WHY YOU SHOULD GATHER WHERE URBAN AMENITIES AND MOUNTAIN FOOTHILLS MEET
GREENVILLE, SC MEETINGS GUIDE
MEETINGS THAT EXCEED, SUCCEED
MEET TWO OF OUR 100+ VERSATILE VENUES
Greenville Convention Center
Hosting groups up to 25K, the Greenville Convention Center is one of the Southeast's largest meeting spaces. It is just ten minutes away from the city’s award-winning Downtown, city center waterfall, 200+ restaurants and shops.
• 280,000 sq. ft. of flexible exhibit space
• 60,000 sq. ft. of meeting and conference space
• 30,000 sq. ft. ballroom
• 2,000 hotel rooms within 4 miles
• 15 minutes from GSP International Airport
Bon Secours Wellness Arena
The Bon Secours Wellness Arena is one of the Southeast’s premier sports and entertainment facilities, offering the ultimate atmosphere for sports championships and concerts, as well as corporate and community events.
• Convenient location in Downtown Greenville
• 15K+ seating capacity
EVENT EXPERTISE
VGSC has the expertise and local planning knowledge to connect and facilitate your convention, conference, sporting event, meeting, or tradeshow.
GETTING HERE IS EASY
LEAVING, WELL...
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the Upstate region of South Carolina, Greenville offers a unique combination of natural beauty, unexpected cosmopolitan flair, Southern charm and excellent accessibility.
• Ideal, central Southeast location
• Midway between Atlanta and Charlotte
• Easy interstate access
• 15 minutes from GSP International Airport to Downtown
• Nonstop air to 20+ cities, with over 100+ nonstop flights daily
7 0 0 M I Philadelphia New York City Detroit Cleveland Pittsburgh Cincinnati Indianapolis St. Louis Nashville Atlanta Memphis Tampa Orlando Jacksonville New Orleans Ft. Lauderdale Chicago Baltimore/Washington, DC Richmond Raleigh Charlotte
A DESTINATION DESTINED TO WOW
REMARKABLE EXPERIENCES AT EXCEPTIONAL VALUE
One of the most important factors in selecting a destination is knowing that the accommodations, service, amenities, facilities, price and experiences will be a hit with your attendees. Our people that make Condé Nast Traveler’s “#1 Friendliest City in the U.S.” are just part of what makes Greenville a smart choice for remarkable experiences delivered at exceptional value.
Featured Convention Hotels
Hyatt Regency Greenville
SpringHill Suites/Residence Inn Greenville Downtown
The Westin Poinsett Greenville
Grand Bohemian Lodge Greenville
Embassy Suites Greenville Downtown Riverplace
PROPERTY GUEST ROOMS MEETING ROOMS TOTAL SQ. FT. Embassy Suites Greenville Golf Resort & Conference Center 268 22 44,000 Hyatt Regency Greenville 327 17 35,000 Hotel Hartness 73 13 16,000 Hilton Greenville 250 17 14,000 SpringHill Suites/ Residence Inn Greenville Downtown 286 5 13,478 Greenville Marriott 203 15 13,090 The Westin Poinsett Greenville 200 8 9,669 AC Hotel Greenville Downtown 197 5 8,890 Crowne Plaza Greenville 202 12 8,200 Embassy Suites Greenville Downtown Riverplace 156 4 4,371 Grand Bohemian Lodge Greenville 187 5 4,300
Featured Select-Service Hotels • Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Woodruff Rd 155 • Homewood Suites Greenville Downtown ................................................................. 151 • Courtyard Greenville Haywood Mall 146 • Aloft Greenville Downtown 144 • Residence Inn Greenville............................................................................................... 138 • Courtyard GSP Airport 136 • Courtyard Greenville Downtown ................................................................................. 135 • Hyatt Place Greenville/Downtown 130 • Hampton Inn & Suites Greenville Airport .................................................................. 127 • Hyatt Place Greenville/Haywood 126 • Cambria Hotel Greenville .............................................................................................. 126 • Hilton Garden Inn Greenville 120 • Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown RiverPlace 115 • Hampton Inn Greenville/I-385 Woodruff Rd ............................................................. 115 • Homewood Suites Greenville 110 • Home2 Suites Greenville Airport ................................................................................102 • Holiday Inn Woodruff Road 100 • Fairfield Inn Greenville-Spartanburg Airport ............................................................ 94 • Comfort Suites Greenville Airport 93 • Hampton Inn Greenville/I-385 Haywood Mall 86 • Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Greenville/Taylors ................................................. 86 • Residence Inn Greenville-Spartanburg Airport 78 • Comfort Inn & Suites Greer – Greenville ................................................................... 64 • Sleep Inn at Greenville Convention Center 63 • Hampton Inn Greenville/Travelers Rest ...................................................................... 61 Guest Rooms With more than 90 hotels in Downtown and surrounding areas, 10,000+ rooms, a hotel tax below national averages, and convenient clusters of hotels throughout the community, Greenville has the accommodations and function spaces to meet your specific needs. OVER 90 HOTELS
THAT SURPRISE AND DELIGHT UNEXPECTED
CONTRASTS
There are plenty of reasons why we’re seeing more and more people choose Greenville, SC as the new favorite host destination for meetings, conferences, conventions, and sporting events.
From a river and a waterfall that bring the beauty of nature to the very heart of our urban setting, to our Southern charm and an international foodie scene that contrast the surrounding mountain foothills – you owe it to yourself to take a closer look at Greenville, SC.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
FROM DOWNTOWN TO THE MOUNTAINTOPS
When our backyard is the Blue Ridge Mountains, you tend to spend a lot of time outdoors. With our four-season climate, it’s easy to enjoy our beautiful natural attractions and recreational opportunities.
Bring along your golf clubs and play a course with breathtaking views, or pack your tennis shoes and enjoy countless walking, cycling, and hiking trails.
You won’t want to miss our 28-mile long Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail System.
GLOBAL CUISINE IT’S WHAT’S ON THE MENU
Recently named one of “America’s Next Great Food Cities” by Food & Wine and with 200+ restaurants in Downtown alone (over 1,000 throughout the destination), Greenville’s abundant and tasty culinary scene is garnering national attention. Indulge in international dishes from 34 countries spanning 5 continents. The hardest decision will be choosing where to eat your next meal.
EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES BEYOND THE ORDINARY
The lineup of unique Greenville experiences goes on forever. For those seeking thrills, visit the BMW Performance Center and put The Ultimate Driving Machine® to the test or catch a Minor League Greenville Drive baseball game at Fluor Field – a replica of Boston’s famous Fenway Park.
For more low-key activities, choose from sampling some of the Upstate’s finest microbrews on a craft brew tour or immersing yourself in the arts at any of greater Greenville’s outstanding theaters, museums, and galleries.
