Yes it is a bid for Bartle Hall (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartle_Hall_Convention_Center) and environs (KCMO). Five hotels are involved (And the disclaimer here is "involved?" we are 2 years out from the launch of the official bid, 4 years away from a vote and 6 years away from a potential convention. Super secret plans are still under way.) The Marriott Downtown which incorporates the old Muehlbach, the Crown Plaza Downtown, the Holiday Inn Aladdin, the Hotel Phillips and the Hilton President. Down town was recently revitalized after years of neglect (decades? Hasn't been the same since 1976?) with the new "Power and Light District" all within easy walking distance of the Convention Center. This is google-able for a list of restaurants and such. The Hotels are all within two blocks.