Black Meetings and Tourism

March / April 2021

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B M & T ••• March/April 2020 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 46 Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, the Georgia World Congress Center features 1.4+ million sq. ft. of prime exhibit space, 12 exhibit halls, 98 meeting rooms, two ballrooms and three beautifully landscaped outdoor plazas ideal for after-hours functions. Georgia World Congress Center, Centennial Olympic Park and brand new Mercedes- Benz Stadium comprise the No. 1 con- vention, sports and entertainment desti- nations in the world. Situated in the epicenter of Downtown Atlanta is the Convention & Entertainment District. The adventures of most Atlanta visitors' start here, since it's a quick 15- minute trip from the airport. Each year, numerous meetings and events take place in this downtown neighborhood, but there's much more than that. Award-win- ning dining, world-class attractions and exciting nightlife line the streets of the Luckie Marietta District, just across the street from Centennial Olympic Park. Atlanta features three unique meeting districts – Downtown, Midtown, Buck- head – each of which allows attendees access to memorable sights exploring the best of Atlanta. These districts are also home to some of the city's best neighbor- hoods and highlight a melting pot of cul- tural experiences, lively entertainment, nightlife and shopping experiences, all within walking distance of meetings and accommodations. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Internat- ional Airport (HJAIA) is currently undergo- ing a series of improvements to transform the customer experience at the world's busiest airport. This $6 billion moderniza- tion project includes new protective canopies over the upper roadway termi- nal curbside pick-up and drop-off areas, an extension and increased efficiency of the ATL Plane Train system, parking deck replacements near both the North and South terminals, and developing a 4-star hotel and travel plaza – projects that will enhance the airport for decades to come. • • MACON • • Meet with a little more soul! With over 5,000 hotel rooms, Macon, Georgia offers a central location and budget friendly accommodations along with unique spaces for meetings, receptions, trade shows, and athletic events. The Fdgar H Wilson Convention Center features 120,000 sq. ft. of mod- ern, light infused space. Stretch out a lit- tle into the Macon Coliseum with a 9,252- seat capacity adjacent to the Convention Center or take advantage of an additional 5,000 sq. ft. at the 220-room Marriott Hotel connected by a glass-enclosed cor- ridor. Beyond the Center you will find a won- derful variety of unique spaces through- out the city of Macon. Choose one of our five distinct clusters designed for planning a meeting with spaces, hotel rooms, attractions, and restaurants within close proximity. If you are looking for the perfect venue for your next reunion, Macon has an array of options from parks to museums that will provide you with a great space to spend time with your family and friends, including the Tubman Museum and the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Visit Macon – (800) 768-3401 www.maconga.org AREA GUIDES • • • STATS • • • HOTEL ROOMS Drury Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport – East Point 147 Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Airport West 124 Atlanta Airport Marriott 630 Atlanta Marriott Marquis 1,600+ Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia 495 EXHIBITION FACILITIES Georgia International Convention Center Total Exhibit Space 150,000 sq. ft. Largest Ballroom 33,000 sq. ft. Meeting Rooms 24 WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Atlanta CVB – (877) ATLANTA www.atlantameetings.com Atlanta Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce – (770) 374-6226 Georgia World Congress Center Photo Credit: Atlanta CVB

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