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From Conventions to Family Reunions, Detroit is the Host of Choice
Undergoing the country's largest urban redevelopment boom, Detroit
serves as an exciting and unique destination for groups of all sizes.
Redevelopment efforts encompass more than $20 billion in new
development under way. The international destination, located only one
mile from Windsor, Canada, is also accessible by way of a 90-minute
flight for 60 percent of the nation's population.
Meeting
attendees are welcomed at the Detroit Metro Airport, featuring a new
two-million-square-foot terminal where international and domestic gates
are located in one facility. Here, the brand new 404-room Westin Hotel,
connected to the terminal, welcomes guests with superior amenities. In
addition, the airport also offers numerous shops, restaurants and
services, as well as 90 E-ticket kiosks and parking within walking
distance of the new terminal. Northwest Airlines offers discounted
airfare for conferences and conventions meeting in Detroit.
Improvements at Detroit Metro Airport have apparently made their
impression: In a 2002 J.D. Power & Associates survey of more than
10,000 airline passengers from around the world, Metro Airport tied for
second place among the U.S. airports and fourth place internationally.
When it comes to meeting space, metro Detroit is filled with large,
state-of-the-art facilities that provide the perfect setting for
conference needs. The region's largest convention facility, Cobo Center
is located in the heart of downtown Detroit. The full service,
2.4-million-square-foot convention center features five exhibit halls,
80 meeting rooms, and eight banquet rooms with spectacular river views.
Or consider the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi which offers 320,000
square feet of exposition and banquet facilities. Other metro Detroit
meeting venues include Ford Field, Joe Louis Arena, and the Palace of
Auburn Hills. Metro Detroit also has the ideal meeting facility - from
the traditional hotel to a unique venue at a local attraction.
Detroit's convention and meeting spaces are conveniently located near
hotels, restaurants, and other entertainment venues.
And when
it comes to entertainment, Detroit's four casinos are located within
five miles of each other. MGM Grand Casinos, MotorCity Casino,
Greektown Casino and Casino Windsor all feature nonstop gaming action.
Both MGM Grand and MotorCity Casino have recently opened luxury hotels
with meeting space, with Greektown Casino and the Westin Book Cadillac
to follow with luxury accommodations and meeting space in 2008. In all,
the City of Detroit offers more than 35,000 competitively priced hotel
rooms.
Detroit is also home to world-class attractions,
entertainment and dining. The city was recently named by AmericanStyle
readers as one of the top 25 arts destinations in the nation. Among the
top 10 museums in the country, the Detroit Institute of Arts recently
completed an exciting and ambitious renovation of its facility,
resulting in exciting spaces to view the museum's more than 100
galleries of art. The Detroit Theater District is the nation's second
largest in terms of seats and features most major musicals and
theatrical performances.
Of course, Detroit is a sports town
as well. It's a city with passionate fans and exciting teams. From the
Tigers at Comerica Park to the Red Wings to the Pistons at the Palace
at Auburn Hills, the City of Detroit knows how to put on a good show.
In addition to championship teams, the city also hosts championship
events such as Super Bowl XL in 2006, the MLB All-Star Game in 2005,
the 2004 Ryder Cup and the 2003 AAU Junior Olympic Games.
While your convention may be made up more of uncles and aunts rather
than sales managers, smaller groups such as family reunions will
discover many of the same amenities available to larger groups make
Detroit an ideal choice for families. From luxury to economic, families
appreciate the choices in accommodations, dining, entertainment
available in Detroit. Family-friendly attractions range from the
Detroit Zoo, Comerica Park, Ford Field, and The Henry Ford and
Greenfield Village, to name a few. From music lovers to gear heads to
African-American history, Detroit has something for everyone.
The
official luxury sedan service of Detroit Metro Airport, Checker Sedan
also delivers visitors to Metro Detroit and the Detroit Metro Airport
in style. Checker Sedan allows travelers to avoid the hassles of
traffic in Detroit City with the ease and comfort of limousine service
throughout Metro Detroit. Checker Sedan provides limousine Detroit service from the Detroit metro airport servicing the Detroit Metro airport region. Detroit travel has never been easier with limousine Detroit
service for the city of Detroit. Checker Sedan is an affiliate of
Soave Enterprises, a privately held management and investment company
founded by Detroit businessman Anthony L. Soave. Reserve at www.checkersedan.com.