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– A DV ERTORIA L – Who'sWho IN CONVENTION BUREAUS NOTES: Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority 2314 Pacific Avenue Atlantic City, NJ 08401 (609) 449-7100 Convention Sales: (888) 222-3683 www.atlanticcitynj.com Meeting Planners Website: www.meetinac.com Jeffrey Vasser PRESIDENT (609) 449-2032 jvasser@accva.com Gary Musich VICE PRESIDENT OF CONVENTION DEVELOPMENT (609) 449-7110 gmusich@accva.com Mike Reynolds SENIOR DIR. OF NATIONAL SALES (609) 449-7136 mreynolds@accva.com Highlights of Atlantic City Atlantic City has everything you need for the perfect East Coast trade show or convention, and there's always something new to keep it fresh for your exhibitors and attendees. You'll find first-class meeting facilities at the Atlantic City Convention Center and at hotels throughout the area. Located in the heart of the country's most populous area, Atlantic City is easy to get to and convenient for regional shows and meetings. Meeting planners and delegates alike will appreciate the variety of hotels, restaurants and entertainment options. The Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority can help you pull it all together into an outstanding event. Exhibit Facilities Atlantic City Convention Center: 486,600 square feet of contiguous exhibit space, 45 meeting rooms from 700 square feet to 12,900 square feet; ballroom and ample pre-function space. Also, a variety of conference and convention facilities in 12 casino resorts as well as non-casino hotels. Hotel Inventory More than 20,000 rooms within five miles, with everything from casino resorts and boutique hotels to top brand accommodations. Many are within walking distance of the Convention Center. The Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel with 502 guest rooms is attached to the Convention Center by a covered pedestrian walkway. Taxes Hotel/Motel Tax: 13%, plus 1% hotel occupancy fee Sales Tax: 7% food and non-alcoholic beverages, 10% alcoholic beverages consumed on premises Responsibility for Bookings Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority, (888) 222-3683. Online fullservice resource and RFP submittal: www.meetinac.com. Support Services Attendance building, a full range of registration services, floor managers; room monitors, survey conductors, housing department, spouse and VIP programs, restaurant information and reservations, shuttle coordination, site inspections, promotional materials, visitor/delegate information, travel information, concierge at Convention Center, media relations assistance. On the Horizon Revel features 1,900 rooms, performance venues, restaurants, nightclubs, shops, day club, spa, beach club, and casino. The Golden Nugget completed a $150-million renovation, adding new restaurants, shops, gaming/entertainment areas, and spa. The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa finished a $50 million project that updated all guest rooms. The Garden Pier underwent an extensive $2.55-million renovation that added new facades, lighting, landscaping and decking. A $35-million complex is being constructed at Resorts that will include a 400-seat Margaritaville Café, LandShark Bar & Grill, and Five O'Clock Somewhere Bar. Steel Pier is planning a three-phase, $102-million renovation that will include a new museum, 2,000-seat ballroom, rides, restaurants, and nightclubs. www.TradeShowExecutive.com | February 2013 65