Press Release

ONTARIO, CA (APR. 25, 2003) - The Ontario Convention and Visitors Bureau announces its booking pace comparison marks 128 percent growth over the past twelve months. The Convention Center (OCC) rental alone has increased by 44 percent in the same year.

"We're on an up tick--our sales team booked ten city-wide conventions with four more pending," stated Amita Patel, OCVB's director of sales and marketing. "And it comes on the heels of six multi-year contracts representing 7,175 rooms booked and nearly $300,000 for convention center rental--an all-time high."

City-wide organizations that have booked OCC include the Greek Orthodox Youth Folk Dance Festival, the California Park and Recreation Society, the California Elks Association, Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, and COPS West.

Clients who signed multi-year contracts include the Academy of Model Aeronautics, the Southern California Clogging Association, American Contract Bridge League, Christian Home Educators Association, Job Shops, and the California Association of Skills. Some multi-year contract agreements state they plan to use OCC until 2006.

The Ontario Convention and Visitors Bureau provides economic stimulation to the community by bringing conventions, tradeshows, consumer shows and tourism to the city of Ontario. The Ontario Convention Center hosts these corporate events, while also serving as the venue for social, entertainment and community events.


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