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B M & T ••• March/April 2017 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 18 Downtown Miami, the MACC features 172,000 sq. ft. of high-tech meeting, conference and trade show space, including a 29,000-sq. ft. social catering ballroom (second largest in the region) and 100,000 sq. ft. of exhibition and function space. With a great location, dynamic meeting space and professional, attentive service, the MACC has the flexibility to host everything from trade shows and social functions to conventions and conferences. South Beach has been called the American Riviera and an Art Deco Playground. Yet there's more than fine white sand and colorful buildings to South Beach's fantasyland of exuberant Deco architecture. South Beach offers an eclectic mix of world-class boutiques, galleries and stores. It's also a culinary hot spot for everything from gourmet to casual beachside cuisine. At night, South Beach comes alive with crowds ready to go out and have a world-class evening out. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Greater Miami & The Beaches (800) 933-8448 www.miamiandbeaches.com ORLANDO As the number one meetings and convention destina- tion in the country*, Orlando offers a world of possibilities for unique one-of-a-kind meetings and events. From a top- rated convention center, low-cost accessibility and wide variety of hotels to world-class entertainment and unfor- gettable experiences, Orlando is an exciting gateway city for meetings of all sizes. With 119,000 guest rooms and in more than 450 hotels and resorts across the destination ranging from budget-priced and mid-scale brands to large convention hotels to luxury resorts with all of the ameni- ties, meeting planners and attendees alike have plenty of options to choose from. The Orange County Convention Center is the second- largest convention facility in America, offering 2.1 million square feet of exhibition space and 480,000 square feet of flexible function space. It's located just 15 minutes from the Orlando International Airport. Four properties with 5,185 rooms provide direct access to the convention center via pedestrian walkways or covered walking bridges. There are nearly 7,500 rooms within a one-mile radius of the Orange County Convention Center. Widen that radius to just two miles, and the options expand to 40 hotels and 17,000 sleeping rooms. The incredible Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts boasts two theaters, a public performance space and educational facilities, and serves as a unique venue for meeting professionals who want to use specific rooms, pub- lic spaces and theaters for special events. Planners can also create unique events at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Universal Orlando® Resort and Walt Disney World® Resort. Walt Disney World Resort transformed Downtown Disney into Disney Springs, dou- bling the number of shops, restaurants and other venues, while the recent opening of The Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort added an addi- tional 37,750 sq. ft. of meeting and event space in an unpar- alleled lakeside setting. Through collaboration with the local chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council and select area hotels and attrac- tions, Visit Orlando has been integral in establishing Green Destination Orlando – a pilot program that will set sustain- ability standards for destinations throughout the world, guiding them down the path toward Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification. At the end of the day, meeting attendees want to relax, recharge and be entertained. And Orlando serves up the excitement. Options include fine dining, as well as thriving cultural and entertainment scenes. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Visit Orlando (800) 972-3304 | (407) 363-5872 http://www.visitorlando.com TAMPA With its combination of accessibility, affordability and amenities, Tampa Bay is the perfect place to unlock the potential of your next meeting. With a host of unique din- ing experiences, leisure and recreational choices and ven- ues like no other, there is much to discover. Waterfront location brings the warmth and light of the Florida sunshine right into your meeting rooms. Treasure awaits you at the Tampa Convention Center, a 600,000-sq. ft. meeting and convention facility with unique architectur- Walt Disney World Resort entrance