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Meeting Sites Georgia & the Carolinas The natural beauty of Hilton Head. Below: golf at Myrtle Beach Essential Tool Box Convention Centers/Facilities: ATLANTA Georgia World Congress Center, 1.5 million sf of dedicated meeting space including 105 meeting rooms, two grand ballrooms, the 71,500-seat Georgia Dome, and 21-acre Centennial Olympic Park. CHARLESTON Charleston Area Convention Center, 135,000 sf of exhibit space, 25,000 sf ballroom, divisible into six rooms, 20 meeting rooms, and a 14,000seat coliseum. GREENVILLE Carolina First Center, 280,000 sf of exhibit space and 60,000 sf of meeting and conference space. CHARLOTTE Charlotte Convention Center, 280,000 sf of exhibition space, 90,000 sf of flexible meeting space, and a 35,000-sf ballroom. Miles of SANDY BEACHES, huge entertainment centers, and a live theater scene continue to mark South Carolina’s gem Myrtle Beach as a major player in the meetings market. As it continues to up its luxury appeal, with much of its $2.6 billion in annual development going towards adding and renovating high-end properties and accommodations, as well as increasing direct jet service to major cities, this beach destination is growing in versatility, able to attract various groups with ease. Further down the Mid-Atlantic coast, Hilton Head has long served luxury on a shining platter, and having celebrated its gold (50th) anniversary last year, it remains a highly polished choice for meetings. By Mary Sue Lawrence 108 mimegasite.com JULY 2008 SUCCESSFUL MEETINGS http://mimegasite.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Successful Meetings - July 2008

Successful Meetings - July 2008
Contents
Editor's Note
Industry Trends
Suppliers
Newsmakers
On the Record
Technology
Newsmakers
Calendar
Planner Spotlight
Management Matters
Meetings Law
Websites of the Month
Mouth for Sale
Pre-Event
On Site
Tools of the Trade
Pre-Event
Initial Success
Strong Medicine
Risky Business
Places & Spaces
Birmingham
Kentucky
Georgia & the Carolinas
Hong Kong
Melbourne
Gurus

Successful Meetings - July 2008