In
this day and age destinations
across the United States are deter-
mined to establishing themselves
as the PREMIER locations to hold the greatest
conferences and events with the most accessi-
bility while maintaining top level hospitality.
Expanding convention center meeting space,
creating more accommodations for conference
attendees with hotel renovations and providing
visitors with a plethora of engaging activities to
indulge in on off time all play a role in enticing
groups of all sizes to consider their destination.
Many Northeastern destinations have or are
currently undergoing major new developments
and expansions to grab the attention of group
and leisure travelers alike. Regions like the Tri-
State area and D.C., Baltimore areas have
upgraded and created attractive meet-
ing venues for events of all
sizes that Meeting
Planners can't
help but con-
sider bringing
their client's
next event to.
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photo credit: PoPMedia Group/Robert Ing
BY SOLOMON J. HERBERT II
Cathedral of St. Patrick, one of NYC famous landmarks
