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Atlantic City Convention Center
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Atlantic City, NJ 08401 (609) 449-7136; (888) 222-3683 Fax: (609) 345-3685 atlanticcitynj.com • meetinac.com
here do convenience, excitement and ease all come together? If you’re a meeting planner, they converge in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Conveniently located in the heart of the populous Northeast, major roads from the north, south and west all lead to Atlantic City, the year round seaside resort that delivers with a “can do” attitude and a wealth of exciting venues — with more to come. The first-class Atlantic City Convention Center provides 486,600 square feet of contiguous exhibit space in four halls, as well as 45 meeting rooms totaling 109,100 square feet. Onsite conveniences include a covered garage, 29 covered loading docks, voice-video-data system throughout, free basic WiFi, in-house catering, in-house audio-visual provider, onsite business center, concierge desk, restaurant reservation cart, and a number of “green” initiatives. There’s also an expert staff that can help you with every phase of your event from attendance building, spouse programs and temporary staffing, to making sure every detail of your meeting, conference or expo is perfect. When it comes to meeting destinations, Atlantic City is high on many planners’ lists, thanks to the location, 20,000 first-class rooms (8,000 committable), resort amenities and wealth of activities. There are also board rooms, meeting rooms, banquet rooms and expo facilities at resorts and hotels throughout the city. Several hotels are within walking distance of the Atlantic City Convention Center, and the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel is linked by a covered bridge. There’s more to come, too, with a new wave of investment helping to create a new resort and re-brand another. The Revel Casino, slated to open mid-2012, will feature 1,090 first-class hotel rooms, 160,000 square feet of convention space, a 5,500-seat event center, 12 restaurants and many more amenities.
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In the coming months, Landry’s Inc., the new owners of Trump Marina Hotel Casino, will turn the property into a Golden Nugget and invest more than $150 million to revitalize the casino hotel. Changes include new restaurants as well. Other recent changes include the purchase and re-branding of Resorts Atlantic City with a 1920s Prohibition-era theme, paying tribute to Atlantic City’s storied “Boardwalk Empire” history. The popularity of the 1920s theme will be evident this summer in history tours and other activities. When it comes to enjoying Atlantic City’s attractions and activities, you’re sure to find something to please. For shoppers, the city offers an expansive brand-name retail outlet district that starts just steps from the Convention Center; an eclectic mix of retail, entertainment and dining in an old-Havana themed setting; and luxury retailers on a pier jutting hundreds of feet into the ocean, as well as Boardwalk souvenir and clothing shops. Golfers will love the championship-caliber courses surrounding Atlantic City (more than 20 within 20 miles), and meeting planners can easily make golf tournaments part of their conference activities. There are plenty of history, arts and cultural activities in the greater Atlantic City area, along with wineries, historic villages, antiques and more. For more contemporary entertainment, Atlantic City’s showrooms, lounges and nightclubs offer A-list celebrities, top touring acts, lounge acts, comedians and revue shows. Exciting nightclubs provide a dance beat well into the night and seasonal beach bars give a scenic view while you sip your favorite libation. And when it comes to dining, you’ll discover a world of cuisines in everything form Boardwalk favorites to elegant gourmet restaurants, with everything in between. With all this and more to offer, Atlantic City is the East Coast destination that’s become a perennial favorite for many meeting planners, for good reason. Facilities & Destinations 2011 SuperBook