MEETING SERVICES

From conference hotels with built-in A/V support to off-site venues that elevate the experience, Auburn-Opelika has the right space for your next meeting. Plan a creative gathering at Botanic or the Jay & Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center, or book one of our full-service properties like The Hotel at Auburn University & Dixon Conference Center, The Graduate Hotel, or the Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National. Wherever you choose, your event will be in good company.

Auburn-Opelika Tourism is here to respond to any need or service request you can devise, just ask us.

Meeting Services

To ease the stresses of planning your next event, rely on the broad array of services available from Auburn-Opelika Tourism. Whether you're a dedicated staff planner or an overworked association member, we'll provide the tools you need to ensure a successful event from beginning to end. Contact us for assistance in selecting the best location and securing your guest accommodations, soliciting venue and outside vendor proposals, putting together service requests, and help developing proposals.

Event & Conference Assistance

Sales experts help coordinate site visits, build tailored itineraries, and secure vendors. Receive guidance on contracts, room blocks, transportation, and catering. From preplanning through wrap up, the team streamlines logistics, communicates with partners, and ensures your group experiences smooth service.

meeting space in the Auburn University Hotel and Conference center

Name Tags, Convention Bags, & Visitor Information

Provide custom name badges for attendees, designed to your specifications with logos or sponsor details. Staff can assemble pre stuffed packets with Visitor Guides, area maps, and tips tailored to your group.

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Proposals, Presentations, & Bid Assistance

Planning a conference or group event. Professionals assist with requests for proposals and bid responses, prepare presentations, and accompany site visits. Receive area information and compelling visuals. The team helps craft persuasive materials that effectively answer questions and showcase possibilities.

Auburn Marriott Opelika Hotel & Conference Center at Grand National

Transportation

Our team connects you with affordable transportation providers for groups of 10 to 200.

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Off-Site Venues

Auburn Opelika Tourism recommends off site venues for dining, receptions, and activities. Options include museums, parks, breweries, and unique spaces that match your group size and style. Staff coordinate introductions to ensure smooth planning and memorable experiences beyond meeting rooms.

JULE COLLINS SMITH MUSEUM OF FINE ART

Pre-Registration & On-Site Registration

Auburn Opelika Tourism guides your team through pre registration and on site registration. Learn best practices, choose platforms, and design a welcome flow that speeds check in. Stay organized with signage, staff, and communication so attendees arrive prepared and informed.

Registration Table Event

Group, Leisure, & Spouse Activities

From day agendas to half day programs, planners can arrange activities for groups. Options include local museum tours, shopping, culinary classes, outdoor adventures, and guided walks. The team curates schedules that balance fun, accessibility, and timing for meetings or competitions.

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Conference Centers

Choose from three distinctive settings: The Hotel at Auburn University & Dixon Conference Center in downtown, The Graduate Hotel Auburn with boutique style near campus, and the Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National situated right next to Lake Saugahatchee.     

Graduate Event Space

Meeting Venues

From sleek modern spaces to historic landmarks and refined estates, Auburn-Opelika offers a range of unique off-site venues tailored to elevate your meeting or group event.

540 At The Park

Ready to start planning?

Let Auburn-Opelika Tourism help bring your next meeting to life. Connect with our team for personalized planning support and local expertise every step of the way.

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