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B M & T ••• January/February 2019 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 41 AREA GUIDES Endless adventure trails, riverfronts, bicycling and neighborhoods are woven through the city unlike anywhere in the U.S. Greg DeShields, executive director at PHLDiversity Multicultural Affairs Congress, a divi- sion of the P h i l a d e l p h i a Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHL-CVB), is responsible for targeting and ser- vicing the Afri- c a n - A m e r i c a n market. As the nation's birthplace, Philade- lphia has witnessed the evolution of Black History like few other cities. Be sure to block out time to visit the African American Museum, which col- lects and preserves art and artifacts and, through exhibitions and programs, interprets the history and stories of African-Americans and those of the African Diaspora. Philadelphia International Airport serves more than 120 cities worldwide with 1,000 daily flights, including 100 international flights. • • PITTSBURGH • • It's easy to get to Pittsburgh. Located halfway between New York City and Chicago, Pittsburgh is a short flight or a day's drive for more than 70 percent of the U.S. population and 50 percent of the Canadian population. For your meetings, Pittsburgh's green- certified David L. Lawrence Convention Center is considered one of the most beau- tiful meeting facilities in the world and is well equipped for meeting of just about any size. By definition, your event at this Center will be "green" because of the building's design as well as its environmentally friend- ly operation. The Center features walls of windows, filling 236,900 sq. ft. of column- free space with brilliant sunlight. Outside, expansive terraces and balconies open to dazzling river views and cityscapes. The Center is in the heart of the Downtown business and cultural districts. Hotels, retail stores, theaters and restaurants are within easy walking distance Pittsburgh is home to some of the finest hotels in the Mid-Atlantic region, as well as a delightful cross section of other accommodations. There's never a shortage of rooms with a view. In Downtown Pittsburgh, you'll find a wide variety of hotel options to suit every taste and budget. From elegant to accessible, Victorian-era charm to con- temporary, you're sure to find the right room right where you need it. Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is only 25 minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh and supports about 155 non-stop flights per day to 37 destina- tions. A world-class facility, the airport has been recognized for meeting travel- ers' needs. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Visit Pittsburgh - (800) 359-0758 www.visitpittsburgh.com African-American Chamber Of Commerce Of Western Pennsylvania (412) 392-0610 ,Downtown Pittsburgh Photo Credit: Pittsburgh CVB Congress, a divi- sion of the P h i l a d e l p h i a Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHL-CVB), is responsible for targeting and ser- vicing the Afri- c a n - A m e r i c a n market. As the nation's birthplace, Philade-