Boston
From Tea Party to FIFA World Cup host
Washington DC , Philadelphia and New York City . The “ T ”, Boston ’ s public transportation system offers great connections it a city considered America ’ s Walking City .
B oston is one of the 16 cities selected to host FIFA World Cup 26TM ( the largest to date ) and research from the Boston Consulting Group estimates the tournament will generate 450,000 global visitors , with a net economic impact of $ 50m for the city .
“ Boston is truly the world ’ s gateway to the United States and New England . The FIFA World Cup is another tremendous opportunity to show many thousands of visitors , and millions more watching from home , why Boston is one of the world ’ s premier destinations to visit ,” says Martha J . Sheridan , president and CEO of Meet Boston , who says the new ‘ We Are Boston ’ host city brand embodies the city ’ s 400 years of history , innovation , and passion for sports .
CVB expands with new partners Meet Boston recently shifted from a membership model to a partnership one , explains Sheridan , and 75 new partners hare able to take part in upcoming workshops on How to Win Business ; How to Leverage Your Social Media and on New Partner Onboarding and Orientation . The CVB has introduced an inclusive pricing strategy for nonlodging partners and now collaborates with over 900 companies in the greater Boston region and across New England .
Water , water everywhere … Since its foundation in 1630 , Boston has always been strongly linked to the sea . Whale watches , harbour cruises , tours of the Boston Tea Party Ship , and sailing on the Charles River all allow visitors to discover the nautical history . So , what else is there in Boston to add to the experience of your next big event here ?
Sports : A town of champions , Boston has a three-mile trail along the Charles River . Canoe and paddleboard rentals are all available along the Charles River .
Professional sports teams at home in the area include the Red Sox ( 2004 , 2007 , 2013 and 2018 World Series Champions ), the Celtics ( 2008 World Champions ), the Bruins ( 2011 Stanley Cup Champions ), and six-time Super Bowl Champions since 2001 , New England Patriots .
Major annual events include the Boston Marathon and the Head of the Charles Regatta in October , the largest rowing regatta in the world .
Accessibility : Boston ’ s Logan International Airport features service to 53 global destinations . The airport is three miles from the city which visitors can access by subway , taxi , bus or water taxi .
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Hotels and convention facilities There are 35,000 hotel rooms in the Greater Boston area and the city is home to the Marriott , Hilton and Hyatt brands , all of which have multiple properties . Luxury accommodations can be found at the five diamond Mandarin Oriental , Four Seasons , or Ritz Carlton . Boston is home to The Boston Convention and Exhibition Center ( BCEC ), opened in 2004 on the South Boston Waterfront and just two public transportation stops from the airport . Close by are the Seaport Hotel and World Trade Center and in the heart of Boston ’ s historic Back Bay is the Hynes Convention Center .
Attractions / historical sites / venues : From the John F . Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum to the Museum of Fine Arts , Boston has a special venue suited for every group . Enjoy a private performance from the Boston Ballet , Boston Symphony Orchestra , or buy out Cheers for a fun night on the town .
Plan an event at the Museum of Science or LEGOLAND , or you can follow the red brick road of the Freedom Trail , with landmarks significant to the American Revolution .
The city boasts America ’ s oldest continuously operating restaurant , the Union Oyster House , while the new Boston Public Market offers fresh food from local producers .
Universities and business : Boston ’ s metropolitan area has 35 hospitals and universities include MIT , Harvard , Boston University and Northeastern University .
Companies making the area home include GE , Novartis and Pfizer , and Bank of America and Fidelity Investments have a large presence . n
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