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The Los Angeles Convention Center attracts millions of visitors annually and is renowned internationally as a prime site for conventions, trade shows, and exhibitions. Located in the cultural, business, and entertainment mecca of Downtown Los Angeles, the LACC is an integral economic component of the Southern California area, and remains an enduring symbol of environmental sustainability and social responsibility for our community. The LACC is proud to be the largest convention center in the U.S. to achieve LEED:EBOM GOLD recertification (2015).
Anime Expo is an annual convention dedicated to Japanese culture and currently held at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Traditionally Anime Expo (AX) is held on July 4th weekend as a 4-day event. Anime Expo is growing in scale dramatically, and is currently the largest anime and manga convention in North America. Popular events include; the Masquerade, Anime Music Video Contest, Concerts, and the Fashion Show. Anime Expo also offers late-night programming such as dance, video screenings, tabletop and electronic gaming, and open-mic karaoke. Many of the attendees cosplay while attending the convention, and join in the many gatherings for fans of different anime, manga, gaming and other genres. Renowned for its ability to bring famous guests to America for panels and concerts, Anime Expo has been the site of many U.S. premiers of shows, movies, and bands including; AKB48, Hatsune Miku, Morning Masume, Porno Graffitti, Yoko Kanno, SKIN and many more.
Centrally located with entrances into the Macy’s Mall and just one block south of the city’s financial district, the Sheraton also makes for the most convenient choice downtown for meetings. Additionally, the hotel is only four blocks from the STAPLES Center and the Los Angeles Convention Center. The hotel itself hosts its fair share of conferences and events, possessing over 26,000 square feet of available multi-use meeting space, a 10,000 square-foot ballroom, 16 breakout rooms, and every modern A/V capabilities needed by today’s business clients. The Sheraton has also recently established itself as a “green” hotel, featuring environmentally friendly programs such as recycling, an opt-out program for changing sheets and towels, low-flush toilets and energy-efficient light bulbs. Anchoring the Macy’s Plaza Mall, the Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown Hotel boasts a chic environment that embraces tasteful sophistication, superior comfort and uncompromised guest service. Located in the heart of LA’s financial district and walking distance from The Los Angeles Convention Center, Staples Center and LA Live; the Sheraton is a contemporary business hotel with 487 guest rooms, featuring the luxurious Sheraton Sweet Sleeper beds, Sheraton bath amenities and wireless Internet access. Ideal for a multitude of gatherings, the Sheraton has more than 26,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space, including a 10,000 sq. ft. ballroom and three boardrooms that extend to inviting outdoor terraces. In addition, the hotel has an exceptional restaurant, a stylish lobby lounge, and complimentary fitness facility Recent enhancements include: * New Sheraton Sweet Sleeper beds and Sheraton Bath Amenities since 2005 * Completed lobby renovation in 2006 * Completed renovation of all 487 guest rooms and suites in December 2007 * Link @ Sheraton opened February 2009 * 37' LG Flat Screen TV (42' in Suites) in Guestrooms (2010) * Upgraded "White Linen" Bedding in All Guest Rooms (2010) * Gift Shop and Coffee Shop Proudly Serving Starbucks (tm) Coffee (2011) * Update Lighting and Air Walls (Banquets) 2011 * High-speed (Burstable) internet (wired and wireless) in every guestroom (2011) * New Internal Core Fitness Gym (Early 2013) * Onsite towncar service provided by On Time Transportation Network. More information available at http://onttn.com/services.php
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With over 430 locations worldwide, Hooters is known for its brand of food and fun. Their menu of seafood, sandwiches and Hooters signature chicken wings are provided by the All-American cheerleaders, the Hooters Girls.