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B M & T ••• September/October 2024 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 61 AREA GUIDES hotels, world-class performance facili- ties and scores of restaurants, down- town Raleigh offers everything a meet- ing planner needs. When contemplating an event in Raleigh, planners may choose between five separate and distinct meeting dis- tricts across the destination. Each has its own personality and combination of features and may be just the right fit for your next event. The city is made up of The Airport District, The Mid- town District, The Cary District, The Raleigh West District and The Downtown District. Each of the five districts includes sever- al full-service hotels with ample meeting spaces and event support services easily available. The hotels are surrounded by a bevy of restaurant options, ranging from modestly-priced traditional fare to more exotic flavors for those with an adventur- ous palate and more money to spend. Transportation in any of the five dis- tricts is easy and, in some cases, your attendees can park and never have to touch their car again until your event is over; everything they will need and want is that close. There are also lots of things to do in all five districts, including nightlife and shop- ping. Some have neighboring historical sites, some performing arts venues, some sporting venues and much more. But all can serve as a welcoming backdrop and add additional flavor to your event! WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Visit Raleigh – (800) 849-8499 www.visitraleigh.com • • GREENSBORO • • Step into the spotlight of success in Greensboro—the ultimate destination for your next meeting, convention, or sporting event. This destination offers a variety of versatile venues that can easily accommo- date events of all sizes. Greensboro boasts a variety of meeting and convention venues to ensure your event stands out. From the nine- venue Greensboro Coliseum Complex, which hosts conventions, meetings, sports events, and entertainment, to the Koury Convention Center, the city's largest hotel with extensive meeting facilities, to distinc- tive spaces available at parks and muse- ums, Greensboro provides unique options for memorable events. Flexibility is integrated into every aspect of the Greensboro Coliseum Complex. For more than 1,100 events presented annual- ly, a variety of configurations are possible. As a multipurpose facility, the Greens- boro Coliseum Complex regularly hosts a variety of entertainment events including family performances, such as circus and ice shows, arena football, college basketball tournaments, fairs, consumer shows, and popular music concerts. Not only have renovations made the Greensboro Coliseum Complex one of the largest in the nation, but they also have put the facility on the leading edge of technological convenience. State-of- the-art sound, rigging, lighting, and par- titioning curtains for various seating con- figurations create the ideal environment for meetings and events. Adjacent to the Arena are star-quality dressing rooms, locker rooms, and press/media rooms. A meeting planner's dream" is how many refer to The Sheraton Greens- boro Hotel at Four Seasons. With 985 newly renovated guest rooms and 250,000 sq. ft. of meeting space all under one roof, all the elements are in place for the perfect conference set- ting. The Sheraton Greens-boro is one of the most unique hotels on the East Coast offering meeting planners every- thing they need to coordinate the per- fect meeting. With flexible meeting and exhibit space, state-of-the-art audio visual, tenured sales and conven- tion services staff combined with a fan- tastic location, this hotel has become one of the most sought out properties in North Carolina. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Visit Greensboro – (336) 274-2282 www.visitgreensboronc.com Raleight Convention Center Ballroom photo credit: Raleigh C.C Greensboro Coliseum Complex photo credit: Greensboro Colo\iseum Complex