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LA vs. Paris: Which Olympic City Wins for Meetings?

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The International Olympic Committee made a historical announcement on July 11 in Lausanne, Switzerland, with the unanimous decision to award the 2024 and 2028 Summer Olympic Games simultaneously to Los Angeles and Paris , which each made strong pitches during the bidding process. The city to go first will be determined at a later date.

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Progress Report: Global Convention Center Outlook

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An additional $700 million would go towards constructing a new 40-story hotel tower with 850 rooms at JW Marriott. A 51,000-square-foot ballroom, which AEG claims would be the largest in the city, is part of the hotel’s floorplan. Remember, Los Angeles is hosting the Summer Olympic Games in 2028. of convention space and a hotel.

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