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AREA GUIDES 400,000 total sq. ft. The facility is equipped with 150,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, 90,000 sq. ft. of pre-function space, 16,000 sq. ft. of meeting space and 2,000 on-site parking spaces. The facility's 40,000-sq. ft. ballroom is divisible into eight individual salons and there are over 42,000 sq. ft. of pre-func- tion space the surrounds the ballroom on three sides. The Georgia International Convent- ion Center staff knows attendees like to be as close to their event as possi- ble so the facility is happy to offer two new hotels on the GICC campus. Both hotels – the Marriott Atlanta Airport Gateway hotel and the SpringHill Suites Atlanta Airport Gateway – are LEED certified properties within a short walking distance of the GICC entrances and the ATL SkyTrain from the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Inter- national Airport. For information on booking events at GICC please contact the sales depart- ment. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Atlanta CVB – (800) ATLANTA (404) 521-6600 www.atlanta.net Georgia International Convention Center (770) 907-3072 www.gicc.com Atlanta Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce – (770) 374-6226 •SAVANNAH• Savannah combines a vibrant leisure destination with the capabilities and facili- ties you'd expect from a leading conven- tion city. This destination is ideal for everything from weekend retreats to major international conventions. And with three centuries of history, mystery and intrigue, there's something to capture the fancy of every guest. Options are a meeting planner's best friend. Fortunately, you'll never run short of meeting options when you bring your group to Savannah. This city gives you a multitude of choices, ranging from his- toric homes for small, intimate gatherings to the 330,000-sq. ft. Savannah Inter- national Trade & Convention Center. If versatility is what you're looking for, the Savannah Civic Center delivers with 25,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space and a spa- cious 2,500-seat auditorium. Finding lodging and hotels for your attendees is just as important as the venue for the event. In Savannah's Historic Meeting District, your choices include historic inns and charming B&Bs, as well as top-names like Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott and Westin. All are within easy walking distance of Savannah's down- town meeting facilities, historic attrac- tions and vibrant restaurant and nightlife. If attendees get a chance to break away from a meeting be sure to explore Savannah and its many cultural activities and museums. A visit to the Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum is highly rec- ommended. Three floors of exhibits fill this museum dedicated to Savannah's About me: Seeking: Name: Age: Savannah 279 years old Convention attendees of all ages Not to brag, but I've been told I'm incredibly beautiful, warm, and have that old Southern charm. I have access to over 3,000 committable hotel rooms and 100,000 square feet of state-of-the-art exhibit space, but I also know all the best places to eat and have fun! :) SavannahMeetings.com eetings. Interested? Let's meet. Black Meetings & Tourism March/April 2012: www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 71