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Why Choose Savannah?

Savannah is home to various convention facilities, meeting spaces and unique venues, including first-class hotels and the expanding Savannah Convention Center riverfront venue. Experience a dazzling destination full of storied history, coastal cuisine, diverse entertainment, awe-inspiring attractions and so much more when you meet in Savannah. The major expansion of the Savannah Convention Center goes beyond a facility upgrade. Doubling its current size and capacity, this riverside revamp will expand the possibilities for experiential meetings and enable Savannah to attract much larger events to this magical destination. Expansion Highlights: ● 660,000 total sq. ft. of meeting space ● 200,000 sq. ft. of exhibit hall space ● New 40,000-sq.-ft. ballroom to complement the existing 25,000-sq.-ft. ballroom for a total of 65,000 sq. ft. of ballroom space ● 32 customizable breakout rooms ● 57-foot-wide hangar door ● 900 total parking spaces ● Additional outdoor space ● New facility entrance with an all-glass façade ● Over a billion dollars in tourism improvements ● 403 renovated adjacent hotel rooms plus a new HQ hotel coming soon Accolades ● Listed one of the Top Meeting Destinations in North America by Cvent in 2024 ● Ranked one of the Best U.S. Cities by Travel + Leisure readers in 2024 ● Recognized as one of the Friendliest Southern Cities by Southern Living Magazine in 2024 ● Home of Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, crowned top Airport in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler readers in 2023 ● Voted Best Weekend Destination in North America for the past five consecutive years by Global Traveler Magazine readers Contact Us: Jeff Hewitt, Chief Sales Officer 912-644-6416 jhewitt@visitsavannah.com Larry Browder, Senior Director of Sales 912-644-6461 lbrowder@visitsavannah.com Kellie Linder, Director, Midwest & Western Sales 912-644-6424 klinder@visitsavannah.com Jennifer Thompson, Director, Southeast Sales 912-644-6438 jthompson@visitsavannah.com Tasha Singleton, Sales Manager, Southeast 912-644-6410 tsingleton@visitsavannah.com Ginger McCoy, Sales Associate, Midwest & Western Sales 912-644-6463 gmccoy@visitsavannah,com Courtney Martin, Sales Associate, Northeast 912-644-6422 cmartin@visitsavannah.com Kristyn Smith, Director of Savannah Sports Council 912-644-6414 ksmith@visitsavannah.com Sarah Iocovozzi, Sports Sales & Services Coordinator 912-644-6452 siocovozzi@savannahsportscouncil.com Stephanie Muehlher, Destination Service Manager 912-644-6426 smuehlher@visitsavannah.com

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Cvent's 2024 Top Meeting Destinations

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Cvent's 2023 Top Meeting Destinations

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Getting Here

By Air - The Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, 15 miles from downtown; transfer cost by taxi, about $24-$29; Lyft and Uber, about $15-$25 outside of surge pricing periods. The airport is served by carriers including Allegiant, American, Avelo, Breeze, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, Sun Country and United. By Car - Why fly when you can ride in style? The roads to Savannah are paved with plenty of scenic Georgia beauty to take in along the way. Access Interstate 95 (North/South) or Interstate 16 (East/West) and let the Southern scenery be your passenger. By Rail - All aboard for a fun and affordable journey! Many groups choose Amtrak for its convenience and great value. Savannah is a key station on Amtrak’s Palmetto and Silver Service lines, which whisk passengers between New York and Miami. With daily services like the SilverStar and Silver Meteor, getting to and from Savannah is effortless. Plus, you can enhance your travel experience by booking a sleeper car or unwinding in one of the sightseeing lounge cars. By Bus -By Bus - Board a sleek Greyhound and head to Savannah. As a hub for Greyhound Bus Lines, Savannah is accessible from across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Gathering in this delightful city is a convenient and budget-friendly option for your guests. So, let the road trip to Savannah begin!

Distance from airport

  • Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport

    7 mi. from city center


Local Attractions

Savannah Historic District

Historical landmark
Savannah is a destination to walk and explore. It is the nation's largest historic landmark district covering 2 square miles. Under a canopy of moss draped oak trees, the city has the rare distinction of being an urban forest. With over 300 shops, restaurants, attractions and pubs, visitors can enjoy their stroll with a cool beverage due to our open container laws.

City Market

Recreation
SavannahCityMarket.com Four blocks in the heart of the Historic District were renovated to capture the authentic atmosphere and character of the city’s old open marketplace. The market features artists working in their lofts and exhibits of works for sale. There are also restaurants, open-air cafés, theme shops, and stores offering crafts, accessories, and gifts.

Plant Riverside District

Recreation
After more than 100 years, Savannah has reunited with its beloved river once again in a vibrant, riverfront entertainment destination offering luxury hotel stays, incredible dining, wine tasting, and high-end shopping. But to reach this point, it took quite a transformation. The site’s original 1912 power plant has been restored with the preservation of historic characteristics like the iconic twin smokestacks and brick exterior, and repurposed with the addition of hotel rooms and mixed-use space. Flanking either side are two new buildings, also featuring hotel rooms, restaurants, lounges, and meeting space. Along its shoreline, over a quarter-mile of riverwalk has been created. Today the plant and its surrounding Plant Riverside District along River Street Savannah generates a new kind of energy for the citizens and visitors, bringing electric experiences once again to the riverfront.
400 W River St
Savannah, GA 31401

Tybee Island (Savannah's Beach)

Recreation
VisitTybee.com Just 20 minutes from historic downtown Savannah, Tybee Island offers the perfect retreat. Dolphin tours, watersports, lighthouses, Fort Pulaski National Monument, the Tybee Island Marine Science Center, a beautiful pier and miles of sandy beaches are just a few reasons to visit this coastal town.

Historic River Street

Recreation
SavannahsWaterfront.com Bordering the thriving river port, River Street imparts old world charm. The 12-block brick concourse is ideal for strolling and ship-watching. More than 75 boutiques, galleries, artists’ studios, restaurants, and pubs are housed in onetime cotton warehouses that have been restored to their rustic beauty.

Dining in Savannah

Recreation
Savannah has no shortage of unforgettable dining experiences for your group. Whether you're interested in dining aboard an old-fashioned Riverboat, inside an elegant southern mansion or on a dock by the water, Savannah has a restaurant that will put a smile on everyone's faces!

Eastern Wharf

Recreation
Eastern Wharf - A newly-developed district along the riverfront (easily accessible to and from River Street) featuring shopping, dining, live music and entertainment options, ideal for exploring new trends, local crafts and breathtaking water views.
101 Port St.
Savannah, GA 31401

Shopping in Savannah

Shopping
Welcome to Savannah's diverse shopping scene! Visitors from all over come to Savannah to snag unique souvenirs and artisan-inspired keepsakes that can't be found elsewhere. From local art galleries to chic clothing stores, there's a Savannah shopping experience for everyone. Spend the afternoon walking down Savannah's famous Broughton Street or through the historic City Market for home furnishings, gourmet provisions, apparel and fine jewelry. Explore the eclectic Starland District for all things vintage and artistic. Stroll along the Bull Street corridor and stop in some of the city's best boutiques.

Convention Centers

  • Savannah Convention Center

    The Savannah Convention Center is located directly on the Savannah River with direct views of historic downtown Savannah. The Convention Center offers over 330,000 square feet of meeting space including Exhibit Hall, Ballroom, Meeting Rooms and more

    • Exhibit Space100,000 sq. ft.
      Total meeting space330,000 sq. ft.

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