Meet Boston
Why Choose Our Destination?
Meet Boston... Boston can perhaps be best described as a welcome contradiction: Hip alongside historic. Skyscrapers surround parks. Gourmet meets pizza. Famous for its hospitality and friendly spirit, Greater Boston is one of the premier meeting destinations in the United States. Known as the “Athens of America,” Boston’s renowned medical and educational institutions have helped to make it an international center of learning and intellectualism. Boston Massachusetts has a thriving economy, history and charm which make it ideal for both business and pleasure. Each year, it welcomes over 18 million visitors, convention delegates and business travelers. The Greater Boston area is home to 3.7 million people, and nearly 18 million visitors explore the city annually. The area has over 35 hospitals and more than 60 colleges and universities, which make it a fantastic base for some of the country’s best guest speakers.
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Awards
Venue Highlights
Cvent's 2024 Top Meeting Destinations
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Distance from airport
- Logan International Airport
2 mi. from city center
Convention Centers
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
The largest convention facility in the Northeast, located in South Boston Waterfront, less than a 10-minute drive from Logan Airport, the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center features 516,000 sq ft of contiguous exhibit space & 84 meeting rooms.
John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center
Centrally located facilities right in the heart of Boston- easily accessible from the airport, Boston hotels, major highways and roads. The John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center offers 175,000 square feet of exhibit space & 92,671 Sq. Ft.