The Hilton Atlanta—the 3rd largest hotel in downtown Atlanta is renowned for its own meeting space—approximately 119,000 square feet, including an 18,000-square-foot Ballroom—as well as being a “feeder” hotel to the nearby Georgia World Congress Center. They were in New York to meet with the media, trumpeting their recent multi-million dollar renovation. This extensive makeover included all the meeting space, food & beverage outlets, fitness facilities and of course, its 1,242 guestrooms & suites. Pictured above (left to right) are: Edd Karlan, CME, Director of Sales & Marketing, Hilton Atlanta, Rukiya Bey, Public Relations & Marketing Manger, Hilton Atlanta, Michael Caffin, Associate Publisher, The Facilities Media Group, and Bradley J. Koeneman, General Manager – Complexed, Hilton Atlanta. According to Koeneman, the renovation “has made us a more flexible hotel. We can create a personal experience for the clients. That is what Meeting Planners are looking for, whether it is for greater band-with for the meeting environments or a customized menu for their event. Budgets are being cut, so everybody is looking for more. We can better respond to the demands of the new market.”