Why Choose Hilton Head Island?
When You Think About Planning Your Next Event, Think Hilton Head Island.
For decades, astute meeting planners have found a haven on Hilton Head Island’s tranquil shores. The swaying palms and gentle tides of our Lowcountry setting offer the perfect backdrop to a meeting that will impress and refresh your attendees, while the guidance and knowledge of our seasoned meeting experts have always ensured that every detail of your event is executed from the anticipatory start to the fabulous finish.
Now, Hilton Head Island is in the midst of an exciting renaissance, where over $300 million dollars in renovations has been invested into the Island, including countless resort upgrades and enhancements. With this vibrantly new yet beautifully serene environment to discuss strategy, build relationships, and foster togetherness, hosting meetings and events on Hilton Head is even better than ever. Rediscover our beautiful corner of the world and explore the remarkable possibilities of Hilton Head Island.
The Island Experience
While our diversity of venues, accommodations, and amenities make Hilton Head Island the perfect destination for conferences and meetings, we always combine business with pleasure here. Cruises, artist exhibitions, barbeques on the beach, and more are all part of our meeting mix—and your rewards—for a hard day’s work. And although Hilton Head’s natural beauty and variety of activities are renowned the world over, many professionals and event planners believe that it’s our hospitality that makes meetings and events here so memorable. Because when you visit Hilton Head Island, you’ll discover the only thing warmer than our weather is our welcome.
The Accolades Are In…
As part of the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, we have an outstanding Visitor and Convention Bureau here (if we do say so ourselves!). But don’t take our word for it. The following organizations are third party endorsements for the work we do to make meetings, events, and visits exceptional on Hilton Head Island.
Pinnacle Award for Outstanding Service in the Meetings Industry
For 16 years, the readers of Successful Meetings Magazine have bestowed this honor upon the Hilton Head Island Visitor and Convention Bureau.
GOLD KEY AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE
Awarded by Meetings & Conventions readers—a deeply engaged audience of 50,000 professional planners at the forefront of industry trends and developments.
"TOP 10 ISLANDS IN THE U.S."
Hilton Head Island was awarded this recognition by voters at TripAdvisor’s 2014 Travelers’ Choice Awards, based on the reviews and opinions of millions of TripAdvisor travelers around the globe.
“10 U.S. ISLANDS WHERE YOU CAN BEAT THE WINTER BLUES IN 2014”
Recognition for Hilton Head Island by Fodor's Travel, with a worldwide team of over 700 travel writers bringing the latest, most accurate coverage of travel around the globe.
“#1 RESORT IN THE U.S. AND #11 RESORT IN THE WORLD” – INN AT PALMETTO BLUFF “#11 RESORT IN THE SOUTH” – THE SEA PINES RESORT’S INN AT HARBOUR TOWN
Awarded by Condé Nast Traveler, the world’s premier travel magazine, featuring travel tips, vacation ideas and destination information.
ACCREDITATION BY THE DESTINATION MARKETING ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL
Hilton Head Island Visitor and Convention Bureau was one of 100 organizations from across the nation to achieve this important designation.
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