Issue link: https://digital.copcomm.com/i/187632
•pg_28-41__BMT_pg3-58 9/25/13 12:55 AM Page 38 an promenade links hotels, shops, restaurants and attractions with the Pacific Ocean. The beautiful Terrace Theater, a full production theater that seats 3,051, is an integral part of the convention center complex. The orchestra seating is shaped in a comfortable continental style. There are spaces for wheelchair seating. The Terrace Lobby contains a full glass front with a view of the Terrace fountain. There is an ocean view on the East side of the facility and a downtown cityscape view from the front of the Theater. Long Beach is one giant playground located right in the heart of Southern California. Conference attendees have many options for entertainment and leisure in this sunny destination. Here you can experience it all from a deep sea adventure at the Aquarium of the Pacific right on the bay and a voyage in time aboard the historic Queen Mary to lively guided tours through downtown and the colorful East Village. Within an hour's drive, you can explore the fabulous worlds of Universal Studios Hollywood, Disneyland, Disney's California Adventure and every major Southern California attraction. Visitors are also encouraged to catch a musical masterpiece at the waterside Long Beach Performing Arts Center, home to the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra, Long Beach Opera and International City Theater. For booking contact Allison Lesser and the Sales dept. at (562) 495-8359. Carnival Cruise Ship also offers extensive options so that you can customize your program to meet all of your needs, as well as your budget. Best of all, your group is bound to enjoy your program, while cruising with "The World's Most Popular Cruise Line". The 24 spectacular ships offer a host of resort amenities, an extensive variety of activities and live entertainment including spectacular production shows, delicious dining options plus Carnival's friendly and attentive service. Planners have a choice of picking from a 3-day, 4-day, 5-day, 6-day, 7-day, or longer program. The cruise line departs from popular destinations including The Bahamas, Caribbean, Hawaii, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Bermuda, Canada & New England and Europe. There are 15 convenient U.S. domestic departure ports as well. In addition to your group's agenda and planned onboard events, there's so much to do and experience on a Carnival "Fun Ship." This cruise line offers a variety of activities and recreational pursuits, each and every day. Travelers can go for a workout at the state-of-the-art Fitness Center or they can treat themselves to a wellness therapy or a restorative treatment at Spa Carnival. Take an aerobics, yoga, tai chi or Pilates class. Folks can get in a daily run or walk on the ship-top jogging track. The list of activities is almost never-ending on a Carnival Cruise. It's obvious that group travel and leisure travel at beachside venues and resorts is definitely an extremely cost effective and convenient method of getting away from it all and still upholding a sense of professionalism all in one location. With the current crisis in the Middle East and an economy struggling to rebound, folks want something to smile and be happy about through it all. Bringing your group to a fun location to hold a meeting could be just that relaxing fix that will put your attendees at ease and give them a chance to escape from it all but still be productive. Whether you're planning a conference, meeting, regional or global incentive, Carnival is the perfect choice for your next event. This cruise line can accommodate groups ranging in size from 16 to 3,500 guests. A program with Carnival offers far greater value, is much easier to plan and is less expensive than a land-based program. This cruise line includes just about everything, a choice of accommodations, meeting space and venues with a/v equipment, all onboard meals plus 24-hour room service, onboard activities and entertainment. Carnival 38 B M & T ••• September/October 2013 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com