For planners building a meeting experience, the budget and attendee count are key. But in addition to considering the number of seats, it’s important to consider the people sitting in them, their preferences    and needs.

When I begin talking with a planner about Rapid City, I want to know more than their dates, room block and attendance goal. I want to know who is coming, what will make the trip worthwhile for them and what kind of experience the group needs outside the meeting room.

I’ve seen time and time again that two meetings can look almost identical on paper yet need two completely different itineraries, all because the people in the room have slightly different interests.

We go beyond the surface-level details of the RFP and understand the people behind the numbers. Then, our team works to build a complete meeting experience around the people who’ll be in the room, building on everything that Rapid City has to offer. And our services to planners are fully complimentary, meaning fee-free.

To me, meeting here means more because our team can help shape meeting experiences around the people who have made the trip to be here.

Integrate Experiences Your Attendees Value

Attendees who want to connect with local culture and cuisine can take part in Indigenous experiences, taste local Native American cuisine and attend the annual The Black Hills Powwow, if meeting dates align.

The Black Hills Powwow offers meeting attendees an opportunity to experience Indigenous culture as part of their time in Rapid City, South Dakota.

For those who value supporting local small businesses and shopping from local artisans, we’ll carve out time to explore our walkable city center, Downtown Rapid City.

Attendees drawn to history and local landmarks may be interested in our historic sites and guided tours, while those bringing a partner, friend or family member along will find plenty to enjoy among our family-friendly offerings.

Build a Meeting for How Your Group Moves

For groups who love getting outdoors, from nature walks to longer hikes, we can help with the logistics for an excursion to the Black Hills after a day of sessions.

For motorcycle organizations, we can connect you with trusted local partners and recommend scenic routes through the Black Hills. For shooting sports groups, the Pete Lien & Sons Shooting Sports Complex offers shooting ranges along with an exhibit hall and conference room.

Moving around in Rapid City isn’t limited to walks, hikes and motorcycle rides. Accessibility matters too. Our city proudly welcomes attendees with disabilities, offering many choices when it comes to accessible dining, accessible transportation options and accessible outdoor adventures.

Downtown Rapid City, South Dakota, combines walkability, accessibility, dining, public art and local experiences.

Our Why Choose Rapid City guide gives planners a starting point for exploring those possibilities, while our immersive site visits let you go beyond hotel hopping and experience the destination and the Black Hills for yourself.

Rapid City delivers on the essentials with more than 5,000 hotel rooms, 500,000 square feet of flexible meeting space at The Monument and convenient access through Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP). That foundation gives us the flexibility to focus on the experiences that will matter most to your attendees.

The Monument offers 500,000 square feet of meeting space, giving planners a flexible, multifunctional home base for events in Rapid City, South Dakota.

And you don’t have to figure that out alone. My team and I are here to help turn what you know about your attendees into a Rapid City experience built around them.

Connect with the Visit Rapid City sales team to start planning your event in the Black Hills.

Contact:

Tyson Steiger

Director of Sales

Email: tyson@visitrapidcity.com

Phone: 605-718-8489

Tyson enjoys promoting Rapid City as a top destination for meetings and conventions. He is an Air Force military police veteran, and he enjoys hiking the Black Hills with his family, coaching soccer, and tackling home improvement projects in his free time.