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B M & T ••• September/October 2019 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 24 ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER Owned and operated by Orange County Government and locat- ed in the heart of the area's tourism district, the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) serves as the perfect event destina- tion. Whether you are visiting as a planner, an exhibitor, an attendee or a member of the community, the OCCC is committed to making your experience with them a success. The 7 million-sq. ft. facility, comprised of the West building; 1,103,538 sq. ft., and the North/South building; 950,282 sq. ft., pro- vide everything a planner needs to offer their client maximum sat- isfaction for meetings and conferences. The OCCC is well equipped for events of all sizes, having a total exhibit space of 2,053,820 sq. ft., 232 breakout rooms, 74 meeting rooms totaling 479,190 sq. ft., the 62,182-sq. ft. Valencia Ballroom, and Linda W. Chapin Theater seating 2,643 people. The Orange County Convention Center offers many services that will help your meeting or conference move along smoothly and proficiently. Some services include a Business Center comprised of a FedExKinko's, a personalized catering service, restaurants & concessions, Internet, Telecommunication & WiFi: SmartCity as well as audio visual equipment for lec- tures and shows. If you are a planner and want to entertain your attendees while in Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando, Universal Orlando Resort and Walt Disney World Resort are all within a short distance of the convention center. i STATS Total Exhibit Space: 2,053,820 sq. ft. Largest Hall: 479,190 sq. ft. Largest Ballroom: 62,182 sq. ft. Number of Meeting Rooms: 74 Telephone: (800) 345-9845 Website: www.occc.net Within one mile of the Center p[lanners will find 96 hotels housing 9,981 rooms, while citywide there are 455 hotels and 57,718 rooms. A new convention headquarter hotel is currently in development that will be connected to the Miami Beach Convention Center. The future 800-room property is considered the missing ingredient in the destination's meetings and con- vention package. i STATS Total Exhibit Space: 500,000 sq. ft. Largest Ballroom: 60,000 sq. ft. Number of Meeting Rooms: 84 Telephone: 800) 933-8448 Website: www.miamiandbeaches.com PENNSYLVANIA CONVENTION CENTER Today, meeting destinations need to deliver experiences that spark curiosity and inspire attendees to think creatively. Attendees demand more than a climate-controlled atmosphere and a "swag bag" at the door. In this new era of meetings, Philadelphia excels. The city's cultural diversity fuels a progressive dialogue, not only promoting inclusivity, but practicing it. Pair that with the city's knowledge capital – bolstered by nearly 100 colleges and research-based universities in the region – and Philadelphia is the textbook destination for attendees.