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lobby, an elegant ballroom and a massive exhibit hall as well as cutting-edge tech amenities and award-winning culinary delights. The largest of its 41 rooms measures 146,843 sq. ft. and is able to accommodate 15,000 theater capacity and 12,000 for banquets. With more than 150 options, you are sure to find area hotels and accommoda- tions that meet the needs of your group. Downtown Raleigh hotels put you just steps away from events, museums, shopping, restaurants, the Raleigh Concention Center and much more. RDU International Airport serves Raleigh and the Research Triangle Region of N.C. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Visit Raleigh – (800) 849-8499 www.visitraleigh.com • • CHARLOTTE • • The Queen City lives up to its name, offering visitors and locals the finest experiences—without over- charging them. For starters, quick, direct flights and short drive times from many major cities make access- ing Charlotte a cinch. Bonus: Charlotte Douglas International Airport is just 7 miles from Uptown. The thousands of hotel rooms located in Uptown are known for their plush amenities, stunning skyline views, and proximity to restaurants, entertainment hubs, museums and more. Situated within the compact and walkable convention district, they offer guests and event attendees direct and easy access to the Charlotte Convention Center and other major city facilities. The 550,000-sq. ft. Charlotte Conv-ention Center is located across the street from the 700-room Westin Hotel and is also connected to the NASCAR Hall of Fame via an over- street walkway. The facility features 280,000 sq. ft. of total exhibit space, it's largest meeting room weighing in at 40,000 sq. ft., and an impressive 50,000 plus sq. ft. of breakout rooms. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority – (704) 334-2282 www.charlottemeetings.com • • DURHAM • • To say that Durham has a wide range of meeting facilities ready to host your next meeting or convention is, quite sim- ply, an understatement. From a conven- tion center complex to a wide range of unique meeting venues, Durham has options to make sure your attendees have an enjoyable experience in the loca- tion that suits your needs. The Durham Convention Center offers 35,000 sq. ft. of multifuction space, including a 15,500-sq. ft. Grand Ballroom, a 11,500-sq. ft. Junior Ballroom, and 3,800 sq. ft. of meeting rooms. Durham has over 8,000 guest rooms and 70 lodging properties, ranging from charming bed and breakfast inns, to full- service and luxury hotels. The city is only minutes from an international airport, packed with iconic meeting locations (including two outstanding universities) and welcomes more than 3,500 conven- tions and meetings annually. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Discover Durham – (919) 956-9404 www.discoverdurham.com B M & T ••• September/October 2019 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 50 AREA GUIDES Raleigh,downtown city skyline Charlotte Skyline Charlotte photo credit: Sean Pavone photo credit: Charlotte CC