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Airport Abodes 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. Whether delegates jet or motor into Winnipeg, the city's humming airport campus – located a mere 15-minute drive from downtown and the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg – is home to many exceptional properties. There are over 3,000 rooms for the taking in this convention- ready area, while it's also just 10 minutes from the city's newest shopping mecca, Seasons of Tuxedo – where you'll find IKEA, the brand- new Outlet Collection Winnipeg, and plenty of large box stores. A sampling of conference hotels include: 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. The Grand Winnipeg Hotel by Lakeview – literally steps away from the airport terminal, The Grand is a stylish boutique hotel with lavish furnishings and tech-forward features in all of their 101 guestrooms and suites. The onsite Blue Marble Restaurant and Lounge specializes in sustainable, locally grown fare, along with having a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence cellar. 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. Close To Takeoff The Grand Winnipeg Hotel by Lakeview Hilton Winnipeg Airport Suites where to stay 24 | Tourism Winnipeg | www.meetingswinnipeg.com