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B M & T ••• May/June 2016 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 21 M O N T E G O B A Y C O N V E N T I O N C E N T E R The first of its kind in the English speaking Caribbean and second in the region, Jamaica now boasts an additional state-of-the-art centre for meet- ings and events, the Montego Bay Convention Centre. The Centre is located in the heart of Jamaica's second capital, Montego Bay, and is only a 15- minute drive from the Sangster International Airport. It is also centrally located near Montego Bay's world-class resorts such as the Ritz Carlton, Half Moon, Hilton Rose Hall and Iberostar Resort. A variety of amenities and attractions are just a short distance from the Centre, providing visitors with the true Jamaican experience. Shopping, golf, spas and attractions are all within a 5-minute drive of the Montego Bay Convention Centre. The facility's exhibition space, which measures 52,213 sq. ft., is divisible into two halls, accommodating 4,000 persons theater-style. Function space can be configured into nine meeting rooms, the largest of which can comfortably handle up to 700 persons, while a 20,925-sq. ft. banquet hall, which can be divided into three sections, boasts a total capacity of 2,000 attendees. STATS Total Exhibit Space: 52,213 sq. ft. Largest Ballroom: 20,925 sq. ft. Number of Meeting Rooms: 9 Telephone: (876) 622-9330 E-mail: mobaysales@mobaycentre.com Website: http://mobaycentre.com O R A N G E C O U N T Y C O N V E N T I O N C E N T E R Owned and operated by Orange County Government and located in the heart of the area's tourism district, the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) serves as the perfect event destination. Whether you are visiting as a planner, an exhibitor, an attendee or a member of the community, the OCCC is committed to making your experience with them a success. The 7 million-sq. ft. facility, comprised of the West building; 1,103,538 sq. ft., and the North/South building; 950,282 sq. ft., provide everything a planner needs to offer their client maximum satisfaction for meetings and conferences. The OCCC is well equipped for events of all sizes, having a total exhibit space of 2,053,820 sq. ft., 232 breakout rooms, 74 meeting rooms totaling 479,190 sq. ft., the 62,182-sq. ft. Valencia Ballroom, and Linda W. Chapin Theater seating 2,643 people. The Orange County Convention Center offers many services that will help your meeting or conference move along smoothly and proficiently. Some services include a Business Center comprised of a FedExKinko's, a personalized catering service, restaurants & concessions, Internet, Telecommunication & WiFi: SmartCity as well as audio visual equipment for lectures and shows. If you are a planner and want to entertain your attendees while in Orlando, SeaWorld Convention Center provides a preeminent setting for any event. The Los Angeles Convention Center is convenient to major points throughout the City. The Convention Center comprises a 347,000-sq. ft. South Exhibit Hall, connected to the 210,000-sq. ft. West exhibit Hall by a two-story meeting room concourse bridging over Pico Boulevard. Kentia Hall located beneath the South Exhibit Hall can be converted into a parking area for 415 vehicles. With 64 meeting rooms and a 299-seat presentation theater, the center boasts an array of amenities, including sun-filled spacious lobbies with artworks by nationally recognized artists, three food courts, a full-service Business Center, on- site parking for 5,600 vehicles, advanced fiber optics, power and data/network systems, the Marriott/Ritz convention center hotel, and nearby sports and enter- tainment venues including LA Live and Staples Center. STATS Total Exhibit Space: 720,000 sq. ft. Largest Hall: 347,000 sq. ft. Number of Meeting Rooms: 64 E-mail: administration@lacclink.com Telephone: (800) 448-7775 Website: www.lacclink.com