Toledo, Ohio is a city on the rise.
With its revitalized downtown, the Glass City is ready to welcome groups of all sizes.
Toledo continues to build momentum with an influx of business development and transformative projects designed to meet the needs for major MICE and group events.
Toledo’s downtown is seeing ongoing transformations with a focus on beautification, walkability, bike-friendliness, and an engaged ambassador program.
The reimagined Glass City Center underwent a $70 million renovation in 2022, making it the region’s premier multi-use facility for conventions, trade shows, and events.
The center features a modern aesthetic, an expansive 16,000-square-feet ballroom, 26 versatile meeting rooms, and a 75,000-square-feet column-free exhibit hall.
It houses over $1.5 million in art installations.
“This renovation of the convention center and attached hotel has been a game-changer.” said Lance Woodworth, President and CEO of Destination Toledo.
“We’re attracting larger events and conferences that may not have even considered the Glass City before.”
The convention center’s attached hotel also underwent a complete overhaul, resulting in a 310-room dual-branded Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites.
These developments, combined with the city’s existing attractions like the Toledo Mud Hens’ Fifth Third Field and the Huntington Center arena, act as downtown anchors.
They host hundreds of events each year.
Convention visitors, concertgoers, and sports fans flock to nearby restaurants and bars, while a new influx of residents inhabit condos and apartments.
Toledo is Ohio’s fourth largest city, situated at the edge of Lake Erie and has a rich manufacturing history.
