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Why Greenville, SC?

A unique blend of Southern charm and contemporary cool have people talking about Greenville – it’s no wonder Conde Nast Traveler named it as one of the "Best Small Cities in the U.S.” in 2022. It's easy to see why more and more planners are considering Greenville for their next event. Greenville offers a convenient southeast location, award-winning downtown, diverse meeting venues, 10,000+ sleeping rooms, 10 full-service hotels, and a burgeoning food scene. GSP International Airport is a short 15-minute drive from downtown and features 100+ total daily nonstop departures and arrivals to 17 different airports. Located halfway between Charlotte and Atlanta with easy access to I-85 and I-26, Greenville is an accessible drive destination for meetings. LARGE-SCALE MEETINGS / CITYWIDE EVENTS Greenville’s two major venues, Greenville Convention Center and Bon Secours Wellness Arena, accommodate corporate events, trade shows, conferences and conventions of every size. the Greenville Convention Center is one of the Southeast’s largest and most accommodating facilities. With 280,000 square feet of continuous exhibit space and 60,000 square feet of meeting, ballroom, and conference space. Offering the ultimate atmosphere for concerts, devotionals, corporate and community events, and more, The Bon Secours Wellness Arena (BSWA) is one of the Southeast’s premier sports and entertainment facilities. Conveniently located downtown with ample seating and a capacity of 15,000. SMALL & MID-SIZE MEETINGS & EVENTS Greenville is the perfect destination for corporate retreats, team-building outings, and small events. With 100+ hotels representing 48 national hotel brands and 110+ unique off-site venues, Greenville has the accommodations and functional spaces to suit any budget.

Getting Here

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 cool, Southern hospitality and excellent accessibility. Greenville, SC is centrally and conveniently located between Atlanta and Charlotte on I-85. Air travel is equally easy with the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, where multiple carriers offer 1 stop connections to over 200 cities worldwide.

Distance from airport

  • Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport

    13 mi. from city center

  • Asheville Regional Airport

    63 mi. from city center

  • Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    95 mi. from city center


Local Attractions

Downtown & Main Street

Greenville's Main Street is bustling, walkable and full of energy. An engaging collection of boutiques, coffee shops, diverse indoor and outdoor dining, art galleries and hotels make Greenville a great place to play and meet.

Local Sporting Events

Greenville offers a variety of local sporting events year-round. Cheer on the Greenville Drive (AAA Boston Red Sox affiliate) at Fluor Field at the West End, a scale-replica of Boston's Fenway Park! Other spectator sporting events include a Greenville Triumph soccer game or a Swamp Rabbits Hockey game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

Falls Park & Liberty Bridge

Host a reception along the Reedy River or in this picturesque, 32-acre park in the heart of downtown, featuring a unique pedestrian bridge floating above waterfalls and the Reedy River.

Group Tours & Classes

Learn about Greenville's history as one of the world's leading textile centers, see historic mill buildings, indulge in a buzzing food scene, bike around town, or sample local libations at breweries and wineries on a private group tour. You can even experience sustainable farming and eat local and one of many nearby farms, then test your skills in the kitchen at one of many chef's culinary classes.

Thriving Food Scene

Greenville, SC's abundant and tasty food scene is garnering national attention, hailed as "The South's Tastiest Towns" by Southern Living. Attendees can taste their way through 200+ restaurants representing 16 different countries.

BMW Performance Center

Check off a bucket list driving experience and get behind the wheel of the Ultimate Driving Machine at the BMW Performance Center. The Center is located at BMW's North American HQ, just 25 minutes from downtown Greenville. Factory tours and private events at BMW Zentrum Museum are also available to groups.

Nightlife

When the after hours networking is going well, no one wants it to end! It doesn't have to in Greenville—attendees can enjoy late-night fun at one of many bars or breweries within walking distance of any downtown hotel.

Caesars Head State Park

An easily-accessible overlook atop the rocky peak of the Blue Escarpment, attendees can drive less than an hour to Caesars Head for spectacular views extending into North Carolina and Georgia.

Convention Centers

  • Greenville Convention Center

    Greenville Convention Center an SMG Managed Facility is one of the nation's largest convention and meeting facilities with more than 315,000 square feet of exhibit space and 88,000 square feet of meeting and conference space.

    • Exhibit Space280,000 sq. ft.
      Total meeting space280,000 sq. ft.

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Additional Information

FEATURED PROPERTIES Experience a revitalizing sense of luxury at the four-diamond rated The Westin Poinsett, Greenville featuring 180 guestrooms including 20 suites, 10,000 square feet of meeting space including 8 breakout rooms, and a ballroom for up to 400 attendees. Situated in the heart of Greenville’s walkable & friendly downtown. Nestled next to the Preserve at Verdae's championship golf course, the Embassy Suites Greenville Golf Resort & Conference Center offers a Resort style experience with golf & outdoor recreation, along with the amenities planners have come to love at Embassy Suites. With 268 guest suites accompanied by hot breakfast and evening reception, the Resort accommodates over 46,000 square feet of flexible meeting space including an 11,326 square foot ballroom. Located along one of the city's main retail corridors and only 10 minutes from downtown, the Cambria Hotel Greenville offers upscale accommodations in the heart of Upstate South Carolina. This newly opened Hotel is within walking proximity to Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research and less than 20 minutes to GSP International Airport. Small Corporate & Specialty groups are ideal sizes for the 1,400 square foot meeting space at the Hotel. Attendees can relax in the open concept lobby and enjoy the outdoor beauty of the Upstate on the pool deck, patio and at the communal fire pits.