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Destination Services

River Street

A Meeting Planner's Paradise

Planning a citywide meeting in Savannah comes with a few extra charming perks. Our Destination Services team is here to ensure your experience is seamless, rewarding and unforgettable—especially for qualifying groups.

From airport welcomes and attendee discounts to customized transportation and on-site support, we tailor every detail to the size and scope of your event. Depending on your contracted room nights, your group may qualify for exclusive services such as branded signage at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, complimentary visitor guides, pre-planning visits, and our popular Show Us Your Badge program, which offers attendee-only discounts throughout the city.

Let us help you create a successful meeting that blends our expertise in Southern hospitality with world-class service, because in Savannah, every group deserves VIP treatment.

Our Way of Saying, “Thank You”

Exclusive Ways to Save Big in Savannah

Show Us Your Badge!

These discounts are exclusive to meeting attendees, travel agents and film crews and aren’t available to the general public.

Show Us Your Badge!

These discounts are exclusive to meeting attendees, travel agents and film crews and aren’t available to the general public.

Pre-Planning Visits

Whether you make several trips to Savannah to plan your meeting or do one all-inclusive visit, the Destination Services team is happy to assist you. Our team can arrange an itinerary for your final planning visit including tours of the convention center and hotels, interviews with local companies and inspection of off-site venues.

Passkey Housing

Visit Savannah’s Destination Services team offers Passkey housing to city-wide conventions contracting 600 or more room nights on peak for a minimum of two nights. Passkey is a unique reservation website customized and managed by our staff. Attendees can make and update their hotel reservations online or book over the phone. A full-service dashboard is accessible to ‌meeting planners to monitor pick-up, rooming lists and search reservations in real time.

Learn more about our "Show Us Your Badge" program and its details!

Savannah International Trade and Convention Center River Street View

Event Planning

Savannah has a variety of great venues for programs and leisure activities. Whether a small tour or large welcome reception, we will put you in touch with all of our applicable member companies and assist you in planning: off-site events such as welcome receptions, award banquets, teambuilding activities and spousal programs.

Savannah Information

The Destination Services team can provide copies of the Visitor Guide and full-color maps for each attendee to use as they explore Savannah.

Convention Transportation

Qualifying conventions may receive transportation assistance to and from the Savannah Convention Center and your convention hotels. This can include ground transportation by bus or trolley and extension of the Savannah Belles Ferry schedule to suit your conference agenda. Transportation fliers and large full-color boards will be printed and available at the convention center and convention hotels detailing the bus schedule, ferry schedule, and any extended ferry hours. Click here for more information on convention transportation.

Welcome Program

Visit Savannah is pleased to offer our assistance in making your meeting a success. The Destination Services team will coordinate with local professionals to ensure everything runs smoothly. Our team will make your visit more enjoyable by providing you with information and services you need regarding accommodations, historic attractions, tours, dining, shopping, special event venues and more.

99-999 Total Room Nights

Official Savannah Destination Guide – Complimentary visitor guides featuring attractions, dining, shopping and more.
SAV Bags – Branded welcome bags with maps, guides and Savannah-inspired items.
"Show Us Your Badge" Attendee Discounts – Exclusive discounts at participating restaurants, shops, and attractions.

1000-1499 Total Room Nights (Everything above, including:)

"Know Before You Go" Email – A pre-arrival message to attendees with helpful travel and event information.
Airport Digital Signage – Conference logo displayed on monitors at the Airport Visitor Welcome Desk to greet arriving attendees.
Pre-Planning Visits – Personalized site visits to help planners prepare for the event.

1500+ Total Room Nights (Everything above, including:)

City Hosts/Ambassadors – Friendly volunteers stationed at key locations to assist and welcome attendees.
Conference Support – On-site staff available to assist with ensuring smooth event operations.
Customized Ferry Schedule – Adjusted ferry service tailored to your group’s event schedule.
Customized Ground Transportation – Coordination of shuttles or buses to meet group needs.
Group Welcome Banner (SCC) – Branded signage displayed inside the Savannah Convention Center.
Information/Welcome Station (SCC) – Staffed booth with maps, guides and local recommendations for attendees.
Transportation Boards – Easel-mounted boards showing shuttle routes and event schedules.

Corporate Social Responsibility

A growing trend in meetings and conventions is the desire travelers have to “give back” to their host city. Our Corporate Social Responsibility program enables your organization to get involved with volunteer activities that benefit Savannah’s local community and environment. Please contact us for more information about how your group can volunteer with these organizations in Savannah.

For all of your service needs, please contact Stephanie Muehlher, Destination Service Manager, at [email protected] or 912-644-6426.