Eye Candy for Convention-Goers
Smart and stylish, these convention halls bring rewards for both the mind and eye.
By Marc Boisclair
Santa Clara Convention Center
Santa Clara, Calif.
Exhibit space (sq. ft.): 100,000 Meeting rooms: 62
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Palm Springs Convention Center
Palm Springs, Calif.
Exhibit space (sq. ft.): 112,000 Meeting rooms: 19
Virginia Beach Convention Center
Virginia Beach, Va.
Exhibit space (sq. ft.): 150,000 Meeting rooms: 27
Oregon Convention Center
Portland, Ore.
Exhibit space (sq. ft.): 255,000 Meeting rooms: 50
DeVos Place
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Exhibit space (sq. ft.): 162,000 Meeting rooms: 25
Palm Springs has new eye candy — newly renovated hotels. Over $180 million dollars in meeting space and hotel renovations.