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Meeting Types

Your Guide to Meetings by Group Type in the ATL Airport District

Whether you’re planning an association summit, a corporate gathering, a SMERF event, or a sports showdown, the ATL Airport District has you covered with convenience, charm, and a few surprises along the way. Everyone from meeting planners to military reunion managers, and faith leaders to family reunion planners chooses this location for experiences that land just right.

5 Advantages That Fit Every Group

No matter who you’re planning for, the ATL Airport District has some universal advantages that help every group thrive here.

1. Easy to reach: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)—the world’s most traveled and efficient airport—puts 80% of the U.S. within a two-hour flight. Regional drive-in access connects the District to all major interstates.

2. Easy to move around: Take the free ATL SkyTrain straight to the convention campus hotels, or enjoy complimentary shuttle service offered by most other District hotels.

3. Plenty of rooms: With campus hotels and 7,000+ total hotel rooms, from budget-friendly to elevated, every group can find the right fit.

4. Planning support: Complimentary services from our team handle logistics like vendors and marketing, so you can focus on your attendees.

5. Extended experiences: Dining, breweries, wellness activations, family-friendly attractions, and cultural experiences keep attendees engaged, even when the badges come off.

A group of people pose for the camera.Association Groups

For association groups—from state to regional to national—the District shines with the Georgia International Convention Center (GICC), Atlanta’s second-largest convention facility, and meeting-ready hotels clustered around the campus. Add in cost savings averaging 30% less than Downtown Atlanta, and associations can save dollars further without sacrificing scale.

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Corporate GroupsDelta_Marriott Gateway Pre-function

For board retreats, team-building gatherings, or executive briefings, the District creates the right environment for high engagement and low stress. Planners can tap into tech-forward spaces, wellness activations, and off-the-clock dining or outings to keep teams sharp and connected.

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A group of people pose with a Tom Cruise lookalike in front of a step and repeat.SMERF Groups 

(Social/Reunion, Military, Education, Religious/Faith, Fraternity/Sorority) 

Reconnect, reflect, rejoice—with a lot of Southern hospitality on a limited budget. This is the place for reunions and gatherings of all stripes: sororities, fraternities, veterans or military groups, faith-based communities, and education or alumni. The District makes it easy for SMERF groups to focus on what matters most: time together. From voluntourism opportunities to family-friendly attractions, these gatherings thrive in a setting that feels both meaningful and manageable.

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Sports Groups United Futsal3

From youth tournaments to adult leagues, the District is built for play. With a 150,000 sq. ft. exhibit center ideal for competitions plus facilities for golf, soccer, volleyball, tennis, cycling, and more, sports groups find both scale and variety here. After the games, teams recharge in nearby hotels and explore local dining spots that keep the energy high.

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Your Planning Team: Ready for Takeoff

Ready to plan a meeting that’s a perfect fit for your group type? With the help of our dedicated CVB team, we make it easy to prep all the details. Or submit your RFP to get started.