Meeting Planners
HOST YOUR NEXT EVENT IN BOURBON CITY
Louisville’s unique brand of Southern hospitality, one-of-a kind attractions, Urban Bourbon Experience, rich culinary scene, convenience and affordability make it a world class destination for any meeting or event. Your attendees will love our restaurant and bar scene, the thrill of visiting Churchill Downs, Museum Row (with the likes of the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory and Muhammad Ali Center) and distillery tours. In no other city will you find the welcome you’ll receive in Louisville – from the Louisville Tourism staff to the friendly faces of the front-line staff and locals of this vibrant city.
2 Convention Centers
Kentucky Exposition Center adjacent to the airport and Kentucky International Convention Center downtown
20,890 Hotel Rooms
With 6,000+ downtown
10 Distilleries
Comprise the Urban Bourbon Experience
2,500 Restaurants
With 130 downtown
7 Miles from the airport
From baggage claim to downtown in a matter of minutes
60% People within a day’s drive
Louisville is easy to get to, and hard to leave
Louisville has not one, but TWO convention centers: one adjacent to the airport and one in the...
We have room for you and your meeting! In a place where 6 of the nation’s top 30 tradeshows have...
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Louisville boasts a rich tradition of hosting successful sporting events.
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Learn more about the new hotels, attractions, venues and other projects coming soon to Bourbon City
Submit an RFP to Louisville Tourism and our participating hotels will offer your group $2 per room...
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Louisville’s Convention Industry Barrels Ahead
Largest site visit planned since COVID, hybrid event focuses on hosting events in Bourbon City
Louisville Lands Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Show in 2021
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Bourbon Unites Local Tour Company with Social Justice Organization
Mint Julep Experiences partners with Kentucky’s Original Black Bourbon Enthusiasts (KOBBE) to...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (October 7, 2020) — The Kentucky International Convention Center and Kentucky...
Spotlight on Louisville’s Front-Line Hospitality Workers
National tourism program engages essential workforce to enhance visitor experiences
Louisville is an Inclusive & Welcoming Destination
Hospitality Industry Strives to Provide Leadership and Growth Around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion