The Advantages to Holding Your Event in St. Louis
Are you having a hard time deciding where you host your next major corporate event? Planning a large scale event comes with a lot of large scale decisions. The city where you choose to host your event can be the difference between a smashing success and a total failure. When choosing a host city, many people make the mistake of thinking America’s biggest cities will have the best amenities for holding large conventions. It’s true that New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago can provide excellent resources. However, they can also be extremely pricey and hard to access. Your best bet is actually to choose a centrally located city that will provide easy access to commuters and still offer wonderful amenities and services. St. Louis, for example, might just be the perfect location for your next corporate event.
St. Louis Boasts a Central Location
The greatest advantage to hosting your event in St. Louis is its location. St. Louis is located right in the middle of the continental United States, making it easily accessible for travelers from every part of the country. Additionally, with international airport Lambert Field and a handful of regional airports that fly in private jet liners, arranging air travel into St. Louis is quick and easy. The more central your location, the more you can cut down on travel times for a great portion of your commuters.
Choose Among a Variety of Venues
St. Louis is also home to some gorgeous and well equipped convention venues. The America’s Center Convention Complex has been hosting major events in the St. Louis area for decades. The facility has been newly renovated and equipped with all of the amenities that your event could possibly need. The venue is home to several meeting and conference rooms complete with wireless internet, projectors for presentation, and desk like seating. When you book an event at America’s Center, you will also have access to the Ferrara Theatre for speeches or entertainment, as well as a total of six large exhibit halls.
The America’s Center Convention Complex is ideal for very large gatherings of people. However, if you are having a smaller affair, there are plenty of alternatives in the St. Louis area that are just as nice. The Chase Park Plaza is a gorgeous and historic hotel located in St. Louis’ Central West End. The luxurious hotel is a wonderful place to host your both your guests and the event itself. The conference center on the ground level of the hotel can accommodate conferences, meetings, and events of many kinds. The hotel is also home to The Tenderloin Room, a highly rated steak house, and plenty of lounges and bars.
Take Advantage of the City’s Culture
In addition to having wonderful accommodations that fulfill your corporate needs, St. Louis is also home to excellent entertainment. The guests at your convention will also be able to take advantage of the city’s culture during their stay. The Gateway Arch is not the only attraction worth visiting in the St. Louis area. The city is home to a nationally renowned Art Museum and Zoo, both of which offer free admission. The city also boasts a wonderful culinary scene with highly reputed restaurants including The Shaved Duck, Pi Pizza, and the famous Crowne Candy Kitchen. Keep your eyes open for the Guerrilla Street Food Truck as well.
Holding your corporate event in St. Louis has many advantages. Not only does the city have all of the resources that you need, it will also provide your guests with a comfortable, enjoyable, and memorable experience. The cost of hosting your event in a smaller city like St. Louis will allow you to use more of your budget on providing extra services for your guests. With the reasonable cost and its central location, St. Louis is an ideal host city. You can learn more about the many advantages St. Louis has to offer by doing some more research online.
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