This week's Look Who's Talking isn't a publication you'll find while standing in line at the grocery store.

Meetings MidAmerica
Indianapolis. Life in the Fast Lane
By: Beth Bartlett

So if this isn't on news stands, who reads it? Publications like this one are a big deal to those in the Indianapolis convention and meetings industry.These publications land directly in the hands of the folks deciding where to hold their next annual meeting, conference or trade show. And that is an audience we need to know about the $3 billion in new developments happening in Indianapolis. Lucas Oil Stadium&the Indianapolis convention center, the new Indianapolis International Airport Indianapolis hotels - like the new JW Marriott Indianapolis, cultural developments - like the Indianapolis Cultural Trail. Just to name a few.

And it's all taking place to ensure Indianapolis remains competitive, and in front of, our peer cities across the nation. We're confident that when convention planners and attendees come to Indianapolis, they'll not only have a successful meeting, but they'll have a good time when they aren't sitting in meetings too.

Tourism is a big deal in Indianapolis Our research from Global Insight, in partnership with D.K. Shiffllet & Associates tells us that 21.9 million visitors annually provide $3.56 billion in total annual economic impact on the Indianapolis economy. $3.56 billion. Every Year. And it creates 66,621 full-time equivalent employment positions in the local hospitality industry. That's big Indianapolis business.

Take a peak for yourself, you can book your Indianapolis hotel stay by clicking the button on the right of your screen - Indianapolis Hot Hotel Deals. And if you're a meeting planner, we want your business. Click the button at the top right of this screen and send submit an RFP right now. Let us show you Indianapolis.