While venues may look the same here in Charlotte, the world has certainly changed. Because of that, health and safety measures have evolved to meet the demands of this challenging time. Charlotte is ready and eager to reconnect with meeting attendees in the 15th largest city in the nation.
Planners and attendees will have sound peace of mind and visibly see the commitment being made to maintaining exceptional, health-conscious conditions. All of these detailed measures are being taken on to create a welcoming environment where meeting planners and attendees can do what they do best—execute and experience successful events.
Over the last several months, Charlotte has been busy rewriting protocols to a standard called “We Clean With Care.”
In addition to an exhaustive list of rigorous facility processes that have been implemented, the Charlotte Convention Center has received its Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ Facility Accreditation, making it one of the first facilities in North Carolina to earn this distinction.
Often utilized as a proactive measure in hospital settings, the center has also integrated needlepoint bipolar ionization (NPBI) air purification technologies into its HVAC systems as another layer of protection to eliminate and neutralize disease-causing pathogens such as COVID-19.
Other best practices include utilizing electrostatic spraying in between events, linen-less meetings table sets and no contact food and beverage protocols.
Explore the Queen City and discover more than 5,600 hotel rooms conveniently located within walking distance of the center, 200- plus unforgettable restaurants to feast from, immersive arts and culture attractions to marvel in, plus professional sporting venues all in sight.
Boasting the sixth busiest airport in the nation and centrally located to Interstates 77, 85 and 40, Charlotte is more accessible than ever before.
New in 2021, a $127 million expansion to the center is set to be completed. Conventions and events will benefit from an additional 50,000 square feet of meeting room and pre-function space, bringing the total square footage to approximately 600,000.
The expansion increases the total individual breakout spaces to 54, which includes 50 meeting rooms and the ability to divide the 35,000-square-foot ballroom into four 7,700-square-foot breakout spaces.
Delivering memorable experiences in Charlotte is in the DNA of the city’s welcoming tourism community. And in these uncertain times, that means placing health and safety of the attendees and millions of visitors who travel to the Queen City as the highest priority.
Stay safe, take care and welcome back to Charlotte.
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*This content was provided and sponsored by Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority.
