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30 TOURISM WINNIPEG | www.meetingswinnipeg.com Airport Area Winnipeg's airport neighbourhood has been the scene of frenzied development since the 2011 opening of the Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport. The full-service airport has all the perks and must-haves of any modern transportation hub, along with a slew of accolades from worldly publications for its design and architecture. YWG Airport: Gerry Kopelow AIRPORT ABODES Whether delegates jet or motor into Winnipeg, the city's humming airport campus – located a mere 10-minute drive from downtown and the convention centre – is home to many exceptional properties. There are 3,050 rooms for the taking in this convention- ready area, while CF Polo Park – the city's largest shopping mall – is just a few blocks away. A sampling of conference hotels include: › Best Western Plus Winnipeg Airport Hotel – a highly rated, eco-friendly designated property featuring countless amenities and meeting spaces. The hotel's Dalton's Restaurant specializes in regional, seasonal dishes. › Canad Inns Destination Centre Polo Park – features numerous meeting rooms, entertainment outlets, a waterslide and pool, this hotel is just steps from CF Polo Park – Winnipeg's largest shopping centre – along with other big box stores and the Cineplex Theatre. › Courtyard by Marriott Winnipeg Airport – one of Winnipeg's newest hotels, Courtyard by Marriot Winnipeg Airport is a sleek, fashionable property with excellent amenities that is adjacent to the airport. › Hilton Winnipeg Airport Suites – features spacious two-room suites and multiple meeting rooms ideal for business meetings, conferences and social functions. Enjoy urban prairie dining at Bistro 1800 where you can reserve a chef's table for special occasions. › Holiday Inn Winnipeg Airport West – newly renovated property featuring suites and rooms with an excellent location that puts you right between the airport, CF Polo Park shopping centre and Assiniboine Park and Zoo. › Homewood Suites by Hilton Winnipeg – a modern hotel with spacious suites that provide a home away from home. Amenities include saltwater pool, outdoor barbecue area, free 24- hour shuttle, and 3,000 square feet of business-friendly facilities utilizing the latest in technology. › Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre – the newly expanded Grand Ballroom offers 25,000 square feet of dividable space, making it second only to the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg in event space size. The hotel also features a relaxing corporate floor and executive suites. For a complete list of convention hotels, please refer to www.meetingswinnipeg.com/plan-your-meeting/convention-hotels-and-accommodations Cou r t y a r d by Mar rio t t W i n n i pe g A i r p ort H om e w oo d S uites b y H il t on W i nn i p eg V i c t o r ia In n H ote l an d C o nve n ti on C e n tr e