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Los Angeles is a thriving and vibrant city with a high quality of life, eclectic neighborhoods that offer uniquely L.A. experiences, culture, diversity and world- class amenities for meeting attendees. It's also a safe, welcoming city with a broad transportation network, a thriving Downtown area, and plenty of easily accessible airports for clients. Los Angeles is the entertainment cap- ital of the world, offering myriad attrac- tions and activities: movie studios, the Sunset Strip, Venice Beach, landmark museums, world-famous theme parks, wineries, breweries, outdoor activities, exciting nightlife, and much more. The city is also home to Ernest Wooden, presi- dent/CEO of the Los Angeles Tourism & Con- vention Board, one of only 11 destinations in the nation boasting an African-American heading up their local CVB. The LA Convention Center has abun- dant space for any size event. With over 720,000 sq. ft. of exhibition space, 147,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, and a 299-seat theater, it is one of the largest in the United States. The City Of Angels is famous for its glitz and glamour, but its hotels offer much more than star power for plan- ners who are looking for everything from accommodations to boardrooms, and event spaces for thousands of guests. Whether it's a five-star luxury resort, a cutting edge boutique hotel, a historic property or a value chain, plan- ners can rest assured that they will find a property that fits their budget and offers every possible amenity and service. Ranked seventh in the world for number of passengers and tonnage of air cargo handled the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) provides conference attendees and leisure trav- elers alike easy and stress free access into the city. B M & T ••• May/June 2015 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 41 !2%! '5)$%3 • • • STATS • • • HOTEL ROOMS The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites 354 Los Angeles Airport Marriott 1,004 JW Marriott at L.A. LIVE 878 EXHIBITION FACILITIES Los Angeles Convention Center Total Exhibit Space 720,000 sq. ft. Meeting Rooms 64 WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (888) 733-6952 www.discoverlosangeles.com Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce (323) 292-1297 Hollywood Sign Photo courtesy of LA Convention & Tourism Board and Lori Bucci, Flickr ERNEST WOODEN