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Columbus, Ohio, the 14th largest city in the United States and the fastest-growing city in Ohio, offers meeting planners a dynamic, accessible and easy-to-navigate convention destination. Centrally located within a one-day drive or one-hour flight of nearly half of the U.S. population, Columbus makes it simple for attendees to get here and easy for planners to execute successful events. Convention Center & Hotels: At the center of the city’s vibrant downtown is the 1.8-million-square-foot Greater Columbus Convention Center, featuring 373,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space. The convention center is surrounded by a compact, walkable downtown area with 5,000 hotel rooms, including 2,700 rooms connected or adjacent to the convention center and 1,000 rooms connected by the Hilton Columbus Downtown complex. Citywide, Columbus offers approximately 33,000 hotel rooms to accommodate groups of all sizes. Getting Here: Columbus is also one of the most accessible destinations in the Midwest. John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is located just 10 minutes from downtown and offers 150+ daily flights to more than 50 nonstop destinations on major carriers including Southwest, American, Delta, United and Air Canada. Five major highways, including I-70 and I-71, provide convenient drive access from every direction. Why Columbus: Beyond the meeting space, Columbus delivers an attendee experience that keeps people engaged. Known as one of the nation’s most creative and forward-thinking cities, Columbus features a thriving art, culinary and entertainment scene, exciting collegiate and professional sports, and the scenic Scioto Mile riverfront park system running through downtown. Distinct neighborhoods filled with dining, nightlife and attractions are all within walking distance or a short drive of the Convention Center. Home to five Fortune 500 companies, including Bath & Body Works, American Electric Power, Nationwide and Cardinal Health, Columbus is also a hub for major brands such as Abercrombie & Fitch, DSW, Express, Huntington, Wendy’s and Worthington Industries, reflecting the city’s strong and growing business community. Copy Experience Columbus on your CVENT RFP to connect with our destination experts. Our team can help coordinate hotel responses, provide local planning insights, assist with site visits and connect you with trusted local vendors to make planning your Columbus event seamless.