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B M & T ••• March/April 2019 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 24 ft. Grand Ballroom, 500,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, 84 break- out rooms, and a new six-acre public park to serve as incre- mental event space. A new 800-room convention headquar- ter hotel that will be connected to the convention center is currently in development. The MBCC while located within the City of Miami Beach, serves as Greater Miami's regional meetings and convention facility. Rich in history and only two blocks from the ocean, the building provides meeting planners and convention delegates with a sense of place while serving as the crown jewel of the convention district. The new hotel will be an integral part of the convention district and will include a six-acre park providing beautiful new greenspace for convention attendees and locals alike. Waterskiing, kayaking, windsurfing, diving, kite surfing and jet skiing are available most anywhere along the Atlantic Ocean or Biscayne Bay. And along with all the glamour, Miami-Dade features two national parks – the Biscayne National Preserve and Everglades National Park — as well as acres of unspoiled tropical green space — for fascinating new off-site venues. From intimate boutique hotels to luxury resorts, accom- modations in Greater Miami come in every shape and size. And, of course, South Beach is the home of the world's largest collection of restored Art Deco, Art Nouveau, and cutting-edge boutique hotels. Miami is the tropical American city that's constantly rein- venting itself. And when you're looking for the location, location, location for your next meeting, Miami's the place you're looking for. For more information, contact the Greater Miami CVB at (800) 933-8448 or miamiandbeaches.com. ORLANDO As the number one meetings and convention destination in the country, Orlando offers a world of possibilities for unique one-of-a-kind meetings and events. From a top-rated conven- tion center, low-cost accessibility and wide variety of hotels to world-class entertainment and unforgettable experiences, Orlando is an exciting gateway city for meetings of all sizes. One popular place to visit, I-Drive 360, is just minutes from the convention center. It is home to the 400-ft.-tall ICON Orlando, the largest observation wheel on the East Coast of the United States, as well as more than 75 shops, restaurants and attractions. Whether an intimate group of 20 or a large convention of thousands, Orlando has the space to meet your needs. With one of the largest convention centers in the country and more than 118,000 rooms across the destination, Orlando has your group covered. The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) is one of the top convention centers in the country; it's also the second largest. OCCC provides 2.1 million sq. ft. of exhibition space and 480,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space as well. Plus, its con- venient location — just 11 miles from Orlando International Airport — with walkability to area hotels and entertainment, make it an enticing option. At the end of the day, meeting attendees want to relax, recharge and be entertained. And Orlando serves up the excitement. Options include fine dining. Thriving cultural and entertainment scenes. National and indie music acts. Engaging shows. And amazing evening events at parks like Walt Disney World® Resort, Universal Orlando® Resort and SeaWorld® Orlando. The city's world-class golf courses, top-ranked instructors and luxurious resorts cater to the most discerning golf enthusiasts. Bronze Kingdom is an impressive 8,000-sq. ft. gallery-muse- um located near the Orlando International Airport featuring the largest collection of rare African bronze sculpture in the world. Collector, philanthropist, and entrepreneur, Mr. Rawlvan R. Cruise Ship Port of Miami Port of Miami