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MEETING OUTSIDE THE BIG CITY OFFERS CONFERENCE ATTENDEES A MORE RELAXED MEETING EXPERIENCE BY SOLOMON J.HERBERT II Business people and travelers alike enjoy the contemporary might of a world-leading market and the peace and tranquility of the small southern town outside Atlanta called College Park. A world-class airport, connected to a world-class convention center, surround- ed by more than 8,000 rooms in leading brand hotels, set against the back drop of the world-class city of Atlanta. Easy to get here, meet and stay here, then get back home again. There are unparalleled advantages for business people and travelers alike. The Atlanta Airport area has everything you need in one easy package. There's no reason to spend precious time and money creating an atmosphere when College Park has the perfect place with atmosphere built-in. Whether you're planning a party, an annual meeting or a momentous corporate celebration, you can be sure the Atlanta Airport area has the facilities you'll want to produce an unforgettable event. From meeting ven- ues to casual cocktail receptions to for- mal sit-down dinners and lavish ballroom bashes, this small city has the ideal venue for occasions both intimate and grand. The Atlanta Airport area is the proud home to the Georgia International Convention Center (GICC), one of the world's only convention centers directly connected to a major airport. The GICC is Georgia's newest and second largest convention center, and features the Atlanta area's largest ball- room at 40,000 sq. ft. Located adjacent to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Internat- ional Airport and just 10 minutes from downtown Atlanta, the GICC offers 400,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space to accommodate every need. The venue has hosted everything from trade shows, corporate events and meetings to movie shoots, concerts and sporting events, and much more. In addition to the wide array of hotel options in the area, the GICC is happy to offer two new hotels on the GICC cam- pus. Both hotels are Marriott properties, within short walking distance of the GICC entrances and the ATL SkyTrain from the airport. Another unique meeting venue in the College Park area that also serves as a form of entertainment for conference attendees is the APEX museum. It is a museum of history presented from the Black perspective. It is located on Auburn Avenue in the Sweet Auburn his- toric district of Atlanta. Their mission is to accurately interpret and present histo- ry from an African-American perspective in order to help all American and International visitors better understand and appreciate the contributions of African-Americans to America as well as the world. A short ride to Atlanta places you in the middle of famous museums, the- atres and historical centers, including the Woodruff Arts Center and High Museum of Art, The Children's Museum of Atlanta, The Atlanta Botanical Garden, and the brand new National Center for Civil and Human Rights. Those who love history will want to learn about famous Georgians, like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., at The King Center. Conference attendees should B M & T ••• July/August 2015 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 28 AREA GUIDES C O L L A G E PA R K Georgia International Convention Center Photo Credit: Georgia CVB