SportsEvents is edited for those who plan tournaments or other sports events.
CO NVENT I O N CENT ERS SUPPLEMENT
Myrtle Beach Convention Has The Right Space For Your Event
Breaking the rules pays off in Myrtle Beach, S.C., where sporting groups can enjoy all the elements needed for successful events, without encountering the restric- tions that often accompany a good meetings deal.
Plenty of square feet, sunshine, and southern hospitality are the staples of meetings at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. As one of the largest convention centers on the East Coast, more than 80 percent of all conventions and trade shows can be accommodated in the cen- ter's 250,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. Attendees are only min- utes from pristine beaches, terrific shop- ping, championship golf courses, sparkling entertainment venues, and great food for every appetite. From banquets to breakouts, the Myrtle Beach Convention Center has the right space for every type of function. Highlights include a 100,800-square-foot columnless exhibit hall with 35-foot ceil- ings, a 17,000-square-foot ballroom, where elegant receptions for 1,000 or more guests are a snap to organize, and 17 meeting rooms that can hold up to 200 guests in theater-styled seating. Special events big and small are executed with precise attention to detail. All meet- ings and events at the center are catered by the center's 8,000-square-foot banquet kitchen, staffed by the talented culinary team from the 402-room Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center hotel next door.
More than 1,400 on-site parking spaces ($3 per day), coupled with the fact
Brilliant sunshine illuminates the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.
Sunbathe, stroll, swim or fish on the wide beaches of the Atlantic Ocean.
that South Carolina is a right-to-work state, help cut costs for both planners and attendees. But savings don't nec- essarily mean skimping: The Myrtle Beach Convention Center offers a full range of convenient high-tech features including wireless Internet access and Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) lines. Trade show organizers will appreciate that electricity, cable, telecommunica- tions and water can be accessed every 30 feet throughout the exhibit halls. When it's time to relax, groups will
find that more than 60 miles of beaches and an average temperature of 74 degrees make Myrtle Beach the perfect requisite to recharge. New attractions close to the convention center include a revitalized 1.2-mile oceanfront boardwalk, the 196- foot-high Myrtle Beach SkyWheel and Dolly Parton's Pirates Voyage dinner theater experience. Also new is Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville Myrtle Beach with both indoor and outdoor private spaces for up to 300 guests, as well as a stage with full audio/visual capabilities. Attendees who plan to combine business and family time have a menagerie of
family entertainment options to choose from including the new WonderWorks, an educational amusement park with 100 hands-on exhibits, and Myrtle Waves, the largest water park in the state. Planners seeking "going green" event options often reserve the 30,000-square- foot Events Plaza—the blossoming land- scape design makes this the most unique space for outdoor weddings, receptions, Low country oyster roasts, Southern-style barbecues, and other outdoor activities. As part of our "Green Initiatives" we have installed Occupancy Motion Sensors and now clean exhibit hall floors with ec-H2O. The sensors are designed to turn lights off in meeting rooms, ballrooms and rest- rooms when there is no movement within 30 minutes. ec-H2O™ technology electri- cally converts water into a superior clean- ing solution that cleans better, saves money, improves safety, and reduces envi- ronmental impact compared to traditional cleaning chemicals and methods. Host your next sporting event or con-
vention at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. We break all the RULES and pro- vide the elements needed by the sporting community for successful events. After all, We Host Great Meetings that help you Drive BIG Numbers. ■
Brian Monroe, DOSM Myrtle Beach Convention Center (800) 537-1690 brian.monroe@mb-cc.com www.myrtlebeachconventioncenter.com
8 September 2011 contact www.sportseventsmagazine.com