1.   And as a result, one persistent criticism of the visitors bureau is that it spends too much soliciting convention business rather than leisure tourism.

2.   And Kansas City needed convention business.

3.   And there is also a move afoot to tie the arts into the convention business.

4.   And that hits Atlanta, a city that thrives on its airport and its convention business.

5.   And tourism, along with the convention business, is still lagging.

6.   At the same time, Chappell predicted that growing convention business would create the demand for another convention hotel, perhaps on the Perot site.

7.   A relative newcomer in the convention business, Charleston has borne the brunt of early backlash.

8.   But both outdoor malls have seen their prominence fade, as convention business moved to new hotels downtown and large malls opened throughout the county.

9.   But even without the Shot Show, the convention business in New Orleans promises to boom for years to come.

10.   But if a new convention center does sprout, Phoenix will do what it can to keep its hold on the Valley convention business.