:(

You don't never road trip with me no more. :(

I know my job doesn't allow me to have fun anymore :( I haven't been mean to anyone in a minute! ;)

Your job is suppressing your innermost feelings. :D

She called them directly.

Hmmmm, then she may not be getting the rate she thinks she is. Going directly to the hotel takes you out of the block.

Anyway, the website now says that the housing issue is being addressed and more rooms will open up March 31.

I'm going to have her double check the rate.

2006 MULTICULTURAL CONVENTIONS BRING BIG DOLLARS TO PHILADELPHIA

Upcoming multicultural conventions total more than $52 million in economic impact

PHILADELPHIA…February 9, 2006…The latest research shows that the annual buying power of U.S. multicultural groups will reach $1.5 trillion by 2009 and will collectively reign with the largest buying power of any other groups. Realizing the value of this untapped market, it is no wonder why with assistance from its Multicultural Affairs Congress (MAC), the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PCVB) seeks to bring more multicultural meetings and conventions to the City with a passion.

“Multicultural meetings and conventions account for as much as 12.5 percent of the total PCVB booked consumed room nights,” states Tom Muldoon, president of the PCVB. “It is important for us to recognize and attract the growing multicultural market segment, while devoting our energy and resources to ensure each convention’s success.”

MAC assists the PCVB in increasing Philadelphia’s share of the $90 billion national multicultural convention and tourism market and focuses on the African American, Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander and Native American communities. During MAC’s 19 year history, PCVB-booked multicultural conventions and meetings have increased more than 8 fold and in result, Philadelphia has been rated numerous times as the number 1 city for African American travelers, Top 10 cities for African American family visitors and Top 10 cities for Hispanic travelers. To date, MAC and the PCVB have worked to book more than $750 million in multicultural meetings and conventions to Philadelphia.

“Last year was a remarkable year for the multicultural meetings and conventions market,” said Yolanda Bullock Cooper, VP of Short-Term Multicultural Sales. “Our success in hosting the National Council of La Raza in 2005, showcased the value of the multicultural travel
market which represents approximately 32% of visitor spending in the region overall.”

The Philadelphia region welcomes the incoming 2006 multicultural conventions, totaling more than an impressive $52 million in economic impact. These African American, Hispanic and Asian conventions range from religious and social groups to educational, trade and business organizations. This year’s largest multicultural convention, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., will convene in Philadelphia July 28th through August 4th. This annual convention will bring more than 16,000 women to the City, resulting in nearly $19 million in economic impact alone.

Leading 2006 conventions reported by attendance include:
· Black Alliance for Educational Options, March 12-19, 2006; 1,000 attendees
· Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., May 4-7, 2006; 450 attendees
· Praise Power, May 24-29, 2006; 5,000 attendees
· Links Incorporated, June 24-July 1, 2006; 5,000 attendees
· Rhythm & Blues Foundation-Pioneer Awards, June 27- 30, 2006; 2,000 attendees
· Organization of Chinese Americans, July 16-23; 850 attendees
· Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., July 28- August 4, 2006; 16,000 attendees
· United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, September 19-23, 2006; 5,000 attendees
· Society of Hispanic Engineers, October 25-30, 2006; 2,000 attendees


http://www.pcvb.org/pressroom/view_article.asp?ID=653

:cool: @ 16,000 attendees.:cool:

A sight underestimation - LOL. And :confused: at the Omega's projected number. Is it a state meeting or did they leave off a zero?

Maybe it is a state meeting for the Omegas.

I could see us having 16,000 registered but another 4 - 5000 there for the weekend/not registered. Plus if they add in the Sorors who bring family members, lol. :cool:

It is the 2nd District Conference that is meeting here.

The number of sorors that register, as well as, those that do not register but attend will probably be more because of the geographical location of this National Convention. Philly is fairly close to the several regions, thus more sorors maybe inclined to come, IMO. I can't wait to get to Philly to see all my sorors!!! :cool:

I thought I wasn't able to make it, but Dear God, I'll be there (not for the entire time)! I can't wait. I couldn't miss this one, not being so close!

More Hotels Added
 

There are some new hotels listed on the national site. Also, wait list people will be sent emails telling them how to reserve a room..not at their wait list hotel however. Also stated, all registered members will get a room. One hotel, Comfort Inn is 1 mile from convention center and the other hotel is seven blocks.

Re: More Hotels Added
 

But I don't think the room availability is still correct. It is really not about adding more hotels, but about reconfiguring the rooms in the other hotels. I still maintain that there is no way all of those hotels could have gotten completely booked with 24 hours. There are still many sorors who haven't even registered yet since the deadline is April 30.

Personally, I am not even considering a hotel that is a mile away. You will get stuck.

From what was told to me is that more blocks of rooms have been opened up.

The website just shows an addition of two hotels--one a mile away as previously said. But all the rest of the hotels still show up as booked for the whole duration of the convention.

Re: More Hotels Added
 

The hotels that were added are now all booked. This is amazing.

I can believe it...Sorors were waiting for that day since they posted it.

I registered and booked my hotel room for me and two sorors. I can't wait! :D :D

Sorors since we are having approved headquarters hotels booked in one day for our 48th National Convention, what can we expect when we attempt to book a hotel for our centennial? I know that our centennial celebration is seven years away, but it would appear that our Centennial planning committee is going to have to book all double bed hotels in the DC, VA, and MD area. I just love my 300,000 Sorors.

You got that right. I shudder excitedly to even think about that. :)

Wow that is going to be something. It feels good to know that I have 300,000 Sorors out there and we all connected through the SISTERHOOD!:D

wait.....the number of Sorors has broke 300K? WOW! Go Delta! I didn't know that it happened so soon.

Me either.:)

HOTELS
 

More hotels added. The closest is 10 blocks away. I don't think they are going to reopen the official hotels for reservations. I think the hotels that are added are going to be farther and farther away.

Me either.

I thought about this the other day. Maybe she means that come 2013, we'll have 300,000 Sorors. :)

Well as of this past Tuesday........it's offical....I'm registered...YAY

OOO-OOP Sorors!! I just registered for my FIRST convention!! I am ready to get it on and poppin' in Philly!!:D http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/gr...smiley-002.gif

I will be in attendance!

I am staying a little farther away, but I have an unbelievable hook-up.

And I will definitely not miss the party this time!

I'M GOING!! I will be there with my (Soror) Mom, neither of us can wait!

Per the National Site
 

ON LINE REGISTRATION FOR THE 48TH NATIONAL CONVENTION HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MAY 15, 2006 :cool:

Hello my beautiful Sorors,

I will be there as I am right here in DE. I also have been out of the loop for awhile. Family, work and Delta has been keeping me busy. Just also want to send a hearty OOOO-OOOOOP to you all.


Angie

Hello, Sorors!

I will be attending my first National Convention. I am so excited! I have a question: Will Sorors from GC meet some where so that we can meet each other face to face?

Wreckin' Delta Zeta Spring ' 96 #1,3 & 7 will definitely be in Philly. We are celebrating our 10th DeltaVersary while we are there. Looking forward to meeting with everyone. We are staying at the Marriott Courtyard.


DZDST796

Since I am here in Philly and a member of one of the host chapters...I am going to see about getting a place to meet maybe after opening ceremony for all the GCers...so I will closer to the time let everyone know the place and then get a count on who will definitely attend the GC meet and greet.

Sounds like a plan to me.

I'm looking forward to it!

From my chapter meeting this past saturday our president said that the response for convention is so high that they have had to extend housing into Cherry Hill, NJ. Philly is going to be off the CHAIN!!!!!!!!!!:D