Business Events: Convention Venues

Hosting a successful business event or convention is an important part of hospitality management. There are a variety of types of venues, including the following:
Convention Centers
Convention centers are typically larger in size, allowing them to host very large meetings and conventions. A good example is the Jacob Javits Center in New York City.
These spaces are generally a bare boned concrete space that can be set up the way you want to bring your event to life. A stage can be brought in, and very often there’s roll out seating that can be tiered, in rows, or with round tables.
Hotels
Some business events or conventions don’t require the amount of space that a traditional convention center holds. Hotels come in all shapes and sizes, different star ratings, and different styles from traditional to very modern. They generate revenue from renting out event space in either a ballroom or smaller meeting rooms. The ballroom can be divided up into smaller areas or can be fully used and set up with staging, lighting, and production elements.
Guests for the event may also need a room to sleep in and need to eat during the day. This is a great way for the hotel to market and maximize revenues by selling other services that it’s already offering.
Unusual venues
Event organizers sometimes choose unusual venues to make sure their event stands out from the competition. Examples would be a museum, a zoo, or a theme park. These unusual venues provide a surprise and something that will make people take note. These different atmospheres and décor can provide a more personal venue for your event.
Cruise ships are another notable example. In the wintertime they may be docked at the harbor. You now have everything you need for a large convention including rooms, big spaces, big theaters and meeting rooms. The ship also doesn’t have to leave the harbor.