Convening shouldn't mean conventional. Charlotte encourages planners to explore a city where cultural distractions, dining and nightlife for every persuasion, and one-of-a-kind attractions converge. New development, smart city planning, and a progressive mindset have helped grow this burgeoning hub of the South into a destination with an ambiance all its own. www.charlottesgotalot.com

Florida welcomes visitors year round, however the summer and early fall months bring less leisure travel to the Sunshine State - and the perfect opportunity for your group to visit for a meeting or conference. You'll enjoy reasonably priced group rates, and your attendees will enjoy vacationing with their families during your meeting.

With this in mind, VISIT FLORIDA^® has adopted complimentary Cover Your Event (CYE) Insurance. This supplemental insurance is intended to cover any costs directly related to re-booking a meeting should it be displaced due to a named hurricane. CYE ensures that you can plan your meeting with confidence and take full advantage of Florida's unsurpassed venues any time of year, while benefiting from those outstanding summer and fall values.

CYE applications for August (Sold Out), September and October 2010 are now being accepted. Registration will open soon for 2011.

For more information, please visit Cover Your Event Insurance or contact cye@VISITFLORIDA.org.

Sunsational Summer Meetings Plan

• Free rental on space at the Broward County Convention Center
• Free one-hour welcome reception with displayed and passed hors d'oeuvres and open bar for registered attendees
• 10% discount on food, beverage, electric, security, telecommunications and A/V services contracted through the Center's providers
• 2.5% additional commission or credit to hotel master account based on hotel revenues consumed*

Valid for Convention Groups June 15 - October 15, 2010 - 2013 (using 750 rooms minimum for more than two nights). *Some conditions apply. Learn More.

You'll find plenty to see and do in Fort Worth, including Western heritage, cultural attractions, sporting events and the best downtown area in Texas. Everything attendees want is only steps from downtown hotels and the Fort Worth Convention Center, a spacious, high-tech center that was recently expanded and remodeled. www.fortworth.com

Tourism Ireland is the international marketing agency responsible for the promotion of the island of Ireland as one of the leading conference and meetings destinations in the World. In Ireland we have the venues, facilities, technology and accommodation options that will ensure your conference or meeting is a success.
Visit meetinireland.com/us and check out the many resources available including Listing of Professional Organizers, Image Library, Videos, Maps. Practical Information & Facts on Ireland plus much more detailed information. Check out the Search button to find the ideal venue for your next conference, meeting or event.

Music and everything associated with it — from its stars to its stages to its colorful history - can make your next meeting or convention a memorable event. Let us help you choose the perfect venue here in Nashville for your meeting. Or, if you've already picked a site here, allow us to breathe life into it as only Music City can. www.nashvillecvb.com/meetings

Ontario — Canada features the cosmopolitan city of Toronto; majestic Niagara Falls; Ottawa — Canada's capital city; and a diverse range of vibrant urban centres and upscale resort destinations. From energetic cities and action packed resorts to wilderness retreats and charming inns, Ontario is a premier year-round setting for meetings, conventions and corporate retreats of all sizes.
www.ontariotravel.net

The Scottish Exhibition + Conference Centre (SECC) is situated in the heart of Glasgow, Scotland's cultural and commercial capital. Catering for two to 10,000 delegates, the venue is the UK's largest integrated venue; purpose-built to deliver meeting, conference, events and exhibitions, and welcoming thousands of delegates from across Europe, North America and Asia every year.

www.secc.co.uk

A year-round meetings destination, Virginia Beach offers 11,000 hotel rooms and the excitement of a metropolitan area nestled in the mild climate of a rich coastal environment. The new $202.5 million Virginia Beach Convention Center fully opened January 2007, boasting over 500,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and state-of-the-art technology. www.vbmeetings.com

Experience the difference of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center where Washington, DC is the capital choice for a productive and memorable meeting, trade show or convention.

TO BOOK:
Inside 18 Months: Linda Erickson, Director of Sales
Walter E. Washington Convention Center: 202-249-3141

Outside 18 Months: The Washington, DC Convention & Tourism Corporation
800-635-MEET www.dcconvention.com