Global Meetings Industry Day
Meetings Make Waves in Corpus Christi
Meetings and events are powerful drivers of economic growth and community impact. In 2024 alone, meeting and event-related travel spending contributed over $126 billion to the U.S. economy, directly supporting nearly 620,000 jobs.
In Corpus Christi, conferences, trade shows, and events do more than bring people together—they fuel our local economy. Visitors attending meetings here stay in our hotels, dine at our restaurants, shop in our stores, and experience all that the Gulf Coast has to offer. These events generate vital revenue for our community while showcasing Corpus Christi as a premier destination for business and leisure.
From industry conventions that spark innovation to corporate retreats that inspire collaboration, meetings in Corpus Christi create lasting value that extends well beyond the event itself. Meetings generate funds that help build a better place for us to live, work, and play.
The Economic Impact
Of Meetings In Corpus Christi
Meetings and events are more than just gatherings—they are powerful economic engines for Corpus Christi. In 2024, group business in our city generated an estimated $22.2 million in economic impact, bringing 68,946 attendees to conventions, conferences, and trade shows. These visitors filled 44,951 hotel room nights, contributing $6.2 million in total hotel revenue and over $1 million in local taxes—helping to fund essential city services.
Business travel plays a crucial role in our community, driving over $375 million in annual economic impact. The Southwest U.S. is seeing a strong rebound in meetings and events, with leads increasing 27.4 percent compared to 2019 and 2.7 percent over 2023. Year-over-year, confirmed convention center events in Corpus Christi have grown by 4.9 percent, further cementing our position as a premier destination for meetings and conferences.
Tourism, including meetings and events, supports over 28,000 jobs in Corpus Christi and funds vital public services. Without it, each local household would need to spend an extra $12,590 annually to sustain the local economy. That’s the equivalent of 4,000 more gallons of gas, 3,900 extra breakfast tacos, or 8,000 more Topo Chicos per household.
Celebrate Why #MeetingsMatter
Join us on Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), a global day of advocacy that highlights the powerful impact of business meetings, trade shows, incentive travel, exhibitions, conferences and conventions by taking advantages of the resources below!
