Positively Cleveland!

Positively Cleveland is an award-winning, DMAI-accredited destination marketing organization. Tradeshow Week recognized our president, Dennis Roche, as one of the top CVB leaders in the nation in 2009. Recently we’ve also earned the 2009 Facilities & Destinations’ “Top Destination” award, Corporate and Incentive Travel magazine’s “Award of Excellence for Outstanding Service to the Meetings and Incentive Travel Industry,” Successful Meetings’ prestigious Pinnacle Award (for the 18th year in a row) and a 2009 Meetings & Conventions Gold Service Award.

Why you should absolutely bring your next meeting to Cleveland
You want a location that’s convenient and appealing. You want a destination that’s exciting and affordable. You want a great facility for your meeting and a capable team to help you manage the event. Cleveland has all that covered and more. Here’s a quick hit list of just some of the many reasons it makes sense to host your next meeting or convention in this Great Lakes city.

Affordability
Cleveland offers competitive pricing and lower costs than most major U.S. cities. According to Runzheimer International’s Guide to Daily Travel Prices, Cleveland features lower airfare and lower hotel rates as well as lower costs for food and entertainment. In the end, the affordable package of amenities offered in Cleveland translates into dollars saved on travel necessities like lodging, meals and transportation.

Accessibility
Cleveland is located within 500 miles of 43% of the United States population. It’s accessible by two airports, Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE) and Akron-Canton (CAK), as well as Amtrak. We’re ideally situated at the intersection of three major interstate highways, namely I-90, I-77 and I-71 and along the Ohio Turnpike. According to American Public Transportation Association, our city’s rapid transit system was the best large transit system in North America (2007). Easy routes, excellent positioning and multiple transit opportunities give your travelers options and provide shorter drive times than other Midwest destinations.

Accommodations
Cleveland has a condensed package of 4,652 guestrooms in 19 downtown and midtown hotels. Nine hundred rooms are adjacent to the Cleveland Convention Center and more than 3,000 rooms are available within a five-mile radius of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Cleveland Plus contains approximately 22,000 rooms representing an array of well-recognized hotel brands. Clearly, your travelers benefit from a wide variety of choice and budget. And, a compact room block maximizes time, allowing delegates to be more productive while providing more networking opportunities and exhibitor visibility.

Award-Winning Services
Our caliber of service distinguishes us from other destinations. We have an outstanding team of professionals waiting to help you. Dedicated convention services staff will ensure that your meeting runs smoothly (from housing to transportation and beyond) and that your expectations are given top priority.

Allure
Come to Cleveland when you want to hear one of the world’s top orchestras, catch a Broadway play that won’t break your bank or sample fare from culinary innovators. From the pop culture legends of the one-and-only Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum to the legendary nightlife of the Warehouse District and East Fourth Street, our signature offerings over-deliver for your attendees.

Not sure where to start?  Fill out an online RFP to receive meeting planning assistance or look at our variety of meeting rooms and unique venues.  Or review our meeting planner's checklist.  Already have a meeting planned?  Let our award-winning convention services department help you with the details.