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B M & T ••• March/April 2024 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 21 BY SOLOMON J. HERBERT II M eeting Planners and leisure travelers are constantly looking for new places to explore when coordinating that perfect meet- ing, the most productive business conference or a fun and exciting family reunion. With so many options regionally to choose from, the Western destinations offer a plethora of flavors that can surely satisfy your client's group needs. What's great about these states is your group can get a WHOLE new travel experience based on the theme of the trip. From natural outdoor experiences to the fast pace urban setting, the choice is yours. Once the meeting are done for the day, if you want to lay on the beach or go to a ski resort ALL can be accomplished in the West. Maybe you are planning a massive conference requiring larger meeting facilities with more activities and decide to meet in Los Angeles, CA or Dallas, TX. Destinations like Las Vegas, NV and Phoenix, AZ offer elements of FUN mixed with work via world- class golf and gaming resorts. The Hawaiian Islands provide the PERFECT ambiance for weddings and other intimate gatherings. Ski-themed trips can be coor- dinated in destinations within states such as Colorado or Utah. Plan a family reunion cruise and port out of Long Beach, CA, and now you can get double the fun sailing the seas as well as exploring Long Beach landmarks. What ever your group needs the West Coast destinations all provide a little something different satisfying anyone's travel desires.