Black Meetings and Tourism

July/Aug 2012

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AREA GUIDES NEW YORK CITY LANDMARKS LIKE THE APOLLO MAKE MEETING HERE MEMORABLE BY GERAD CLAYMORE NewYork City and its fast pace busi- ness environment provide the perfect backdrop for destination meetings large and small.Because of this fortuitous con- fluence of commerce, culture and nature, The Bib Apple sets the stage for meet- ings of every stripe, from intimate set- tings tomassive annual conferences. TheCity's diverse neighborhoods and attractions satisfy interests of all kinds— NewYork City's excitement, energy and value are unparalleled. And there's never been a better time than now to book NYC for your meeting or conven- tion. New York City offers an impressive array of convention and event venues throughout the five boroughs. From landmarks such asEllis Island to the sky- line-sweeping rooms at Top of the Rock ObservationDeck, there are locations to suit every size, style and budget. The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center is one of the largest event venues in the United States, with the ability to create up to 11 halls from 814,400 total sq. ft. of exhibit space. The center also boasts 65,000 sq. ft.of dedicated registra- tion space. This venue offers tremendous flexibil- ity. It has floor-to-ceiling acoustical divid- ing walls and more than 100 function rooms for seminars and hospitality areas as well as on-site kitchens to prepare 10,000meals simultaneously and a river- front location minutes from Midtown. For booking your next meeting contact Sales&Marketing at (212) 216-2000. Meeting Planners wont have a prob- lem booking hotel rooms in a city with an estimated 90,000 plus rooms.Whether you're planning for 3,000 attendees or a conference of six, roomblocks are avail- able citywide, from the bustle of Times Square to a 415-acre game preserve on Staten Island. The choices in New York 56 City are as varied as they are exciting. While in town, conference attendees can attempt to engage inALL of the cul- tured entertainment and breathtaking landmarks this city calls home to.With the huge melting pot of culture in this one city attendees are guaranteed to be fully entertained. The Apollo Theater is listed on the NationalRegister ofHistoric Places, and has played a legendary role in pop cul- ture, introducing numerous top artists and performers to the public for the first time. The Apollo's influence can be felt worldwide, where its name has become synonymous not only with great talent Black Meetings & Tourism July/August 2012: www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com

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