GMCVB Meeting Planner 2010/2011 : Page 12loading docks. Direct truck access to the exhibit floor is accomplished via a dedicated ramp and a 35’ x 24’ roll-up door for each hall. The specially designed Skywalk and pod, one of the first in the nation, provides an unrestricted view of the exhibit floor in one or all four halls. Spanning east and west on either side of a center pod, the Skywalk houses a raw bar-style kitchen and four carpeted open-air lounges. The Skywalk is a perfect alternative for VIP functions and exhibitor or attendee lounges. Electric curtains are readily accessible should it be necessary to visibly secure the hall from above. A tastefully appointed glass-enclosed and individually climate-controlled show office overlooks Halls C and D. Easy access to the exhibit floor below and all meeting space is provided via separate elevators and escalators. Surrounding the exhibit area with direct access to the floor and amenities are 68 separate meeting rooms with a total of 144,800 square feet of flexible space. The largest, measuring 21,252 square feet, has a 25-foot-high ceiling. All are fully carpeted and divided by Modernfold soundproof walls. These meeting rooms are enhanced with acoustically advanced audio systems and individual lighting arrangements and controls. As few as 100 or as many as 2,100 delegates can be accommodated through a variety of meeting room configurations. Convention Center Drive and Washington Avenue provide easy access and marshalling for shuttle busing. Parking is available at the 800-space parking lot adjacent to the Convention Center and the 2,000-space parking area one block away. Located adjacent to the Miami Beach Convention Center and within walking Address 1901 Convention Center Drive Miami Beach, FL 33139 Location Spanning four city blocks in the heart of Miami Beach is the Miami Beach Convention Center. Adjacent to the historic Art Deco District, the Center is a mere one minute from one of America’s most spectacular beaches and 18 minutes from Miami International Airport. Facility Expanded and renovated, at a cost of more than $92 million, the Miami Beach Convention Center is one of the most brilliantly designed convention facilities in the world. More than one- million square feet of functional space is crafted into an expansive hall that can accommodate the needs of a single gathering or up to four groups simultaneously. Designed and constructed in Miami Beach’s signature Art Deco motif, the hall’s sheer dimension is complemented by soft pastels, the occasional burst of brilliant color and unusual architectural features. Fully carpeted and tropically landscaped, this distinctive facility combines plush comfort with convenience and efficiency. At the Center’s core is a single expanse with more than 500,000 square feet of contiguous and divisible exhibit space on one level, and a 35-foot ceiling. The main floor may either be configured as a vast centralized facility with four points of access, or be subdivided into four separate halls of approximately 125,000 square feet each. Private entrances allow self-contained movement of attendees. Utility connections for electric, drains and phones are located in floor ports on 30-foot centers in all four exhibit halls. Water and compressed air are also available and conveniently located in each hall. The movement of freight is simplified through easy access to 38 truck bays divided between the north and south 10 distance of many area hotels and The Lincoln Road Mall, The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater is the ideal venue for special events, meetings and private concerts. With versatile seating and dining configurations as well as stylish means of growing or shrinking the auditorium, the venue can comfortably accommodate groups of 100 to 2,500 guests without compromising views of the stage. Operated by Live Nation, the future of the music business, The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater is steeped in rock ‘n’ roll history while maintaining cultural relevance - the theater passionately combines the rich tradition of the Fillmore Experience with the energy of Miami Beach. Dining Facilities Centerplate, the center’s exclusive in-house caterer, offers a full range of services, from theme parties, lavish banquets and receptions to coffee breaks. Their experienced banquet staff will assist in creating specialty menus to ensure the success of each and every event. Guest Services Complete in-house audio/visual and telecommunication services throughout the Convention Center. Special care has been taken to fully equip the facility with functional amenities for the handicapped for total accessibility. A full staff of on-site event coordinators are available to assist meeting planners with every detail of their meeting, exhibition or event. Management Global Spectrum Kay Hollander ........................................ 305/673-7315 European Sales Office c/o MCH Swiss Exhibition (Basel) Ltd. ......+41 58-206-27-55 www.mbcc-europe.com Booking Inquiries&Information Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau 701 Brickell Ave., Suite 2700, Miami, FL 33131 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305/539-3071 fax: ................................................ 305/539-3113 www.MiamiMeetings.com Ita Moriarty Senior Vice President, Convention Sales .................... 305/539-3071 Barry Moskowitz Vice President, Convention Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305/539-3042 Miami Bach Convention Center |
