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Whether you are planning a corporate board meeting in an intimate setting or a large trade show at the architecturally grand Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio has a wide array of options designed to fit your needs.
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San Antonio/The Hill Country
Good Ole San Antone
By RUTH A. HILL
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While some destinations struggle to offer groups a “complete package” of well-equipped meeting facilities, unique venues, eateries, attractions and affordability, San Antonio does it effortlessly.
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San Antonio has what most meeting planners and their attendees want for business productivity and down time, starting with a facilities portfolio that includes its riverside convention center of 600,000 square feet; 43,000 guest rooms throughout the metro area; and attractions like the world-famous River Walk.
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Pick 3 - San Antonio
Ronnie Price
Assistant Executive Director; Sales and Marketing; San Antonio CVB
What are three great ways for groups to incorporate the history of San Antonio into agendas?
- Cultural Institutions: Meeting or having an event in one of our many historic venues is a fantastic way to weave San Antonio’s story into your experience. One significant venue is the historical arts village of La Villita. Located across the street from the convention center, La Villita was originally a neighborhood established by Spanish soldiers stationed at the Alamo. It is a very San Antonio location that can host receptions for more than 2,500 in its old world plazas and buildings. Another popular option is the Southwest School of Art. Originally built in 1848 as a convent for French nuns, this art-filled venue along the River Walk is now a creative arts school that offers a Gothic chapel, historic dining hall and artistically landscaped gardens for up to 800 delegates. National Convention.
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Audiovisual Tips for Meetings – A Meetings Focus Checklist
By JON TRASK
Things to document regarding the venue
- Verify the room capacity charts.
Note exact room dimensions, not just room capacities
- Ceiling heights are VERY important to document.
Note changes in height, soffits and verify the height of each.
- Power is more than having a few wall plugs available.
Note the location and capacity of all room power.
Note the location of all room lighting controls.
- Note the locations and size of the loading dock.
Also note dock height or if a lift gate would be needed.
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