Event Planners’ Guide to North Carolina

Asheville’s natural beauty, modern amenities, vibrant culinary offerings, and rich arts and cultural scenes make for memorable meetings. Courtesy ExploreAsheville.com

North Carolina’s special blend of scenic beauty and cutting-edge infrastructure keeps event planners returning, year after year. From the tech-driven hubs of the Research Triangle to the coastal warmth of Wilmington, the Tar Heel State also offers diverse backdrops for any gathering. With its world-class hospitality, high-capacity venues, and outstanding access via air, car, and rail, the destination ensures seamless logistics and memorable experiences.

Marriott Winston-Salem and Benton Convention Center
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Winston-Salem blends Southern sophistication with innovative charm, making it a standout destination for your next meeting.
Hickory, N.C.: A Boldly Unexpected Meetings Destination
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Hickory, N.C., offers beautifully renovated meeting space, easy access, affordability, and a one-stop-shop planning team. Big-event capabilities, vibrant downtown energy, and unforgettable hospitality? Now you know.
The Maxwell Center: There’s No Place Like Our Home!
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Bring your event home to The Maxwell Center, a great location in the center of eastern North Carolina for your meetings, trainings, and conferences. There’s No Place Like Our Home!
Conference Center at GTCC
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The Conference Center at Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) is the Triad’s destination for professional meetings and events, offering 16,800 square feet of flexible, professionally designed space for groups up to 300.
Explore Cabarrus County NC
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Cabarrus County is a place to explore, try new things, and meet new people. Here, you can enjoy the activities you already love and discover new experiences only found here.
Wilmington, NC and Island Beaches
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There are many destinations for hosting meetings in the Carolinas, but only one offers the best of the Carolina Coast: Wilmington, NC, and Island Beaches.
Greensboro Area CVB
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Plan your next meeting in Greensboro, N.C., where central access, 45% to 55% cost-savings, top venues, 135+ attractions, outdoor adventure, and Southern hospitality come together in one destination.

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