Some Unique Reasons to Meet in St. Louis Thursday May 5, 2011 By Integadmin Here are just a few unique reasons to meet in the Gateway City: The Dome at America's Center, a 67,000-seat facility that was the first "stadium" convention center to actually act as a convention center first and sports facility second.A light rail line that begins inside both terminals at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport and connects riders to many of the community's major attractions, including the America's Center convention complex.A convention center that offers such amenities as a 28,000-square foot ballroom (the largest in Missouri and the largest between Chicago and Dallas) and a 1,400-seat state-of-the-art lecture hall inside the building.Innovative convention services programs designed to make meeting attendees feel welcome and understand how much St. Louisans appreciate the economic impact they create during their stay.The only convention center in the country to offer catering by a Mobil Four-Star restaurateur in the partnership between The Levy Restaurants of Chicago and Tony's of St. Louis.A newly reorganized convention sales staff that is exploring the challenges facing destination marketing organizations of the future - particularly those affecting CVBs that also manage and operate a convention facility like we do in St. Louis.A destination that projects its own undeniable charm, character and sophistication on the surface and is filled with lively music clubs, hundreds of unique restaurants, shops, and a variety of cultural and family-friendly attractions. ### Follow St. Louis on Twitter and Facebook for all the latest information on what's happening in the Gateway City. Your readers should call 1-800-916-0037 (USA and Canada) or 1-314-421-1023 for a free copy of the Official St. Louis Visitors Guide or point, click and explore St. Louis online. MEDIA NOTE: For more information or photography of St. Louis, send an e-mail. For up-to-date information about St. Louis, your readers should call Explore St. Louis at 1-800-916-0037 or check out our website. Share