.com Across: Hilton Garden Inn Richmond Downtown, 250 rooms, 5,000 sf event space, (804) 344-4300, www.hilton.com

Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino 55,000 sf/ Within: 2,563 rooms, (877) 633-8702 Las Vegas, NV 88,000 sf www.ceasarsmeansbusiness.com

Roberts Centre 80,000 sf Attached: Holiday Inn Wilmington, 118 rooms, Wilmington, OH (937) 283-3200, www.holidayinn.com www.robertscentre.com

Rosen Centre Hotel 21,000 sf Within: 1,334 rooms, (407) 996-9840 Orlando, FL meeting space/ www.rosencentre.com 67,000 sf fl ex sp a c e

Rosen Shingle Creek 95,848 sf/ Within: 1,501 rooms, (407) 996-9939 Hotel & Golf Club 400,000 sf Orlando, FL www.rosenshinglecreek.com

Rushmore Plaza Civic Center 119,000 sf/ Adjacent: Holiday Inn Rapid City - Rushmore Plaza, 205 rooms, Rapid City, SD 81,000 sf 10,600 sf event space, (605) 348-4000, www.holidayinn.com www.gotmine.com

Sacramento Convention Center 134,000 sf/ Across: Hyatt Regency Sacramento, 503 rooms, 28,000 sf event space, Sacramento, CA 52,728 sf (916) 443-1234, sacramento.hyatt.com; Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel, www.sacramentoconventoncenter.com 503 rooms, 21,000 sf event space, (916) 447-1700, www.starwoodhotels.com

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Section I: United States St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center to South Point Hotel & Spa

Prime Exhibit/ Exhibition Facility & LocationMeeting/Flex Space Hotel Details

St. Cloud River’s Edge 74,000 sf/ Attached: Best Western Plus Kelly Inn, 229 rooms, 7,390 sf event space, Convention Center 14,000 sf (320) 253-0606, www.bestwestern.com; Courtyard St. Cloud, 103 rooms, St. Cloud, MN 5,100 sf event space, (320) 654-1661, www.marriott.com www.stcloudriversedge conventioncenter.com

Saint Paul RiverCentre 145,182 sf/ Across: Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown, 195 rooms, (651) 225-1515, St. Paul, MN 59,000 sf/ www.holidayinn.com www.rivercentre.org 24,434 sf

San Diego Convention Center 615,701 sf/ Adjacent: Hilton San Diego Bayfront, 1,190 rooms, 165,000 sf event space, San Diego, CA 204,114 sf (619) 564-3333, www.hilton.com; Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, www.visitsandiego.com 1,360 rooms, 250,000 sf event space, (619) 234-1500, www.marriott.com Across: Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, 439 rooms, 31,000 sf event space, www.hardrockhotelsd.com; Omni San Diego Hotel, 511 rooms, 27,000 sf event space, (619) 231-6664, www.omnihotels.com

San Jose McEnery 143,000 sf/ Attached: Hilton San Jose, 353 rooms, 27,000 sf event space, Convention Center 51,713 sf/ (408) 287-2100, www.hilton.com; San Jose, CA 172,813 sf San Jose Marriott, 506 rooms, 21,000 sf event space, www.sanjose.org (408) 280-1300, www.sanjosemarriott.com Across: The Westin San Jose, 171 rooms, 10,000 sf event space, (408) 295-2000, www.westinsanjose.com

Denny Sanford PREMIER Center 80,400 sf/ Attached: Sheraton Sioux Falls & Convention Center, 243 rooms, Sioux Falls, SD 10,292 sf 3,000 sf event space, (605) 331-0100, www.sheratonsiouxfalls.com www.dennysanfordpremiercenter.com

Santa Clara Convention Center 100,000 sf/ Adjacent: Hyatt Regency Santa Clara, 501 rooms, 60,000 sf event space, Santa Clara, CA 67,500 sf (408) 200-1234, www.santaclara.hyatt.com www.santaclara.org Across: Hilton Santa Clara, 280 rooms, 7,000 sf event space, (408) 330-0001, www.hilton.com

Savannah International 100,000 sf/ Attached: The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, 403 rooms, Trade & Convention Center 50,000 sf/ 22,887 sf event space, (912) 201-2000, www.westinsavannah.com Savannah, GA 20,000 sf www.savtcc.com

SeaGate Convention Centre 75,000 sf/ Attached: Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Toledo, 294 rooms, 12,000 sf event space, Toledo, OH 17,000 sf (419) 241-3000, www.parkinn.com/toledooh www.toledo-seagate.com

Seaport Boston Hotel & 118,800 sf/ Within: 428 rooms, (617) 385-4000 Seaport World Trade Center 95,000 sf Boston, MA www.seaportboston.com

Sevierville Convention Center 108,261 sf/ Attached: Wilderness at the Smokies Stone Hill Lodge, 232 rooms, Sevierville, TN 21,370 sf 4,100 sf event space, (877) 325-9453, www.wildernessatthesmokies.com www.seviervilleconventioncenter.com

Sheraton Dallas Hotel 38,000 sf Within: 1,840 rooms, (214) 922-8000 Dallas, TX meeting space/ www.starwoodhotels.com 125,000 sf ballroom space

Sheraton Greensboro Hotel 40,000 sf/ Within: 990 rooms, (800) 242-6556 at Four Seasons/Joseph S. 210,000 sf Koury Convention Center Greensboro, NC www.sheratongreensboro.com

Shreveport Convention Center 95,000 sf/ Attached: Hilton Shreveport, 313 rooms, 34,000 sf event space, Shreveport, LA 37,000 sf (318) 698-0900, www.hilton.com www.shreveportcenter.com

South Point Hotel & Spa 80,000 sf/ Within: 2,160 rooms, (702) 796-7111 Las Vegas, NV 83,225 sf www.southpointmeetings.com

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Section I: United States Spokane Convention Center to U.S. Cellular Center

Prime Exhibit/ Exhibition Facility & LocationMeeting/Flex Space Hotel Details

Spokane Convention Center 120,000 sf/ Attached: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Spokane City Center, 375 rooms, Spokane, WA 83,027 sf 21,000 sf event space, (509) 445-9600, www.doubletree.com; www.spokanecenter.com The Davenport Grand Hotel, 716 rooms, 63,177 sf event space, (509) 789-6811, www.davenporthotelcollection.com

Springfi eld Exposition Center 112,000 sf/ Across: University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center Springfi eld, 271 rooms, Springfi eld, MO 15,000 sf 39,000 sf event space, (417) 864-7333, www.upspringfi eld.com www.springfi eldexpo.com

Statehouse Convention Center 83,000 sf/ Attached: Little Rock Marriott, 418 rooms, 40,000 sf event space, Little Rock, AR 27,142 sf (501) 906-4000, www.marriott.com www.littlerockmeetings.com Across: The Capital Hotel, 94 rooms, 5,862 sf event space, (501) 370-7066, www.capitalhotel.com

Donald E. Stephens 840,000 sf/ Attached: Hilton Rosemont/Chicago O'Hare, 300 rooms, 22,000 sf event space, Convention Center 92,000 sf (847) 678-4488, www.hilton.com; Hyatt Regency O'Hare (see listing) Rosemont, IL Across: Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Hotel & Conference Center, 503 rooms, www.rosemont.com 55,000 sf event space, (847) 671-6350, www.crowneplazaohare.com; DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago O'Hare Airport - Rosemont, 369 rooms, 13,500 sf event space, (847) 292-9100, www.doubletree.com; Embassy Suites Chicago - O’Hare Rosemont, 294 rooms, 14,000 sf event space, (847) 678-4000, www.embassysuites.com

Suburban Collection Showplace 215,000 sf/ Attached: Hyatt Place Detroit/Novi, 126 rooms, Novi, MI 30,000 sf (248) 513-4111, novi.place.hyatt.com www.suburbancollectionshowplace.com

Greater Tacoma 50,000 sf/ Across: Courtyard Tacoma Downtown, 162 rooms, 6,661 sf event space, Convention & Trade Center 26,000 sf/ (253) 591-9100, www.marriott.com; Hotel Murano, 320 rooms, Tacoma, WA 33,500 sf 28,000 sf event space, www.hotelmuranotacoma.com gtctc.org

Tampa Convention Center 200,000 sf/ Attached: Embassy Suites Tampa - Downtown Convention Center, 360 rooms, Tampa, FL 42,000 sf 9,000 sf event space, (813) 769-8300, www.embassysuites.com www.tampaconventioncenter.com Adjacent: Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina, 719 rooms, 50,000 sf event space, (813) 221-4900, www.marriott.com; The Westin Tampa Harbour Island, 299 rooms, 18,500 sf meeting space, (813) 229-5000, www.starwoodhotels.com

Tinley Park Convention Center 70,000 sf Attached: Holiday Inn Chicago - Tinley Park - Convention Center, 202 rooms, Tinley Park , IL (708) 444-1111, w w w.holidayinn.com www.tinleyparkconventioncenter.net

Town & Country Resort 80,000 sf/ Within: 966 rooms, (619) 291-7131 & Convention Center 43,000 sf San Diego, CA www.towncountry.com

The New Tropicana Las Vegas - 50,000 sf/ Within: 1,467 rooms, (702) 739-2222 a DoubleTree by Hilton 47,000 sf Las Vegas, NV www.troplv.com

Trump Taj Mahal 93,000 sf/ Within: 2,010 rooms, (609) 449-1000 Casino & Resort 58,000 sf Atlantic City, NJ www.trumptaj.com

Tucson Expo Center 72,227 sf/ Adjacent: Red Roof Inn Tucson South, 118 rooms, Tucson, AZ 43,676 sf (520) 571-1400, www.redroof.com www.tucsonexpocenter.com

U.S. Cellular Center 81,779 sf/ Attached: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cedar Rapids Convention Complex, Cedar Rapids, IA 19,383 sf 267 rooms, 61,000 sf event space, (319) 731-4444, www.doubletree.com www.uscellularcenter.com

INDUSTRY FAST FACT: The average convention center in the U.S. offers 223,180 square feet of prime exhibit space.

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Section I: United States University of Phoenix Stadium to XL Center

Prime Exhibit/ Exhibition Facility & LocationMeeting/Flex Space Hotel Details

University of Phoenix Stadium 160,000 sf/ Across: Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa, 320 rooms, Glendale, AZ 40,000 sf 74,000 sf event space, (623) 937-3700, www.renaissanceglendale.com www.universityofphoenixstadium.com

Valley Forge Convention Center 54,000 sf/ Attached: Radisson Valley Forge Hotel, 326 rooms, 22,000 sf event space, at Valley Forge Casino Resort 80,000 sf (610) 337-2000, www.radisson.com/kingofprussiapa; King of Prussia, PA Valley Forge Casino Resort, 159 rooms, (610) 354-8118, www.vfcasino.com www.vfconventioncenter.com

The Venetian | 1,035,600 sf/ Within: 7,093 suites, (702) 414-1000 The Palazzo | Sands Expo 390,688 sf Las Vegas, NV www.venetian.com; www.sandsexpo.com

Virginia Beach Convention Center 150,000 sf/ Adjacent: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Virginia Beach, 292 rooms, Virginia Beach, VA 59,929 sf 12,000 sf event space, (757) 422-8900, www.doubletree.com www.vbconventioncenter.com

Von Braun Center 149,000 sf/ Attached: Embassy Suites Huntsville - Hotel & Spa, 295 suites, Huntsville, AL 15,000 sf/ 7,800 sf meeting space, (256) 539-7373, www.embassysuiteshuntsville.com www.vonbrauncenter.com 16,000 sf

Walter E. Washington 703,000 sf/ Adjacent: Marriott Marquis Washington, DC, 1,175 rooms, Convention Center 198,000 sf/ 105,000 sf event space, (202) 824-9200, www.marriott.com Washington, DC 48,000 sf Across: Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel, 807 rooms, www.eventsdc.com 64,000 sf event space, (202) 898-9000, www.marriott.com

Washington Marriott Wardman Park 66,000 sf/ Within: 1,152 rooms, (202) 328-2921 Washington, DC 33,000 sf www.marriott.com/wasdt

Washington State 236,700 sf/ Across: Grand Hyatt Seattle, 457 rooms, 25,000 sf event space, Convention Center 123,761 sf/ (206) 774-1234, grandseattle.hyatt.com; Seattle, WA 27,468 sf Sheraton Seattle Hotel, 1,236 rooms, 75,000 sf event space, www.wscc.com (206) 621-9000, www.starwoodhotels.com

Westgate Las Vegas 70,000 sf/ Within: 2,750 rooms, 3 villas, (702) 732-5631 Resort & Casino 130,000 sf Las Vegas, NV fl ex space www.westgatedestinations.com

The Wildwoods Convention Center 75,000 sf/ Across: Days Inn & Suites Wildwood, 79 rooms, Wildwood, NJ 22,603 sf/ (609) 522-0331, www.daysinnwildwood.com www.wildwoodsnj.com/cc 41,885 sf

Judith F. Williams Convention Center 80,000 sf/ Across: Camino Real El Paso, 357 rooms, 36,000 sf event space, (formerly El Paso Convention 14,900 sf (915) 534-3050, www.caminoreal.com & Performing Arts Centers) El Paso, TX www.elpasolive.com

Wisconsin Center 188,695 sf/ Attached: Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, 729 rooms, 33,000 sf event space, Milwaukee, WI 76,000 sf/ (414) 271-7250, www.hiltonmilwaukee.com; Hyatt Regency Milwaukee, www.wisconsincenter.org 37,500 sf 481 rooms, 30,000 sf event space, (414) 276-1234, milwaukee.hyatt.com Across: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Milwaukee Downtown, 243 rooms, 6,780 sf event space, (414) 273-2950, www.doubletree.com

Exposition Center at 200,000 sf/ Across: Hampton Inn & Suites Milwaukee West, 100 rooms, Wisconsin State Fair 3,000 sf 9,000 sf event space, (414) 436-2300, www.hamptoninn.com West Allis, WI www.wistatefair.com

Wynn | Encore 96,197 sf/ Within: 4,750 rooms, (702) 770-2710 Las Vegas, NV 149,997 sf www.wynnmeetings.com

XL Center 69,000 sf/ Attached: Hilton Hartford, 393 rooms, 15,000 sf event space, Hartford, CT 36,000 sf (860) 728-5151, www.hilton.com www.xlcenter.com

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Section II: Canada B.C. Place Stadium to Metro Toronto Convention Centre

Prime Exhibit/ Exhibition Facility & LocationMeeting/Flex Space Hotel Details

B.C. Place Stadium 247,000 sf/ Across: Georgian Court Hotel Vancouver, 180 rooms, 2,255 sf event space, Vancouver, BC 16,868 sf (604) 682-5555, www.georgiancourthotel.com; www.bcplace.com Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Downtown Vancouver, 132 rooms, 2,714 rooms, (604) 602-1008, www.hamptoninnvancouver.com

Calgary TELUS Convention Centre 50,000 sf/ Attached: Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel, 388 rooms, 9,752 sf event space, Calgary, AB 55,000 sf (403) 266-7331, www.marriott.com; The Fairmont Palliser, 407 rooms, www.calgary-convention.com 19,000 sf event space, (403) 262-1234, www.fairmont.com/palliser-calgary; Hyatt Regency Calgary, 355 rooms, 33,000 sf event space, (403) 717-1234, www.calgary.hyatt.com

Enercare Centre (formerly Direct 1,000,000 sf/ Across: Hotel X Toronto (to open in 2016), approximately 400 rooms, Energy Centre, Exhibition Place) 25,000 sf 35,500 sf event space, hotelxtoronto.com Toronto, ON www.enercarecentre.com

Halifax Convention Centre 50,000 sf/ Attached: New luxury hotel (to open in January 2017) (to open in January 2017) 70,000 sf Adjacent: The Prince George Hotel Halifax, 200 rooms, www.halifaxconventioncentre.com 6,800 sf event space, (902) 425-1986, www.princegeorgehotel.com

Metro Toronto Convention Centre 460,000 sf/ Attached: InterContinental Toronto Centre, 586 rooms, 18,000 sf event space, Toronto, ON 110,400 sf (416) 597-1400, www.torontocentre.intercontinental.com www.mtccc.com Across: Delta Toronto, 567 rooms, 17,000 sf event space, (416) 849-1200, deltahotels.com; Renaissance Downtown Toronto Hotel, 348 rooms, (416) 341-7100, www.marriott.com

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Section II: Canada Northlands to World Trade & Convention Centre Halifax

Prime Exhibit/ Exhibition Facility & LocationMeeting/Flex Space Hotel Details

Northlands 401,000 sf/ Across: Coliseum Inn, 98 rooms, (780) 471-1231, www.coliseuminn.ca Edmonton, AB 38,000 sf www.northlands.com

Palais des congrès de Montréal 199,185 sf/ Adjacent: Hyatt Regency Montréal, 605 rooms, 35,000 sf event space, (Convention & Exhibition Centre) 362,077 sf/ (514) 982-1234, montreal.hyatt.com; InterContinental Montréal, 357 rooms, Montréal, QC 299,689 sf 25,000 sf event space, (514) 987-9900, montreal.intercontinental.com www.congresmtl.com

Place Bonaventure 315,000 sf/ Within, top 2 fl oors of center: Hotel Bonaventure Montréal, 395 rooms, Montréal, QC 17,000 sf 50,000 sf event space, (514) 878-2332, hotelbonaventure.com www.placebonaventure.com Across: Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, Montréal, 982 rooms, 50,000 sf event space, (514) 861-3511, www.fairmont.com/queenelizabeth

Québec City Convention Centre 134,500 sf/ Attached: Delta Québec, 377 rooms, 12,000 sf event space, Québec City, QC 57,874 sf/ (418) 647-1717, www.deltaquebec.com; www.convention.qc.ca 78,251 sf Hilton Québec, 571 rooms, 17,000 sf event space, (418) 647-2411, www.hiltonquebec.com

RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg 78,000 sf/ Attached: Delta Winnipeg, 393 rooms, 17,600 sf event space, Winnipeg, MB 82,000 sf (204) 942-0551, www.deltahotels.com www.wcc.mb.ca

SaskTel Centre 90,000 sf Adjacent: Comfort Suites Saskatoon Hotel, 84 rooms, 868 sf meeting room, (formerly Credit Union Centre) (306) 955-6565, www.comfortsuitessaskatoon.com Saskatoon, SK www.sasktelcentre.com

Scotiabank Convention Centre 81,000 sf/ Across: Marriott Niagara Falls Gateway on the Falls, 405 rooms, Niagara Falls, ON 8,360 sf 40,000 sf event space, (905) 374-1077, www.marriottgatewayonthefalls.com www.fallsconventions.com

Shaw Centre (formerly 55,741 sf/ Across: Novotel Ottawa, 282 rooms, 6,000 sf event space, Ottawa Convention Centre) 192,000 sf/ (613) 230-3033, www.novotelottawa.com; Ottawa, ON 65,412 sf The Westin Ottawa, 496 rooms, 44,000 sf event space, www.shaw-centre.com (613) 560-7000, www.thewestinottawa.com

The Toronto Congress Centre 1,000,000 sf/ Adjacent: Radisson Suite Hotel Toronto Airport, 216 suites, Toronto, ON 105,000 sf 1,900 sf meeting space, (416) 242-7400, www.radisson.com www.torontocongresscentre.com Across: International Plaza Hotel, 433 rooms, 60,000 sf event space, (416) 244-1711, www.internationalplazahotel.com

Vancouver Convention Centre 311,500 sf/ Attached: Fairmont Pacifi c Rim Hotel, Vancouver, 377 rooms, Vancouver, BC 85,000 sf/ 12,500 sf event space, (604) 695-5300, www.fairmontpacifi crim.com www.vancouverconventioncentre.com 150,000 sf Across: Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, Vancouver, 489 rooms, 24,000 sf event space, (604) 691-1991, www.fairmont.com/waterfront; Pan Pacifi c Vancouver Hotel, 503 rooms, 3,900 sf event space, (604) 662-8111, www.panpacifi c.com

World Trade & 56,715 sf/ Attached: Delta Barrington, 200 rooms, 5,000 sf meeting space, Convention Centre Halifax 55,000 sf (902) 429-7410, www.deltahotels.com; The Prince George Hotel, 200 rooms, Halifax, NS 6,800 sf event space, (902) 425-1986, www.princegeorgehotel.com www.wtcchalifax.com

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Section III: Mexico Cancún Center Conventions & Exhibitions to World Trade Center Veracruz

Prime Exhibit/ Exhibition Facility & LocationMeeting/Flex Space Hotel Details

Cancún Center 77,500 sf/ Adjacent: Aloft Cancún, 177 rooms, 366 sf meeting space, Conventions & Exhibitions 75,347 sf +52 (998) 848-9900, www.starwoodhotels.com/alofthotels Cancún, Qroo Across: Cancún Clipper Club, 172 rooms, 1,738 sf meeting space, www.cancuncenter.com +52 (998) 891-5999, www.clipper.com.mx; Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach Cancún Resort & Spa, 602 rooms, 85,000 sf event space, +52 (998) 881-3200, www.fi estamericana.com

CECONEXPO 50,000 sf/ Adjacent: Best Western Plus Gran Hotel Morelia, 253 rooms, Morelia, Mich 11,248 sf 7,384 sf meeting space, +52 (443) 322-8000, www.bestwesternplusmorelia.com.mx www.ceconexpo.com

CINTERMEX Convention Center 263,854 sf/ Attached: Holiday Inn Monterrey-Parque Fundidora, 246 rooms, Monterrey, NL 128,629 sf 4,216 sf event space, +52 (81) 8369-6000, www.holidayinn.com www.cintermex.com Across: Antarisuite Cintermex, 146 rooms, 8,439 sf meeting space, +52 (81) 8318-0444, www.hotelantaris.com

Expo Bancomer Santa Fe 348,750 sf/ Across: Fiesta Americana Santa Fe, 172 rooms, 11,474 sf meeting space, México City, DF 64,583 sf +52 (55) 1105-5000, www.fi estamericana.com; www.expobancomer.com Fiesta Inn Santa Fe, 189 rooms, +52 (55) 1105-5100, www.fi estainn.com

Expo Guadalajara 753,200 sf/ Adjacent: Ibeurohotel, 75 rooms, +52 (33) 3134-3230, www.ibeurohotel.com.mx Guadalajara, Jal 207,743 sf Across: Fiesta Inn Guadalajara Expo, 158 rooms, 1,259 sf meeting space, www.expo-guadalajara.com +52 (33) 3669-3200, www.fi estainn.com; Guadalajara Camino Real, 198 rooms, 6,641 sf meeting space, +52 (33) 3134-2424, www.caminoreal.com/guadalajara; Hilton Guadalajara, 450 rooms, 36,000 sf event space, +52 (33) 3678-0505, www.hilton.com; Hotel Celta, 143 rooms, 1,582 sf meeting space, +52 (33) 3880-0222, www.hotelcelta.com; Ibis Guadalajara Expo, 159 rooms, +52 (33) 3880-9600, www.ibishotel.com; Suites Navata Guadalajara, +52 (33) 3671-3214, www.suitesnavata.com; The Westin Guadalajara, 221 rooms, 4,500 sf event space, +52 (33) 3880-2700, www.starwoodhotels.com/westin

Expo Mundo Imperial 242,187 sf/ Adjacent: Resort Mundo Imperial, 814 rooms, Acapulco, Gro 143,160 sf +52 (744) 435-1700, www.mundoimperial.com www.expoimperial.com

Expo Reforma CANACO 88,974 sf/ Across: Emporio Reforma México City, 145 rooms, 2,756 sf meeting space, México City, DF 81,225 sf +52 (55) 5566-7766, www.hotelesemporio.com; www.exporeforma.com.mx Fiesta Americana Reforma, 616 rooms, 27,200 sf meeting space, +52 (55) 5140-4100, www.fi estamericana.com

Iberostar Cancún 50,000 sf/ Within: 426 rooms, suites and villas, +52 (998) 881-8000 Cancún, Qroo 47,301 sf www.peninsulaconventioncenter.com

Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort 77,500 sf/ Within: 2,457 rooms, +52 (998) 881-6000, www.palaceresorts.com Cancún, Qroo 129,167 sf www.palaceresorts.com

Poliforum León 447,648 sf/ Within: Courtyard León at The Poliforum, 140 rooms, 1,647 sf meeting space, León, Gto 123,763 sf +52 (477) 295-9400, www.courtyardbymarriottleon.com www.poliforumleon.com Across: Holiday Inn León - Convention Center, 177 rooms, 2,400 sf event space, +52 (477) 710-0040, www.ihg.com; Real de Minas Express, 133 rooms, +52 (477) 710-0005, www.realdeminasexpress.com.mx; Real de Minas Poliforum, 135 rooms, 15,790 sf meeting space, +52 (477) 710-4090, www.realdeminaspoliforum.com.mx

World Trade Center México 138,158 sf/ Across: Crowne Plaza Hotel de México, 310 rooms, 1,598 sf meeting space, City International Exhibition 56,662 sf +52 (55) 1164-1164, www.ihg.com; Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites & Convention Center México City at the WTC, 217 rooms, 342 sf meeting space, México City, DF +52 (55) 1164-1160, www.holidayinn.com www.exposwtc.com

World Trade Center Veracruz 96,875 sf/ Adjacent: Galería Plaza Veracruz, 258 rooms, 15,058 sf meeting space, Boca del Rio, Ver 36,704 sf +52 (229) 989-0504, www.lasbrisascollection.com www.wtcveracruz.com.mx

INDUSTRY FAST FACT: Convention centers in the U.S. and Canada provide 64.1 million sf of prime exhibit space.

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