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mile of Renasant Convention Center), which adds authentic nightlife and dining options to the city's beloved attractions. These include Elvis Presley's Graceland, Stax Museum of American Soul Music, the National Civil Rights Museum, award-winning Memphis Zoo and the world's 10th largest pyramid – home to Bass Pro Shops' largest retail location as well as a hotel and group meeting space. And planners will be interested to learn that nearly 50 hotel projects, totaling more than 6,000 hotel rooms, are in development across Memphis. Fifteen of these projects are located downtown, adding to the city's growing hotel inventory for groups. Additionally, ground has broken on Liberty Park, a $200M sports and events center in the heart of the city that will feature its own retail, dining and hotel options to support future groups, especially in the youth sports sector. The complex is slated to open in Fall 2022. And at Memphis International Airport, a $245M transformation of Concourse B debuted in February, rolling out a more streamlined, pas- senger-friendly experience. American Airlines and Spirit Airlines are also adding service in 2022, making it easier than ever to get to Memphis. It's all part of what earns the city its reputation (and recognition) as a service-oriented destination. Memphis Tourism, the managing partner of the Renasant Convention Center, prides itself on providing that level of service to planners and delegates. "For our group, Memphis was a per- fect choice because of its historical relevance for African-Americans and the ability to visit great places relevant to that history, as well as to partner with suppliers that genuinely cared about our conference attendees hav- ing a rewarding experience. I really loved the experience and am looking forward to going back again with other groups and conferences to this warm and authentic city," shared Dr. Pat Newton, president of Newton- Thoth, Inc. International Meeting Planners. For more information, call (901) 543-5333 or visit www.memphis - travel.com. GREENSBORO, NC With a great selection of 135 attractions, the fun never ends in Greensboro! Centrally located in North Carolina's picturesque heartland, Greensboro is the perfect place to hold your next meet- ing or gathering. With plenty of entertaining activities to get involved in, conference attendees will have no trouble finding something to get into when the day's meetings are done. Play in the center of it all! Dine with a selection of more than 500 restaurants. Feel at home with more than 87 accommodations to choose from. Home to the largest hotel in North Carolina (Sheraton Greensboro Hotel at Four Seasons/Joseph S. Koury Convention Center with 985 newly renovated guest rooms and 250,000 sq. ft. of meeting space) and the Greensboro Coliseum Complex, one of the largest entertainment facilities in the Southeast (seats 23,500), Greensboro can easily host events ranging from small corporate meetings to large city-wide events. The city's central location, easy accessibility and versatile conference facilities make it a destination of choice for meeting planners nationwide. Whether you're celebrating the start of a new life together at your wedding reception or getting together with relatives at a family reunion, Greensboro also offers the ideal setting for your special occasion. Picturesque resorts and hotels, historic homes, charming inns, castles, art galleries and museums are just a few of the sites the city of Greensboro has to offer space for your special occasion. Because of Greensboro's rich heritage within the African- American community, conference attendees will have no trouble B M & T ••• March/April 2022 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 21 Riverview Terrace at Memphis' Renasant Convention Center Photo Credit: Creation Studios