Atlanta
Staff -- Tradeshow Week, 10/23/2006
Highlights
• In 2005, more than $10 billion worth of development was added to Atlanta's amenity lineup, including Atlantic Station (a new shopping and entertainment district) and the Georgia Aquarium. The Hartsfield—Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport added a fifth runway, and has several other major projects planned including a consolidated rental car facility, the addition of an international terminal and upgraded curbside services.
Number of separate exhibit facilities
• 10
Total exhibit space
• 2.7 million sq. ft.
Largest facility
Georgia World Congress Center with 1.4 million sq. ft.
Most recent venue expansion
• GWCC expanded in 2003, adding 420,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, 35 meeting rooms and a second ballroom.
Number of hotel rooms within one mile of GWCC
• 12,000
Average cab fare from airport to GWCC
• $30
Largest 2005 tradeshow
• IAAPA Attractions Expo (Intl. Assn. of Amusement Parks & Attractions) at 475,000 sq. ft. (GWCC)
Sources: Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau; 2006 TSW Major Exhibit Hall Directory; 2006 Tradeshow Week 200
