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•Pg_19-28__BMT_pg3-58 4/30/13 8:09 PM Page 22 GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER The Georgia International Convention Center (GICC) is Georgia's newest and second largest convention center. Located adjacent to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and just 10 minutes from downtown Atlanta, the GICC offers 400,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space to accommodate every need. The 150,000-sq. ft. Exhibit Hall is divisible into four separate halls and can fit over 800 10'x10' booths. Best of all, the GICC boasts Georgia's largest ballroom the centralized car rental headquarters for Hartsfield-Jackson. The great news for GICC patrons is that the second station of the APM is at the front door of the GICC, making it even easier to access the • • • S TAT S • • • Largest Ballroom: 40, 000 sq. ft. Number of Meeting Rooms: 35 Telephone: (770) 997-3566 Website: www.gicc.com — 40,000 sq. ft. — with room enough to seat over 3,000 guests. In Fall 2009, the GICC became one of the first facilities in the country where event and convention goers were able to fly into an airport, disembark their plane and arrive at the front door of the facility, all without ever getting in a taxi, bus or shuttle. The ATL SkyTrain, a new light rail train project, transports travelers from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to the airport's new Consolidated Rental Car Agency Complex (CONRAC). The 1.4 million sq. ft. CONRAC is GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE/BROWARD COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER The location of the Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center is irresistible. This Florida convention center is nestled on the Intracoastal Waterway, and surrounded by all that South Florida has to offer. Their conference facilities staff is there to make your next event a success! The Fort Lauderdale Convention Center will help you through each step, from event booking and planning to exhibitor setup, ensuring a great conference, trade show, company meeting or event. impressive facility. Everything about the facility is both beautiful and state of the art. Whether dining on a 4-star meal prepared by the GICC's world-class culinary team or touring the GICC's $1 million+ art collection, the GICC offers only the best to its clients. light that provides abundant natural light and looks out on a 1.3 acre fountain plaza. Their flexible space consists of four exhibit halls, 2 ballrooms and 31 meeting rooms that can be configured in a variety of ways to meet the needs of any group • • • S TAT S • • • Largest Ballroom: 31,932 sq. ft. Number of Meeting Rooms: 31 Telephone: (954) 765-5900 Website: www.ftlauderdalecc.com The high-tech 600,000-sq. ft. three level meeting and exhibit conference facilities feature state-of-the-art technological services, including teleconference facilities, high speed wireless internet access, digital phone lines and business grade telephonic services. Our conference venue technical service team is able to provide you with the latest in technology to ensure your conference or event runs as smoothly as possible. Our convention center is waiting for your event. The centerpiece of the center is a three-level glass atrium with a sky- 22 The award-winning food and beverage service at the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center is second to none. The extensive menu gives you a variety of choices, whether you're looking for a box lunch, a buffet, a coffee break, an elegant catered banquet or anything in between. If you don't find something to your liking, they will custom design a menu for you and your group. B M & T ••• March/April 2013 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com