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why corpus christi? Corpus Christi is the premiere coastal destination for meetings and conventions. With quality meeting spaces, outdoor recreation, and affordable experiences, the Gulf Coast Capital is the perfect destination at any time of the year. Our hospitality professionals offer unparalleled services and amenities to create a seamless and unforgettable group experience. Corpus Christi has a wide variety of meeting spaces to meet your needs at any scale. You can now explore the American Bank Center, a state-of-theart convention center, featuring a total of 400,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit space overlooking sparkling Corpus Christi Bay. Getting around is a breeze with convention facilities, hotels, and major attractions less than 10 minutes apart. More than 11,000 beautiful hotel
and condo rooms with competitive rates offer options for everyone. The Corpus Christi International Airport is served by several major airlines offering flights and connections for your guests.
a state of the art convention center, featuring a total of 400,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit space overlooking sparkling Corpus Christi Bay.
Booking Incentive overview Introducing the Visit Corpus Christi Group Sales Booking Incentive, amplifying our commitment to our qualifying groups via a signature Gulf Coast Capital experience. Visit Corpus Christi offers a group booking incentive in the form of complementary opening or closing reception at a venue of your choice for qualified bookings, based on total contracted room nights. We invite you to take advantage of our Group Booking Incentives, valid for all group bookings that meet the criteria below, that are contracted by December 31, 2021. Meeting Planners have the choice of their unique party location that includes two hours of venue rental, hors d’eourves, bar, and entertainment. All you need to do is show up! The following tiers based on group size will determine the amount of financial commitment we will be providing towards the event. Contact your Visit Corpus Christi Sales Team today at (361) 361-881-1888 or by email at sales@visitcorpuschristi.com.
TIER 1 500-699 total room nights – 25% of party costs.
TIER 2 700-999 total room nights – 50% of party costs.
TIER 3 1,000+ total room nights – 100% of party costs.
TEXAS STATE AQUARIUM The Texas State Aquarium offers an unforgettable venue space with scenic surroundings and all-inclusive event offerings in a unique setting. Mix and mingle among jungles, coral reefs, and other immersive environments which will bring your event to life. When choosing the Texas State Aquarium as your event venue, you are supporting the nonprofit aquarium’s mission to engage people with animals, inspire appreciation for our seas, and support wildlife conservation. Event enhancements include animal encounters and presentations to provide memorable, interactive experiences.
Available Event Spaces: Citgo Skyline Caribbean Journey Caribbean Jungle Overlook H-E-B Caribbean Shark Exhibit Gulf of Mexico Exhibit Dolphin Bay Underwater Exhibit Entire Aquarium This venue can accommodate up to 1,500 people.
USS LEXINGTON museum Some of the most important events in the history of the world took place on board USS Lexington Muesum. LEX continues to gain recognition as one of the most exciting special event venue in the area. The Hangar Deck alone has more than 40,000 square feet of convenient, accessible space where groups of 10 to 2600 can meet, eat, plan, honor, celebrate, or do all of the above and more.
Available Event Spaces: Flight Deck Hangar Deck Fantail Joe Jessel 3D MEGA Theater This venue can accommodate up to 2,600 people.
MCGEE BEACH If you are looking for a beach venue close to downtown, look no farther than McGee Beach. Located on the Corpus Christi Bay, this beautiful beach is clean and manicured, typically free from seaweed, clearing the azure waters for a picturesque view and great swimming. McGee Beach offers a laid-back vibe, perfect for a kick-off or closing reception for your next conference. With calm, relaxing waters in the background, McGee Beach is the picturesque location for your event.
Available Event Spaces: McGee Beach McGee Beach Pavilion This venue can accommodate up to 1,500 people.
WHATABURGER FIELD Whataburger Field’s turnkey party areas represent the best amenities our “Ballpark by the Bay” has to offer. Experience a game with breathtaking views of Whataburger Field and the Harbor Bridge all while making your opening or closing reception a memorable one. Whataburger Field possesses modern amenities and clever design features. The Hooks focus on exemplary customer service in a family-friendly environment night after night. Here you can see the Major League stars of tomorrow… tonight!
Available Event Spaces: Field & Concourse Citgo Cotton Club Mike Shaw Loft VIP Deck & Kieschnick’s Korner Pool Deck Luxury Suites This venue can hold up to 1,500 people. Available seasonally.
art museum of south texas The Art Museum of South Texas offers beautiful event spaces with inspiring galleries and exhibits - sure to make your event a memorable one. Bathed in natural light from skylights in 12 copper pyramids atop the miller building, the Chapman gallery provides access to the Café dining area as well as the outdoor patio which overlooks the bay. Bay windows in the Singer Gallery provide a snapshot of Shoreline Drive, and floor to ceiling windows showcase the beautiful water gardens and Harbor Bridge.
Available Event Spaces: Chapman Gallery Singer Gallery Museum Complex This venue can accommodate up to 600 people.
the Chapman gallery provides access to the Café dining area as well as the outdoor patio which overlooks the bay.
corpus christi museum of science & history With over 100,000 square feet of indoor space and a 4,800 square foot outdoor tent, the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History is an ideal setting for your next event. The Museum’s history and science exhibits are a collection of carefully selected representations that are unique to our South Texas culture and surroundings. The historical collections showcase 500 years of South Texas history. From historic shipwrecks of early explorers to decorative arts from area families, these exhibits give you an up close look at the life and the people of our great region.
Available Event Spaces: North Wing Kenedy Gallery Outdoor Plaza Center Wing South Wing McGregor Gallery Dome Chapel Watergarden Room Entire Museum This venue can accommodate up to 2000 people.
what is gbac star? Our top priority for welcoming visitors back to Corpus Christi is doing it safely, with your health in mind. Corpus Christi leads the nation in safety and sanitation with the most Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR™ accredited hotels and venues. GBAC STAR is a performance-based accreditation program that helps facilities demonstrate they have the work practices, procedures, and protocols to prepare, respond, and recover from outbreaks and pandemics. The program was developed by the Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC)), a division of ISSA. GBAC STAR accreditation helps instill confidence with customers, hospitality staff, and key stakeholders that facilities have the proper cleaning, disinfection, and infectious disease prevention systems in place. Accredited hotels and
venues demonstrate compliance with the program’s 20 elements, including enhanced cleaning and contactless services.
gbac star accredited: American Bank Center Art Museum of South Texas Corpus Christi International Airport USS Lexington Museum on the Bay
fundamentalists course completed: Bar Under the Sun (BUS) Harrison’s Landing House of Rock Rebel Toad Brewing
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