City files Columbus
Recognized as a top shopping destination, and widely noted as a leader in gay travel markets, Columbus has been gaining nation- al attention as an emerging destination. The city’s walkable, vibrant streets make the ideal atmosphere for any event. And now Columbus is better than ever, having recently undergone more than $200 million in hotel enhancements and meeting-space renovations. The newly opened Hilton Columbus
Downtown is a $140-million, full-service hotel with 532 rooms, 48 suites, and 22,800 square feet of meeting space connected to the Greater Columbus Convention Center. At the 1.7-million-square-foot convention center, attendees are within steps of attrac- tions like the High Five — Columbus’ five-
Miles above your expectations
mile stretch of unique and eclectic arts and entertainment districts along historic High Street. Check out the funky art galleries, hip restaurants, and lively bars in the Short North Arts District, or enjoy a cocktail with colleagues at one of more than 200 bars and restaurants near the convention center. Dis- cover Columbus’ local hidden talent the first Saturday of every month at the Short North Gallery Hop, where thousands convene to see the latest exhibits. Ohio’s capital city is a fantastic destina-
tion for meeting planners and visitors alike, offering the best in connectivity between meeting facilities, hotels, and dynamic arts and entertainment districts. With the city’s continued commitment to the visitor indus- try, Columbus is a top destination of choice
AT A GLANCE Greater Columbus Convention Center • Total space: 1.7 million square feet • Total exhibit space: 410,000 square feet • Total ballroom space: 74,000 square feet • Total meeting rooms: 65 • Connected or adjacent to: seven hotels, 3,000 on-site parking spaces, and the 20,500-seat Nationwide Arena
Attractions • Columbus Zoo & Aquarium (No. 1 zoo in America)
• COSI (No. 1 science center in America) • Nationwide Arena (home to the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets)
Air Transportation • Port Columbus International Airport is just 10 minutes from downtown. Nine airlines and their regional afiliates serve Port Columbus International Airport with 157 daily departures to 34 airports. Major carriers served by Port Columbus International Airport include Air Canada Jazz, AirTran, American, Continental, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, United, and US Airways.
Moving on up Columbus recently underwent more than $200 million in hotel and meeting-space renovations, enhancing and expanding on its already impressive meetings infrastructure.
for many national trade shows, conventions, business meetings, and leisure tour groups.
For more information: Experience Columbus — Dan Williams, Director of Sales; 277 W. Nationwide, Suite 125, Columbus, OH 43215; (614) 222-6105 or (800) 354-2657;
DWilliams@ExperienceColumbus.com;
experiencecolumbus.com/meeting-planners
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