Diversity and Inclusion in the ATL Airport District

In the ATL Airport District, diversity and inclusion are integral to our community and culture. We offer meeting planners and groups of all sizes an accessible, affordable destination where every aspect of your event can reflect your values—from partnering with minority-owned vendors to choosing venues rooted in civil rights history.

With seamless mobility and opportunities for community service, the District makes it easy to host impactful, meaningful meetings from start to finish.

Our Belief:

Difference is Our Strength

In the District, we celebrate diversity, honor our history, and are committed to building a place where everyone can be themselves and feel welcome.

Martin Luther King Jr National Historical Park

A Progressive Destination, Rooted in History

We make it easy to explore Atlanta’s key civil rights landmarks and rich history through group visits designed for reflection and learning. These interactive experiences resonate with diverse audiences and support the work of mission-driven and membership organizations committed to advocacy. They also add depth and meaning to conferences and gatherings for social, military, educational, religious, and fraternal groups.

Hop-on-hop-off tour operators like Hop N’ Go Tours or Chit Chat Tours, can work with you to create a custom itinerary for your group, including Black History tours, or create your own journey to the area’s many must-see cultural sites.

Must-Visit Diverse Cultural Experiences for Groups

Stroll the grounds of the 35-acre Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Park, the birthplace of the legendary civil rights leader.
Learn, reflect, and pay your respects at The King Center, home to the crypts of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mrs. Coretta Scott King, compelling civil rights exhibits, and a peaceful meditation garden.
Make a stop at the Hapeville Depot Museum, a free museum located in a historic train depot featuring exhibits on local history and works by artists in residence.
Attend services at Ebenezer Baptist Church, a cornerstone of the Civil Rights Movement and the spiritual home of Dr. King.
Experience the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, an immersive museum and gathering place that honors the U.S. Civil Rights Movement while connecting its legacy to today’s global human rights work.
Discover additional historic sites, including the Herndon Home—once the residence of Atlanta’s first Black millionaire—the APEX Museum, the city’s oldest Black history museum, and the Historic Oakland Cemetery.

Atlanta Ranks Among the Top Cities for Equality

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Municipal Equality Index awarded the Atlanta metropolitan area a top score of 100, recognizing its leadership in LGBTQ+ equality across non-discrimination laws, municipal services, law enforcement, and local leadership.

Support Local, Minority-Owned Businesses During Your Meeting

The District is proud to partner with businesses that reflect the diversity of our community, including many that are Black-owned, Hispanic-owned, LGBTQ+-owned, and women-led.

Our Sales and Services Team can help you connect with vendors from our wide network of minority-owned partners, suppliers, and vendors.

"The Atlanta Airport CVB staff was extremely responsive and helpful with providing recommendations for local vendors and services."

Loralynne Evans
Events and Programs Manager, Moebius Syndrome Foundation

Seamless Mobility and Affordability

Ease of mobility and affordability are crucial to advancing inclusion. While visitors can easily get here by car or using rideshare, you don’t need to have a car to get around the District.

We are conveniently located adjacent to the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and priced about 30% cheaper than the big city for even more accessibility.

"Because GICC is connected to the Atlanta airport, people can fly in for our event, stay in one of the six hotels on campus and fly out without needing to rent a car."

Briana Johnson
Registrar & Retail Coordinator
Southern Volleyball Tournaments

Enjoy stress-free, mobility-friendly access to:

30+ hotels within three miles of The Georgia International Convention Center (GICC), most offering free airport shuttle service
GICC, on-campus hotels, and the Rental Car Center (RCC) via the free 24-hour ATL SkyTrain.
All points in the District and the entire Atlanta metro area via Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), accessible near baggage claim.

Bus charters, town car and limo rentals are also available for ease of access.

Inclusion Through Accessibility

The District makes it easy to plan inclusive, accessible travel and meetings for people of all abilities.

With extensive ADA accessibility services, including wheelchair assistance, sensory-friendly spaces, and accessible facilities for guests of all abilities, we make it easy for everyone to meet comfortably.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is also committed to helping all guests with different abilities and special needs travel safely and enjoyably with these programs and support, including:

Wheelchair Assistance
TSA Care Helpline
ADA and Special Services Map
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower
Sensory Room Concourse F
Accessible Restrooms
Accessible Drinking Fountains

Service Animal Relief Areas
Wheelchair Charging Stations
TTY/TDD Telephone Locations
Accessible Elevators
Ground Transportation
Bus and Rail Transportation
Airport Parking

The adjacent GICC is a fully accessible, single-level venue with 400,000 square feet of meeting space designed to accommodate events of any size.

Make an Impact Through Service and Sustainability

The District helps you put corporate social responsibility (CSR) into action with our longstanding commitment to sustainability and community engagement.

We are excited to help connect event planners with opportunities to donate to or volunteer with nonprofits in the area, like Love Beyond Walls, an organization supporting those experiencing homelessness.

Through our innovative partnership with Goodr, a sustainable food-waste management and hunger-relief company based in Atlanta, meeting planners can help feed local families, reduce food waste, and meet attendee expectations for sustainability.

From our people to our planet, we make it possible for groups to make a difference.

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