About Us

The mission of Experience Grand Rapids is creating an exceptional community by sharing Grand Rapids with the world. What does that really mean? It means that we inspire tourism and conventions through short-term promotions, long-term marketing and sales strategies, and a focus on community developments that will impact the visitor experience.

Experience Grand Rapids is the official Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) for the area. We are the only community resource devoted to marketing the destination brand by raising visitor awareness of the region’s product – i.e., its appeal as a tourism and convention destination. Our efforts produce millions of dollars in direct and indirect revenues and taxes that uplift the local economy.

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Bird's eye view of downtown Grand Rapids

Sponsorship

Experience Grand Rapids coordinates a variety of community promotions and events and we invite community organizations and businesses to partner with us on.

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Downtown Grand Rapids Skyline in the Summer

Partner Information

Experience Grand Rapids; La Grande Vitesse Alexander Calder

The Mexican Heritage Association Fiesta Mexicana takes place September 13 - 15 at Calder Plaza.

EXGR News Releases

Find out what's new and exciting from Experience Grand Rapids - check back often for the very latest!

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Dusk in the Autumn Time from Monroe North, 2020

Join Our Team

Experience Grand Rapids is growing - just like the city we're promoting. As the organization charged with marketing Grand Rapids to meeting planners and visitors, we're looking for people who share our enthusiasm and excitement for…

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Students tour Grand Rapids' hospitality establishments from restaurants to hotels.

Community Relations

Experience Grand Rapids' mission is to is to strengthen the region's economic vitality and quality of life by marketing Grand Rapids/Kent County as a preferred visitor destination.

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Tourism Ambassadors

Help make Grand Rapids more enjoyable by becoming a Tourism Ambassador. Learn what it takes to become ambassador and how it can help Grand Rapids.

Team building exercises are an important component of many offsite meetings.

Bring It To GR

Do you belong to an organization or association that holds regional or national meetings? We'd like to work with you to bring your next event to Grand Rapids.