Monthly Archives: August 2012

Pennsylvania Convention Center Looking for Private Firms to Help Run Center

The Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority just announced that it is currently looking for companies that are qualified to help run the convention center. While this may come as a shock to some, the move has been anticipated by many for … Continue reading

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Nearly 1,300 Events Took Place at the Hong Kong Convention Center in 2011

The Hong Kong Convention Center is located in one of the largest cities in the world, so it’s no wonder that it has one of the largest influxes of conventions in the world. During this last year alone, the Hong … Continue reading

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Tourism Leaders in Alabama Push for Gulf Coast Convention Center

Tourism leaders in Alabama have decided that a new conference center on the Gulf Coast should be a top priority for the state. According to Alabama Tourism Director Lee Sentell, “That’s the No.1 item on our wish list.” Sentell also … Continue reading

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Construction on Cedar Rapids Convention Center, Hotel and Arena Halfway Completed

The massive convention center, hotel and arena project underway in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa is taking shape, and fast. Construction managers from Frew Nation Group and the city stated that this month would actually see some major milestones in the … Continue reading

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Los Angeles Convention Center Sought After By Private Firms

According to the top budget official for Los Angeles, the city should “turn management of the Los Angeles Convention Center over to a private firm and take that responsibility away from city employees.” City Administrative Officer Miguel Santana released an … Continue reading

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New Jekyll Island Convention Center Exceeds Expectations

Jekyll Island, Georgia sounds like a place that you would find in a horror movie. In reality, it is the location of a brand new convention center, one that is attracting a lot more attention than originally anticipated, much to … Continue reading

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