Utah Valley CVB Offers Sneak Peek of New Convention Center in Utah

PROVO, Utah, Jan. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Utah Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau (UVCVB), the official destination marketing organization for Utah County, announced today that it is offering a sneak peek of the nearly completed Utah Valley Convention Center located in historic downtown Provo, Utah. Hard-hat tours and new interior renderings will give interested groups and organizations an exclusive view of the 83,578-square-foot meeting space before its grand opening in May 2012.

"The final countdown has begun until the doors of the Utah Valley Convention Center will be open to the public," said Joel Racker, President and CEO of Utah Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau. "After eighteen months of construction, the Utah Valley Convention Center is on schedule to open this spring. We welcome meeting planners and event coordinators who may be considering the Convention Center as a venue for upcoming conventions to view this beautiful space through our weekly tours."

Tour participants will receive exclusive access to all three floors of the LEED Silver-certified Utah Valley Convention Center during the final construction stage, including the 19,620-square-foot exhibit hall, 16,894-square-foot ballroom, 9,563-square-foot break-out meeting space, 663-square-foot boardroom and 5,553-square-foot open-roof top garden providing a front row seat to Mount Timpanogos. Tour guests will also learn about free event planning resources available through the UVCVB.

"We expect the Utah Valley Convention Center to bring $18 million of economic development per year to Provo's growing downtown community," said Gary J. Anderson, Commission Chairman for Utah County. "Utah Valley is truly an ideal place to gather for business or recreation and this facility will only add to the popular offerings our county already provides to local, national and international visitors."

Utah Valley Convention Center is within walking distance of 39 restaurants and near 1,349 lodging rooms. The new facility is located four miles from the Provo Municipal Airport and 45 miles south of the Salt Lake City International Airport. It is near Robert Redford's Sundance Resort, which offers numerous summer and winter activities.

The Utah Valley Convention Center is located on 220 West Center Street in Provo, Utah. To schedule a tour of the Utah Valley Convention Center or to view its interior renderings, visit MeetInUtahValley.com. Personal inquiries can also be directed to 1-888-414-UTAH (8824).

About the Utah Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau
The Utah Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau (UVCVB) is the official destination marketing organization for Utah County, Utah. Its goal is to enhance the economic prosperity of Utah Valley by promoting, selling and marketing the area as a unique destination for meetings, events, and business and leisure travelers. The UVCVB provides an online hub of information for local events, unique activities, and meeting planning resources. This resource is highly valued by both local residents and Valley visitors. Nestled in the magnificent Wasatch mountain range, Utah Valley is a premier gathering place for vacations, staycations, business trips, conventions, sporting events, film productions, family reunions and more. For more information, visit www.UtahValley.com or contact the UVCVB at 1-888-414-UTAH (8824).

SOURCE Utah Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau