Did you know that the Boston Logan International Airport is New England's largest transportation center offering nonstop service to over 72 domestic locations and 30 international destinations.
From a meetings and convention perspective, the city is booming. Boston now has three convention centers, the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, which opened in 2004, is a technologically advanced convention facility located eight minutes from Logan International Airport. The John B. Hynes Veteran Memorial Convention Center, located in the heart of Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, recently completed a $30 million update featuring new interior design and technology upgrades. The Seaport World Trade Center's Commonwealth Hall is the largest facility of its kind in Boston.
Boston's meetings hotels run the gamut from big brand names to boutique style properties. Greater Boston has no shortage of unique event areas and sites for your special events. Areas for special events include Boston's Back Bay, with its great dining and nightlife, Boston's Chinatown, the third largest Chinatown in the United States, coming in behind New York (Manhattan) and San Francisco; and for some Italian culture and interesting food events, consider visiting the North End of Boston.