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•Pg_68-82__BMT_pg86-162 1/9/14 1:23 AM Page 80 AREA GUIDES OKLAHOMA CITY CITY BLOSSOMS AS DESTINATION OF CHOICE FOR MEETING PLANNERS BY SOLOMON J. HERTBERT II As a city that redefines itself, 1,600 hotel rooms located in downtown Oklahoma City, all within a few blocks of the Cox Convention Center. With an ever-increasing number of hotels, ranging from contemporary to historic, conference attendees can always find the perfect place to rest their head after a day of business and adventure in Oklahoma City. Discover the vibrant charm of the city when you stay at the Oklahoma City Downtown skyline Photo Credit: Virginia Beach CVB Oklahoma City's hip, spirited environment blends with its deep western heritage to create a place where culture and commerce thrive. Meeting executives will find Oklahoma City, also nicknamed "The Horse Show Capital," is one of the most accommodating meeting destinations in the Southwest. Its 16,000 hotel rooms, affordable rates, and friendly atmosphere make it an ideal location for any size meeting, from a corporate conference of 25 people to an international convention with 20,000 delegates. The Cox Convention Center features 100,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, a 25,000-sq. ft. ballroom, 21 meeting rooms and a 15,000-seat arena, all connected by a skybridge to the Renaissance Oklahoma City Conven-tion Center Hotel. There are 80 Water Canel in Bricktown, an entertainment district in Oklahoma City Photo Credit: Susan Peterson B M & T ••• November/December 2013 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com