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10 Reasons to Choose Columbus

For a truly unforgettable experience, the time to book in Columbus is now. Here are the top 10 reasons to do so:

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Spacious, Battelle Hall in Greater Columbus Convention Center

Columbus Has Plenty Of Space

Spanning 1.8 million sq. ft., the Greater Columbus Convention Center features 373,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, 75 meeting rooms and three ballrooms, and connects to 2,700 hotel rooms.

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Delta Air Lines plane taking off from John Glenn International Airport on sunny afternoon

Columbus Is Easy To Get To

Centrally located, Columbus is within 550 miles of nearly half the U.S. population, making it a breeze to reach by a one-day drive or just a one-hour flight.

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People walking through Downtown Columbus in front of the GCCC

Columbus Is Easy To Get Around

The city’s compact convention package offers facilities, hotels, dining and entertainment options all within walking distance of one another, providing convenience for attendees.

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Group of friends dining at Lindey's in German Village

Columbus Visitors Have Distinct Experiences

The Greater Columbus Convention Center is located in the heart of the “Five on High” districts, each offering unique experiences at many exclusive only-in-Columbus venues and attractions.

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Creating a cancer-free world is how The James lives forward.

Columbus Offers Access To Business And Intellectual Capital

The Columbus region is home to 16 Fortune 1000 companies across various industries, five Fortune 500 companies and one of America's leading public research universities, The Ohio State University.

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2023 PCMA Convening Leaders Keynote - CEO Panel in Columbus

Columbus Is Having Its Time In The Spotlight

Columbus was the host city to ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition in 2019 and PCMA Convening Leaders in 2023, and Condé Nast Traveler recently named it a top 10 best big city in the U.S. 

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Statehouse skyline

Columbus Continues to Grow

As Ohio's capital and the largest city in the state, Columbus ranks among the Midwest’s fastest-growing cities, drawing major companies like Intel, Honda, Amazon and others.

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Destination Specialists helping convention attendees with registration at Greater Columbus Convention Center

Columbus Provides A Destination-wide Culture Of Quality Service

An award-winning convention services team ensure all groups will experience superior visitor satisfaction in Columbus. 

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scioto mile

Columbus Is A Green And Clean City

With 253 acres of downtown greenspace and an indoor hydroponic Smart Farm at the convention center, sustainable meetings are part of the city's DNA.

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Jeni's

Columbus Has Culinary Star Power

Named one of Essence's Best Destinations for Culinary Travel in 2024, Columbus is home to restaurateur Cameron Mitchell, James Beard Award-winning cookbook author Jeni Britton, Top Chef season 18 contestant Avishar Barua, 2023 James Beard Award semifinalist Chef BJ Lieberman and several other culinary stars.

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