Why you should absolutely bring your next meeting to Cleveland. You want a location that’s convenient and appealing. You want a destination that’s exciting and affordable. You want a great facility for your meeting and a capable team to help you manage the event. Cleveland has all that covered and more. Here’s a quick hit list of just some of the many reasons it makes sense to host your next meeting or convention in this Great Lakes city. Affordability Cleveland offers competitive pricing and lower costs than most major U.S. cities. According to Runzheimer International’s Guide to Daily Travel Prices, Cleveland features lower airfare and lower hotel rates as well as lower costs for food and entertainment. In the end, the affordable package of amenities offered in Cleveland translates into dollars saved on travel necessities like lodging, meals and transportation. Accessibility Cleveland is located within 500 miles of 43% of the United States population. It’s accessible by two airports, Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE) and Akron-Canton (CAK), as well as Amtrak. We’re ideally situated at the intersection of three major interstate highways, namely I-90, I-77 and I-71 and along the Ohio Turnpike. According to American Public Transportation Association, our city’s rapid transit system was the best large transit system in North America (2007). Easy routes, excellent positioning and multiple transit opportunities give your travelers options and provide shorter drive times than other Midwest destinations. Accommodations Cleveland has a condensed package of 4,652 guestrooms in 19 downtown and midtown hotels. Nine hundred rooms are adjacent to the Cleveland Convention Center and more than 3,000 rooms are available within a five-mile radius of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Cleveland Plus contains approximately 22,000 rooms representing an array of well-recognized hotel brands. Clearly, your travelers benefit from a wide variety of choice and budget. And, a compact room block maximizes time, allowing delegates to be more productive while providing more networking opportunities and exhibitor visibility. Award-winning Services Our caliber of service distinguishes us from other destinations. We have an outstanding team of professionals waiting to help you. Dedicated convention services staff will ensure that your meeting runs smoothly (from housing to transportation and beyond) and that your expectations are given top priority. Allure Come to Cleveland when you want to hear one of the world’s top orchestras, catch a Broadway play that won’t break your bank or sample fare from culinary innovators. From the pop culture legends of the one-and-only Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum to the legendary nightlife of the Warehouse District and East Fourth Street, our signature offerings over-deliver for your attendees. As a meeting planner, you have a lot to absorb about Cleveland as a destination city. Here are some of the many reasons why it makes sense to host your next meeting or convention in Cleveland. |