Meet the destination that will steal your group’s heart: Savannah. When you plan your incentive trip here, attendees will get lost in the charming city’s warm hospitality as they explore historic sites, shops, and culinary delights on foot. Invest in employees by bringing them to Condé Nast Traveler readers’ fifth Best Small City in the U.S.
Attendees can fly into Savannah easily via the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV), offering daily flights to 30 nonstop destinations. The airport, rated No. 1 in the country by Condé Nast Traveler readers, is served by major airlines, including Delta, American, United, Southwest and more. Once your attendees land, they’ll be a mere 20 minutes from the city’s Historic Landmark District and walkable group hotels with meeting space, like the luxurious Perry Lane Hotel, the storied and modern Kimpton Brice Hotel and the sophisticated Savannah Marriott Riverfront connected to renowned River Street. In the adjacent Victorian District, the new Hotel Bardo is now open in a historic mansion turned urban resort. And beginning this year, construction will start on the city’s first Ritz-Carlton.
Savannah’s moderate weather and year-round appeal effortlessly lend themselves to boosting wellness. From relaxing inside the plush group hotels to getting outside to take in flower-lined squares and Victorian architecture, your group will return home feeling renewed. Nothing says relaxation like enjoying exceptional treatments in the angelic atmosphere of the Heavenly Spa by Westin or the calming oasis found at Marriott Savannah Riverfront’s Magnolia Spa. For the golfers in the group, the area’s championship courses provide fresh air and friendly competition to build bonds. The Club at Savannah Harbor, part of the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, features dramatic views of Hutchinson Island and the Historic Landmark District. In the evening, rooftop bars provide spaces where your group can sip mocktails and socialize under the stars.
Wellness also lends itself to many of Savannah’s personalized experiences for attendees. Just 20 minutes from downtown, Tybee Island offers stunning shorelines and outdoor excursions for groups. Attendees captivated by the city’s center can leisurely browse diverse boutiques, from local art galleries to chic clothing stores. Attendees can also board a Savannah Riverboat Cruise for a lavish midday brunch or fun-filled dinner with unforgettable views of the waterfront city and refreshing breezes.
• The Savannah Convention Center is expanding to 660,000 square feet and will include 32 total breakout meeting rooms, a partially-covered rooftop patio and a new 40,000-square-foot ballroom.• Savannah has more than 14,000 available rooms at brand name and boutique hotels.