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Iowa City a Collection of Curious Communities Destination Planner Welcome Contents IOWA CITY A COLLECTION OF CURIOUS COMMUNITIES DESTINATION PLANNER WELCOME CONTENTS AN EASTERN IOWA WELCOME 4 WHY IOWA CITY Thank you for considering the Iowa City area for your next event! I have been very fortunate 5 TRAVEL to help lead the destination marketing efforts of our community for almost 18 years. I am as honored today as I was when first provided this opportunity and the reasons are clear. Iowa City, 6 MEETING SERVICES Coralville, North Liberty, Johnson County and the University of Iowa make up a very special place. We are a cultured and diverse community. A place where critical discourse is truly revered. 8 MEETING FACILITIES Collaboration is a way of life in this community where hard work is honored. 20 ADDITIONAL HOTELS Our team here at the Convention & Visitors Bureau along with our truly fantastic community partners will settle for nothing less than providing you and your group an exceptional experience. As Iowans, we are, by nature, an incredibly generous and inviting people and it is our goal that 38 ALTERNATE MEETING VENUES you return home in agreement. We look forward to the opportunity to serve and please don’t hesitate to reach out directly if our team can be of more assistance. 40 DINING ESTABLISHMENTS 41 AREA MAP Josh Schamberger, President 43 CONTACT INFORMATION OUR CURIOUS COMMUNITIES TESTIMONIALS Iowa City is a center for art, culture, education and recreation. It boasts a vibrant, bike- and pedestrian-friendly downtown with many bars, restaurants, boutique shops a blend of new urban and historic neighborhoods. Home of the University of Iowa, world class health care and a rich literary heritage, the city continues to be recognized on a national scale. “Downtown Iowa City is a fantastic, bustling “Coralville and area residents were fabulous in Coralville boasts 1.2 million square feet of retail inside Coral Ridge Mall and continues to place filled with great businesses. The CVB, the their interest and support of the cat show. We never grow in retail offerings. The 180-acre Iowa River Landing brings together condominium space hotel, and the entire community made us feel very anticipated the number of people who would come to alongside hotels, local restaurants, boutique shopping, historical museum and sculpture walk. welcome and provided great support!” visit. It made the event a resounding success.” The Coralville Center for the Performing Arts, a 482-seat, state-of-the-art venue, and a spacious public library also call this thriving community home. - Smitty Smith, Folk Alliance Region Midwest - Mary Auth, Cat Fanciers Association, Midwest North Liberty is a gateway to the many recreational opportunities afforded by parks, trails, Coralville Lake and Hawkeye Wildlife Preserve. In the heart of the city is the North Liberty Community Center, home to the recreation center, outdoor aquatic center and Community Library, offering events and programs for all ages. “The CVB staff was great to work with and “NAFSA Region IV is excited to gather in Iowa This place is no doubt a welcoming and truly memorable place. So while you’re here, walk our were an excellent resource for our association as City/Coralville for our 2020 conference. The area’s streets, behold our scenic landscape and engage our diverse community. we planned our annual convention in Coralville. warm, Midwestern hospitality, higher education roots We greatly appreciated all of their assistance and and international connections make it a great fit for support in making our convention a success!” our event and our members.” - Stacy Horner, Iowa Grocery Industry Association - Ryan Griffin, NAFSA Region IV Chair 2 | Iowa City Destination Planner Iowa City Destination Planner | 3 WHY IOWA CITY? TRAVEL Iowa City comprises a collection of three communities united as one. 29 Twin Consistently ranked as one of the best places to live, retire, and do business, Cities 94 Iowa City is one of the most popular destinations in the Midwest. So what makes it so impressive? 35 S.DAKOTA MINNESOTA 90 Sioux Falls 90 WISCONSIN CREATIVE SPACES DISTANCE FROM 70+ MILES OF 29 Milwaukee MAJOR CITIES (MI) Group breakouts can be in a ballroom, a performing arts venue or a historic 380 MULTI-USE TRAILS building. Whether outdoor and indoor, the kind of space chosen can provide a 35 Waterloo IOWA Madison 178 unique twist on a seemingly conventional gathering. Cedar Rapids Chicago IOWA CITY 88 Chicago 220 80 Moline Des Moines Milwaukee 257 NEBRASKA Rock Island LOCAL CULTURE Omaha St. Louis 261 55 Kansas City 291 Farm to table restaurants, live music venues and retail establishments reveal a 74 Minneapolis 300 humble, yet unashamed loyalty to the local community. 29 35 Bloomington 75+ SITES ON THE Included as one of Expedia Viewfinder’s “Coolest Cities NATIONAL REGISTER OF 74 in America,” you’ll want to experience Iowa City for yourself. KANSAS ILLINOIS HISTORIC PLACES 55 Kansas 70 City 70 ACCESSIBILITY St. Louis MISSOURI Boutique shopping, independent dining establishments and 44 55 group services are within easy reach. Located at the crossroads of Interstate 80 (San Fransisco to 22 BIG 10 BOUNTIFUL RESOURCES New York) and Interstate 380/Highway 218 (St. Paul to St. ATHLETIC TEAMS Louis), Iowa City is a convenient trip from major metro areas. Partnerships with University of Iowa departments and facilities beyond those of the city’s offerings provide an array of possibilities. The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) is located just 20 miles north of the Iowa City area. CID serviced over 1.1 million passengers in 2017 and offers 11 non-stop destinations year- LITERARY HERITAGE round. The Quad City International Airport (MLI) is located 65 miles to the east of Iowa City in Moline. Airlines include With an admiration of creativity and articulated thought, this community is a American, Allegiant, Delta, and United with 11 nonstop cities 7 PERFORMING welcome place for ideas to grow. Home of the highly acclaimed Iowa Writer’s and connections beyond. ARTS COMPANIES Workshop, Iowa City has been a designated UNESCO City of Literature AND VENUES since 2008. Airport shuttle service is available in addition to taxi service. Contact information for specific companies is listed online at ThinkIowaCity.com. Uber and Lyft are both ride-sharing COMPLEMENTARY ACTIVITIES services that also operate in the area. Group activities, from yoga to wine tastings, can be seamlessly coordinated and integrated into a conference agenda. 113,000+ LOCAL RESIDENTS PERSONALIZATION IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HEARTLAND, WE’RE Dedicated and hospitable staff work hard to accommodate all of your unique ACCESSIBLE FROM ANY DESTINATION. needs. No request goes unnoticed in making your event a success. ACCOMMODATION With 2,900 total sleeping rooms and more in development, planners can find ample options in accommodating attendees. 4 | Iowa City Destination Planner Iowa City Destination Planner | 5 MEETING SERVICES COMMUNITY CONCIERGE Servicing your meeting in the Iowa City area has never been easier. Our Community Concierge is a group of local residents who share their enthusiasm and meeting services team is committed to making your job easier and ensuring knowledge about the local area to welcome visitors during their stay. From providing that our community hosts your best meeting possible. a warm welcome to conference attendees to assisting with information booths at major sporting events, these “local experts” are an extension of our destination. As a group hosting your conference or event in the Iowa City area, you may utilize PRE-BOOKING these local experts to help make your event run smoothly. Online RFP Bid proposal City information Site tours PRIOR TO EVENT Event planning consultation Off-site venue referrals Access to group activity packages Web calendar entries for public events Facilitation of local vendor service requests Assistance with customizing group activities News release sent out to local contacts Promotion of public events at area roundtables Digital ad on ThinkIowaCity.com Micro-site with attendee information DURING EVENT Welcome bags to include local coupons and items Complimentary Merge space day pass “We held our Annual Meeting at Carver Hawkeye Arena. Between the spirit of the Community welcome remarks at group session facility, the catering, and the Community Concierge group - our event was a success. Welcome table at hotel check-in (staffed) The Concierge Group made sure the facility was accessible and our experience was more Personal welcome for group VIPs (up to three) than we ever expected. Everything went smoothly and the assistance raised the bar of Custom welcome signage expectation. Our 100 attendees left with a memorable and wonderful experience. VIP welcome bags (maximum of 10 at $25 value) Thank for your extended assistance!” - Carrie Koelker, Eastern Iowa Tourism Association Please note: some services are dependent on group size. Please contact us for how we can service your group specifically. 6 | Iowa City Destination Planner Iowa City Destination Planner | 7 MEETING FACILITIES CORALVILLE MARRIOTT HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER MEETING ROOM SQ FT DIMENSION RECEPTION BANQUET THEATER CLASSROOM U-SHAPE 300 E 9th St, Coralville Coral Ballroom 15,000 107 x 140 1,000 1,000 1,200 700 - (319) 688-4000 Salon A & B (each) 2,500 53 x 52 200 120 200 90 50 coralvillemarriott.com Salon C 5,000 107 x 46 400 240 400 150 100 Executing a successful Coralville meeting is easy when you have access to state-of-the-art technology, a Salon D & E (each) 2,500 53 x 52 200 120 200 90 60 convenient location and an experienced team of event planners. Boasting the largest event space in the area, Oakdale Ballroom 7,200 70 x 99 500 350 600 300 - Coralville Marriott Hotel & Conference Center features two ballrooms and 20 breakout rooms. From setting the stage for functional meeting space to helping you craft custom catering menus, its expert event managers Salon I, II, IV, V (each) 1,250 35 x 33 50 50 100 50 25 are dedicated to ensuring every detail of your event is perfect.
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