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B M & T ••• September/October 2015 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 25 MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER – MIAMI BEACH, FL Located in the heart of South Beach, the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) boasts over 1,000,000 sq. ft. of flexible space, including; over 500,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, over 100,000 sq. ft. of versatile pre-function area space and 70 meeting rooms comprised of 127,000 sq. ft. The dynamic and international City of Miami Beach is a unique, sophisticated, urban paradise, offering world-class business amenities and cos mopolitan facilities in a laid- back tropical atmosphere. Visitors of the Miami Beach Convention Center reap the benefits when they choose to meet in this city, where combining business with pleasure is as effortless as convening a conference on a waterfront terrace. White sandy beaches, warm ocean waters, terrific shop- ping, award winning restaurants, cool cafes and exciting nightlife make Miami Beach a premier choice for your next event. In addition, with over 2,000 hotel rooms within walking distance of the Miami Beach Convention Center and warm Atlantic Ocean, and only a brief 15 minute drive from the Miami International Airport, your group will be sure to enjoy our world famous weather and cosmopolitan lifestyle throughout their entire visit. For more information call (786) 276-2650. MISSION POINT RESORT– MACKINAC ISLAND, MI Set on 18 acres of lakefront property where Lake Huron meets Lake Michigan, lies the 239-room Mission Poi nt Resort. Ideal for meetings and groups, the property boasts over 38,000 sq. ft. of function space including an amphitheater and 20,000 sq. ft. conference center. The property recently introduced Sun-Up Sessions for groups, allowing them to start the day off with a with a distinctly Mackinac experience: taking in the sunrise over Lake Huron. Groups can enjoy a light hike to view the sunrise, fol- lowed by a picnic of locally sourced & house-created break- fast specialties, including: whitefish benedict, house-made croissants with artisinal lavender and Michigan Peach jam and maple-syrup glazed bacon. Optional yoga following on the Courtside Patio. For more information call (906) 847-3000. MONTEGO BAY CONVENTION CENTRE – MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA No matter how big or small the event, the service and amenities at the Montego Bay Convention Centre make for memorable meet- ings. With this venue's ocean front location and breathtaking views, the Montego Bay Convention Centre offers one of the most beautiful settings in the world. The facility offers a combined total of 142,000 sq. ft. of meeting, exhibition, ballroom, and plenary space. World-class facilities have been combined with cutting edge design, giving you and your guest's unparalleled space, flexibility and service in this vibrant Caribbean Island. The Montego Bay Convention Centre can accommodate events that range from inti- mate gatherings to large-scale expos. The focus is on keeping atten- dees happy, which will ultimately produce an effective event. Among many options, choose from convenient exhibit space for booths and general assemblies, nine meeting rooms co nfigured for any need, or a Grand Ballroom with a state of the art kitchen. For more information call (876) 622-9330.