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B L A C K M E E T I N G S & T O U R I S M 3 B M & T ••• November/December 2016 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com CONTENTS COVER STORY 34 34 VOLUME 23, ISSUE 11, 2016 FEATURES Arguably the most vibrant region in the United States, the Northeast is the epicenter of media, government, business, history and culture and has become the desti- nation of choice for the global travel and tourism public. When the international traveler thinks of visiting America, the Northeast is usually first and foremost in their mind. The African-American Guide To Meet- ing, Incentives And Traveling In The Northeast is a short primer on what this region has to offer. By Buck Samuels As we do each year in View From The Top, we put several questions to some of the top CVB presidents/CEOs in the industry in an effort to share their knowledge with those seeking solutions to the daunting challenges faced by many destination reps and planners. By Gloria Herbert Thousands Attend Opening Of New African American Museum reports on the beautiful new Smithsonian addition. By Edith Billups When you think of Minneapolis, a few things proba- bly come to mind. Maybe you picture snowy winters, friendly people, and Prince. Minneapolis is all that and more in Minneapolis: Celebrating Diversity. There are many reasons why a planner will take a closer look at a destination they may have once passed over for a meeting or conference. For example, when South Carolina finally resolved their Confederate Flag issue, planners who had previously participated in a boy- cott of the state added the charming city of Charleston back onto their rotation list of potential meeting sites. Emerging Markets to Watch reviews several options worth exploring for your meeting group. BY Rufus McKinney 4 Publisher's Message 5 Calendar of Events 6 In The News 8 Hotel Happenings 10 TPOC New Briefs 12 Newsmakers 14 Caribbean Corner 25 Travel Data 46 Cruise New 49 Fort Worth 50 Louisiana 53 Northern California 54 Ohio 56 Tennessee 57 Trinidad & Tobago 19 19 11 11 26 26 16 16 Destination DC, the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC helps would-be visi- tors plan unforgettable holidays in the nation's capital throughout the season of sparkle in Winter Wonderfully: Spend the December Holidays in Washington,DC. 32 32 A R E A G U I D E S D E P A R T M E N T S Copyright: Ritu Jethani Delaware State Capitol