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Why Meet in Grand Rapids, Michigan?
Because Grand Rapids is crafted for meetings. All the elements come together here to offer meeting planners and attendees a one-of-a-kind experience. That includes the services of the Midwest’s Best DMO (2024 Northstar Stella Awards).
We won the Stella Award for centering the voice of our clients – and here’s what meeting planners told us they most want to know about our destination!
Convention Center:
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162,000 sq. ft. exhibit hall, 40,000 sq. ft. ballroom & 26 meeting rooms
Downtown Hotels:
- 3 hotels (1,200+ rooms) connected to convention center by skywalk
- 10 additional hotels (1,300+ rooms) within a 10-minute walk
- 5 Marriott, 4 Hilton, 1 Hyatt, 1 IHG and 2 boutique hotels
Convenience:
- 300+ restaurants, shops and entertainment venues within a 10-minute walk
- Free bus circulates through downtown 7 days a week
Food & Beverage:
- 6% sales tax and 23% service charge on F&B
- Economical beverage solutions
Airport:
- Nonstop service to 35+ destinations on 8 airlines
- 16 minutes from downtown
Discover even more reasons to meet in Grand Rapids!
Our convenient, centralized location is easy to get to by plane (Gerald R. Ford International Airport), train (Amtrak) and automobile. It’s just as easy to get around once you’re here.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport offers nonstop service to 35+ destinations on 8 airlines.
A state-of-the-art convention center, 2,500+ hotel rooms and 300+ dining, shopping, culture and entertainment options, all within a 10-minute walk or free bus ride.
Choose Grand Rapids for the most experienced, creative and personalized assistance in support of your event. From planning to attendance-building to on-site services, our team will surpass your every expectation.
Your Attendees Will Love Grand Rapids
They’ll experience one of CNN’s Top 10 American Towns to Visit – an easy-to-get-to, easy-to-get-around in destination filled with amazing attractions and things to do, excellent craft beverages and tasty dining options.
See what our clients have to say about us
Meeting Minds Blog
Grand Rapids dinner options a half mile from the convention center
- by Experience Grand Rapids photo by Courtesy of Secchia Institute for Culinary Education
- 13 minute read
One of the best things about meeting in Grand Rapids is the abundance of dining options within a…
Breweries with meeting space near Grand Rapids' convention neighborhood
- by Experience Grand Rapids photo by Alina Albin for Experience GR
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If your organization is meeting in Grand Rapids, which has been known as Beer City USA since 2012…
The Value of Repeat Customers
- by Experience Grand Rapids photo by Brian Kelly for Experience GR
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Whether you’re selling widgets or meeting destinations, the cost of acquiring a new customer…
Tips and Benefits of Offsite Meetings
- by Experience Grand Rapids photo by Brian Kelly for Experience GR
- 6 minute read
You know the drill. There's a meeting, there's a budget, and you need to find the most…
Things to Do Near the DeVos Place Convention Center
- by Experience Grand Rapids photo by Nick Irwin for Experience GR
- 23 minute read
One of the many advantages of Grand Rapids’ downtown convention neighborhood is that…
Extend the reach of your event with supplemental web content before and after
- by Experience Grand Rapids
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Meeting planners know that the closing speaker is not the end of the experience. With great content…
Shopping Stores Near the Convention Center
- by Experience Grand Rapids photo by Dorelle Brock for Experience GR
- 10 minute read
One of the joys of meeting in a new city is the opportunity to explore local shops and discover…
The rise of Grand Rapids as a midsized meeting destination
- by Experience Grand Rapids photo by Nick Irwin for Experience GR.
- 7 minute read
Meeting planners are well aware of the cost advantages of midsized cities vs. first-tier meeting…
Lunch Options a Half Mile or Less from the Convention Center
- by Experience Grand Rapids photo by Bryan Esler for Experience GR.
- 13 minute read
A lunch break is a great opportunity to explore the culinary scene in downtown Grand Rapids…
FAQ About Sustainable Meetings in Grand Rapids
- by Experience Grand Rapids photo by Nick Irwin for Experience GR
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Are you looking for a host city that can help you minimize the environmental impact of your next…
Unique meeting locations a short drive from Grand Rapids
- by Experience Grand Rapids photo by Photos Courtesy of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
- 8 minute read
Off-site meetings can be game-changers, and, if you get creative with the location, they can be…
The Gerald R. Ford International Airport makes traveling easy
- by Experience Grand Rapids photo by Brian Kelly for Experience GR
- 6 minute read
When it comes to easy and efficient air travel, the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) in…
Grand Rapids Has a Team of Downtown Ambassadors Ready to Lend a Hand
- by Experience Grand Rapids photo by Experience Grand Rapids
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A hotel with a strong concierge service is a bonus when planning events, meetings, or conferences…
Grand Rapids breweries within walking distance of the convention center
- by Experience Grand Rapids photo by Experience Grand Rapids
- 5 minute read
Grand Rapids was first dubbed Beer City USA in 2012. Since then, its reputation, and the reason for…
Off-site meeting spaces a half mile or less from the convention center
- by Experience Grand Rapids photo by Michael Croff for Experience GR.
- 10 minute read
Offsite conferences already shake up the routine and lend themselves to new ideas and discussion…
Grand Rapids North: Meetings and Amenities Just Outside the City Center
- by Experience Grand Rapids photo by Brian Kelly for Experience GR
- 5 minute read
Just half a mile north of the city’s main convention campus sits another spot that is great…
The Future of Meeting Planning: Virtual and Hybrid Experiences
- by Experience Grand Rapids photo by Experience GR
- 4 minute read
Hybrid events—live, in-person gatherings that are streamed out to virtual audiences in some…
Our Talented and Experienced Team
- by Experience Grand Rapids
- 6 minute read
With more than 160 years of combined meetings industry experience, our sales and service staffers…
Looking for walkability? Try Grand Rapids
- by Experience Grand Rapids photo by Russ Climie for Experience GR
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Downtown Grand Rapids is walkable – one of the top 14 walkable destinations in the U.S…
Bridge gatherings offer new options for event planners in Grand Rapids
- by Experience Grand Rapids photo by Brian Kelly for Experience GR
- 6 minute read
Many destinations have “signature events.” If you go to Hawaii, chances are…
Planning an outdoor event? 8 tips to help ensure success
- by Experience Grand Rapids photo by Experience Grand Rapids
- 5 minute read
A great outdoor event can be a spectacular experience that your guests will be talking about for…
Grand Rapids' Airport is Full of Art
- by Experience Grand Rapids photo by Brian Craig for Experience GR. Artwork: Chickens Don’t Fly Too Much by Reb Roberts.
- 7 minute read
The Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA, or GRR as it is known locally) became home to an…
Restaurants with meeting space near Grand Rapids' convention campus
- by Experience Grand Rapids photo by Haley Chicoine for Experience GR
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As a meeting planner, it’s a wonderful thing when your convention center has everything you…
Grand Rapids as a top destination for the medical industry
- by Experience Grand Rapids photo by Grand Rapids Aerial Drone Video - Bradley Scott
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With world-class medical facilities (many of which lie within the city’s “Medical…
Ten Tips for Using Social Media for Conferences
- by Experience Grand Rapids
- 6 minute read
Social media is here to stay and, used effectively, it can be a tremendous tool for meeting and…
Our Crafted for Meetings brochure is aimed at groups wishing to meet in an urban environment, with all the amenities and infrastructure of a big city.
The city and its surrounding region have built one of the most successful economies in the U.S. over the past decade – and it’s fueled an unprecedented surge in capital expenditures. Here are just a few examples of recent investments.
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