The Savannah Convention Center (SCC) in Savannah, in Georgia, ended a massive expansion of $ 2766 million which positioned the place not only to serve long -standing events wishing to develop, but also attract meetings and new conventions And on a larger scale to meetings and conventions to the historic coastal destination.
Launched on March 17, 2021 and completed on February 6, the transformer project doubled the size of the installation at 660,000 square feet, with improvements in existing spaces featuring modernized design elements, refreshed colored patterns and Premium technology improvements.
“The improved feature and the aesthetics of the newly extended installation are unequaled,” said Kelvin Moore, main vice-president and managing director of Savannah Convention Center. “During my 30 years and more in industry, I supervised and worked with congress centers nationwide. None has the simple view but breathtaking that the Savannah Convention Center now offers. »»
He added: “This investment reflects our commitment to stimulate more economic impact by attracting more important conventions, by meeting the evolutionary needs of event organizers and participants and improving the overall experience of participants.”
By figures
The main strengths of expansion include:
- 100,000 additional square feet of exhibition space, increasing the total to 200,000 square feet
- A new 40,000 square foot ballroom offering ultra -modern design and flexibility for large gatherings with picturesque views on the historic district of the historic district
- 14 new meeting rooms, increasing the total of the place to 27 meeting rooms
- An additional conference room, bringing the total to five
- Improved IT infrastructure to adapt to live broadcast and Internet access on several devices
- Updated relaxed furniture in public spaces, dedicated spaces for teams and zoom calls and group rooms
- Three new retail public catering stores a few steps from the Savannah river: the port, a wine bar; Brick, coffee; And the hangar, an open open concept customizable
- A parking on site of 900 spaces
The expansion, which underwent a construction while the building remained open, praised its first event, the Nike Savannah confrontation, from February 15 to 17, and is currently reserved to host more than 100 events until 2030. National, regional and local associations with corporate events and trade fairs, sports, competitive arts and consumption shows.
Upcoming events using the entire enlarged installation include the annual convention of the Georgia Municipal Association, scheduled for June 20 to 24, and events for the first time such as the Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Society (iPccs 2026) And The Women In Aviation International (WAI 2027) Conference, according to those responsible for the place.
Overview
Since the opening in 2000, the installation has become a leading place in the region for various events and customers, according to SCC officials. However, the growing demand for dates and more space has highlighted the need for expansion to allow the SCC to accommodate a variety of more -scale, simultaneous and wider events, not to mention its capacity to generate a greater economic impact for the region and state.
They have added that in recent years, the activity of events in the establishment has reported more than $ 200 million in economic impact per year, but with the doubling of space, the Center’s ability to generate An economic impact has also doubled.
“The expansion gives visits Savannah Sales Team and our sales partners in SSC with new opportunities to engage in deeper and more productive conversations with current and new customers,” said Joseph Marinelli, President and Chef from the direction of Visit Savannah. “These improvements will allow us to attract a greater variety of more important events and groups that may have already faced challenges due to the limits of Savannah’s space.”
Hotel package
To complete the extended installation, a new signia from the Hilton Headquarter Hotel Adjacent to the SCC is also in progress. Currently in the predevelopment stages with Songy Highroads, Matthews Southwest and Hilton Hotels, the hotel is currently planned to have more than 400 rooms, ballrooms and additional meeting space, as well as a multitude of high -end amenities.
Combined with more than 400 rooms and vast meeting spaces at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa recently renovated, the city is now ready and capable of competing the larger congress destinations, according to SCC officials.
“People still like to come to Savannah from the leisure point of view, but this expansion will really put Savannah on the map for meetings and conventions,” said Angela Daniels, sales and marketing director SCC. “With new spaces presenting the destination – like the superb terrace of Savannah overlooking the Savannah river and the historic district of the square – the participants will experience spectacular views and hot breezes that distinguish the savannah from competing markets.”
Ahead
So, how does the SCC envisage this survey of several million dollars to have an impact on the meeting and Congress of Savannah in the next decade?
“During the next decade, this investment will shape the Savannah congress landscape by driving increased visits, filling more hotel rooms and supporting local businesses,” said Moore. “The enlarged installation will increase the reputation of Savannah in the meeting industry, strengthening its appeal as a high -level destination which transparently mixes the historical charm with modern infrastructures. In the end, this project aims to guarantee that Savannah remains a leading choice to meet planners and event organizers for the years to come. »»
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