For Immediate Release
January 26, 2009

Connecticut Convention Center Names Devon Woodstock Associate of the Year For 2008

Windsor Resident, Culinary Team Associate, Performs Flawlessly, Inspires Others

HARTFORD, CT –Devon Woodstock of Windsor has been named the Connecticut Convention Center’s 2008 Associate of the Year. Continue reading “Connecticut Convention Center Names Devon Woodstock Associate of the Year For 2008” »

For Immediate Release
January 21, 2009

Dodge Truck Northeast Fishing & Hunting Expo Feb. 13-15, 2009 at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford

40th Anniversary Show Features New Boat Packages As Low as $149/Month

HARTFORD, CT – When the economy gets tough, the tough will go fishing – and boating – close to home, local marine experts predict for the 2009 vacation season. Continue reading “Fishing Close to Home, Affordable Boating to be Showcased at CMTA Hartford Boat & Fishing Show, Jan. 22-25” »

For Immediate Release
January 16, 2009

Dodge Truck Northeast Fishing & Hunting Expo Feb. 13-15, 2009 at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford

NESN, ESPN 2 and World Fishing Network’s “Mad Fisherman” Charlie Moore and Many Others Experts

HARTFORD, CT – January 16, 2009 – The 12th annual Dodge Truck Northeast Fishing & Hunting Expo is coming Friday, February 13 through Sunday, February 15, 2009 to the Connecticut Convention Center on 100 Columbus Ave. in Hartford, Conn. Continue reading “Dodge Truck Northeast Fishing & Hunting Expo Feb. 13-15, 2009 at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford” »

For Immediate Release
January 15, 2009

“Connecticut Flower & Garden Show” Coming February 19-22, 2009 At Connecticut Convention Center

One of New England’s Largest Flower & Garden Shows

HARTFORD, CT – January 15, 2009 – One of the largest and most prestigious flower shows in all of New England, the “28th annual Connecticut Flower & Garden Show” will be held Thursday, February 19 through Sunday, February 22, 2009 at the Connecticut Convention Center on 100 Columbus Ave. in Hartford, Conn. Continue reading ““Connecticut Flower & Garden Show” Coming February 19-22, 2009 At Connecticut Convention Center” »

By Harlan Levy, Journal Inquirer
Published: Saturday, January 10, 2009

The Hartford area has all of the elements necessary to be a meaningful player in the convention market, according to a report released Wednesday on the area’s attractiveness compared to 19 other comparable areas nationwide.

Indeed, the Hartford area ranks favorably, if not better, as a convention destination in several key factors than major competitors such as Providence, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh, the report’s author said at a conference on the convention industry’s future held at the Crowne Plaza Cromwell and sponsored by the Greater Hartford Convention and Visitors Bureau. Continue reading “Hartford: An attractive convention destination, expert says” »

For Immediate Release
January 9, 2009

Despite Economic Climate, Campground Associations, RV Dealers Voice Confidence About 2009 Season

Northeast RV & Camping Show Rolls into Hartford for Three Days, Jan. 9-11

HARTFORD, CT – When the economy is in a downturn, people generally look for affordable ways to vacation and spend quality time with their families, and that includes camping trips and RV excursions to in-state and nearby locations. Continue reading “Despite Economic Climate, Campground Associations, RV Dealers Voice Confidence About 2009 Season” »