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Southern California's favorite places can be found - Manhattan Beach, Santa Monica Pier, Aquarium of the Pacific, Los Angeles Zoo, Disneyland, Universal Studios, Rodeo Drive, South Bay Galleria, Westchester Golf Course, Venice Beach and Marina Del Rey. For those who wish to relax and enjoy some free time at the SHERATON GATEWAY The newly refreshed and renovated Sheraton Gateway LOS ANGELES HOTEL For Elegance, Location, Warmth, Location & One Great Location LosAngelesHotel is the pride and joy ofGeneralManager Michael Washington and staff as they've watched their property go from great to Grand, comfy to plush, accommodating to award winning! Thewell-known Sheraton Gateway LosAngeles Hotel (SGLAX) is a favorite amongst LA travelers; it's an elegant proper- ty conveniently located less than a mile from the Los Angeles Inter- national Airport. Recently the Sheraton Gateway has received, notable recognition, including the Trip Advisor's 2011 Certificate of Excellence; 4 Stars Award from Green Key Eco Rating Program; was categorized a Los Angeles Bronze LevelGreenHotel byMayorAntonio Villaraigosa; and named amongst the Top 50 Hotels & Resorts for Meetings by Corporate Meetings&Incentives. When asked "How the Sheraton Gateway Hotel has developed such esteemed notoriety," GM Washington attributes it to his professional and motivated staff, including a wonderful eight person leadership team that strives to present guestswithwarmhospitality, comfort and enjoyment during their stay. Guests find their award- winning Concierge staff extremely helpful when seeking out local attractions, events and intriguing culinary experi- ences. Within just about 30 miles of the SGLAX, some of hotel, there is an outdoor heated swimming pool, whirlpool, 24 hour fitness facility and Sheraton Club Lounge. Fine dinning opportunities found at the SGLAX include Paparazzi, which has been named amongst the Top Ten Italian Restaurants in Los Angeles. Paparazzi's Executive Chef Orazio Parisi, a Sicilian native, credits the restaurant's success to utilizing true Southern Italian methods, the freshest ingredients and fantastic recipes including two of their house specialties: Cioppino dei Paparazzi – a delectable Italian seafood stew including lobster, crab, sea bass and more in a flavorful broth, and their highly recommend- ed Lasagna, made with fresh in-house prepared pasta, slow braised boneless short ribs, organic spinach and a delectable Béchamel based sauce. There is also a full-service Starbucks Café in the hotel lobby, perfect for a quick, refreshing snack. The SGLAX boasts distinctive conference settings for inspired events, from full-service conventions in their high-tech Grand Ballroom to more intimate settings in the hotel's state-of-the-art boardrooms. Indoor meeting space is 50,000 sq. ft., and indoor/outdoor meeting space, 55,000 sq. ft. The hotel also provides com- plete audio-visual and production services, as well as the convenience of the Link@Sheraton business center. The Hotels' 50 Club Level Rooms devel- oped with the business traveler in mind pro- vide complimentary continental breakfast, hors d' oeuvres and cocktails in the private Club Lounge, as well as in-room amenities including free local calls, no charge to access long distance carriers and a club lounge attendant to assist with your busi- ness center needs. The SGLAX' meetings team of experts is available to help you explore the possibilities of creating a memo- rable Conference, Wedding, Meeting or Event. To get an even better idea of what your Southern California leisure and/or business travel experience could be while staying at this newly upgraded property with 802 smoke-free guest rooms featuring wireless high-speed internet access, flat-panel LCD TVs, and the pure all-white Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Beds, GM Washington and his well-equipped staff invite you to visit their website at www.SheratonLAX.com, email your inquires to Concierge@Sheratonlosangeles.comor phone (310) 642-1111. Black Meetings & Tourism July/August 2012: www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 31