10 Reasons to Meet in Savannah, Georgia

No matter where you’re coming from or how you arrive, you and your guests will find it’s easy to get to Savannah. The Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport is located only 15 miles from the city center and is served by many major airlines, including Delta, Jet Blue, United Airlines and Southwest. Frontier Airlines just introduced new routes from Denver and Philadelphia. And if your guests are traveling from South Florida, they can hop on one of American Airlines’ new daily flights from Miami. The city is also easily accessible by major highways, like Interstate 95 and I-16, and has direct daily rail connections to New York and Miami. Once you and your attendees arrive, you’ll see Savannah is easy to navigate by foot and local transportation. Of course, the Visit Savannah team is also happy to help arrange bus and car transfers to restaurants and off-site activities for you. 

Savannah's unique venues are ready to accommodate events of all sizes. The newly expanded Savannah Convention Center, now totaling 660,000 square feet, offers even more space and panoramic waterfront views along the Savannah River. The facility features a 200,000-sq.-ft. exhibit hall, a 40,000-sq.-ft. ballroom, a 376-seat auditorium, and 32 flexible meeting rooms—making it an ideal venue for events of every scale. When combined with other facilities, like the Enmarket Arena and the Savannah Civic Center, as well as all of Savannah's unique venues, the whole city becomes your group's meeting playground. All of the venues and meeting spaces, from the riverside terraces to the rooftop ballrooms, feature the technology you need to have a remarkable event, including Wi-Fi and audio/visual capabilities.

A good night's sleep is essential to having a productive event. The DeSoto Savannah is a premier hotel in the heart of the city that offers meeting attendees a convenient location, delicious on-site dining options and a personalized experience with their stay. With a variety of hotels and motels like the Hyatt Regency Savannah and The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, historic inns and even a few haunted hotels to suit any budget and any size group; your attendees will be spoiled staying downtown. Many of Savannah’s hotels feature amenities that go above and beyond continental breakfasts and free Wi-Fi. Check out Savannah's hotels here.

Ready to refuel after those important meetings and business connections? Savannah’s culinary scene has your group table prepared. Some of our city’s most iconic restaurants like James Beard Winner The Grey, The Olde Pink House, Stone & Webster Chophouse, Vic’s On The River and Garibaldi's Café offer more than enough accommodating dining spaces, as well as private rooms if you prefer. Their skillfully mastered menus are delicious and are sure to leave everyone's palate happy. Be sure to check out even more restaurant options here.

When it’s time for teambuilding, Savannah is ready to help you host an event your attendees will never forget. Discover the history of crafted spirits and a secret speakeasy at the American Prohibition Museum. Plan a themed party in any of the historic squares or aboard a riverboat cruise, or treat guests to a day at the ballpark. Host a networking event among the historic planes and aircraft engines at The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force. If you’re an outdoor enthusiast, the city has an array of activities for you to enjoy in the fresh Savannah air. Host a group fishing or kayaking excursion, or treat your team to some of the finest golf in the state. Your group will never run out of things to do in Savannah.