In today’s economy, who can afford all the amenities?  Shreveport-Bossier, Louisiana understands the pressures of a shrinking budget many meeting planners are facing today. In response, The Shreveport Convention Center & Hilton Hotel Shreveport is offering a package that features a choice of an added amenity free. Free amenities include complimentary meeting space, a themed welcome reception, the VIP Package, which includes one complimentary room and VIP upgrade with welcome party amenity per 30 rooms booked or triple Hilton Honors Meeting Planner Points. The offer is valid for new bookings only, is subject to availability and expires Dec. 31, 2009. Certain restrictions may apply. Located in the heart of downtown, the 350,000-square-foot Shreveport Convention Center is an SMG-managed facility that offers state-of-the-art technology and meeting and exhibit space designed to meet the needs of today's meeting and event professionals.  The 313-room Hilton Shreveport hotel, attached to the Shreveport Convention Center, is known for its fusion of southern hospitality and contemporary amenities, features a 24-Hour Fitness Center, complimentary Business center - accessible 24-hours a day; River Rock Grill & On the Rocks Lobby Bar; complimentary Shuttle to Shreveport Regional Airport and a heated outdoor rooftop pool and Indoor Spa. For more information, visit www.shreveportmeetings.com or contact Dianna Douglas at (318) 429-0646 or via email at ddouglas@sbctb.org.