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1960-A 13th Avenue Drive SE, 28602
Why Choose Our Destination?
There are few places on earth where you can truly have it all, but the Hickory Metro is one of those rare finds. Pristine and beautiful nature paints the perfect backdrop for this four-county area complete with small-town charm and big city amenities. Warm welcomes and relaxing days await you. Come visit, come stay…in a region where you truly have it all.
While planning, we are able to communicate between you and the facilities you wish to use to determine which one has the appropriate space for your group. We will supply you with a meeting planner guide, visitor guide and map of the area.
During the decision-making process, we are able to provide you with detailed information about the amenities available at each facility and coordinate off site venues and spouse activities. We are also able to prepare and present a bid to your membership or site selection committee.
Once you have selected Hickory, we are able to assist you with press releases about your event and will provide visitor information about our many restaurants and attractions for all of your attendees.
Venue Details
Hotels10
Convention center10,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms-
Guest rooms at 1 hotel-
Special event venues17
Average room rate$77.00
Occupancy rate-
Restaurants46
Daily food cost$46.00
Tax rate6.75%
Venue typeCVB
Getting Here
Distance from airport
3 mi from Hickory Regional Airport
Distance from Hickory Regional Airport airport 3 mi
Location
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Hickory Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the Hickory Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Hickory Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does Hickory Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Hickory Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Hickory Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety
Were practices at Hickory Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does Hickory Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
No response.
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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