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Cleveland Is Your Next Meeting Destination

Here are 10 reasons why …

Spend Less. Experience More.

Value is the name of our game

Your attendees and their organizations work hard for every dollar they earn. And, we know that stretching those dollars is critical to ensuring a successful event. Cleveland has a clear advantage.

Between 2014 and 2019 average daily rate for hotels in Cleveland dropped
Free attractions range from the world-renowned Cleveland Museum of Art to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Nearly 50% of the U.S. population is located within 500 miles of Cleveland, which means driving is an option
According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, the average airline fare to Cleveland is about 8% less than the national average

Event Planning Shouldn’t Be A Solo Sport

Our meetings experts are here every step of the way

In this business, flawless events aren’t optional — they’re a requirement. That’s why we assign all meetings an expert, on-the-ground event planner who can assist with:

Meeting and ballroom booking and selection
Vendor and event supply network connections
Transportation and catering logistics
Building programming by leveraging community relationships
Unique venue recommendations
Creating customized experiences like airport greetings, live bands, food trucks, etc.

Cleveland’s Meeting Services

Travel Made Simple, Fast & Easy

Getting to & around Cleveland

Meeting attendees in Cleveland find getting to and around the city is easy and fast. That means you’ll spend less time worrying about transportation logistics and more time fine-tuning other details.

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is within city limits
Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) is located 50 miles from Downtown
RTA provides rail and bus lines across Cuyahoga County
Free downtown trolleys run seven days a week
Taxi services, Lyft and Uber available for ground transport
Downtown CLE is designated a “Walker’s Paradise” by WalkScore

Getting to Cleveland

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Let’s be on a first-name basis

Want to meet the actual sales rep who can help with your convention or meeting? Need some Cleveland intel from one of our convention services experts?

Planning a meeting is big business. And we take that business seriously. So, let’s get the ball rolling on a first-name basis now.

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