Black Meetings and Tourism

JACKSONVILLE Need help planning your event? Visit Jacksonville offers meeting-planning service professionals who can help tailor your event in Jacksonville. Let our team put you at ease by assisting you in planning your event, in booking the great attractions that Jacksonville has to offer and in arranging for your group to play one of our championship golf courses. No matter the size of your group, big or small, we can advise you on perfect sites for your meeting. Soak up the sun on Jacksonville's more than 20 miles of beautiful beaches or play a relaxing game of golf at one of our more than 70 renowned courses. The Zoo and Gardens is a delight for all ages. Local festivals, historic sites and serene places of worship will create memorable experiences for your group. Our planning professionals understand the ever-tighten- ing budgets meeting professionals deal with. We work with you to make every dollar count, while giving your group the pleasurable stay you're looking for. We offer: • More than 100-daily non-stop flights • Over 275,000 square feet of convention center meeting & event space • Over 16,000 hotel rooms • Unique venues and event spaces for groups from 10 to 10,000 • Easy access by highways, water-taxis, skyway rail, buses and trolleys Call one of experts for an in-depth and personalized plan at (800) 340-4444 or go to visitjacksonville.com/multicultural. MIAMI The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau has launched a new advertising campaign that positions Miami as a mega-hot destination for culture and arts. Featuring the work of some of Miami's brightest stars in the art, music, design and fashion scene interwoven into colorful, exotic area locals, including quotes from the artists expressing their passion for the city. The tagline, EXPRESS YOURSELF, is a call to action, an encouragement to come to this amazing place and be yourself, or someone else if that's what you're into. Miami inspires you to express yourself by exploring cutting-edge galleries filled with provocative art, dis- covering Latin-inspired music, tasting exotic food, or buying those funky shoes that you always wanted but wouldn't wear at home. Miami is such a sophisticated and exciting international city, what more could a plan- ner want, except the time to put together a fantastic itinerary? Located close to our fabulous beaches, historic Art Deco District, or in the heart of downtown, Greater Miami's first-class facilities offer state-of-the-art technolo- gy and are equipped to provide elaborate exhibition dis- plays, audio/visual setups, and United Nations-style simul- taneous translations. All are convenient to area shopping, dining, and exciting nightlife. In short, our unique destina- Black Meetings & Tourism February/March 2009: www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 46 These developments, combined with affordable accom- modations and world-class meeting facilities, are making Greater Fort Lauderdale a preeminent destination for multicultural group meetings and conferences. In 2009 Greater Fort Lauderdale will host groups such as the National Black Caucus of State Legislators, the National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses, the National Bowling Association (TNBA) and the National Urban League's Leadership Conference, just to name a few. The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau has completely revamped and published a multicul- tural guide that offers insights into the destination's color- ful history and today's vibrant communities from the beach- es to the Everglades. Potential visitors will find activities and local gems that make Greater Fort Lauderdale an exciting place to visit. The guide is a one-stop shop to plan a vacation, wedding, meeting or family reunion with a listing of minority owned and operated businesses attractions and areas of historical significance. For more information, or to request a multicultural guide, visit www.sunny.org Florida Special Advertising Section Jacksonville Skyline Photo Credit: Jacksonville CVB Colorful Art Deco Hotel along Ocean Drive Photo Credit: Miami CVB

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