Gatlinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau |
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Just passing the halfway point of 2022, Gatlinburg continues to thrive with conventions, groups, and events. The Gatlinburg Convention Center will host 22 first-time events in 2022. Along with the multitude of events that continue to return to Gatlinburg each year, the Gatlinburg Convention Center will have its best year ever. We say thank you to our longstanding returning events and to the many new events taking place in Gatlinburg!
In this edition, we spotlight the new indoor/outdoor space being added to the Gatlinburg Convention Center, new hotels under development in Gatlinburg, Cherokee Grill & Steakhouse, live entertainment with Erik Dobell and his Impossibilities Show, as well as recent Gatlinburg accolades from WorldAtlas and Cosmopolitan.
Thank you again to all our conventions, groups, and events for making Gatlinburg the number one destination in the country!
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Convention Center: 148,000 square feet of total space
Sleeping Rooms: 4,000+ Surrounding the convention center including full and limited-service hotels, condominiums, chalets, and cabins.
Dining Options: 100+ restaurants, from casual to elegant gourmet establishments with the majority within walking distance to hotels and the convention center.
Shopping: 500+ shops with 5 malls plus the largest arts and crafts community in the u.s.
40+ along with many other entertainment options with the majority within walking distance to hotels and the convention center.
Rocky Top Sports World: Named top Multi-Use Sports Facility by SportsEvents Magazine and Favorite Indoor Venue by Sports Destination Management Magazine.
Gatlinburg Golf Course: Named Best Municipal Golf Course in Tennessee by Golf Digest Magazine.
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Gatlinburg New Lodging Spotlight |
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Gatlinburg is excited to announce all the new hotels that are currently under development. These new hotels will join the wide variety of accommodation options that Gatlinburg has to offer.
MainStay Suites by Choice Hotels – 100 rooms (Anticipated 2022 completion)
Comfort Inn & Suites by Choice Hotels – 125 rooms (Anticipated 2023 completion)
Embassy Suites by Hilton – 187 rooms (Anticipated 2023 completion)
Cambria Hotel by Choice Hotels – 125 rooms (Anticipated 2023 completion)
Allegory Hotel – 65 rooms (Anticipated 2023 completion)
Delta Hotel by Marriott – 300 rooms (Anticipated 2023 completion)
Marriott Tribute Portfolio – 130 rooms (Anticipated 2024 completion)
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Cherokee Grill & Steakhouse
As Gatlinburg’s premier steakhouse, located in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, Cherokee Grill presents an upscale mountain lodge atmosphere with an exterior built with stone and brick, and an interior accented with granite and walnut.
Cherokee Grill is happy to have you any day of the week and realize that some days are more special than others. For these special occasions, Cherokee Grill has a secluded event room that seats up to 15 people.
For larger parties, the private banquet hall supports up to 200 people and is available for booking in Calhoun’s Village which is a short walk from Cherokee Grill. The banquet rooms are ideal for a variety of events such as rehearsal dinners, wedding parties, corporate events, and reunions.
With convenient parking, and video equipment and sound systems provided, there is no better place to create new memories.
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Impossibilities
For a fun and unique group outing activity, Impossibilities must be on your event’s agenda. Located in the Iris Theater at the Gatlinburg Space Needle, across the street from the Gatlinburg Convention Center, Master Mentalist and Magician Erik Dobell performs a show of stunning magic, reality-shattering mind-reading, and hilarious mayhem. A show of family fun where Impossibilities are brought to life right in front of your eyes.
Erik can also be hired for your event while in Gatlinburg. With over 650+ Five Star Reviews on Facebook, 600+ Five Star Reviews on TripAdvisor, and 100+ Five Star Reviews on Google, Eric Dobell and Impossibilities is something to add to your Gatlinburg group outing and event.
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Watch our video on YouTube! |
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More Accolades for Gatlinburg! |
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Worldatlas.com recognized Gatlinburg as one of the "11 Prettiest American Mountain Towns to Visit in The Summer."
Cosmopolitan named Gatlinburg as one of the "30 Small Towns in America That Are *Perfect* for Your Next Getaway.
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Gatlinburg Convention Center |
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The Gatlinburg Convention Center is in the final stages of a 15-million-dollar renovation. New meeting space has been added along with the renovation of the existing space and all public areas (carpet, wood flooring, exterior decorations, digital signage, etc.).
Targeting a completion date of October 2022, the newly added indoor/outdoor venue space at the Gatlinburg Convention Center will allow groups to have events and meetings in an outdoor setting overlooking the Gatlinburg Parkway. This 5,000 total square foot space with fire pits located on the patio will be a venue every event at the Gatlinburg Convention Center will want to utilize!
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Gatlinburg Convention Center Events |
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The Gatlinburg Convention Center is the first in the region to achieve the Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ accreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities. Under the guidance of GBAC, a Division of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, the Gatlinburg Convention Center has implemented the most stringent protocols for cleaning, disinfection, and infectious disease prevention in its facility.
To achieve GBAC STAR™ accreditation, Gatlinburg Convention Center was required to demonstrate compliance with the program’s 20 core elements, which range from standard operating procedures and risk assessment strategies to personal protective equipment and emergency preparedness and response measures.
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Check out our video on things to do in Gatlinburg! |
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We would love the chance to “update” you on all the new and exciting developments that Gatlinburg has going to ensure that when it comes to your future conventions, meetings, and events, Gatlinburg has your event covered!
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Gatlinburg CVB | Sales Department | 865-436-2392 | sales@gatlinburg.com| www.gatlinburg.com/info |
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