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Grand Rapids is a destination crafted for meetings. All the elements come together here to offer meeting planners and attendees a one-of-a-kind experience. That includes an unprecedented level of cooperation between our public, private and nonprofit sectors to support your event. The entire community is invested in your success!
We can accommodate groups of all sizes and needs in our downtown convention neighborhood:
- Convention center with 162,000 sq. ft. exhibit hall, 40,000 sq. ft. ballroom and 26 meeting rooms.
- 3 hotels (1,200+ rooms) connected to the convention center by skywalk; 11 additional downtown hotels offer 1,300+ rooms.
- Award-winning airport served by seven carriers with nonstop flights to 30+ destinations, located just 20 minutes from downtown.
Hundreds more hotels and meeting spaces throughout Kent County give you additional planning flexibility.
Explore more benefits of meeting in Grand Rapids:
Many destinations may host meetings, but only one is truly crafted for them – Grand Rapids, MI. Here, your attendees can easily convene at the versatile DeVos Place Convention Center downtown and enjoy all the amenities within walking distance. With 2,500+ hotel rooms and 200+ dining, shopping, culture, and entertainment options nearby, the walkability of our extraordinary destination makes every gathering unforgettable.
Attendee Transportation – Grand Rapids
Our convenient, centralized location is easy to get to by plane (Gerald R. Ford International Airport), train (Amtrak) and automobile. It’s just as easy to get around once you’re here.
The Convention Neighborhood
A state-of-the-art convention center, 2,500+ hotel rooms and 200+ dining, shopping, culture and entertainment options, all within a 10-minute walk or free bus ride.
Convention Services
Choose Grand Rapids for the most experienced, creative and personalized assistance in support of your event. From planning to attendance-building to on-site services, our team will surpass your every expectation.
Development
The city and its surrounding region have built one of the most successful economies in the U.S. over the past decade – and it’s fueled an unprecedented surge in capital expenditures.
My Journey Begins Travel works closely with meeting planners to make travel arrangements for conference/convention attendees.