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Charlotte’s energy and rapid growth make it a premier destination for meetings. As the nation’s 14th-largest city, it offers a walkable Uptown district, where most hotels and attractions are within a 10-minute stroll. “Our community is notably welcoming and diverse, attracting approximately 157 new residents each day,” says TK Knight, vice president of sales and executive director of Visit Charlotte. “This steady growth has helped shape the ‘Queen City’ into one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.”
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) recently added 175,000 square feet of new space and a 146,000-square-foot glass canopy.
Charlotte Convention Center has 600,000 square feet of leasable space, including a 280,000-square-foot contiguous exhibit hall. It connects via walkway to the 86,500-square-foot NASCAR Hall of Fame, which is available for group tours and private events.
The 700-room Westin Charlotte features 44,042 square feet of space, with a capacity of 2,200 theater style or 1,420 people for banquets in its largest room. The 305-room Sheraton Charlotte Hotel has 68,195 square feet of space and accommodates 1,800 people theater style. Le Méridien Charlotte offers 300 rooms and 51,774 square feet of function space. The 400-room Hilton Charlotte Uptown features 23,486 square feet of space and accommodates up to 1,200 guests for cocktails. JW Marriott Charlotte has 381 guest rooms and 22,519 square feet of event space, including a 5,158-square-foot ballroom with a capacity of 680 theater style. The 181-room DoubleTree by Hilton South Charlotte Tyvola has 9,964 square feet of event space and accommodates 400 for receptions in its largest space. The new Mecklen Hotel, which recently opened in the University City area, offers 175 boutique-style guest rooms.
Unique venue options include Bojangles Entertainment Complex, which has a new 4,400-square-foot event space with a capacity of 420 people for meetings and 260 for seated dinners. Charlotte’s Iron District is home to the 32,000-square-foot Blume Studios, where groups can use flexible “blank canvas” space for immersive productions and events. Spectrum Center, home of the National Basketball Association’s Charlotte Hornets, recently unveiled a $245 million renovation with upgraded seating and concourses. Eastland Sports Campus in east Charlotte broke ground on a 30-acre amateur sports complex, featuring indoor and outdoor facilities; it is scheduled to open in 2028.
