ConventionSouth Article Praises OKC

[Midtowner]

http://www.conventionsouth.com/archi...ahoma_city.htm

Here are some excerpts:

"The big news is the resurgence of Oklahoma City," said Alan Sims, director of convention sales and services for the Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB). "We’re reaping the benefits of what’s been completed over the last 10 years through the MAPS (Metropolitan Area Projects) initiative."

Capture A Pioneering Spirit

* While aggressive development is shaping a new era for Oklahoma City, the area’s pioneering heritage still runs deep. Known as the location of the Great Land Run of 1889, the city is often recognized today as the Horse Show Capital of the World. It is also a unified city that has overcome great challenges in recent years.
* Horsing Around: Horse enthusiasts can enjoy a number events held at the State Fair Park. Annual events include the International Finals Rodeo and American Quarter Horse Associ-ation World Championship Show. Remington Park horse track offers Thoroughbred and Quarter horse racing events.
* National Cowboy and Western Heritage (NCWH) Museum: Established in 1965 to preserve and spotlight the spirit of the Western frontier, the museum offers a unique collection of classic and contemporary Western art as well as four historical galleries.
* A Place To Remember: In the aftermath of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, one of the worst terrorist attacks in U.S. history, the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Memorial Center were erected as significant and evocative symbols of remembrance and hope. More than half a million people visit the memorial each year.

More Hotels

* Four miles north of Will Rogers World Airport, the Clarion Meridian Hotel and Convention Center accommodates up to 1,500 in its 30,000 square feet of function space.
* The 509-room Biltmore Hotel, which offers more than 20,000 square feet of meeting space, is completing a renovation project, said Sales Director Michelle Kudron.
* Located 15 minutes from downtown in the corporate and medical district, the 215-room Crowne Plaza Oklahoma City offers 13,000 square feet of function space.
* The 354-room Oklahoma City Marriott offers 12,000 square feet of function space, overlooks Lake Hefner, and is 15 minutes from both the airport and Bricktown.
* The 310-room Plaza Hotel is located in the northeast district of the city, five minutes from Remington Park Race Track, and offers 45,000 square feet of function space.
* The 236-room Embassy Suites Hotel provides meeting space for up to 600, theater style. Director of Sales Debi Neuman said the property recently added an "all-glass room that opens up into our tropical courtyard."
* The 197-room Waterford Marriott Hotel is located one mile north of Penn Square Mall and provides space for groups of up to 350.

Click the link, read, it's a good article.

[metro]

He should have mentioned more diverse things such as the Museum of Art, Paseo, Arts District, Asian District, Bricktown and more. He also could of added that Remington Park is now a Racino

[Midtowner]

The article was focusing on OKC's convention worthiness. It gave us a pretty rave review in that regard.

I'm not sure taht the Paseo, the Arts District, the Asian District, or the Racino really help us stand out for conventions (maybe the Racino).

Bricktown, convention facilities, and hotel space all within close proximity though?? That's what these guys care about.

Conventions mean big bucks. Geographically we are poised to be a convention hotspot. We have a little ways to go as far as development. I do think this article is proof that thinking small (Residence Inn) in Bricktown is absolutely not the way to go.

[traxx]

He also could of added that Remington Park is now a Racino

Excuse me for going off topic, but does anyone still go to Remington? I remember it was a big deal when it was first built but it seems to have become a bust. I remember they had the big political battles about paramutual betting but now all those wranglings seem to be a huge waste as well as the actual track itself.

[fromdust]

Excuse me for going off topic, but does anyone still go to Remington? I remember it was a big deal when it was first built but it seems to have become a bust. I remember they had the big political battles about paramutual betting but now all those wranglings seem to be a huge waste as well as the actual track itself.

i could be mistaken but i think its become a hot spot again since they made it into a racino.

[jbrown84]

Yeah it was about dead until they built the casino. It's doing a lot better now.