Ten reasons to look at the host city for PCMA 2012 Convening Leaders.
San Diego was the first site visited by Europeans on what is now theWest Coast of the United States. Given its ideal weather and beautiful setting on the sparkling Pacific Ocean, it’s no wonder Spanish explorers claimed the region for Spain. Fast-forward 560 years, to Jan. 8–11, 2012, when San Diego—now the eighth-largest city in the United States—will host PCMA Convening Leaders. Here are 10 reasons why PCMA
attendees will want to consider claim- ing San Diego for their own events: 1. Sunshine and more sun-
shine. San Diego’s weather can’t be beat. That means an average tempera- ture of 70 degrees all year round. 2. An award-winning, 2.6-mil- lion-square-foot convention center in a beautiful waterfront set- ting with an international reputation for five-star service, plenty of flexible meet- ing space, and conveniently located near everything you need. 3. There are so many high-qual-
located just 10 minutes away from downtown and the con- vention center. 6. Get set for a five-star dining scene, including the
Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego’s premier restaurant and entertain- ment district, across the street from the convention center. From an upscale night out on the town to a casual evening, the Gaslamp Quarter offers more than 150 restaurants and bars. 7. More than 70 miles of pris-
tine beaches—for which Southern California is known the world over. Attendees can relax and watch the sun- set, or partake in countless recreational activities that the waterfront offers. 8. San Diego is a great place
WORLD VIEW: The San Diego Convention Center lobby’s glass ceiling brings the outdoors in.
ity hotels and resorts in San Diego, your attendees may check in permanently. San Diego offers 55,000 rooms throughout the region at various price points, including 11,000 rooms downtown. 4. Venue options are endless. Consider having cocktails
aboard the flight deck of the USS Midway, one of the longest- serving aircraft carriers in U.S. Navy history. Or dance in the streets downtown to your favorite band at your own private block party. San Diego’s year-round sunshine, oceanfront set- ting, and appeal for outdoor living provide the perfect meeting backdrop for groups of any size. 5. The San Diego International Airport is conveniently
to play when the meeting is over. Watch the pandas at the world-famous San Diego Zoo, visit Shamu at Sea- World, take in an exhibit at one of the more than 15 museums in Balboa Park, or hit the links. There’s so much to do, your attendees will have trouble deciding. 9.Walkability. San Diego is
among the “Top 25 MostWalkable U.S. Cities” based on a sur- vey by the American Podiatric Medical Association. The San Diego Trolley, the city’s light-rail public-transit system, also connects downtown and suburban areas. 10. Desirability. Who doesn’t want to visit San Diego?
The destination alone does wonders for attendance— and for attendees’ attitudes, inspiring optimism, innovation, and creativity.