Why Plan a Meeting in Galveston

Work and downtime fit together seamlessly on Galveston Island.

This Gulf Coast destination is more than a beach town. With modern venues, more than 5,000 guest rooms, and a walkable convention district, Galveston gives planners the space, support, and setting to create meetings that leave an impact. Add in one-of-a-kind attractions, strong local flavor, and unmatched coastal charm, and it’s easy to see why Galveston continues to rise on every planner’s shortlist.

Why choose Galveston for your next meeting?

Galveston makes planning easy with flexible meeting spaces, memorable venues, and a historic downtown full of things to do between sessions.

Add in 32 miles of Gulf shoreline, walkable districts, and a true sense of place, and you have a destination that works hard for your event while giving attendees a place to relax, connect, and explore after the agenda ends.

Convention Center

With 140,000 square feet of event space located on the shores of the Gulf, our convention center will change the way you plan your meetings and conferences.

Discover the best ways to get around Galveston Island by learning about local transportation and rental options such as golf carts, bikes, the Galveston Trolley, and more.

Galveston has room to make you feel at home with more than 5,000 hotel rooms for every budget and preference; from quaint Victorian-style inns to luxury resorts.

We have you covered with venue spaces to make your event feel unique, effective and memorable.

Attendee Experiences

When you're here, It's Island Time! Galveston Island has plenty to do and these activities are great for team building and off-site excursions.

While You’re Here

There is always something happening on Galveston Island! While you're here check out some of the events to make your stay more complete.

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