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B M & T ••• September/October 2015 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 18 areas more than 25 golf courses for outdoor buffs. Accommodations are available to fit every budget, including the 2,100-room Tropicana Casino and Resort, Atlantic City's pre- mier destination and New Jersey's largest hotel. Other options are the all-suite Flagship Resort, 728-room Golden Nugget, and 206-room Courtyard by Marriott, to name just a few. For more information contact Meet AC, Gary Musich, VP of Sales at (609) 449-7110 or gmusich@meetinac.com. AUSTIN, TX Austin consistently ranks as one of America's best cities to visit according to many leading national publications. More than 22.6 million domestic visitors come to Austin annually. Known as the Live Music Capital of the World®, Austin offers world-renowned festivals such as SXSW® and Austin City Limits Music Festival – along with more than 250 venues featuring rock, blues, jazz, hip hop, punk or Latino shows nightly. Austin's universal appeal extends well beyond music however – with outstanding dining experiences, world-class sporting events, an oasis of out- door activities and other unique happenings only Austin can offer. Sounds like the ideal location for a memorable reunion. Let the Austin CVB help you customize an Austin itinerary that will provide a one-of-a-kind experience for your reunion. Need a place to stay? They can obtain a rate quote from a hotel that best meets your needs. From step-on guides to ground operators, recommendations on restaurants, attractions and more – the ACVB Tourism Department can help! Austin boasts 8,300 amenity-filled downtown hotel rooms and 33,000 rooms citywide in a wide range of price points. As Austin continues to grow and turn heads as a popular reunions destination, 2015 promises to be a big year. Exciting develop- ments include two new 1,000-room hotels and growing nonstop flight options For more information contact the Austin CVB, Steve Genovesi, senior VP, Sales at (512) 583-7259 or sgenovesi@- austintexas.org BALTIMORE, MD No matter what size family reunion you are planning, Baltimore is the perfect location to celebrate. And Visit Baltimore's family reunion planning ideas provide you with the inspiration to start planning your family reunion in Baltimore. In addition, their dedicated and knowledge- able reunion planning staff can help with hotel leads and tour planning. They'll help you discover all the fun, excite- ment, and exceptional entertainment you want during your family reunion in Baltimore. Among the free Baltimore reunion planning resources you will find an array of brochures, guides and maps available that incudes information on group dining options, unique party and recep- tion sites, accommodations and much more. Just request a packet from Visit Baltimore – it's that simple. You can also download a family reunion planner and budget worksheet from Visit Baltimore's website. No family reunion in Baltimore would be complete with experiencing Inner Harbor. Baltimore's Inner Harbor has many stories to tell, from its heyday in the 18th century as the nation's leading shipbuilding site, to a major site for oyster canning, steel working, railroad building, immigration port and military supply center. In 1980, the Inner Harbor area un der- went a major revitalization with the addition of many attractions, hotels, restaurants and shops. Today, the Inner Harbor is a major tourist destination and port of call for cruise ships. The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture, a major Inner Harbor tourist destination, highlights the history and accomplishments of Maryland's African-American community, featuring e xhi- bitions, resource centers, a cafe and a gift shop. In near- Austin City Scape Riverview View of Baltimore city skyline from Inner Harbor