Dear Industry Colleagues,
Welcome to the latest edition of our SMG Convention Center Directory. This past year has been an exciting one for SMG, our associates and our industry. The votes of confidence we received in being selected to
manage Chicago’s McCormick Place Complex and Detroit’s Cobo Center only reinforce the brand, network
and service excellence we provide. With these additions, SMG now manages nine of the largest convention
centers in North America. But it’s not all about size. We continue to build a network that can be segmented
to suit any client’s needs. Whether you are seeking first-tier cities, resort destinations, affordable regional
venues or any unique island destinations such as Hawai’i, Jamaica or Puerto Rico, SMG offers a menu of
the best-managed venues in all market types.
On behalf of our entire team, I would like to thank you for your continued support and partnership. In our
ongoing relationships with event organizers, service contractors and destination marketing organizations,
we continue to seek the best possible outcomes for all parties.
This letter comes as your open invitation to call me personally if I can help you advance your organization’s
interests with the fine family of SMG-managed convention and event venues. By the same token, each of our
200 sales executives is available equally on a property level, or as an extension of our national sales efforts.
I look forward to working with you, and to seeing you at a future industry function.
With best regards,
Gregg Caren
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
STRATEGIC BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Trade Show Executive’s
Guide to
Convention and
Exposition Venues
Featured SMG Venues
American Bank Center
(Corpus Christi, TX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Direct Energy Centre
(Toronto, ON, Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile
Convention Center (AL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
El Paso Convention Center (TX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Atlantic City Convention Center (NJ) . . . . . . . . . . .7
Baton Rouge River Center (LA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Charlotte Harbor Event &
Conference Center (Punta Gorda, FL) . . . . . . . . . .5
2
Ontario Convention Center (CA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County
Convention Center (FL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Peoria Civic Center (IL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Hampton Roads Convention Center (VA). . . . . .11
Hawai’i Convention Center (Honolulu, HI) . . . . . .5
Colorado Covention Center (Denver, CO) . . . . . .4
Irving Convention Center
at Las Colinas (TX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
(Pittsburgh, CA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Montego Bay Convention
Centre (Jamaica) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Greater Columbus
Convention Center (OH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Cobo Convention Center (Detroit, MI) . . . . . . . . . .7
Cox Convention Center
(Oklahoma City, OK). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
McCormick Place (Chicago, IL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Knoxville Convention Center (TN). . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Long Beach Convention &
Entertainment Center (CA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
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Palm Springs Convention Center (CA) . . . . . . . . .4
Reliant Park (Houston, TX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Rhode Island Convention
Center & Entertainment Complex
(Providence, RI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Savannah International Trade &
Convention Center (GA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
TD Convention Center (Greenville, SC). . . . . . . . .9
Trade Show Executive’s Guide to
Convention and Exposition Venues
Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space
No. of Halls/Floors
100,000 sf
2 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
16
26,500
ALABAMA
In-House Services: Catering-SAVOR, audio-visual-projection, electrical, high-speed
wireless internet, telecommunications, booth supplies.
The Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center, located on the waterfront in downtown
Mobile Bay, is a state-of-the-art, 317,000 gross square foot facility that includes a 100,000
square foot Exhibit Hall; 42,000 square feet of meeting rooms and a grand ballroom.
Other amenities consist of covered and concealed loading docks, direct covered access
to 1,800 parking spaces and adjacent hotel. In addition to being functional and affordable,
the Center is easily accessible by air or ground transportation.
Address: One South Water Street
Mobile, AL 36602
Contact: Cheryl Ann Gee,
Director Sales & Marketing
cgee@mobileconventions.com
www.mobileconventions.com
Phone: (251) 208-2128
Fax: (251) 208-2443
Long Beach Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space
No. of Halls/Floors
224,000 sf
3 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
34
79,000
CALIFORNIA
In-House Services: Food and beverage, concessions and catering, telephone, internet,
security, EMT, business center, audio-visual, box-office.
Beautiful multi-purpose oceanfront complex featuring three exhibit halls, two theatres
and an arena. Originally built in 1978, the facility was expanded in 1994 to its present
size. Long Beach is a premiere meeting destination with air access through three airports
within 30 miles and extremely accessible to all of Southern California. The Center
is surrounded by attractions like the Aquarium of the Pacific and the Queen Mary,
restaurants, hotels and a beautiful residential downtown area.
Address: 300 E. Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90802
Contact: Ellen Schwartz,
Director of Sales
Phone: (562) 499-7574
Fax: (562) 499-7589
eschwartz@longbeachcc.com
www.longbeachcc.com
Ontario Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space
No. of Halls/Floors
90,000 sf
3 halls/2 floors
No. of Breakout Rooms
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
24
24,000
CALIFORNIA
In-House Services: Security, food and beverage, high-speed internet, cleaning, business
center, water, electricity.
Contemporary in design and technologically advanced, the Ontario Convention
Center boasts 225,000 total square feet of exhibit, meeting and function space and also
includes parking for 2,600 cars. An ideal venue for conventions, tradeshows, exhibits
and meetings, the Ontario Convention Center provides a full range of technology
services, including video-conferencing, webcasting, Wi-Fi and internet capabilities.
Available are more than 2,000 hotel rooms within walking distance to the Ontario
Convention Center and 5,000 total rooms within the city limits.
Address: 2000 East Convention
Center Way, Ontario, CA 91764
Contact: Angela Hui,
Director of Convention Center Sales
Phone: (909) 937-3037
Fax: (909) 937-3837
ahui@ontariocc.com
www.ontariocc.com
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Trade Show Executive’s Guide to
Convention and Exposition Venues
Palm Springs Convention Center
112,000 sf
No. of Breakout Rooms
19
5 halls/1 floor
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
35,805
In-House Services: Catering (onsite and offsite), audio-visual, electrical, wireless
high-speed internet, cyber café, security and parking.
CALIFORNIA
Prime Exhibit Space
No. of Halls/Floors
The Palm Springs Convention Center offers 112,000 sq. of fully carpeted contiguous
exhibit space. The 18,000 sq. ft. lobby features magnificent views of Mt. San Jacinto and a
nearby park with demonstration gardens of desert landscaping. The 410-room Renaissance
Palm Springs Hotel is connected to the center and offers an additional 30,000 sq. ft. of
space. With over 1,600 guestrooms within walking distance, a vibrant downtown village
3 blocks away, and incredible year-round weather, Palm Springs is the perfect pedestrianfriendly destination. Five minutes away is Palm Springs International Airport.
Address: 277 N. Avenida Caballeros
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Contact: Rick Leson, CMP,
Director of Sales
Phone: (760) 322-8402
Fax: (760) 778-4102
rleson@palmspringscc.com
www.palmspringscc.com
Colorado Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space
No. of Halls/Floors
584,000 sf
6 halls/1 floor
63
92,000
No. of Breakout Rooms
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
In-House Services: CenterPlate catering, electrical, internet, telecommunications.
COLORADO
Located within walking distance of over 10,000 hotel rooms and numerous downtown
Denver restaurants, the Colorado Convention Center provides one of the most state of
the art user-friendly buildings in the industry. The 2.2 million sq. ft. of meeting and exhibit space provides meetings planners a variety of options and unique venue opportunities.
On the exhibit level, six individual halls and outdoor terraces offer extraordinary views
of the Rocky Mountains and the Denver skyline. In addition, the Colorado Convention
Center is home to the 5,000 seat Wells Fargo Theatre, which has quickly established a
reputation for being one of the most versatile and attractive theatres in Denver Metro.
Address: 700 14th Street
Denver, CO 80202
Contact: Kelly Wright,
Assistant Director of Sales
Phone: (303) 228-8016
Fax: (303) 228-8103
Kwright@denverconvention.com
www.denverconvention.com
Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space
No. of Halls/Floors
200,000 sf
4 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
32
46,200
FLORIDA
In-House Services: Electric, security, telecommunications, wireless internet, webcasting,
food & beverage, cyber café, business center, audio-visual.
The award-winning 600,000 square foot Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County
Convention Center is in the heart of Fort Lauderdale on 17 acres in Port Everglades.
The facility features 200,000 square feet of exhibit space, five-star food service with
newly revamped menus, a 1,300 square foot Teleconference Suite for “high-end” twoway communications, a 900 square foot Cyber Café with high-speed internet access
in a comfortable Starbucks-like setting and unsurpassed customer service.
Address: 1950 Eisenhower Boulevard
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
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Contact: Terry Kuca,
Assistant General Manager
Phone: (954) 765-5900
Fax: (954) 763-9551
tkuca@ftlauderdalecc.com
www.ftlauderdalecc.com
Trade Show Executive’s Guide to
Convention and Exposition Venues
Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center
Prime Exhibit Space
No. of Halls/Floors
20,000 sf
3 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
4
3,600
In-House Services: Audio-visual, security, custom riser seating and staging, catering,
electric, advertising, production rigging.
FLORIDA
Resting along the shores of the beautiful Charlotte Harbor sits the state of the art 44,000
square foot multi-purpose facility. The non-union Center features panoramic views
from the 20,000 square foot carpeted main hall, great lawn, and terrace in addition to
4 high tech meeting rooms all with free wireless internet and free parking. The halfway
point between Tampa and Ft. Myers, downtown Punta Gorda offers 540 hotel rooms
adjacent from the Center, small town charm and flavor along with 3 airports all within
40 minutes.
Address: 75 Taylor Street
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Contact: Amy Issersohn,
Sales Manager
Phone: (941) 833-5442
Fax: (941) 833-5451
Amy.Issersohn@charlottefl.com
www.charlotteharborecc.com
Savannah International Trade & Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space
No. of Halls/Floors
100,000 sf
2 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
21
50,000
GEORGIA
In-House Services: Security, first-aid, telecommunications, Savor Savannah Catering
by SMG, internet, audio-visual, electric.
The Savannah International Trade & Convention Center, like is namesake, blends the best
of the Old South and the New South by combining the legendary allure of Savannah with
state-of-the-art meeting space. The 330,000 square foot Center features a 100,000 square
foot divisible exhibit hall, 50,000 square feet of mult-media function space including a
25,000 square foot ballroom, 17 meeting rooms and 367-seat auditorium.
Address: One International Drive,
P.O. Box 248, Savannah, GA 31402
Contact: Fredia Brady,
Senior Director of Sales & Marketing
Phone: (912) 447-4000
Fax: (912) 447-4722
fbrady@savtcc.com
www.savtcc.com
Hawai’i Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space
No. of Halls/Floors
204,249 sf
3 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
49
103,610
In-House Services: Event services, food and beverage, audio-visual, client services, attendance building, information technology, telecommunications, security.
HAWAI’I
Well-situated between the U.S. mainland and Pacific Rim countries, Hawai’i offers an
ideal spot for international meetings, with the added benefit of providing an array of leisure options for accompanying family and friends. As host, the Hawai’i Convention Center
assures meeting planners that it provides the perfect setting to conduct business with global implications.Winner of 13 Prime Site Awards, the Center offers over 1 million sq. ft. of
space including 200,000 sq. ft. of divisible exhibit space, a 35,000 sq. ft. ballroom, tropical
rooftop garden function space, two permanent theaters and 49 breakout rooms.
Address: 1801 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
Contact: Neil Mullanaphy, Executive Director of Sales & Marketing
Phone: (703) 647-7410 Main: (808) 943-3500 Fax: (808) 943-3099
nmullanaphy@hccsmg.com
www.hawaiiconvention.com
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Trade Show Executive’s Guide to
Convention and Exposition Venues
McCormick Place
Prime Exhibit Space
No. of Halls/Floors
2,600,000 sf
8 halls/2 floors
No. of Breakout Rooms
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
173
600,000
In-House Services: Telecommunications, internet, food and beverage, on-site parking
ILLINOIS
and free WiFi.
Located on Chicago’s lakefront, McCormick Place, the largest exhibition and meeting
facility center in North America, is comprised of four state-of-the-art buildings, the
North, South, West and the Lakeside Center. Along with the attached Hyatt Regency
hotel, McCormick Place offers 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space, 173 meeting
rooms, the 4,249-seat Arie Crown Theater and one of the largest ballrooms in the
world. All within minutes of downtown Chicago.
Address: 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60616
Contact: Adrienne Tiritilli,
Director of Sales
Phone: (312) 791-7000
Fax: (312) 791-6388
atiritilli@mccormickplace.com
www.mccormickplace.com
Peoria Civic Center
Prime Exhibit Space
No. of Halls/Floors
110,000 sf
4 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
25
45,000
In-House Services: On-site catering and concessions with Centerplate, audio-visual,
security, high-speed internet, telephone, business center.
ILLINOIS
The Peoria Civic Center is located in Peoria, Illinois, halfway between Chicago, IL and
St. Louis, MO; the largest downstate events facility. Our state of the art facilities include
110,000 square feet of exhibit hall space, a new 27,000 square foot ballroom, 16 additional
meeting rooms, 2,200 seat Theater and 12,000 seat arena, all under one roof. The downtown location is just 10 minutes from the new Peoria International Airport, surrounded
by 1,000 hotel rooms with over 4,000 rooms nearly. Check our website to see what is
playing in Peoria!
Address: 201 SW Jefferson Avenue
Peoria, IL 61602
Contact: Robin Barnes,
Director of Convention Sales
Phone: (309) 680-3517
Fax: (309) 673-9223
rbarnes@peoriaciviccenter.com
www.PeoriaCivicCenter.com
Baton Rouge River Center
Prime Exhibit Space
No. of Halls/Floors
No. of Breakout Rooms
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
17
24,500
LOUISIANA
In-House Services: Utilities, catering/concessions, telecommunications, in-house
staff-custodial, ushers, ticket takers, medical, security, 2 show offices.
Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, the Baton Rouge River Center expansion
has completely transformed downtown Baton Rouge. The entire complex, including the
10,000-seat Arena and the 1,900-seat Theatre for Performing Arts, as well as the Grand
Ballroom and Exhibition Hall, includes more than 200,00 square feet. The River Center’s
Exhibition Hall offers 70,000 square feet of unobstructed floor space, meeting rooms,
concession and kitchen facilities. The Exhibition Hall can be combined with the Arena
to create more than 100,00 square feet of contiguous exhibit space.
Address: 275 South River Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
6
70,000 sf
4 halls/2 floors
Contact: Rhonda Ruffino,
Director of Sales
Phone: (225) 389-3030
Fax: (225) 389-4954
rruffino@brrivercenter.com
www.brrivercenter.com
Trade Show Executive’s Guide to
Convention and Exposition Venues
Cobo Center
Prime Exhibit Space
No. of Halls/Floors
725,000 sf
5 halls/2 floors
No. of Breakout Rooms
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
75
180,000
In-House Services: Catering, electrical, cleaning (exhibit hall carpet cleaning). Non-
MICHIGAN
exclusive includes A/V, show contractor/decorator, security. Free Wi-Fi throughout building, wired internet connections/drops available anywhere in building from IT Dept.
Located on the bank of the Detroit River, the international border between Detroit
and Windsor, Ontario, Canada, with the beautiful RiverWalk just steps away, Cobo
Center anchors “The D’s” dynamic downtown. With one of the largest contiguous exhibit
spaces in the US at 625,000 square feet in four halls, and 180,000 square feet of meeting
space, Cobo offers outstanding flexibility. The People Mover monorail provides the
convenience of connecting Cobo to downtown hotels and attractions.
Address: 1 Washington Boulevard
Detroit, MI 48226
Contact: Tom Albrecht,
Director of Sales
talbrecht@cobocenter.com
www.cobocenter.com
Phone: (313) 877-8214
Fax: (313) 877-8577
Atlantic City Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space
No. of Halls/Floors
500,000 sf
5 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
45
109,100
NEW JERSEY
In-House Services: Electrical, plumbing, telephone, internet, audio-visual, security,
food and beverage.
Atlantic City Convention Center, located within a day’s drive for one-third of the nation’s
population, opened in 1997. The Center, known for its flexible space and personalized service, offers upgraded communications systems, free wireless around exhibit halls and 32 sq.
ft. of pre-function space, 29 covered loading docks and on-site parking for 1,200. NJ Transit
Phila-A.C. train service terminates in the Atrium. Connected to the 500-room Sheraton
Hotel and four blocks from the Boardwalk and beaches, A.C. boasts 24-7 casino excitement,
fabulous outlet shopping, trendy restaurants, and a variety of entertainment.
Address: One Convention Boulevard
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Contact: Valarie McGonigal,
Director of Marketing
Phone: (609) 348-7072
Fax: (609) 348-7230
vmcgonigal@accenter.com
www.accenter.com
Greater Columbus Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space
No. of Halls/Floors
410,000 sf
5 halls/2 floors
No. of Breakout Rooms
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
65
99,410
In-House Services: Electrical, security, food and beverage, food court, audio-visual,
telephone, internet, decorating, plumbing, business center.
OHIO
The Greater Columbus Convention Center celebrated the debut of Battelle Grand, the
magnificent 74,000 sq. ft. multi-purpose ballroom, in 2010. The 1.7 million sq. ft. facility is exhibitor friendly with 65 meeting rooms, exclusive caterer ARAMARK, the Food
Court & Shops, and about 3,100 parking spaces. Four hotels are connected by covered
walkway. There are 3,500 hotel rooms currently downtown and 22,000 offered citywide.
The facility is located in the midst of the vibrant Columbus High Five entertainment
district and about 10 minutes from Port Columbus International Airport.
Address: 400 North High Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Contact: Sherry Chambers, CMP,
Senior Director of Sales
Phone: (614) 827-2662
Fax: (614) 827-2659
schambers@columbusconventions.com
www.columbusconventions.com
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Trade Show Executive’s Guide to
Convention and Exposition Venues
Cox Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space
No. of Halls/Floors
100,000 sf
8 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
27
55,000
OKLAHOMA
In-House Services: Electrical, plumbing, security, food and beverage, telephone and
internet, video conferencing.
The SMG-managed Cox Convention Center is only steps away from numerous downtown museums and attractions, including the vibrant Bricktown dining and entertainment district and several downtown hotels. Just 15 minutes from the Will Rogers World
Airport, this non-union facility features a 100,000 square foot exhibit hall, 15,000-seat
arena, 21 meeting rooms and a 25,000 square foot ballroom. On-site communication
services include Cox high-speed internet access, as well as free wireless service in designated pre-function areas.
Address: One Myriad Gardens
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Contact: Tim Linville,
Director of Sales & Marketing
tlinville@coxconventioncenter.com
www.coxconventioncenter.com
Phone: (405) 602-8500
Fax: (405) 602-8505
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space
No. of Halls/Floors
313,400 sf
5 halls/2 floors
No. of Breakout Rooms
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
53
109,562
PENNSYLVANIA
In-House Services: Food and beverage, audio-visual, telecommunications, utilities.
Pittsburgh was named by National Geographic Traveler as one of the world’s top 20
great places to visit in 2012. One of the reasons is its unique architecture including the
environmentally-smart “green” David L. Lawrence Convention Center which is owned by
the Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh & Allegheny County and is managed by
SMG. This 1.5 million square foot facility features 313,000 square feet of exhibit space,
37 loading docks, 53 meeting rooms and a 31,000 square foot ballroom. The building’s
dynamic architectural design offers breath-taking views, open terraces, and a suspended
roof structure.
Address: 1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Contact: Debbie Smucker,
Director of Sales & Marketing
dsmucker@pittsburghcc.com
www.pittsburghcc.com
Phone: (412) 325-6174
Fax: (412) 325-6104
Rhode Island Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space
No. of Halls/Floors
No. of Breakout Rooms
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
23
36,768
RHODE ISLAND
In-House Services: Catering, audio-visual, business center, T-1 lines, wireless internet,
security, box office, coat check, concessions, first-aid station.
The Rhode Island Convention & Entertainment Complex stands in the heart of the city,
and includes the Rhode Island Convention Center (RICC), the Dunkin’ Donuts Center
(DDC) and the Veterans Memorial Auditorium. The Complex is located within one mile
of 2,200 hotel rooms, and a total of 5,500 rooms are available in the Greater Providence
area. A key feature of the RICC is its connection to the DDC, the area’s premier events
arena, the 564-room Westin Providence, and Providence Place, a downtown mall offering
more than 170 shopping, dining and entertainment options.
Address: One Sabin Street
Providence, RI 02903
8
100,000 sf
4 halls/3 floors
Contact: John McGinn, CEM,
Senior Director of Sales & Marketing
Phone: (401) 458-6001
Fax: (401) 458-6500
jmcginn@smgricc.com
www.riconvention.com
Trade Show Executive’s Guide to
Convention and Exposition Venues
TD Convention Center (Formerly Carolina First Center)
Prime Exhibit Space
No. of Halls/Floors
280,000 sf
3 halls/2 floors
No. of Breakout Rooms
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
16
60,000
SOUTH CAROLINA
In-House Services: Electrical, telephone, internet, catering.
TD Convention Center is one of the nation’s largest convention and meeting facilities,
featuring 280,000 square feet of exhibit space and 60,000 square feet of meeting
and conference space. With a recently completed $22 million enhancement, the TD
Convention Center continues to offer unbeatable flexibility and value to people hosting
any type of event. Centrally located between Atlanta and Charlotte, the TD Convention
Center is a popular regional destination for corporate meetings, tradeshows, banquets
and special events.
Address: One Exposition Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
Contact: Elizabeth Lyons,
Director of Sales
Phone: (864) 233-2562
Fax: (864) 255-8600
elyons@tdconventioncenter.com
www.tdconventioncenter.com
Knoxville Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space
No. of Halls/Floors
119,922 sf
2 halls/3 floors
No. of Breakout Rooms
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
18
26,690
TENNESSEE
In-House Services: Catering, audio-visual, electric, plumbing, advertising, internet,
show decorator in-house, hi-tech capabilities.
The Knoxville Convention Center, located in the heart of downtown Knoxville, features up
to a half-million square feet of space. With the backdrop of the Great Smoky Mountains,
Knoxville ’s central U.S. location provides access to productive events and activity. Including
East Tennessee ’s largest ballroom (6 sections), the Center has up to 18 meeting areas for
your convenience. Enjoy our many amenities including in-house catering and in-house A/V
and decorating contractors all within a technologically advanced center.
Address: 701 Henley Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
Contact: Leanna Belew,
Director of Sales and Marketing
Phone: (865) 522-5669
Fax: (865) 329-0422
Lbelew@kccsmg.com
www.knoxvilleconventioncenter.com
American Bank Center
Prime Exhibit Space
No. of Halls/Floors
76,500 sf
4 halls/2 floors
No. of Breakout Rooms
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
22
44,000
TEXAS
In-House Services: Free Wi-Fi, caterer/concessionaire-Centerplate (with option to use outside approved caterer), on-site parking, security, stagecraft, ushers, doormen, police, EMTs,
set conversion/janitorial type personnel, complimentary event coordinator.
Waterfront setting and choice of three venues offering 425,000 sf meeting space: convention center, multi-purpose 10,000 seat arena, 2,500 seat Auditorium. First class service and
top notch professionalism, in-house full service marketing department including graphic
design specialist, in-house caterer and concessionaire, 10 minutes from International airport, mild climate year-round, quality attractions, nature tourism, affordable rates. Located
on the Gulf of Mexico within a 300 mile radius to include San Antonio, Austin, Houston
and the Rio Grande Valley. Nicknamed “Sparkling City by the Sea”.
Address: 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Contact: Donna Cannatella,
Director of Sales
Phone: (361) 826-4753
Fax: (361) 826-4905
Donnac@cctexas.com
www.americanbankcenter.com
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Trade Show Executive’s Guide to
Convention and Exposition Venues
El Paso Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space
No. of Halls/Floors
80,000 sf
3 halls/1 floor
17
14,900
No. of Breakout Rooms
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
In-House Services: Audio-visual, decorating, food and beverage, labor, security, telecom.
TEXAS
The El Paso Convention Center offers 133,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space (80,000 sq. ft. is
column-free), three halls and 17 high-tech breakout meeting rooms. The Convention
Center is in the heart of the downtown revitalization and is a fast, traffic-free ride from the
airport. Plus with its $7.2 million of renovations to the convention center plaza, the El Paso
Convention Center offers uniquely shaded outdoor space to take advantage of El Paso’s
ideal weather year-round. Adjacent is the Abraham Chavez Theatre which holds 2,500 and
the historic Plaza Theatre offering 2,000 seats. The McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre and
Pavilion seats 1,500 in an outdoor venue surrounded by beautiful desert landscape.
Address: One Civic Center Plaza
El Paso, TX 79901
Contact: Brooke Underwood,
Director of Convention Development
Phone: (915) 534-0692
Fax: (915) 534-0687
bunderwood@elpasocvb.com
www.elpasocvb.com
Reliant Park
1,637,058 sf
No. of Breakout Rooms
61/80,00 total sf
Reliant Park - 5 halls/1 floor; Reliant Arena - 4 halls/1 floor
In-House Services: Telecommunications, electrical, food and beverage, security,
event staffing, audio-visual.
Prime Exhibit Space
No. of Halls/Floors
TEXAS
Reliant Park is the premier convention, tradeshow, entertainment and sports complex.
Encompassing over 350 acres, with 26,000 on-site parking spaces, Reliant Park consists
of major facilities including Reliant Center (706,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space), Reliant
Stadium (125,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space) and Reliant Arena (350,000 sq. ft. of exhibit
space). Reliant Park hosts over 700 events per year. There are two airports approximately
15 minutes and 30 minutes away from Reliant Center. A variety of full-service and limitedservice hotels surround the perimeter of Reliant Park.
Address: One Reliant Park
Houston, TX 77054
Contact: Barbara Beaton,
Director of Sales
Phone: (832) 667-3976
Fax: (832) 667-1748
bbeaton@reliantpark.com
www.reliantpark.com
Irving Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space
No. of Halls/Floors
50,000 sf
2 halls/3 floors
No. of Breakout Rooms
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
20
20,000
TEXAS
In-House Services: In-house food and beverage provided by Savor by SMG; high-speed
wireless internet; audiovisual; concierge services; business center; covered parking.
Located just minutes from DFW Inter-national Airport, the Irving Convention Center at
Las Colinas is the first phase of a mixed-use entertainment complex on a 40-acre tract in
the city’s Las Colinas area. The facility has flexible space to serve exhibitions, conventions,
meetings and other events. Components of phase two of the project will include an entertainment venue, restaurants, and retail.
Address: 500 W. Las Colinas Blvd.
Irving, TX 75039
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Contact: Cheryl Calhoun, Director of Sales & Services
Phone: (800) 247-8464 or (972) 252-7476 Fax: (972) 401-7729
ccalhoun@irvingconventioncenter.com
www.irvingconventioncenter.com
Trade Show Executive’s Guide to
Convention and Exposition Venues
Hampton Roads Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space
No. of Halls/Floors
102,000 sf
3 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
35
344,000
In-House Services: Internet connectivity throughout; information plasma screens and
VIRGINIA
visitor information desk on premises; full service a/v on site; full service catering; free
parking; connected headquarters hotel and adjacent 84,000 sq. ft. arena.
Convene at the Hampton Roads Convention Center located in the center of Coastal
Virginia. A divisible grand ballroom and the 102,000 sq. ft. Exhibit Hall are among 35 flexible spaces ideal for tradeshows, gala events, and major conventions. A descending wall
of water greets guests at the grand entrance and a second-level outdoor terrace overlooks
the campus shared with Hampton Coliseum arena and a 295-room Embassy Suites hotel.
Nearly 3000 hotel rooms, eclectic dining, attractions, shopping and spa are located within
immediate proximity.
Address: 1610 Coliseum Dr.
Hampton, VA 23666
Contact: Eric Nealy, Director; Lacy Gibson, Director of Sales
Phone: (757) 315-1610 or (800) 487-8778 Fax: (757) 896-4600
enealy@smgworld.com; lgibson@hamptoncvb.com
www.thehrcc.com or www.hamptoncvb.com
Direct Energy Centre
24/25,000 total sf
8 halls & Ricoh Coliseum/1 floor
In-House Services: Food and beverage, data and telecom, utility/electrical, cleaning
Prime Exhibit Space
1,000,000 sf
No. of Breakout Rooms
TORONTO, CANADA
No. of Halls/Floors
The award-winning Direct Energy Centre is Canada’s largest exhibition and convention
facility, offering over 1 million sq. ft. of contiguous space. Direct Energy Centre is a leader
in environmental stewardship incorporating a green approach to venue management.
Located in downtown Toronto, 7,700 hotel rooms are within 3 miles (5km) of our doors.
The Centre is easily accessible by major highways and only 20 minutes from the airport.
Connected via pedestrian pathway is Allstream Centre offering fully equipped meeting
rooms and a sub-divisible ballroom. Opening in 2014, a new on-site hotel adjacent to
Allstream Centre will offer 400 guestrooms.
Address: 100 Princes’ Blvd., Exhibition
Place, Toronto, ON Canada M6K 3C3
Contact: Laura Purdy,
Director of Sales & Marketing
Phone: (416) 263-3020
Fax: (416) 263-3029
LPurdy@directenergycentre.com
www.directenergycentre.com
Montego Bay Convention Centre
Prime Exhibit Space
No. of Halls/Floors
86,000 sf
4 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
9
10,367
In-House Services: Audio-visual, global broadcast and teleconferencing, telecommunica-
tions, wireless internet, fiber optic cabling, catering, business center, 350 parking spaces.
JAMAICA
The Montego Bay Convention Centre is the Caribbean’s newest offering to the convention
and conference industry. The 130,000 sq. ft. Centre is conveniently placed along the elegant corridor of Rose Hall, Montego Bay. It is in close proximity to over 4,000 hotel rooms,
a full service medical facility, 5 shopping centres, world championship golf courses and just
a short 15 minute ride from the airport. Sited on approximately 9.3 hectares (23 acres) of
land, the Montego Bay Convention Centre boasts a 57,000 sq. ft. exhibition Hall, an 8,000
sq. ft. grand Ballroom and over 10,300 sf. ft. of functional meeting space.
Address: Half Moon P.O. Box 4058, Rose Hall, Montego Bay,
St. James, Jamaica W.I.
Contact: Dittie Guise, General Manager
Phone: (876) 622-9330-2 Fax: (876) 622-9360
dguise@smgworld.com
www.mobaycentre.com
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