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26 B M & T ••• November/December 2024 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com sustainable businesses, LEED-certified hotels and access to renowned experts in leading academic and policy institutions. Take the Javits Center for example: the City's premier convention center has reduced its annual energy consumption by 26 percent thanks to its team's commitment to advancing sustainability. Access the City by air through JFK, LaGuardia and Newark Liberty airports, servicing thousands of domestic and interna- tional flights; by rail through Amtrak's new Moynihan Train Hall or Grand Central Terminal; or by driving in, as our location along the I-95 corridor provides easy access from all major cities on the East Coast. Upon arrival, the City is navigable 24/7 via many public transportation options. Albany Over the past four centuries, Albany has grown from a small Dutch settlement into New York State's Capital City in the heart of burgeoning Tech Valley. Albany has all the place and spaces you have come to trust for your events. When the meetings are over, they have a great city for your attendees to relax in, which includes fun seasonal events and more than 400 years of history, art, architecture, and culture to discover. Discover downtown Albany's booming craft beverage industry, must-see attractions and vibrant culture. Revel in the region's rich history with world-class museums, his- toric homes and fascinating architecture. Explore beyond the city limits for scenic views and thrilling outdoor adventures in the Helderberg Hilltowns. Rochester From the world-renowned attractions and historic museums to the internationally recognized festivals, Rochester has everything a major metro city has to offer from a cultural standpoint with all the fun and beauty that comes with a four-season adventure desti- nation. Centrally located, easily accessible and ready to host your next meeting or convention, the Downtown Convention District in Rochester, NY consists of the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center and three major hotels steps away from the convention center. In addition to major convention venues, Downtown Rochester is home to a number of restaurants, shopping, nightlife, unique meeting venues, attractions and events to make your next meeting extra special. Albany Capital Center Rochester skyline PENNSYLVANIA From crayons to canoes, bumper boats to Big Bird, Pennsylvania offers a bounty of fun, educational activities for children young and old. Whether families prefer the energy of the city or the peace of the country, or both, Pennsylvania is the place for family-friendly fun. Because of this, The Keystone State serves as the perfect place to coordinate gath- erings as small as family reunions and weddings to large-scale conferences and other business events requiring larger meet- ing facilities. Pennsylvania resorts offer comfortable lodging, high-end dining and top-notch entertainment and you don't even have to leave the premises. Consider bringing your group to a Pocono Mountains resort, where skiing and spa-ing are the mainstays or journey to Nemacolin for impeccable service and fly fishing or off-roading academies. Philadelphia Named one of the best cities in the world to visit in 2024 by Lonely Planet, Philadelphia offers an exciting arts and culture scene, award-winning dining and bustling neighborhoods. Considered a premier entry point to the East Coast, the Philadelphia International Airport offers non-stop international flights from 29 cities around the world. Add Philadelphia to your U.S. trip itin- erary. With $78.8 million in capital investments over the past four years and a long-standing commitment to the customer experience, the PA Convention Center is ready to host your next event. The Center's progressive work rules Pennsylvania Convention Center