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Why is Myrtle Beach Convention Center a draw for groups? Simply put, that would be the Atlantic Ocean. The weather is great year-round, the destination itself is fantastic, with plenty for attendees to enjoy when they are not in the meeting. Golf, restaurants, shopping, accessibility and affordability are reasons at the top of the list. The excitement of the destination keeps attendance strong, even in the rough economy we've been experiencing. It's affordable, accessible and lots of fun. Pretty simple. |
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For more information, visit www.myrtlebeachconventioncenter.com.
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 Myrtle Beach
Coastal Magnet
by HUNTER HOLCOMBE
It doesn’t require a considerable amount of imagination to conjure up images of Myrtle Beach. Just as names like Cancun and Daytona essentially sell themselves, Myrtle Beach has evolved to become a standard for vacationers in the Southeast seeking beach lounging, endless recreation and a hotel and restaurant for every budget.
Over the last several decades, this coastal resort city developed rapidly, continuously adding new hotels, trendy restaurants and leisure activities as demand for its long, beautiful beaches and seemingly inexhaustible stable of premium golf courses continued to rise. According to the 2000 U.S. Census, it was the 13th fastest-growing metropolitan area in the country.
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| Norfolk, Virginia |
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No matter how you look at it, an abundance of options for groups of any size makes Norfolk, Va., a top choice for meetings. Situated in the heart of the mid-Atlantic coastal region, Norfolk is known for its scenic waterways, outdoor adventure, thriving port, cutting-edge restaurants, historic sites, diverse cultural and entertainment opportunities, and enviably moderate climate. The city offers a total of more than 400,000 square feet of meeting space and 5,200 hotel rooms. |
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For more information go to visitnorfolktoday.com or call 800-368-3097.
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Happenings – Myrtle Beach
The 60-acre North Beach Plantation (800.615.3598) recently opened in North Myrtle Beach. It features 750 oceanfront condo-hotel rooms, along with upscale boutique shopping, fine dining and the Cinzia Spa and Wellness Center.
Embassy Suites at Kingston Plantation (843.449.0006) recently completed renovations that included upgrades to its 255 guest rooms, meeting and conference rooms, lobby and two restaurants: Fisheye Grill and Omaha Steakhouse.
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Recreational Retreat
Ever since 20th century lumber workers began heading out to the Myrtle Beach coast for their weekends, this town has been synonymous with coastal recreation. Today the water is still the main draw—with dozens of group-friendly recreation and charter companies—but award-winning golf and other Earth-bound pursuits balance out the equation.
Golf
Long known as a golfer’s haven, the Myrtle Beach area sports 102 courses, many of them by top designers such as Jack Nicklaus and Robert Trent Jones.
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| Meetings South June 2010 Digital Edition |
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Watch and listen to industry leaders discuss market trends!
In this edition, we’re featuring a Meetings: On Location! interview with HSMAI’s Fran Brasseux, shot at the association’s Affordable Meetings Mid-America event in Chicago. According to research from top industry consultancies and HSMAI, the market is on the mend, slowly but surely. The second video features Career Forum columnist Sheryl Sookman Schelter, who augments her article this issue with more tips about preparing for your next job interview.
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To view the June 2010 digital edition, click here.
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| Conference Centers: The Serious Solution |
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Conference centers offer venues at which meetings are the focus and meeting participants can concentrate on the business. For meeting professionals, conference centers offer an ease of planning and budgeting.
In this webinar, top industry educator Joan Eisenstodt discovers what benefits—from ease of planning to perception—meeting in a dedicated learning environment such as a conference center provides.
Sponsored by: Banff Centre, Hyatt Regency DFW, Blair County Convention Center, IACC and Wyndham Peachtree Hotel & Conference Center. |
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Visit our webinar page to register or learn more.
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