Enjoy your next meeting, conference or convention in a place crafted to thrill meeting planners and attendees alike: Grand Rapids, Michigan. From the moment you step off the plane at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport, you’ll appreciate the ease, convenience and endless options of this Midwest destination. Downtown Grand Rapids, just 20 minutes from the airport, includes a state-of-the-art convention center, unique off-site meeting venues, 2,500+ hotel rooms and 140+ restaurants - all within a 10-minute walk. Enjoy your next one-of-a-kind event in Grand Rapids!