COnTEnTS March zApril 2020


Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square, which is attached to the Lancaster County Convention Center in


Lancaster, PA, debuted an expansion and renovation to the hotel


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PAGE 10 - Rendering of the new lobby at Wind Creek Bethlehem, a casino resort offering plenty of meeting space, overnight rooms, plus fantastic dining and entertainment options in Bethlehem, PA


FEATURES


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PAGE 24 - The convention center of Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in the Pocono Mountains, PA has more than doubled in size after a recent expansion


Meetings and More at Casinos These destination resort properties offer everything needed for outstanding events


East Coast Convention Centers A look at what’s new plus some of the top offerings of these expansive venues


Golf Outings & Group Experiences Opportunities for group outings and adventures abound throughout the region


Meetings on a Budget Planners offer advice on getting the most out of meeting dollars


Confessions of a Hired Palate, Part II A behind-the-scenes follow-up on the atypical life of a restaurant reviewer


EVEnTS EXTRAS


Caesars Entertainment: Social & Environmental Responsibility Worthy Rivals and Just Causes


EventsWorthy Behind the Scenes in Atlantic City, NJ Philadelphia Auto Show: Black-Tie Tailgate Kalahari Resorts & Conventions Expansion


Location Report Annapolis, MD Ocean City, MD


Wicomico County, MD Wilmington, DE


Sussex County/Southern Delaware Insurance for Special Events Events Calendar


A Cohnversation with Courtney Babcock


PAGE 36 - Harrah’s Philadelphia in Chester, PA offers TopGolf Swing Suite, a fun and exciting experience available for groups


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EVENTS MID-ATLANTIC March | April 2020 East Coast


Convention Centers Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square debuts a $46 million renovation, introducing a 110-room East Tower, new rooftop bar and modern-American restaurant.


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