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Large Conventions Going Forward

DENVER-Five major conventions are expected to draw more than 32,000 people and inject $45 million into the local economy despite travel fears in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

By John Rebchook | Updated on September 26, 2001

DENVER-Five major citywide conventions are scheduled for October and November in Denver, and none of them have cancelled in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Together, the conventions are expected to draw more than 32,000 people to the city, spending an estimated $45 million.

While smaller groups and individuals are canceling hotel reservations by droves in Denver and other cities across the country, large conventions typically go forward, says Eugene Dilbeck, president of the Denver Metro Conventions & Visitors Bureau. It’s often written into their bylaws that they can’t cancel because of things such as electing board members, he says.

”But, the number of attendees will likely be down,” which will lessen the economic impact on Denver, Dilbeck tells GlobeSt.com. ”And exhibitors may reduce the amount of square footage they purchased.”

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