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B M & T ••• March /April 2023 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 24 OKLAHOMA Whether you're a meeting planner coordinating your client's next big conference or planning a family vacation you'll find that Oklahoma is home to an amazing variety of lodging options, meeting venues, attractions and activities.\ Whether you're searching for the sleek modern edge of a city or a true-to-its-roots destination, Oklahoma City presents an exciting, inviting blend of both for event planners and attendees. With nearly 19,000+ hotel rooms an all-new convention scene OKC offers the whole package for meetings and conferences of all sizes and budgets. The city is equipped with a state-of-the-art, 500,000-square-foot convention center and an Omni headquar- ter hotel. From underground speakeasies to world-class convention centers, Tulsa is home to a dazzling array of venues and facilities that can accommodate nearly any group–large or small. Tulsa's Cox Business Convention Center is a national award-winning venue offering over 275,000 sq. ft. of rentable event space and featuring Oklahoma's largest ballroom, over 100,000 sq. ft. of col- umn-free exhibit space as well as flexible and creative meeting environments. TEXAS Texas. It's 267,000 square miles of amazing opportunities and unforgettable destinations. Find that perfect vacation spot for a client or an inspirational location for your next meeting or convention. Big business or big fun, there's no place like the Lone Star State. From the state's bustling urban centers in cities like Austin, Ft. Worth and Houston, with world-class attractions, hotels, dining and shopping, to a more relaxed small-town country inn or a luxurious golf resort in cities like Beaumont, Plano and Waco, you'll find what you're looking for in Texas. No matter if you're here for business, leisure or a little of both. Being the largest state in the nation means more destina- tions meeting planners can explore based on a client's specific OREGON With a landscape consisting of plush green trees resting atop numerous mountainous and flatland areas, its no sur- prise the state of Oregon attracts visitors for leisure and business purposes. This region of the country is known for its beautiful scenery and numerous outdoor activities, like many of the other destinations in the West. The state pro- vides planners with, once again, an alternative option for their clients to meet in much more comfortable and relax- ing conditions avoiding the fast pace of the big city. Meeting planners can go with Portland when planning a larger more involved event. The city prides itself on offering the best LEED certified meeting venues and lodging facilities. There are numerous personable meeting spaces and comfortable lodging options suited for retreats, medium and small meetings and reunions throughout the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region of Oregon as well. Downtown Oklahoma City Portland The largest event venue in the Pacific Northwest, The Oregon Convention Center LEED Platinum, hosts complex, large-scale events and is equipped with one of the largest solar panel arrays of any convention center in the nation. Every conference is automatically sustainable at the OCC. It also offers planners 478,000+ square feet of event space, including 255,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space, 52 meeting rooms and two ballrooms. With an enviable collection of boutique and big-name hotels, Portland offers over 10,000 rooms in the compact city center. The 600- room Hyatt Regency headquarter hotel is next to the Oregon Convention Center, and another 1,400 rooms are within 5 minutes. Downtown hotels are an easy MAX light rail ride away. Cherry blossoms blooming in Waterfront Park, Portland