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AREA GUIDES DENVER MILE HIGH CITY BOASTS OUTSTANDING VENUES AGAINST A BACKDROP OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS BY SOLOMON J. HERBERT II When it comes to meeting planning, Denver has it all:A state-of-the-art con- vention center; a central location; an international airport; a walkable down- town district packed with shopping, din- ing, nightlife and cultural attractions; thousands of hotel rooms; and a conven- tion bureau that knows how to create a successful event.With 300 days of sun- shine, thriving arts and culture,an award- winning culinary scene, and the Rocky Mountains as a backdrop,Denver offers an affordable mix of urban sophistica- tion and outdoor adventure. The Colorado Convention Center is a state-of-the-art facility built by meeting planners for meeting planners. Located in heart of Downtown Denver, one of the most walkable and visitor-friendly downtowns in the country, and within walking distance of 8,400 hotel rooms, the Colorado Convention Center is ideal for any size meeting or convention group. The 63 meeting & event rooms offer 100,000 sq. ft. of meeting space – all on one level with easy to read signage, serv- ice corridors and traffic flow. All 63 hotel-quality meeting rooms feature computer-controlled audiovisual capa- bilities, fiber optic wiring, color-coordi- nated chairs and walls, deluxe carpeting and state-of-the-art lighting controls. The Colorado Convention Center is also the premier sustainable green meeting facil- ity. Denver offers more than 8,400 hotel rooms within walking distance of the Colorado Convention Center and 42,000 metro wide with all brands and price points represented. For more than 116 years, The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa has catered to the event needs of kings, presidents and rock stars. The rich heritage, stately atmosphere and out- standing service provide the sophisticated Denver meeting facilities to accommodate conventions and business functions of all types. The hotel is fully equipped Blue sky above the Colorado Convention Center in Downtown Denver. 70 with a stunning eight-story atrium lobby adorned with historic elegance and modern amenities. Meeting space fea- tures exceptional furnishings and details such as crystal chandeliers, a hand-painted ceiling mural, marble fire- place, and natural light. Take advantage of over 13,000 sq. ft. of meeting and function space, including 12 separate rooms specially designed to suit all of your event needs. The Crowne Plaza Denver Colorado provides upscale Downtown Denver hotel accommodations just minutes from Invesco Field at Mile High, the Denver Pepsi Center, Coors Field and everything that makes the Mile High City unique. The large Denver meeting and con- vention hotel is located on Glenarm Place in Downtown Denver right off Interstate-25 and only 26 miles from the Denver International Airport. The hotel is within walking distance of many of Denver’s hottest attractions, shopping, and businesses as well as Denver’s local transportation bus and rail stations. The Crowne Plaza Denver Down- town Hotel offers 9 function rooms that can be easily configured for your next all-important business meeting or social gathering. The banquet and catering staff can provide for your every need and facilitate any sized event from 5 to over 400 guests. With over 7,000 sq. ft. of versatile me- eting and banquet space the Crowne Plaza Downtown Denver Meeting Hotel is able to meet and exceed your expecta- tions for perfect business meetings, fami- ly reunions, social events, formal occa- sions, lavish weddings, and much more. The ballroom is large enough at over 4,000 sq. ft. to host a lavish banquet func- tion for up to 200 guests. Of all the great things Denver has to offer, the greatest may be its ability to serve as a base camp for incredible one- day excursions. Denver offers quick, easy access to the state’s biggest attraction, the Rocky Mountains, where a wealth of national and state parks, national forests and scenic areas fill your senses. Gold rush mountain towns and ski resorts are great places to spend a day shopping, exploring and taking in the amazing scenery. WHOYOUGONNACALL? Visit Denver: The Convention & Visitors Bureau (303) 892-1112 (800) 480-2010 (toll free) tourism@visitdenver.com Black Meetings & Tourism May/June 2011: www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com Photo Credit: David Parson