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9/22/2009 - Anaheim Area Convention and Meeting Business Holding Steady |
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| Contacts: Elaine Cali, 714/765-8853 ecali@anaheimoc.org Juan Flores, 714/765-8854 jflores@anaheimoc.org |
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As National Economy Rebounds, Meeting Industry Moves ForwardANAHEIM, Calif. September 22, 2009 — Conventions, meetings and trade shows in the Anaheim area continue to book well into future years and bring economic stimulus to the local hotels, merchants and restaurants despite a sagging national economy. The economy is strengthening and we are seeing the meeting business segment beginning to firm up. We are confident that 2010 will show continued improvement for future bookings. Charles Ahlers — president, Anaheim Orange County Visitor & Convention BureauAccording to the Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau (AOCVCB) they have booked conventions, trade shows and meetings through the year 2020. The AOCVCB projects that 555 conventions, meetings and trade shows will convene in the Anaheim area (Anaheim Convention Center and area hotels) by the end of 2009. Part of this number includes the 43 citywide conventions (meetings using multiple hotels) that make up this total. Meeting Groups contributing to a strong finish for 2009 include:
According to Charles Ahlers, president of the Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau, "The economy is strengthening and we are seeing the meeting business segment beginning to firm up. We are confident that 2010 will show continued improvement for future bookings." Anaheim's lineup of 2010 groups include some of the following:
The AOCVCB reports to date that 2010 will include 43 city-wide conventions. |
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