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Shore (30,000 sq. ft.); and Four Points by Sheraton Wakefield Boston Hotel & Conference Center (15,023 sq. ft.). With more than 40 new hotel projects planned in Greater Boston, with potential for over 5,000 new hotel rooms (full service, bou- tique properties, and extended stay) to be added by 2020, the hotel scene con- tinues to diversify, offering products for all types of groups. If you and your attendees are interest- ed in history and culture, check out the Museum of African American History, New England's largest African American history museum with four national historic sites. Or there's the Black Heritage Trail, a 1.6-mile walking tour encompassing the largest collection of historic sites in the country relating to the life of a free African-American com- munity prior to the Civil War. And music buffs will want to experience Scullers Jazz Club – DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Boston – Cambridge, where they can enjoy some of biggest names in straight ahead, Latin and C o n t e m - p o r a r y Jazz, as well as Blues, Soul, R & B, Cabaret and World Music. Are you thinking about bringing your meeting or convention to Boston? If so, you will find lots of support awaiting you as you begin planning your event in Beantown. Be sure to touch bases with Aaron Jones, Executive Vice president at the Greater Boston CVB, Joyce Lev- eston, BCEC gen- eral manager, and Michael Munn, Chief of Staff/- Director of Bus-iness Develop-ment at the Boston Convention Marketing Center. New England's largest transportation center, Logan International Airport, recently completed a $4-billion major expansion and modernization. All four- passenger terminals were renovated and upgraded with additional parking, easy access, expanded retail options and addi- tional restaurants. • • SPRINGFIELD • • Searching for a destination to hold your small to midsized meeting that still has that New England vibe, Springfield may very well fit the bill. Springfield features over 2,400 hotel rooms and counting. MassMutual Center is steps away from 900 hotel rooms, and within a five-minute walk of downtown Springfield's 1,100 hotel rooms. Region-wide, there are 6,400 hotel rooms in the Pioneer Valley—all within convenient driving distance of MassMutual Center. Whether you're looking for hotels that rise high in the heart of the city, modern motels close to major attractions or charming New England B&Bs, you'll find plenty to choose from. MassMutual Center is conveniently located in downtown Springfield, Massachusetts, a venue that combines the best of big-city accessibility and services with small-town charm and affordability. All under one roof, the facility boasts over 100,000 sq. ft. of meeting space including: 40,000-sq. ft. dividable Exhibition Hall Elegant 15,000-sq. ft. Ballroom Spacious pre-function areas with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city skyline Five fully-functional Meeting Rooms 8,000-seat Arena for overflow or special events Just across the street is entertain- ment and hospitality leader, MGM Springfield, offering more than 125,000 sq. ft. of gaming space, a 250-room boutique hotel on Main Street, superior spa services, and diverse retail and dining experiences. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Greater Springfield CVB (413) 755-1344 B M & T ••• September/October 2019 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 46 MGM-Springfield-Hotel Fall time in Springfield AREA GUIDES AARON JONES JOYCE LEVESTON MICHAEL MUNN photo credit: Greater Springfield CVB