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ing 15 museums and performing arts ven- ues. San Diego is also home to two Tony® Award-winning theaters, historic sites, public art, music venues, dance per- formances, film festivals, galleries, mis- sions and much more to explore. From a broad showcase of local artists at the San Diego ArtWalk festival in Little Italy, to the annual gathering of leading contemporary galleries from around the world at the Art San Diego Contemporary Art Fair, San Diego celebrates the best of the best in visual art throughout the year. If you are contemplating brining a meeting to the area, be sure to reach out to Julie Coker, president/CEO of the San Diego Tourism Authority. She and her team stand ready tom help you make your event there a success. San Diego I n t e r n a t i o n a l Airport is conve- niently located just 10 minutes from downtown San Diego and serviced by 22 major and com- muter airlines including non-stop flights from Mexico, Canada, Japan and the UK. WHO GONNA CALL? San Diego Tourism Authority (619) 232-3101 www.sandiego.org • • LONG BEACH• • Located in the heart of sunny Southern California, Long Beach blends urban sophistication with the relaxed atmosphere of a beachside community. Discover unique hotels, world-class attractions like the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific and the Queen Mary, cut- ting-edge museums, award-winning restaurants and a thriving, multi-faceted arts and culture scene. The Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center includes 400,000 sq. ft. of exhibit and meeting room space, plus the Terrace Theater (3,000 seats), The Beverly O'Neil Theatre (800 seats), the Long Beach Arena (13,000 seats) and the Pacific Room with 45,000 sq. ft. of fully flexible special event space. Long Beach Airport (LGB) provides commercial service to 12 nonstop desti- nations, with connections worldwide. Served by Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways and American Airlines, LGB is the smart choice for your business and leisure travel. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Long Beach Area CVB (800) 452-7829 www.visitlongbeach.com • • PALM SPRINGS• • With nine cities in one beautiful oasis, Greater Palm Springs is rich in visitor experiences, from outdoor adventure, shopping, and art to world- class events like Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and Modernism Week. Annual cultural festivals and a thriving local arts scene make Coachella an authentic destination to experience local culture. Whether you spend a sun-soaked afternoon by the pool, play a round of golf or soak in healing mineral water, this Southern California destination knows how to chill. With 10 top airlines providing nonstop service from 18 cities, the Palm Springs International Airport connects to more than 500 destinations around the world. WHO GONNA CALL? Greater Palm Springs CVB (800) 967-3767 www.visitgreaterpalmsprings.com • • PASADENA• • There's a reason Pasadena was the original resort town: Idyllic weather. Mountain views. Neighborhood charm in a convenient location. Today, the city has infused that paradisal allure with metro- politan energy and sophistication, redefin- ing what a getaway can be. Just 10 miles from downtown Los Angeles, Pasadena provides the rare opportunity to host per- sonalized meetings with all the benefits of a big city. You'll find easy access to LA airports, plenty of hotel space and a vibrant cultural scene that welcomes any taste. Anchoring the area's meetings indus- try, the Pasadena Convention Center is a complex comprised of four buildings where events take place. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? PASADENA CVB – (800) 307-7977 www.visitpasadena.com B M & T ••• May/June 2022 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 58 AREA GUIDES Diego Tourism Authority. She and her team stand ready tom help you make your event there a success. I n t e r n a t i o n a l Airport is conve- niently located just 10 minutes from downtown San Julie Coker Long Beach Convention Center with Queen Mary in background photo credit: Long Beach CVB