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
• 3,000+ 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
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
The Westin Poinsett Greenville
SpringHill Suites/Residence Inn Greenville Downtown
Grand Bohemian Lodge Greenville
Embassy Suites Greenville Downtown Riverplace
OVER 90 HOTELS
UNEXPECTED CONTRASTS
SURPRISE AND DELIGHT
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 food 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.
