Host Your Meeting or Event in Gainesville
Services of the Gainesville Convention and Visitors Bureau:
- Recruits and retains larger scale events, tournaments, and conferences through negotiation of host fees, rental venues, shuttle services, and promotional activities. The CVB is directly involved with more than 40 events annually!
- Assist in locating an event space that fits your needs and securing room-blocks with local hoteliers for event guests.
- Creates and continues tourism product development projects including updating and distributing thousands of visitors guides across the state, maintaining ExploreGainesville.org, developing digital/print self-guided tours, offering ambassador programs to frontline hospitality workers, creating state/regional trail maps, and welcoming visitors with helpful information and fun promotional items!
Gainesville offers over 100,000 square feet in meeting and conference space options and has facilities suited for any size group. The newly renovated Gainesville Civic Center offers a 6,000 square foot ballroom with original wood floors and is perfect for larger events. The Gainesville CVB can offer assistance with your planning and meeting needs.