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Think bigger. Plan smarter. With two convention centers, 140+ nonstop destinations, and expert local support, Detroit gives planners everything they need to shine.
When planners are looking to create standout meetings, flexibility can be just as valuable as square footage. That’s where Detroit sets itself apart.
One of only a handful of U.S. destinations with two premier convention centers, Detroit gives organizations more scheduling options, greater availability, and the opportunity to create true citywide experiences that are difficult to replicate in more crowded markets.
Together, Huntington Place in Downtown Detroit and the Vibe Credit Union Showplace in Novi offer more than 1 million square feet of exhibit space, with major expansions underway that will further elevate the region’s meetings infrastructure.
Huntington Place’s $125 million expansion will introduce Detroit’s first convention-connected hotel, while the Vibe Credit Union Showplace project will expand capacity in the northwest suburbs – providing planners with an exceptional choice whether they envision an urban waterfront setting or a suburban campus-style experience.
Ease of access is another reason that Detroit helps planners think bigger. Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) offers more than 140 nonstop itineraries across three continents, while 60% of the U.S. population can reach the city within a 90-minute flight. Combined with convenient interstate access for Midwestern drive markets, getting attendees to Detroit is refreshingly simple.
The complimentary planning support provided by Visit Detroit’s expert convention services team also adds value. In addition to housing and site selection support, this might look like putting together a welcome program, strategizing on ways to boost attendance, or collaborating with communications teams to ensure attendees are getting the most out of their “Detroit Experience.”
Detroit isn’t asking planners to take a chance on an emerging destination. It offers the infrastructure, convenience, affordability, and service that today’s meetings demand. Backed by a city built on innovation, resilience, and collaboration, Detroit gives planners the freedom to think bigger – while providing the support that helps every event shine.
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premier convention centers provide planners with rare dual-venue flexibility and expanded booking opportunities.
723,000
square feet of exhibition space is on offer at Huntington Place, and there is more than 600,000 at Vibe Credit Union Showplace.
$270M
expansion of the Vibe Credit Union Showplace has created additional event space and a 225-room hotel, plus mixed-use development.
Learn how Detroit gives planners room to think bigger: VisitDetroit.com/meet-detroit.