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B M & T ••• November/December 2024 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 25 Whatever brings your group to Atlantic City – a milestone birthday, fam- ily vacation, or Atlantic City Convention Center conference – you'll find plenty of things to do in Atlantic City. The award-winning Atlantic City Convention Center brings together people from all over to experience community and togetherness in a versa- tile venue. With nearly one million square feet of meeting and exhibit space on over 30 acres, it's one of the largest – and most beautiful – convention centers on the East Coast. The facility's lobby features a bright and airy 90-foot-tall skylit atrium. Sea-inspired art and sculpture designs adorn the building's walls, floors, and ceilings. Artist Jonathan Borofsky created the flying fish sculptures sus- pended above the atrium floor. Twenty-seven cast stone sculptures created by Thomas Van Dyke of Prospect Park and cast by American Trim Stone of Haskell are inset into the atrium walls and represent local sea life, like starfish, crabs, and seahorses. Thanks to its artistic décor and flexible space, the Atlantic City Convention Center's schedule is always busy with fun events that educate, inspire, and entertain. Newark Newark's a happening place for a fraction of the price of New York City, all just 8 short miles from Manhattan, 10 minutes from the Meadowlands' American Dream, and only an hour and half from Philadelphia. Whether a meeting, trade show, convention, reunion or wedding, the greater Newark region offers phenomenal bang for your buck. Large or small, from traditional to the unconvention- al, they've got amazing venues, and unbelievable values making your occasion even merrier. There are over 5,500 hotel rooms in the region! Enjoy lux boutique hotels, hotels with Presidential pedigrees, value stays, treasured name brands, along with modern stylish suites and rooftop bars. NEW YORK Can fall in New York get even more colorful? Besides the changing leaves, come experience epic outdoor adventures, family-friendly farms, historic sites, and so much more! Whether you're sipping locally made wines in quaint historic towns for pleasure or you are meeting for a large scale conference in New York City, the state is full of unique destinations eager to host your next event. Take in the beauty of fall with a hike through New York State's stunning landscapes. Known as the "Grand Canyon of the East," Letchworth State Park is home to waterfalls and plunging gorges and also features the one-mile Autism Nature Trail, offering eight distinct sensory experiences. New York State has a plethora of sculpture parks and gar- dens that let you experience art and culture throughout this diverse region. Strollers on Atlantic City Board Walk Newark Downtown skyline New York City New York City is the world's most versatile destination for meetings, with both in-person and hybrid options available at a variety of venues. The City provides a dynamic backdrop to any business event, while delivering record-breaking attendance. Here are just a few rea- sons to plan your New York City meeting right now. Where else can you host or broadcast your meeting from a Broadway stage or on the highest observation deck in the Western Hemisphere? In addition to an unmatched variety of venues, the City offers a truly immersive attendee experience with its diverse cuisines, renowned culture, stunning attractions and more—all in the business capital of the world. New York City is an intersection of world cultures, each of which plays a part in its inim- itable dynamism. More than 200 languages are spoken across 329 neighborhoods, making it one of the most vibrant and diverse places on the planet. But it's also their unwavering spirit of inclusion that inspires individuals from every walk of life to visit and live in the five bor- oughs—regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or ability. The five boroughs inspire action on a global scale; the City offers a vibrant ecosystem of Empire State Building