“This was ASAE’s first-ever Annual Meeting in Cleveland and it qualifies as one of our most successful meetings anywhere. The vibrant atmosphere and exceptional hospitality were key elements in making this event a memorable experience.”
The Land OF
EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS
Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE, President & CEO ASAE
Center of Excitement
Dubbed “the center of the world” by the Wall Street Journal and a must visit destination by Travel & Leisure, The Land’s lakefront setting, walkable downtown, vibrant cultural assets and authentic hospitality are just a few of the city’s highlights.
As host to events of all sizes in 2024 — from the recordsetting NCAA Women’s Final Four to ASAE’s Annual Meeting & Expo — Cleveland continues to surprise first-time and even returning visitors.
Underpinning our evolution as a premier meetings destination is nearly $500 million in infrastructure investment:
After a $51 million renovation, the LEED Gold-certified Huntington Convention Center offers new flexible meeting spaces, an expanded atrium ballroom and a stunning rooftop terrace in the center of the city.
The beautifully restored, 491-room Hotel Cleveland blends historic charm with modern luxury following $90 million of updates.
Expected to be completed in 2026, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s $135-million expansion will nearly double the museum’s size — including new event and presentation space.
And, the $150-million renovation of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History creates a state-of-the-art learning hub and equally stunning event venue.
Our city thrives on the energy of big events, and Destination Cleveland’s team is second to none in providing exceptional support and hospitality.
“I’m feeling the hospitality in Cleveland.”
We invite you to visit and discover why The Land is the perfect place to host your next event.
Sincerely,
David Gilbert President & CEO Destination Cleveland
Meet in Cleveland: Destination Cleveland
Maria Romero, Hyatt Regency Sacramento 2024 ASAE Annual Meeting & Expo Exhibitor
Connect with Destination Cleveland’s Sales & Services Team
Let’s be on a first-name basis. Any good partnership starts with great communication. We want to get to know you and your convention/meeting needs, just as much as you want to know the very people who’ll be along with you for the ride. Let’s chat. Visit www.thisiscleveland.com/meetings/contact-us to reach our team.
The Westin Cleveland Downtown features 484 guestrooms, including 38 suites, all offering stunning, uninterrupted views of Lake Erie or the Downtown Cleveland skyline. Additionally, with over 20,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, including the 9,050-square-foot Orchid Ballroom and Grand Foyer with floor to ceiling windows, we are the perfect choice for your upcoming meeting and event space needs. Our central location, just steps from the Huntington Convention Center, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, all of the sports and concert venues and the Downtown entertainment districts, makes us convenient for both business and leisure travelers looking to explore The Land.
Annual Meeting & Exposition
Cleveland, Ohio
Aug. 10-13, 2024
Photos by Corey Embring / Wil Lindsey / Edric Morales / Drew Shipley
“Destination Cleveland is the best DMO that I work with ... but what is different about Cleveland is it is so much more community; they truly work together.”
Deborah Borak, Vice President/Team Director ConferenceDirect
A Growing Convention City
Cleveland’s multibillion-dollar makeover continues, much within walking distance of 5,000 hotel rooms and the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland.
Convention Center Expansion
Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland: As part of a remarkable $51 million update completed in July 2024, the 25% expanded footprint of the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland now offers a bigger second ballroom, an outdoor terrace, upgraded restrooms and new escalators for easier event flow. Now spanning nearly 519,000 square feet, the space seamlessly accommodates large-scale events or multiple groups at once with meeting
and pre-function spaces accounting for 293,840 square feet. The impressive 104,000-square-foot expansion encompasses state-of-the-art technology, 50 spacious meeting rooms and new pre-function spaces. Visitors can meet in style with four luxury suites featuring bigscreen TVs and pool tables or host a grand event in the redesigned 20,000-squarefoot Atrium Ballroom (which can be divided into six rooms). Meanwhile, the new 11,000-square-foot rooftop terrace is ideal for receptions, offering panoramic city views. Pairing these spectacular
amenities with the many nearby restaurants, theaters, sports venues and nearly 5,000 hotel rooms make it a truly exceptional event destination. “Since the center opened in 2013, it has had a measurable economic impact of $1 billion — representing money brought into Cleveland from outsiders,” says Destination Cleveland President and CEO David Gilbert. “This investment indicates that Cleveland is serious about growing its tourism industry and enhancing the community’s popularity and reputation as a host of meetings and conventions.”
Hotel Developments
Hotel Cleveland: History meets modern innovation in the newly reopened Hotel Cleveland, one of the latest additions to Marriott’s Autograph Collection. The $90 million renovation, completed in June 2024, revealed 491 stunning hotel rooms, 60,000 square feet of event space and a cozy lobby, as well as two new restaurants. Enjoy breakfast and lunch at Mowrey’s or a casual fine dining experience at Maker while marveling at views of Public Square from the city’s oldest hotel. Giving nods to the past, a huge “HOTEL CLEVELAND” sign (similar in design to the sign that was in the same place on the original Hotel Cleveland in 1918) will soon be placed on the building’s roof.
Fidelity Hotel: This 97-room boutique hotel with a board room and 1,660-square-foot ballroom will add a throwback feel to the Gilded Age. Its speakeasy-style bar will no doubt be popular. Tucked away on East 6th Street, the intimate property is expected to open during the first quarter of 2025.
W Hotel: A multiphase approach of the 40-story Erieview Tower is expected to bring a 210-room W Hotel, plus a 15,000-square-foot ballroom and a 38th floor restaurant. Stay tuned for a start date.
Downtown Cleveland on the Rise
Sherwin-Williams Headquarters:
The Cleveland Fortune 500 giant is painting a bright future with its new 36-story headquarters. Rising adjacent to Public Square, the glass-sheathed tower will make its own mark on the city’s skyline, as well as add 4,000 employees to the city’s workforce by the end of 2024. In keeping close ties with Northeast Ohio, SherwinWilliams’ new 600,000-square-foot R&D facility in suburban Brecksville is expected to add another 400 jobs to the company’s regional workforce upon its launch in 2024.
Progressive
Field Renovation:
The three-year, $202 million fan-facing renovation of the Cleveland Guardians ballpark is expected to wrap up by Opening Day 2025. Visitors can
expect a strong emphasis on social experiences. New features include Carnegie Club & Lounges, a VIP, members-only experience right behind home plate; North Coast Social, featuring open-air terrace boxes and indoor lounge at the 200 and 300 levels; and Terrace Beer Hall, a social craft beer hall with a distinctly Cleveland vibe.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Expansion: Rock ‘n’ roll has always pushed the envelope, and the city’s beloved museum is no exception. Expected to open in 2026, the $135 million, 50,000-square-foot expansion brings visions for new state-of-the-art features to life. The black and steel granite addition, which gives nods to Cleveland’s industrial past, will add 41.4% exhibit space to house larger scale traveling exhibitions, an atrium lobby offering a charming public gathering space complete with a bar and views of Lake Erie, and a 2,800-person indoor event venue for concerts. Outside, a community park complete with ADA-compliant greenspace will provide a better connection to the lakefront.
Cuyahoga Riverfront: Talk about transformational. When the expansion of Tower City Center’s riverfront project envisioned by Bedrock (a real estate, city builder and place maker) sees light, Downtown will be forever changed. The $3.5 billion project will provide “accessibility, equity, sustainability, resiliency and connectivity” to Downtown Cleveland, according to Bedrock. In the plan: 3.5 million
Hotel Cleveland / Sherwin Williams: Russell Jones / Rock & Roll Hall of Fame:
Cleveland Clinic
Center: Bedrock
square feet of new development and adaptive reuse and 35 acres of public and private land. That includes 1 million square feet of office and retail space, 2,000 residential units and 12 acres of public space complete with a kayak launch. Phase one kicks off with the Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center — the Cleveland Cavaliers training facility — which is expected to open in 2027.
Lakefront Development: Cruise ships have discovered how much fun Cleveland can be, and in 2023, seasonal stops at the city’s port increased to almost 50. This brings even more excitement to the city’s new lakefront vision, which could kickoff before the end of 2026. Details of the lakefront master plan include the North Coast Connector, a $200 million, 130-foot-wide land bridge linking Downtown’s outdoor malls with the shore of Lake Erie; a new lakefront transit hub serving Amtrak and the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority; a $440 million scale down of the Shoreway into a four-lane, 35 mph boulevard; and 28 acres of green space, development sites and public amenities such as a wading beach, fishing areas, apartments, offices, restaurants, retail and a hotel.
Downtown Residential Projects
During the past decade, Downtown’s population saw a 22% increase, making it one of Cleveland’s fastest-growing neighborhoods. By 2032, an estimated 26,000 people will call the city center home. Complementing this diverse and thriving community is a variety of places to call home, from repurposed historic buildings to new constructions.
The Bell: Experience the best of urban living in the heart of the city at The Bell, located steps away from grocery stores and Tower City and a short walk from North Coast Harbor and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Now open for leasing, brand-new resort-style amenities include a rooftop deck with lake views; heated outdoor pool and spa; expansive fitness center; outdoor fitness area; indoor and outdoor pet play areas; and communal rooms.
Erieview Tower: The $100 million redevelopment of the 40-story Erieview Tower includes 300,000 square feet of renovated office space and 227 apartments managed by W Residences. Possibilities point to a rooftop bar, restaurant and spa.
Scranton Peninsula: Two neighboring projects — The Peninsula and Silverhills at Thunderbird complexes — will offer a total of 616 apartments and 15 townhomes on the Scranton Peninsula in The Flats. Nearby, residents will be able to enjoy the Towpath Trail, The Foundry rowing and sailing club and BrewDog Cleveland.
Skyline 776: Rising 23 stories above lower Euclid Avenue, the new $92.5 million development will feature 304 apartments. Dining and drinks are steps away from residents’ doors. That includes Café Tartine, J’adore, a two-level French restaurant and an underground speakeasy called L’Ecrin Vert. The rooftop Sky Club features a top-level pool, weekend full-service bar and light lunch.
Neighborhood Growth
Driven by Cleveland Clinic growth and new jobs in the Opportunity Corridor, nearby neighborhoods on Cleveland’s East Side are experiencing new residential development.
Fairfax: Now open, Fairfax Market, a $52.8 million development on the corner of E. 105th Street and Cedar Avenue brings a 40,000-square-foot
By The Numbers
$1.25 Billion
IN INVESTMENT UNDERWAY OR RECENTLY COMPLETED IN DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND
$51 MILLION HUNTINGTON CONVENTION CENTER EXPANSION ADDS
104,000 SQUARE FEET
5,100 ATTENDEES EXPERIENCED CLEVELAND DURING ASAE’S FIRST-EVER ANNUAL MEETING & EXPOSITION IN CLEVELAND
#1
CITY NATIONALLY FOR OFFICE SPACE CONVERSION INTO RESIDENTIAL
26,000 DOWNTOWN RESIDENTS BY 2032
6%
LOWER COST OF LIVING THAN THE NATIONAL AVERAGE
#1
MOST DIVERSE CITY IN OHIO
20+
BLACK AND MINORITYOWNED BUSINESSES OPENED IN DOWNTOWN SINCE 2022
25+
HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS WITH 40,000+ ANNUAL GRADUATES
20 FORTUNE 1000 COMPANIES LOCATED IN NORTHEAST OHIO
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
$24.6 MILLION ECONOMIC IMPACT ACROSS 12 HOSTED EVENTS WITH 91,000 PEOPLE ATTENDING WATCH PARTIES
2024 NCAA Women’s Final Four
36,584 FANS ATTENDED TWO SOLD-OUT SESSIONS WITH TENS OF THOUSANDS ATTENDING RELATED EVENTS ACCOUNTING FOR A $32.9 MILLION DIRECT SPEND
Meijer grocery store carrying 2,000 local products from 150 local vendors. Nearby developments include The Medley, a five-story complex with 199 apartments, and The Aura, which includes 82 new apartments, less than a block away.
Hough: Along with 780 apartment units newly opened or under construction along Chester Avenue in the Hough neighborhood, including Adis View apartments, The Lumas, Charter 75 and Chester 82, additional developments are being planned. Ninetey-Four-Ten will include 116 affordable housing units and Anchor 66, which is adjacent to Cleveland’s original professional baseball ballpark League Park, will include several dozen townhomes and 76 apartments.
University Circle: The 11-story Library Lofts include 207 apartments over a new, larger Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Library.
“You have large convention hotels, unique historic hotels, boutique hotels ... intimate unique gathering spaces … I’m seeing opportunities to bring some of my groups back.”
Stephanie
Dylkiewicz,
Director, Strategic Event Management Association Management Center
Additional City Developments
Cleveland Clinic: The world-renown healthcare leader is building $1.3 billion worth of capital projects. That includes the 1 million-square-foot Neurological Institute rising on its main campus. The renovation and expansion of the Cole Eye Institute includes construction of a fourstory, 150,000-square-foot expansion with additional operating and procedure rooms. Recently, construction began on a 296,000-square-foot research space called the Global Center for Pathogen Research and Human Health. It will be the largest research initiative in the hospital’s history.
Expanded Air Service: The $2+ billion, multiyear renovation of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport kicks off in 2025. The initial phase will have an immediate impact — creating more spacious ticketing and passenger gate areas, an upgraded security checkpoint and additional parking capacity. In the meantime, it’s easier than ever to fly here thanks to expanded air service on numerous airlines. Frontier Airlines recently opened a new crew base adding 10 new direct flights — five of which are seasonal — to Cleveland or hop aboard newer nonstop flights from Seattle (Alaska Air) and Dublin (Aer Lingus).
Irishtown Bend Park: A cozy, underutilized area along the Cuyahoga River, bordering the Ohio City neighborhood, is coming to life as a 25acre park. The $45 million reimagined space, which expects a 2027 opening, will provide incredible views of the Downtown skyline while improving connections between Ohio City, The Flats, Downtown and the riverfront.
Features include terraced lawns, a pond/wetland area, a river walk, a play space and a one-acre event space.
CentroVilla25: The $12 million warehouse/office building conversion and a 12,000-square-foot expansion is a LatinX/Hispanic cultural center, which offers shopping, dining and entrepreneurship opportunities. The newly opened center is located in La Villa Hispana, part of Cleveland’s Clark-Fulton neighborhood. It features 20 kiosk-style retail spaces, commercial kitchen, grocery store, office space and an outdoor plaza.
Globe Iron: Concert promotor AEG Presents, which runs shows for both the Agora and Jacobs Pavilion, is scheduled to open a 1,200-capacility live music and event venue in the Flats West Bank in 2025. The intimate setting will showcase a hall ripe with industrial chic and Midwestern appeal. Renderings reveal features that include a large stage, general admission area, three bars and an upstairs mezzanine area with a VIP-only lookout.
Proposed Soccer Stadium: Adjacent to Progressive Field, the Cleveland Soccer Group submitted a bid for a National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) expansion team to play in a new $150 million, 12,500-seat stadium.
Skyline: Russell Jones / Library Lofts: Aerial Agents / Cleveland Clinic / Cleveland Soccer Stadium: CSG
PROUD HOST CITY OF
16-19, 2025
Making a Better Cleveland
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives
Destination Cleveland is committed to learning and acting to ensure our work equitably, intentionally and inclusively addresses systemic racism as a public health crisis and recognizes, celebrates and contributes to our destination city’s diversity.
CONTINUAL LISTENING:
Destination Cleveland engaged Black and Latinx residents to understand the challenges faced by people of color (POC)owned businesses and perceptions of how we promote Cleveland. The organization is committed to ongoing listening and learning to enrich our work.
ATTRACT PEOPLE:
Destination Cleveland’s paid marketing and meetings and conventions attraction efforts will have an increasing and significant focus on garnering visitors from geographic markets with dominant POC populations and conferences with majority POC attendees. Additionally, owned content will be offered in languages beyond English.
IMPROVE PERCEPTIONS:
Destination Cleveland’s marketing creative, content and imagery will reflect Cleveland’s diverse communities, from under-represented groups to LGBTQ+ and residents with disabilities.
ENHANCE EXPERIENCES:
To ensure all businesses can benefit from a growing tourism economy, Destination Cleveland will intentionally and regularly support, build relationships and engage with and amplify more businesses owned by the community’s diverse populations.
ORGANIZATIONAL FOUNDATION:
Destination Cleveland will enhance recruiting and sourcing practices to increase diversity among its employees, Board of Directors and vendors.
Diverse Meetings in The Land
The following associations and organizations have booked or recently held a successful meeting here:
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority 92nd Great Lakes Regional Conference (March 2023)
The Links, Incorporated (May 2025)
National Urban League Conference (July 2025)
National Association of Black Journalists Conference (August 2025)
Cleveland Skyline: Erik Drost
Innovative Industries
Building on a manufacturing heritage, world-class health care community and vibrant entrepreneurial culture, Cleveland is a rich hub for innovation.
Cleveland’s 21st-century economic and employment environment builds on the city’s rich industrial and entrepreneurial heritage. It’s now the 17th largest U.S. region with a $266 billion economy and a population of 3.7 million people. There are 109,000 diverse companies, many of which have a health-tech or high-tech focus.
HealthCare
Cleveland has the most concentrated area of hospitals and medical research centers in the nation. From 2007 to 2019, output for healthcare in the Northeast Ohio Region grew nearly 20% or $3.8 billion, to become the second largest sector of the regional economy.
Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals alone are the city’s largest employers with a combined workforce of more than 49,000. Cleveland Clinic’s main campus is essentially a city within itself, requiring its own zip code. Its physical expansion shows no signs of slowing down.
In particular, Cleveland Clinic is capitalizing on IBM’s latest development, IBM Watson Health. It is a cognitive system enabling a new partnership between people and computers as health care becomes even more dependent on technology.
“People from around the world who have the means to go anywhere in the world for care choose to come here,”
said Baiju Shah, president and CEO of Greater Cleveland Partnership, which serves as the region’s chamber of commerce, supporting local businesses and weighing in on major issues affecting the community. “They do so because our clinicians, our caregivers and our researchers are not only excellent, but are also on the frontiers of medicine.”
Advanced Manufacturing
Northeast Ohio has made significant strides in advanced manufacturing, thanks to innovative technologies
and the ongoing growth of area job creators. About 10,000 regional smart manufacturing positions have been created in the last two years, fueled by booming sectors that include biomedical devices and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). And the wins keep coming — Cleveland-Cliffs, the largest flat-rolled steel company in North America, joined the ranks of the Fortune 500 through acquisitions of AK Steel and ArcelorMittal USA.
In addition, paint and coatings giant Sherwin-Williams grew its Greater Cleveland office by 20%.
“Cleveland has banded together to accelerate the growth and prosperity that leads to a thriving region,” Shah said. “We’ve adopted a series of values that begin with the word ‘in’ — innovative, involved, inclusive, inspired, integrity,
Cleveland Clinic / University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center: University Hospitals / NASA Glenn Orion Test: Christopher J. Lynch / Sherwin-Williams
“Knowing the cohesivity of the community ... and they’re there not only for themselves, but for your
is priceless. And Cleveland has that in spades.”
Windy Christner, CMP, Principal
Windy Christner Meetings & Events, LLC
interconnected and most importantly, unity — which ensures we are ‘all-in’ — to make Cleveland great.”
Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network (MAGNET) helps manufacturers in Northeast Ohio grow their business operations, workforces and startups. The 38-year-old nonprofit celebrated the completion of its new 53,000-squarefoot headquarters in the renovated Margaret Ireland Elementary School in Cleveland’s Hough neighborhood.
Technology
Recently ranked No. 2 in the country with a 19.9% inflow of tech workers, it’s easy to see why Cleveland is quickly becoming a hub for innovation and technology.
Downtown’s growing cluster of tech-focused companies include Brand Muscle, Robot & Pencils and LeanDog. Locally headquartered companies,
including Park Place Technologies, is part of that growth with its new 500-employee headquarters in Mayfield Heights.
“Cleveland is home to one of the most diverse industrial regions in the country,” Shah said. “Companies have always been leaders in metals, materials, electronics and controls. Now, they’re at the forefront of adopting technology to create better and innovative products.”
Talent Attraction
Recognizing the importance of positioning the Cleveland region as a high-performing, growing and diverse metropolitan area, The Cleveland Talent Alliance, a consortium of public, private and nonprofit organizations established a goal of attracting new talent in the growth sectors of IT/technology (including financial services), health care and smart manufacturing.
By The Numbers
Companies that are seeing success in Cleveland:
HEALTH CARE + BIOMED
Cannon Healthcare USA
Cleveland Clinic
University Hospitals
GE Healthcare
Philips
Steris
AEROSPACE + AVIATION
Arconic Blue Abyss
NASA
BILLION
I.T.
Hallmark Venues
“One of the best things about Cleveland is it’s walkable. You have the convention center that is underground, but then you have the green space above it, then you have all the hotels, and they all connect themselves, it’s very convenient.”
Steve Bailey, Chief of Event Business Development Netlynx Sports
Cleveland’s vast offering of flexible meeting spaces, including the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland and the I-X Center, can host a wide range of events.
A Connected Convention Center District
Located in the heart of Downtown Cleveland, the LEED Gold-certified Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland connects meeting planners to 518,840 total square feet of meeting and event space. Connected to the 600room Hilton Cleveland Downtown and Cleveland Public Auditorium, Cleveland’s one-million-square-foot Convention
Center District is a convenient location to host small executive meetings or large industry trade shows.
Connected or Adjacent Facilities
Cleveland Public Auditorium
Hilton Cleveland Downtown
Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower
The Westin Cleveland Downtown
Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Downtown
Green Meetings
The Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland is an APEX/ASTM Level 1 and LEED Gold-certified building featuring natural lighting, an urban farm and a 14-acre green roof with water-efficient landscaping. Plus, its Grind2Energy Program converts about 40,000 pounds of food waste to energy, natural gas, electricity and soil nutrients every year. For eco-friendly event planners looking for a comprehensive sustainability plan supported by an environmentally friendly design; the city’s convention center campus has got you covered.
Huntington Convention Center / Cleveland Public Auditorium: Corey Embring
I-X Center
As one of the “Top 30 Best Convention Centers in America” (The Wall Street Journal, 2023), the I-X Center is situated adjacent to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and is surrounded by five major interstates. There are more than 3,000 hotel rooms (five-mile radius) and on-site parking ready to accommodate 7,200 vehicles for added convenience.
In 2022, the I-X Center went through a multi-million-dollar re-imagination of the building, which was designed to allow for more exciting shows to come to Cleveland. The 600,000-square-foot convention and exhibition center not only offers versatile spaces, but also a range of services that make planning an event a breeze. From top-notch food and beverage offerings to its strategic location and exceptional guest service, the I-X Center continues to meet the needs of meeting planners and show promoters.
1 MILLION square feet convention center campus connects to Hilton Cleveland Downtown, Public Auditorium and Outdoor Mall green space
518,840 square feet of meeting and event space
225,000 square feet of class A exhibit space, divisible into 3 exhibition halls
32,000 square-foot columnfree grand ballroom
600,000 square feet OF FLEXIBLE MEETING AND EVENT SPACE
40,000 square-foot LOWER-LEVEL EXHIBIT HALL
16,000 square-foot BALLROOM WITH 12,000 SQUARE-FOOT PRE-FUNCTION SPACE Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland
20,000 SQUARE FOOT ATRIUM BALLROOM
11,000 SQUARE FOOT ROOFTOP TERRACE meeting rooms totaling 100,450 square feet
100,000 square feet of pre-function space
No. 4 convention center in highly walkable places by PCMA ConveneMagazine
26 meeting rooms totaling more than 52,000 square feet
40 acres of outdoor space with 7,200 parking spaces
A TOP 30 BEST CONVENTION CENTER IN AMERICA BY THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
I-X Center Exhibit Floor Car: Matt Shiffler / I-X Center Exhibit Floor: Jeffrey L. Klaum / I-X Center Exterior: Jeffery L. Klaum
Room with a View
A thriving downtown provides visitors with 20 hotels and nearly 5,000 rooms.
Hilton Garden Inn
By The Numbers
Rooms
25,000
Number of Rooms: 98 rooms & 58 suites
Meeting Space: 8 meeting rooms totaling 21,313 sq. ft., largest meeting room: 3,304
Number of Rooms: 563 guestrooms & 37 suites
Meeting Space: 20 meeting rooms totaling 45,263
sq. ft., largest meeting room: 20,587 sq. ft.
Proximity to CC: connected
HOTEL CLEVELAND
Number of Rooms: 441 guestrooms & 50 suites
Meeting Space: 30 meeting rooms totaling 59,888
sq. ft., largest meeting room: 22,590 sq. ft.
Proximity to CC: 5-minute walk
Number of Rooms: 447 rooms & 37 suites
Meeting Space: 17 meeting rooms totaling 20,210
sq. ft., largest meeting room: 9,050 sq. ft.
Proximity to CC: adjacent
Number of Rooms: 385 guestrooms & 15 suites
Meeting Space: 16 meeting rooms totaling 17,078
sq. ft., largest meeting room: 9,746 sq. ft.
Proximity to CC: adjacent DoubleTree
Number of Rooms: 374 guestrooms & 5 suites
Meeting Space: 10 meeting rooms totaling 10,389
sq. ft., largest meeting room: 5,643 sq. ft.
Proximity to CC: 5-minute walk
Hyatt Regency Cleveland at The Arcade
Number of Rooms: 258 guestrooms & 35 suites
Meeting Space: 14 meeting rooms totaling 13,670
sq. ft., largest meeting room: 7,000 sq. ft.
Proximity to CC: 5-minute walk
Number of Rooms: 232 guestrooms & 8 suites
Meeting Space: 11 meeting rooms totaling 11,169 sq. ft., largest meeting room: 2,346 sq. ft.
Proximity to CC: 15-minute walk
Number of Rooms: 175 rooms & 28 suites
Meeting Space: 10 meeting rooms totaling 20,358 sq. ft., largest meeting room: 7,565 sq. ft.
Proximity to CC: 10-minute walk
Crowne Plaza Cleveland at Playhouse Square
Number of Rooms: 170 rooms & 34 suites
Meeting Space: 9 meeting rooms totaling 13,079 sq. ft., largest meeting room: 5,112 sq. ft.
Proximity to CC: 15-minute walk
Hampton Inn Cleveland
Number of Rooms: 185 guestrooms & 9 suites
Meeting
Proximity to CC: 5-minute walk
Drury Plaza Hotel
Number
Meeting
Proximity
Meeting
Meeting
Proximity
FIDELITY
Proximity
ROOST
Hilton Cleveland Hotel: Nathan Migal
Entertainment Epicenter
Cleveland is a city with world-class experiences without the world-class ego. A place that invites people to come as they are. And for that, you’re welcome.
A visit to Cleveland is full of possibilities. Whether you are looking for highly ranked museums, restaurants owned by award-winning chefs or waterfront activities, this city has it all … and then some.
Steps Away
The Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland’s proximity to Downtown’s hotels, restaurants, retail, greenspaces and lakefront attractions encourage visitors to explore by foot. In Downtown Cleveland, everything is within reach.
“I’ve lived in Los Angeles; Scottsdale, Arizona; Austin, Texas; and Chicago twice,” says Gordon Taylor III, vice president of convention sales and services at Destination Cleveland, who moved here from The Windy City in August 2019. “Visiting [Chicago art attractions] is overwhelming as you struggle to fight traffic and find parking — which costs a lot of money. Here in Cleveland, University Circle is a five-minute drive from Downtown, and the neighborhood is easy to navigate. Cleveland is truly the town for me and my family.”
A walk down Euclid Avenue will take you from the historic theaters of Playhouse Square to the inviting Public Square, complete with a splash pad, walking paths, planting benches and a
restaurant. The space frequently puts on free yoga sessions, live music and large events.
Downtown’s Restaurant Row, East Fourth Street, gives everyone a reason to raise a glass. Soon bar-goers can continue their celebrations outdoors in the City’s first Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA).
Inviting Downtown
Destination Cleveland, in collaboration with public, private and civic partners is creating “Illuminate CLE,” a permanent, vivid illuminating lighting experience in Downtown Cleveland helping to extend the hours people spend Downtown. Designed to be replicable and scalable for nearby Downtown districts and city neighborhoods, the program will connect residents and visitors through light while enhancing safety, walkability, connectivity and economic activity.
Cleveland artists are invited by Destination Cleveland and Graffiti HeART to vie for the opportunity to showcase
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Rustin McCann / Karamu House: Kayla Lupean / East 4th Street: Wil Lindsey
“Not many people realize that its designated as a global destination … that you attract from all over the world, and that’s because of all your culture, there’s a true sense of place here, and I think, artistic, theater, sports, music … I think it’s an amazing city and we call it a hidden gem.”
TRAVEL + LEISURE NAMED CLEVELAND TO ITS “50 BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL IN 2024”
CLEVELAND IS ONE OF THE “TOP 18 PLACES TO TRAVEL IN THE U.S. IN 2024” BY FORBES ADVISOR
Lori Jenks, SVP Event Operations Access Intelligence
their art on the walls of prominent Downtown locations. Selected murals will exemplify the values, connection and creativity of The Land while reinforcing the City’s efforts to promote diversity, inclusion and belonging.
First-Tier Assets
“2025 is a big year for Cleveland with the NCAA Men’s D1 Basketball Tournament first and second rounds, the National Urban League Conference and the National Association of Black Journalists Conference,” says Marie Scalia, chief marketing officer at Destination Cleveland. “Our waterfront amenities, vibrant entertainment districts, diverse neighborhood assets and so many other top-tier assets offer attendees of these and other events countless opportunities to experience the area.”
Set the Scene
Wow your guests with an unforgettable event held at one of Cleveland’s many unique venues. Art buffs, music lovers, sports fanatics and more will revel at the opportunity to explore and enjoy captivating spaces during your meeting or event.
The Agora Cleveland Museum of Art
Edgewater Park
Huntington Bank Field
Great Lakes Science Center
House of Blues Cleveland
Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica
Karamu House
Playhouse Square
Progressive Field
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
The Rotunda at The 9 Studio West 117
CLEVELAND RANKS #17 IN THE “20 MOST WALKABLE CITIES IN THE U.S.” LIST BY SMART GROWTH AMERICA
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL DECLARED “THE NEW CENTER OF THE WORLD IS CLEVELAND”
MIDWEST LIVING NAMED CLEVELAND “ONE OF THE BEST VACATIONS FOR DISABLED ADULTS”
DESTINATION CLEVELAND IS VOTED “ONE OF THE BEST MID-AMERICAN DMOS” BY MEETINGS TODAY
CLEVELAND IS ONE OF THE TOP 10 “BEST FOOD CITIES IN THE U.S.” BY TRAVEL + LEISURE
HUFFPOST RANKED CLEVELAND AS ONE OF THE “MOST UNDERRATED TRAVEL DESTINATIONS IN THE U.S.”
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT NAMED CLEVELAND ONE OF THE “MOST FUN PLACES TO LIVE IN THE U.S.”
TRAVEL + LEISURE SAID CLEVELAND IS THE “COOLEST PLACE YOU NEVER THOUGHT TO VISIT”
CVENT NAMED CLEVELAND TO ITS LIST OF “THE TOP 50 MEETING PLACES IN THE U.S.”
CLEVELAND WAS NAMED ONE OF THE “TOP 10 MOST INNOVATIVE CITIES” BY CNN
SUCCESSFUL MEETINGS NAMED CLEVELAND “ONE OF THE 5 GREAT CITIES FOR MEDICAL MEETINGS”
Day + Nightclub: Wil Lindsey / Illuminate CLE: Russell Jones / Cleveland Museum of Art: Billy Delfs
Palate Pleaser
Our culinary scene reflects entrepreneurial chef-owners who are introducing creative concepts based in ethnic cuisine.
Diverse Tastes
Northeast Ohio is full of restaurants operating diverse and minority-owned destinations that satisfy our culinary cravings. Nosh on empanadas at Half Moon Bakery on the near west side. Head to Seti’s Polish Boy truck for a lunch you can take on the road. Work your way through AsiaTown’s eateries like Ball Ball Waffle, Li Wah and Superior Pho. Kick it up with authentic Puerto Rican food at Rincon Criollo. This is just the start. Mark your agenda with your favorites to try.
Black-Owned Eateries
Rise and shine with a tasty drink at Lionheart Coffee, which specializes in organic, fair-trade roasts. Meanwhile, the Roaming Biscuit in Hingetown offers delectable homemade breakfast sandwiches and biscuits. Indulge in southern cuisine by chowing on walleye cakes, shrimp and grits, catfish fingers, collard greens, sweet potato pie and peach cobbler at Zanzibar Soul Fusion. Savor flavors inspired by the diverse culture of New Orleans at House of Creole, featuring unique Cajun and seafood dishes and craft cocktails. With a goal to make good food accessible to all, Yum Village brings fresh-made, chef-prepared AfroCaribbean ready-to-eat meals to hungry, on-the-go city dwellers and visitors. Filter, an exciting dining experience, adds a dose of nightlife and entertainment to the Warehouse District with visual focal points, a rotating stream of DJs and full-service fine dining.
New Restaurants
Check out the newest eateries located just steps away from Downtown hotels and the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland.
A.J. Rocco’s: Experience a fresh take on classic bar food at this two-story restaurant and bar situation between Progressive Field and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
The Astro Restaurant: Prepare your tastebuds for a meal that’s out of this world at this sci-fi themed restaurant, featuring a menu and atmosphere that gives nods to cinematic classics — from “Star Wars” and “Star Trek” to “Men in Black” and beyond.
Flight Social: Indulge in modernfusion cuisine paired with an evening of live entertainment at this aviationthemed restaurant, located at the south end of the Arcade, where everything from the food and drink flights to decor celebrates the region’s connection to aircraft history.
Hi 5: Catch a game at this laid-back Flats East Bank sports bar offering delicious cocktails and scratch-made innovative takes on nostalgic pub fare.
Maker: Perched on Hotel Cleveland’s second floor overlooking the city’s lively Public Square, this social hub offers upscale dining with lavish shareables and craft cocktails.
Masa & Agave: Pair hundreds of agave spirits with corn masa starters,
By The Numbers
200+
EATERIES WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF HOTELS AND HUNTINGTON CONVENTION CENTER OF CLEVELAND
MORE THAN 40 NEW DOWNTOWN DINING LOCATIONS SINCE 2022
JAMES BEARD AWARD SEMIFINALISTS AND WINNERS
CRAFT BREWERIES LOCATED IN THE CLEVELAND AREA
CLEVELAND AREA BLACK-OWNED EATERIES
WEST SIDE MARKET IS No. 6
PUBLIC MARKET IN THE U.S.
Mexico City-style tacos and other flavorful Mexican classics for the ultimate cantina experience, located within the Westin Cleveland Downtown.
Oliva: The latest addition to renowned restaurants by Lola Jacaj, this Italian-themed steakhouse makes its home in a speakeasy-like space in the Warehouse District.
Li Wah: Destination Cleveland / Oliva: Matt Shiffler / Barroco: Edric Morales
Joy Ride
MULTIPLE HIGHWAY SYSTEMS, CLE HOPKINS AIRPORT AND RAPID TRANSIT MAKE GETTING AROUND EASY. Once you are here, you can ride share, hop on a free trolley, grab a scooter or walk.
Accessible Cleveland
Northeast Ohio has plenty of accessible options for your next meeting.
HUNTINGTON CONVENTION CENTER OF CLEVELAND, HILTON CLEVELAND DOWNTOWN
The 410,000-square-foot convention center in Downtown Cleveland is an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant center. It offers restrooms and water fountains throughout the space that are fully accessible, as well as walkways, ramps and elevators on each level.
Signs within the convention center contain Braille text as well as raised characters for visually impaired visitors. Wheelchairs are also available upon request.
CLEVELAND HOPKINS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT SERVES OVER 10 MILLION PASSENGERS WITH 150 DAILY DEPARTURES, 45 NONSTOP DESTINATIONS (SOME ON A SEASONAL BASIS) AND 11 AIR CARRIERS
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$2.50 RTA RAPID FARE FROM CLE HOPKINS AIRPORT TO DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND
ROCKET MORTGAGE FIELDHOUSE, ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME
The Rock Hall offers weighted lap pads and sensory bags filled with fidget toys, noise-dampening headphones, communication cards and sunglasses. Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse also offers sensory bags, lap blankets and quiet spaces for guests at any game or event.
CLEVELAND HEARING & SPEECH CENTER
The Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center offers certified American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters to help organizations or groups provide for anyone who might benefit. Many of the center’s interpreters are nationally certified by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID).
GREATER CLEVELAND REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY (GCRTA)
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) provides transportation for millions of locals and visitors through a variety of services. All vehicles are ADA-compliant. For those who need more specialized options, GCRTA also operates a paratransit service that provides door-to-door transportation.
Walkable Downtown: Nathan Migal / Electric Scooters: Wil Lindsey / RTA Trolley: Drew Shipley / Accessible Cleveland: Nathan Migal
