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•pg_28-41__BMT_pg3-58 9/25/13 12:54 AM Page 36 World-class facilities have been combined with cutting edge design, giving you and your guest's unparalleled space, flexibility and service in this vibrant Caribbean Island. The Montego Bay Convention Centre can accommodate events that range from intimate gatherings to large-scale expos. The focus is on keeping attendees happy, which will ultimately produce an effective event. Among many options, choose from convenient exhibit space for booths and general assemblies, nine meeting rooms configured for any need, or a Grand Ballroom with a state-of-the-art kitchen. The Centre's Exhibition Hall is divisible into two areas, accommodating 6,000 persons theatre style. The Banquet Hall is divisible into three sections with a total capacity of 1,600 persons banquet style. Total gross meeting space measures 10,367 sq. ft. and affords the flexibility of conversion into nine meeting rooms. The largest room can accommodate up to 600 persons. Since Jamaica is a tropical destination it wont be hard to find cool and interesting things to get into while on leisure time from all the business being conducted. Consistently ranked one of the top golf courses in the world, the classic Robert Trent Jones Sr. course is sculpted out of the foothills of the western Jamaican coastline, and has an international reputation for being challenging and breathtaking. Located on the Walter Fletcher Beach Complex, the Aquasol Theme Park offers activities for the young and young at heart including watersports, go-cart racing and tennis. For booking, contact Michelle Parkes and the sales & marketing team at (876) 622-9330. RITZ-CARLTON, ST. THOMAS Escape to The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas luxury hotel and leave the world behind with an island retreat immersed in the warmth and incomparable charm of the Caribbean. Nestled within a 30-acre waterfront estate, this pristine resort beckons with dazzling white-sand beaches, perfumed tropical gardens and endless pursuits of happiness as each day goes by. Treat yourself 36 to an unforgettable experience and step into a world of comfort and blissful solitude where time moves slowly and life is as easy and care free as a day spent on the beach. Find peace and tranquility with an unforgettable spa experience or simply kick back and relax in the cool Caribbean breeze with a signature rum punch in hand. The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas specializes in pairing ideal meeting space with impeccable service. All indoor meeting rooms and event spaces have floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning ocean views, and unique outdoor settings abound. From exclusive board meetings to product launches or corporate-wide celebrations, the natural beauty of the tropics will ensure all your events are memorably excellent. Discover the many signature features of the hotel's Caribbean meeting facilities, which include 10,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor conference and event space, a 2,500-sq. ft. Great Bay Ballroom, stunning views of Great Bay and St. John, as well as accommodations in meeting rooms for up to 200 guests. While staying at the Ritz guests are encouraged to take advantage of the unique location near both St. John and the British Virgin Islands while never leaving the comfort of The Ritz-Carlton. Lady Lynsey, the resort's luxury 53-ft. catamaran, picks you up right from the resort's beach and is the most magnificent way to explore this alluring destination. There are a variety of sailing excursions for you to enjoy, including halfand full-day trips with snorkeling, sunset sails, full-day St. John beaches and snorkeling excursions, pirate treasure hunts, dinner sails to St. John, as well as private charters for up to 49 guests. For booking contact (340) 775-3333. Greater Ft. Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center Ft. Lauderdale's conference facilities provide a great venue to host your conference, meeting or event. The location of the Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center is irresistible. This Florida convention center is nestled on the Intracoastal Waterway, and surrounded by all that South Florida has to offer. The Fort Lauderdale Convention Center will help you through each step, from event booking and planning to exhibitor setup, ensuring a great conference, trade show, company meeting or event. The high-tech 600,000 sq. ft. threelevel meeting and exhibit conference facilities feature state-of-the-art technological services, including teleconference facilities, high-speed wireless Internet access, digital phone lines and business grade telephonic services. The conference venue technical service team is able to provide you with the latest in technology to ensure your conference or event runs as smoothly as possible. In the near vicinity of the convention center conference attendees have many options of outdoor fun in the sun activities. Plunge into a culture as deep as the ocean which frames the city. Experience a culture character- B M & T ••• September/October 2013 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com