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Why Greenville?

Learn what makes Greenville, SC an ideal destination.

Let's talk facts & figures—meet your event specs (and budgets) in this Southeastern gem. Use the menu below to jump to the section of your choice.

Accessibility
Accommodations
Statistics & Data

 

Greenville, SC: Easily accessible by air or car. Infographic with a US map featuring direct & one-stop flights across the country, plus a radius of eastern US destinations within a day's drive.
 


Getting Here By Car:

Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Greenville is conveniently located halfway between Atlanta, GA, and Charlotte, NC providing excellent highway access (I-85, I-385, I-185, I-26). We're within a day's drive for the majority of the U.S. population!

Getting Here By Air:

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is an award-winning airport that features more than 100 daily nonstop flights to 20+ airports and hundreds of connecting flight options; it is located just 15 minutes from Downtown Greenville.

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Airlines Serving Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport:

Airline logos at GSP: Allegiant, American Airlines, Avelo, Breeze, Delta, Southwest, and United

Major Meeting Space: 280,000 Sq. Ft. Convention Center, 15,000+ Seat Downtown Arena, 100+ Unique Meeting Venues

Meeting Venues

From unique breakout spaces to major meeting facilities, Greenville is home to 100+ venues that cultivate creativity and inspire greatness. Popular facilities include a 280,000 sq. ft. convention center with an additional 60,000 sq. ft. of meeting space and the Bon Secours Wellness Arena, which seats up to 15,000 guests in a convenient Downtown location.

Lodging & Accommodations: 10,000+ Rooms & 100+ Hotels County-wide. Hotel Tax: Below National Average

Accommodations

If there’s one thing that can leave a lasting memory after visiting a new place, it’s a restful stay at a top-notch hotel. With more than 10,000 hotel rooms throughout the greater Greenville area in locations from Main Street to the mountains, the range of hotels and accommodations offers something for every attendee on your guest list.

Statistics & Data

Get to know Greenville, SC by the numbers.

Transportation

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP): Miles to Downtown 14
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport (GSP): No. of Airlines Serving GSP 8
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP): No. of Non-Stop Daily Departures 100+
Daily Parking Rate at Downtown City Garages $7.00
Driving time to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)  2 hr 45 min

Lodging & Facilities

No. of Hotel Rooms in Greenville County 10,000+
No. of Hotel Rooms Downtown 2,000+
Average Daily Rate Compared to National Average -25%
Sales Tax 6%
Local Hospitality Tax 2%
Accommodations Tax 5%
Distance to Nearest State Park 7 Miles

Community

Population – City 72,300+
Population – County 525,500+
No. of Fortune 500 Companies in the Upstate 201
Average Annual No. of Sunny Days 220
Average Annual Temperature 61° F
Greenville Events 300+ event days/yr
Time Zone Eastern

What's the weather in Greenville?
 

  • Average Annual Days of Sunshine: 220

  • Average Annual Temperature: 60°

  • Average Monthly Rainfall: 6"

Greenville, SC Climate Infographic with average high and low temperatures and average rainfall amounts per month

 

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Hear what other meeting planners & organizations had to say about their experience in Greenville, SC.

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"Some cities offer the duality of big-city facilities and a small-town charm, and that mix is served up in Greenville, SC, with a large dose of southern hospitality. Centrally located on the East Coast between Atlanta and Charlotte, Greenville is a popular destination for corporate meetings, trade shows, banquets & special events.”
Ron Donoho, NorthStar Meetings Group

 

"Thank you again for all of your work and support leading up to and during the 2023 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament in Greenville, SC. [The] tournament saw record attendance with over 57,000 fans through the turnstiles over the course of tournament week."
Tiffany Daniels, Southeastern Conference

 

"And that's what keeps us coming back—[knowing] we can have confidence the event is going to go off without a hitch.”
Bruce Akin, B.A.S.S., LLC
 

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