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B M & T ••• January/February 2024 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 41 its island environment and seamlessly translate it to you; creating an entirely unique travel experience that's as richly colorful and lively as the coral reefs that ring these islands. Meeting Planners will have a field day coordinating events at this very accommodating venue. Host your event at this St. Thomas resort with 85,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor event space. The property is equipped with 364 gue- strooms, 28 suites, 32990 square feet of total event space, 20 event rooms and a largest capacity space of 990 feet. Commemorate special occasions in style at the outdoor gazebo with beauti- ful panoramic views. Book a corporate retreat here with breakout rooms and conference spaces. After meetings are complete travelers can network, social- ize, and unwind with craft drinks and seafood at the onsite restaurant, Lighthouse. Ocean lovers are steps from Morningstar Beach with complimenta- ry non-motorized watersports equip- ment as well as the Flying Frenchman luxury catamaran. Foodies can explore artful cuisine at 6 unique bars, restau- rants and lounges or relax in 3 ocean view pools. Feel rejuvenated at the signature Heavenly Spa or revitalized in the Westin WORKOUT Fitness Studio. Additionally, all Westin guests are invit- ed to utilize Frenchman's Reef's ameni- ties including 3 additional bars and restaurants on Morningstar Beach and oceanfront pickleball. St. Thomas has over 40 major beach- es along its sun-drenched coasts. There are strands with crystal blue water and swaying coconut trees where a beach bum can enjoy a lazy-lazy day. For more active beach goers there are sandy coves with activities like windsurfing and kayaking. For more information visit www.mar- riott.com/en-us/hotels/sttwi-the-westin- beach-resort-and-spa-at-frenchmans- reef. THE LONG BEACH CONVENTION CENTER Explore the possibilities! With more than 400,000 square feet of meeting an exhibit space, The Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center is ideal for all types of spe- cial events, conventions and tradeshows and is within walking distance to everything. Planning your perfect event has never been easier. The Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center has versatile meeting venues that can be customized to suit your needs. You choose the space that is right for you. Meeting room or ball- room? Indoor or outdoor? Theater—large or small? Exhibit Hall or Arena? The Long Beach Center has what you need. The choice is yours. Although this venue provides tra- ditional exhibit halls, meeting rooms, theaters and pavilions you'd expect, the atmosphere is anything but typical. the smart spaces were developed to flow seamlessly from one area to another, allowing your event atmosphere to move along with guests and attendees as they interact and network. There are 34 total Meeting Rooms including three Ballrooms ideal for all types of events. There are 20 Promenade Meeting Rooms located off the Pine Avenue entrance. Fourteen Meeting Rooms including the Seaside Ballroom, are located off Seaside Way directly beneath the Terrace Theater and can be accessed from Exhibit Halls B & C. Three Exhibition Halls with 224,000 square feet of contiguous space can be utilized for all types of conventions, tradeshows, consumer shows, and special events. The space divides into three separate exhibit halls to accommodate a variety of events. Long Beach is a waterfront play- ground located right in the heart of Southern California. Here conference attendees can experience it all: a deep-sea adventure at the Aquarium of the Pacific, whale watching on the water, shopping in one of the city's many unique districts, a tour of coastal breweries, a vibrant foodie scene, and so much more. For more information visit www.vis- itlongbeach.com. Ocean lovers are steps from distance to everything. divides into three separate exhibit