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Why San Antonio?

In San Antonio, we mean business. We also know how to have fun. Our city is rich in history, bursting with culture and modern attractions. We’re renowned as a truly unique destination, and we’re eager to host you and your group. Discover some of the top reasons why San Antonio is the premier meeting destination for groups of all sizes. The Henry B. González Convention Center (HBGCC) is right on the banks of the world-famous River Walk and has the footprint, technology, and flexibility to host nearly any event imaginable. The HBGCC has 514,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space, 86,500 square feet of column-free multipurpose space, 70-plus meeting rooms, and two ballrooms (one of which is the largest in Texas). Consider a stay at one of 48,000 guest rooms, with nearly 14,000 located downtown and 6,500 within walking distance of the convention center. From luxurious downtown hotels, to boutique inns, to spacious Hill Country resorts, San Antonio’s lodging options are varied in style, location, and affordability, making our city the ideal meeting destination for groups of all sizes. Capturing the minds of your attendees first requires capturing their attention, and San Antonio provides an inspiring setting for your event. Our city is also home to a wide variety of hotel meeting spaces, historic venues, and state-of-the-art facilities designed to accommodate all meeting types. Here learning is accessible, affordable, and easy. As a top leisure destination in the nation, San Antonio boasts a vibrant mix of culture and cuisine, legendary architecture, moving history, and 300 days of sunshine a year. For small and large groups alike, San Antonio offers a variety of unique venues, nightlife, and family-friendly attractions to give your guests plenty of social elements for a truly unique (and totally fun!) meeting or convention experience. We make it easy to get here and easy to get around. Conveniently located in south-central Texas, San Antonio is an easy trip for groups coming in from either coast. The San Antonio International Airport has recently increased non-stop service by 50% and is just eight miles from downtown. Once you’re here, our walkable city makes it easy to get around. Jump on an open-air river taxi with GO RIO Cruises, walk, or bike around our compact downtown district and adjacent neighborhoods with ease.