Visit Athens Meeting Services

Athens draws record attendance for meetings because visitors love our vibrant downtown dining and entertainment scene just steps away from The Classic Center and headquarter hotels. Our destination offers first-rate venues and personalized services including housing, registration, and connections to key local resources. Visit Athens has the right local creative connections to enhance your event with live music and more. You’ll appreciate how much you can maximize your budget with flexible pricing options such as no food and beverage minimums from The Classic Center's in-house caterer, industry-leading Levy Restaurants.

More Athens Meeting Services

Customized Bid Packet

Visit Athens will send you a customized proposal packet with hotel and meeting room rates and availability for your choice dates, letters of invitation, and suggested activities.

Bid Presentation

A Visit Athens team member can attend your decision-making meeting to present information on Athens and answer any questions your group may have. Videos, presentations, and Athens trivia with prize giveaways are just a few of the ways Visit Athens can inform your site-selection committee about the city and prepare them to make an informed decision.

Advance Publicity for your Meeting

A Visit Athens team member can attend your convention the preceding year to promote your Athens meeting. Athens information brochures can be supplied as a part of pre-convention mailings. Images, video, and press kits are available for use in your publications to help heighten interest and attract attendees. Find our promotional ToolKit here!

Welcome Services for Meetings

Choose from options like custom welcome letters, brochures, and personalized event webpages featuring curated restaurant and attraction recommendations. Add local flair with our charming Historic Athens Welcome Wagon, staffed welcome tables, or Athens-branded welcome bags for speakers, VIPs, and staff. For larger events, we can showcase custom banners at partnering hotels and The Classic Center. You can even highlight Athens’ creative spirit by featuring local musicians, artists, or UGA experts. All services are based on availability—contact us to customize your experience.

Show Your Badge: Special Group Discounts/Attendee Appreciation

Visit Athens has compiled a list of businesses that provide discounts on products and services to convention attendees. Local merchants can welcome your group with signage to make your attendees feel right at home. Learn more and see current participating stores here.

Learn More About How Visit Athens Can Make Your Meeting a Success!

• Contact our Team, or

• Submit your RFP