< Previous100 CONVENTION BOULEVARD SAN JUAN, PR 00907 PRCONVENTION.COM P uerto Rico’s Convention Cen- ter, located in the island’s capital of San Juan, is the largest and most technologi- cally advanced meeting facil- ity in the region. It boasts 600,000 sq. ft. of modern infrastructure and beautiful, flexible event spaces. The facility is con- veniently surrounded by nearby hotels, with world-class entertainment and renowned gastronomy. During the Fiscal Year 2022-23, PRCC hosted a record 439 events with over 586,450 attendees, including stateside conventions, as well as 13 citywide events with a total attendance of 21,450 and more than 40,290 room nights. ASM Global is the venue management company entrusted with operating the most important and iconic venues on the island alongside the Convention Center. The Coliseo de Puerto Rico, the Antiguo Casino and the Coca Cola Music Hall have been key factors to promote Puerto Rico as a top tier events and entertainment desti- nation. “As a meetings destination, Puerto Rico is a place like no other. We offer an unparalleled combination of the best meeting infrastructure, hi-speed internet and 5G, world class entertainment, gas- tronomy, natural attractions, great hotels and new state-of-the-art entertainment options like the Distrito T-Mobile, pro- viding a complete experience for visi- tors,” said Jorge Perez, Regional General Manager for ASM Global. PUERTO RICO CONVENTION CENTER AT A GLANCE The Puerto Rico Convention Center, can accommodate up to 25,000 visitors and features 152,700-sq.-ft. exhibit hall, which is divisible into three sections, the largest one being 72,300 sq. ft. TECHNOLOGICAL FEATURES Encore is a leading provider of audio- visual and event technology support for Puerto Rico’s Convention Center. It offers a wide array of internet and telecommu- nications services — multiple display screens, sophisticated lighting services, and audio and digital recording systems. HOTELS Puerto Rico offers more than 150 hotels. Nearly 1,000 hotel rooms are within the Convention District. ALOFT Hotel is a 175-room hotel, perfect for urban business retreats. The 503-room Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino is one of the many hotels in the Metropoli- tan San Juan area that offers high-end services. The Hyatt Place, San Juan offers 149 rooms and Hyatt House, San Juan offers 126 rooms, all within the Conven- tion District area. SAN JUAN DISTRICT'S CURRENT EXPERIENCES Distrito T-Mobile is a world class entertainment complex featuring the most innovative and leading entertain- ment center in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, highlighting the best of Puerto Rico’s culture and talent. With zip lines, cinemas, the Coca Cola Music Hall and multiple gastronomy premium choices connected by a central plaza, this facility is sure to craft memorable experiences among its visitors. San Juan also offers a rich array of cultural attrac- tions, historic treasures, and architec- tural masterpieces. SAN JUAN FAST FACTS The city of San Juan has two airports, Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Domestic Airport and Luis Munoz Marin Interna- tional Airport (SJU). Getting around the Island is a breeze. Rental car agencies can be found near the airport and hotels. Taxi service and Uber are efficient ways to see the island's numerous districts. As a U.S. Commonwealth, no pass- ports or visas are required for U.S. citi- zens. Foreign visitors should have valid passports and visas, as required. Puerto Rico also uses U.S. currency, phone and mail services, and both English and Span- ish are official languages. | AC&F | Puerto Rico Convention Center Total Area: 600,000 sq. ft. of exhibit and meeting space Exhibit Space: 153,000 sq. ft. Meeting Space: 30 meeting rooms totaling over 23,000 sq. ft. Theater Seating in Exhibit Hall (number of seats): Seating capacities up to over 17,000 people FACTS & FEATURES MARGARET COLÓN Sales and Marketing Director 787- 477-0184 mcolon@prconvention.com CONTACT AMERICA'S PREMIER MEETING & CONVENTION DESTINATIONS 2024 48 themeetingmagazines.comASSOCIATION CONVENTIONS & FACILITIESMAY 202450 The Georgia International Con- vention Center appointed Don E. Simon as sales manager. Simon has more than three decades of expe- rience in the industry. He worked with the convention center back in the 1990s and went on to work in IT and sales positions in many hotels, including the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center. Limelight Hotels has hired Angela Blackstock as the director of sales and marketing of Limelight Boulder, which is set to open next year. Black- stock has worked in the industry for more than three decades. Her last position was for Sage Hospitality as director of sales and marketing for Embassy Suites Boulder and Hilton Garden Inn Boulder. Hilton has hired Jasmin Howani- etz as their new executive director of sales for the Waldorf Astoria New York. This industry veteran has more than 25 years of sales experience working with multiple properties. This marks her return to the Waldorf Astoria, where she worked for more than 11 years in various positions. The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, which is opening this sum- mer, has hired Lorna Kirwan as their director of sales and marketing. Before this position, she worked at St. Regis Bal Harbour & W Miami as a market leader. She has also worked with other brands like The Ritz-Carl- ton, Mandarin Oriental and others. Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club has hired Lauren Parker as their director of sales. Parker has almost two decades of experience. Before this position, she worked as director of sales & marketing for The Charles Hotel. She also worked with such companies as Levy at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center and Encore Boston Harbor. | AC&F | themeetingmagazines.comASSOCIATION CONVENTIONS & FACILITIESMAY 2024 SIMONHOWANIETZBLACKSTOCKKIRWANPARKER CAREER TRACK Come for the meeting setting. Stay for the sun settings. Only one meetings destination offers the quintessential Carolina Coastal Experience. Our charming historic riverfront town and walkable Convention District offer easy access to the only convention center on NC’s coast, shops, restaurants and entertainment, with three island beaches just minutes away. 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