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than 500 daily arrivals and departures, making getting there easy. Once on the ground the MetroLink light rail system connects the airport to Downtown St. Louis with stops at the convention center and near many hotels and attractions. When meetings are over for the day, St. Louis offers many attractions for delegates, everything from the iconic Gateway Arch and the Missouri History Museum, to the St. Louis Science Center and 6 Flags St. Louis. St. Louis officials are carefully monitoring COVID-19. The local hospitality community is strictly following the guidelines of the U.S. Department of State and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local health department authorities. For more information contact Explore St. Louis at https://explorestlouis.com or (8000 916-8938 ATLANTIC CITY, NJ Atlantic City embraces the diversification that settles with- in its resort borders. Beyond the waves and casinos, Atlantic City has evolved into a mecca of multicultural fusion. Home to the only African Heritage Museum in NJ and The Atlantic City Experience, the city's historical museum, AC is notori- ous for unique historical and cultural experiences. Atlantic City has also developed into a top meeting and convention destination, with a spectacular meeting facility committed to making your meeting a success, no matter what size. The Atlantic City Convention Center is located within a few hours' drive of nearly one third of the nation's population and 20 percent of the country's business addresses, the facility has become a favorite location for conventions, trade shows and meeting planners. The Center provides 486,600 contigu- ous sq. ft. of exhibit space, as well as 45 meeting rooms featur- ing an extra 109,100 sq. ft., ample pre-function space, and all the amenities you would expect, including free WiFi, an onsite audio-visual provider, food service for everything from snack bars to banquets, media, and an onsite business center. And while the Convention Center offers over 600,000 sq. ft. of space, its unique design can accommodate a minimum of 50 attendees in any of its well-appointed meeting rooms. Of course, when the workday is done, there are plenty of activities from which to choose. Entertaining visitors for more than 150 years, engaging all audiences has become second nature for this area. You and your delegates can explore the city's thriving culinary scene, with some of the top chefs in the industry; visit Boardwalk Hall to enjoy performances by super- stars from the world of entertainment; test your luck at one of St. Louis Gateway Arch B M & T ••• March/April 2021 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 20