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B M & T ••• January/February 2024 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 39 our superior event management and personalized first-class service. Soaring ceilings add volume to the 57,525 square feet of contiguous exhibit space, which accommodates general session setups and up to 260 exhibit booths. This space may be sectioned into two halls with separate loading entrances for simultaneous shows. Loading docks and direct drive-in access to each hall makes setup easy and efficient. Each section is equipped with its own concessionaire stand as well as floor bays for provision of power, data lines, water. Additionally, each section of the hall has attached office spaces for the meeting planners and internet kiosks for fast private browsing. The Montego Bay Convention Centre is the Caribbean's finest offering to the convention industry. It is close to over 4,000 luxury hotel rooms, a full-ser- vice medical facility, local activities, 5 major shopping centers, 3 world-cham- pionship golf courses, restaurants, attractions and only 15 minutes drive from Sangster International Airport. Rose Hall Golf is home to two of the best golf courses in the Caribbean – the White Witch Golf Course and Cinnamon Hill Golf Course. These award-winning courses are a haven for golf lovers, offering breathtaking views and an unforgettable playing experi- ence. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, these courses are a must- play destination. From the spectacular views of the mountainous backdrops, the alluring ocean views and the rich history of the area to the superior amenities and fea- tures, the Montego Bay Convention Centre is a planner's dream venue and is a sure way to guarantee your next great meeting, trade show, conference or major event. For more information visit https://mbconventioncentre.com/ THE GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE/BROWARD COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER A new convention center district is on the horizon. The first phase of the highly anticipated Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Conven- tion Center expansion – the newly updated 800,000 sq. ft. center with an expanded 350,000 sq. ft. exhibit hall – opened October 27, 2021. Work on the remainder of the $1.3 billion expansion continues, including an eastside expan- sion with waterfront ballrooms, meet- ings rooms and kitchen facilities, a six- acre outdoor waterfront plaza, and the 801-room, 29-story Omni Fort Lauderdale headquarters hotel inter- connected with the convention center. Full completion in late 2025 will expand the facility's size to 1.2 million sq. ft., adding an additional 525,000 sq. ft. over the previous center's size. The venue sits facing the Intracoastal Waterway, offering panoramic water views through a soar- ing glass wall and is located at 1950 Eisenhower Boule-vard and is accessi- ble by Water Taxi. The newly-updated preexisting center with its expanded exhibit space is now open, and work continues through 2025 on the remain- der of the $1.3 billion expansion proj- ect. When completed it will include a new building featuring a 65,000 sq. ft. waterfront ballroom, an expansive out- door plaza with restaurants, a concert venue and landscaping to create a parklike atmosphere, and the new 801- room Omni headquarters hotel. When it comes to housing your group within the Convention Center area, Greater Fort Lauderdale's ongoing hospitality renaissance and the recent addition of several presti- gious properties means whatever your choice, you'll be pleased. The hotels in the Lauderdale Convention Collection offer beach or Intracoastal views and are close distance to the Convention Center. Group transportation is a breeze - a tropical breeze. The Convention Center is a mere four-mile drive from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), offering more than 350 flights per day and free WiFi through- out. Flights into FLL are more afford- able from major carriers and value car- riers. For more information visit www.vis- itlauderdale.com/ NORFOLK WATERSIDE CONVENTION CENTER Refined luxury and stylish comfort come together brilliantly at Norfolk Waterside Marriott. Perched in the heart of the city's charming downtown historic district, this 625 room hotel is conveniently connected to Waterside Convention Center, also just moments from the USS Wisconsin and cruises on the Spirit of Norfolk. Stretch out in your well-appointed room or suite, which offers river views, plush bedding and premium bath amenities. Challenge yourself with a workout in the hotel's state-of-the-art gym or enjoy a swim in the heated indoor pool. Plan your next event in down- town Norfolk in one of their elegant ballroom venues or on our Riverview tion Center expansion – the newly gious properties means whatever