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Bring your members together in Providence, where strong regional access means a stronger turnout. Providence is within easy driving distance of much of the Northeast and connected by Amtrak and Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport. You'll find the venues, hotels and restaurants that your association expects, at a scale and value that keep your budget on track.

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Award-Winning Convention Services

Your dedicated services manager works as an extension of your team, offering:

  • Planning support with hotels, venues and suppliers
  • Housing services and hotel tracking
  • Welcome banners and custom collateral
  • Attendee activities, tours and dining coordination
  • Promotional tools to boost attendance
  • Connections to 300+ local partners and experts

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Meeting Support From Local Partners

Our Services team will connect you with trusted local partners, including:

  • Caterers
  • Entertainers
  • Event services providers
  • Marketing, printing and promotional products
  • Staffing agencies
  • Transportation companies
  • Student volunteers from Johnson & Wales University

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The Providence G: One Building, Three Parties

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose Providence for an association meeting?

Providence’s strong regional access means stronger turnout. The city is within easy driving distance of much of the Northeast and connected by Amtrak and Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport, with the venues, hotels and restaurants associations expect.

How easy is it for members to get to Providence?

Providence is about an hour from Boston and three hours from New York City by car, sits on Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor, and is 10 minutes from T.F. Green Airport, with nearly 100 nonstop daily flights.

Can GoProvidence help boost attendance?

Yes. Our Services team offers promotional tools to build attendance, plus welcome banners, custom collateral and a free mobile pass with discounts at local restaurants and attractions for attendees.

Are there incentives for association meetings?

Yes. The PVD Weekday Deal offers savings for smaller weekday meetings, and the PVD Real Deal and Real Deal Plus offer savings for groups meeting at the Rhode Island Convention Center and staying in Providence.

Will meeting in Providence fit my association’s budget?

Providence offers big-city amenities at a scale and value that keep budgets on track. A walkable downtown cuts transportation costs, and our planning services are free.

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