Georgia World Congress Center: A Convention Superstar
Tina Fountain
It is no wonder that companies would choose Atlanta as their convention destination. Word-class shopping, fine dining, museums, theaters and plenty of attractions are just the beginning of what this Southern wonder has to offer.
Southern hospitality, an excellent ground transportation system, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and plenty of outstanding hotels make Atlanta a fine choice for visitors and residents alike. Combine that with perhaps the finest convention center conglomerate in the country, the Georgia World Congress Center Authority, and you have all the ingredients for a spectacular corporate destination.
Why use the Georgia World Congress Center as your Next Corporate Destination?
Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, the Georgia World Congress Center Authority includes the Georgia Dome, Centennial Olympic Park, the Georgia World Congress Center and several other related facilities. These facilities have been the springboard for generating much of Atlanta’s economic income and for providing a better quality of life for every Georgia resident.
The Georgia World Congress Authority now ranks among the top five largest convention destinations in the country, as well as one of the best sports and entertainment campuses in the world.
The Georgia World Congress Center was open for business in 1976 and at that time was considered to be one of the country’s premier convention facilities, with 350,000 square feet of exhibit space. Since that time, the Georgia World Congress Center has grown to over 1.4 million square feet of exhibit space. It also boasts the best technology, amenities and services.
In fact, the Georgia World Congress Center is capable of handling some of the world’s largest telecommunication, computer and technology trade shows and conventions with ease.
The technical services staff at the Georgia World Congress Center is capable of handling live addresses, award shows, and formal banquets, and can coordinate any kind of advanced lighting and sound needed during an event. In addition, each room of the Georgia World Congress Center is designed with the best built-in AV services.
Levy Restaurants, the exclusive food service provider to the Georgia World Congress Center, is capable of providing the finest cuisine for any size event. The Levy offers an eclectic array of menu options, and can work with its guests to coordinate custom menu planning, as well.
Exceptional Services and Amenities
A full array of services and amenities are designed to accommodate attendees’ every need.
• Concierge – The concierge desk offers tourism information and also includes tourism brochures. The knowledgeable attendants of the concierge desks can answer questions, make recommendations and even make reservations at some of Atlanta’s finest restaurants.
• FedEx Kinko’s Business Centers – Two, full-service business centers provide a spot at which to copy, fax, bind, scan and print. A great selection of office supplies are also found here. Additional services include computer access, a notary, UPS, Federal Express and US Mail delivery.
• Starbucks – Multiple Starbucks coffee stands, as well as permanent facility, offer attendees refreshments, pastries, confections and coffee-related accessories and equipment.
• Cyber Center – A free cyber center provides a spot at which to conduct research, communicate with co-workers and check email via a high-speed Internet connection. It includes four workstations, as well as a private conference room.
• Wireless Hotspots – Wireless hot spots, which are located throughout the common areas of the center, including all restaurants and eateries, allow attendees to access the Internet at any time.
Tina Fountain is the Broker Owner of Tina Fountain Realtors, an Atlanta Real Estate company. Tina and her staff of professional agents serve the entire metro Atlanta area including the Atlanta Real Estate Blog market.
