The G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh in September is predicted to be a boost for Butler County tourism.

"We think that hotels in Butler County will be full," said Jack Cohen, executive director of the Butler County Tourism and Convention Bureau.

Some of the people connected to the summit will stay in county hotels, eat in restaurants here, and shop in stores, Cohen said.

Delegates from the world's top 20 economic powers will converge on Pittsburgh Sept. 24 and 25 for the summit.

So many people are expected that Pittsburgh hotels are already full and the radius for the summit's economic impact is spreading.

Ron Antionucci, general manager of the Marriott Hotel in Cranberry Township, said because of the many room bookings, his hotel has already closed the reservation system for the days around the summit. Still, the hotel is getting some calls from delegates about places to stay.

The presence of foreign nationals will most likely require Antionucci to step up security, he said. However, he's waiting to hear from his guests on specific requirements.

At Cranberry Township's Hampton Inn, general manager Carla Biaggi said the hotel is getting lots of phone calls about rooms during the summit.

Customers are wanting rooms held for them and the ability to cancel on short notice. She expects by September, the hotel will be completely booked.

"As of yet, we're seeing a lot of inquiries, not actual bookings," Biaggi said.

Cohen looks to promote the county while the conventioneers are in the region. Specifically, he wants to spotlight the quality of life and new jobs in the area.

Antionucci and Biaggi said their welcome areas and gift shops will be stocked with visitor guides and brochures about nearby attractions. At the Marriott, the concierge service will be glad to recommend county highlights such as Moraine State Park, Antionucci said.

Those going to the G-20 events will most likely stay in hotels, Cohen said, which will push the seasonal tourists to other places such as bed and breakfast spots.

"We're looking forward to it," Cohen said of the international conference.